HP Colour Laser MFP 179fwg stuck on system initialize

[Stefan251]

HP Colour Laser MFP 179fwg stuck on system initialize.

Endless initializing process.

Made all usual attempts at a solution incl unplug. Still printer not reacting.

[Dilip_18]

Hi@Stefan251,

Welcome to the HP Support Community! I'd like to help!

I see that the printer is stuck and we will have to perform an NVRAM reset that may resolve this issue.

• The reset instructions are specific for your printer and performing those steps on a different printer may corrupt the device.
• We'll have to perform a reset on the Printer for this issue. 

Perform a power reset

1. Turn on the printer, if it is not already on.
2. Wait until the printer is idle and silent before you continue.
3. With the printer turned on, disconnect the power cord from the rear of the printer.
4. Wait at least 30 seconds.
5. Plug back the power cable straight to a wall outlet without any surge protector and printer.
6. Turn on the printer.

• If issue still persist then try this. If you open the flatbed cover, you will see that the LIGHT bar is all the way at the end and it won't move back. Use STAR-shade screwdriver to remove screws around the rim. There are 2 screws under the plastic rim (different size). Lift the glass cover slightly and move the Light Bar to the middle. Close the glass cover and turn on the power.

Hope this helps! Keep me posted. 

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