HP 6968s Stuck in Shutting Down Mode

[MolassesPond]

Something has happened to our two HP 6968s as of 1-16-22. Getting error message about loading paper; paper loaded.  Getting message about paper jam; no paper jam.  Getting error message 0x6100006a; no paper jam.  "Shutting down" stuck in endless loop.  On hard re-boot (i.e. unplug unit from electricity), getting message about improper shut down. PLEASE HELP!

[Jay_G24]

Hi @MolassesPond,

I'd like to help!

I understand the printer is stuck on shutting down mode.

Follow the below suggestions-

Reset the product

1. With the printer turned on, disconnect the power cord from the rear of the printer.
2. Unplug the power cord from the wall outlet.
3. Wait at least 60 seconds.
4. Plug the power cord back into the wall outlet.
5. Reconnect the power cord to the printer.
6. Turn the printer on. HP recommends plugging the printer directly into a wall outlet.

 Also, try updating the printer's firmware -HP Printers - Updating or Upgrading Printer Firmware  

If the issue persists, we can perform a factory defaults on the printer to resolve the issue

• The reset instructions are specific for your printer and performing those steps on a different printer may corrupt the device.
• I've sent you a private message with reset instructions, follow the reset instruction to perform a full reset and re-initialize the printer.
• In order to access your private messages, click the private message icon on the upper right corner of your HP Support Community profile, next to your profile Name or simply click on this link: https://h30434.www3.hp.com/t5/notes/privatenotespage

Hope this helps! Keep me posted. 

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