HP 4152e: lights blinking

[NotTechSavvy314]

The following lights are blinking: paper feed, "i", ink cartridge, and power. The display screen is blinking. And the printer is listed as offline on the computer control panel.

The following have been done: unplugg and plug in the printer, restart the router, and restart the computer.

[A_Gayathri]

Hi @NotTechSavvy314,

Welcome to HP Support Community. 

Thank you for posting your query, I will be glad to help you.

Blinking lights on an HP DeskJet 4152e All-in-One Printer can indicate various issues. Here are steps you can try to troubleshoot and resolve the problem:

Check for Paper Jams:

• Open the input tray and check for any paper jams.
• Make sure there are no obstructions in the paper path.

Check Ink Cartridges:

• Ensure that the ink cartridges are properly installed.
• Remove and reinsert the ink cartridges to ensure they are securely in place.

Reset the Printer:

• Turn off the printer.
• Disconnect the power cord from the rear of the printer.
• Wait for about a minute.
• Reconnect the power cord and turn on the printer.

Update Printer Firmware:

• Check if there is any available firmware update for your printer on the HP support website.
• If an update is available, follow the instructions to update the firmware.

Check for Software Issues:

• Ensure that the printer is set as the default printer in your computer's control panel.
• Check for any pending print jobs and clear the print queue.

Reinstall Printer Drivers:

• Uninstall the printer drivers from your computer.
• Visit the official HP website, download the latest drivers for your printer model, and reinstall them.

Check Network Connection:

• Make sure that the printer is connected to the same network as your computer.
• Restart your router and ensure a stable network connection.

Perform a Hard Reset:

• Turn off the printer.
• Disconnect the power cord from the rear of the printer.
• Disconnect the power cord from the wall outlet.
• Wait for at least 60 seconds.
• Reconnect the power cord to the wall outlet and then to the rear of the printer.
• Turn on the printer.

I hope this helps. 

Take care and have a good day.-

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