HP OfficeJet 6500A Error Msg 0x610000f6 on e-All-in-One Model E710A

[RichardO3]

I have Error message 0x610000f6 on the printer display.  The first screen shot before the message tells me to turn off the printer normally, then the error message appears. "General Error - There is a problem with the printer. Refer to printer documentation 0x610000f6".  I have shut it down normally  - and it shuts down immediately which I don't think is "normal"

In addition the right hand side of my display has lost the ability for me to use the touch screen  - so I cannot scroll down. (But the left hand side is still working!).  I have also tried turning off pulling out the plugs to turn it off and that has not changed anything.

Also when I lift up to inspect the ink cartridges now - they do not move across to the middle for access.

I feel after 10 years + service to me this may be the end of this printer.

If anyone van help it would be appreciated

[Jay_G24]

Hi @RichardO3,

I'd like to help!

Try the below steps -

Step 1: Check for obstructions in the carriage path

Make sure the carriage path is not blocked.

1. With the printer on, disconnect the power cord from the rear of the printer.

2. If your printer has a battery, remove the battery.

3. Open the door to access the carriage inside of the printer.

   Examples of carriage access doors

   

4. Look in the carriage path for debris such as crumpled paper or dislodged labels, and then remove any that you find.

   Example of a printer with debris in the carriage path

   

5. If the carriage on your printer has a latch, make sure it is closed.

      CAUTION: 

   Ink tank printers: If the latch is closed, do not press down on it.

    

   

6. Use your hand to move the carriage to each side, making sure it moves freely. If the carriage is stalled or docked to one side of the printer and you cannot move it, continue with these steps.

7. Close the carriage access door.

8. Reconnect the power cord to the rear of the printer, and then turn the printer on.

If the error persists, continue to the next step.

Step 2: Reset the printer

An error might continue to display after the jam is cleared. To clear the error state, reset the printer, connecting the power cord directly to a wall outlet to make sure the power source is stable and prevent more carriage jams.

1. With the printer turned on, disconnect the power cord from the printer.

2. Unplug the power cord from the power source.

3. Wait 60 seconds.

4. Reconnect the power cord to a wall outlet and to the printer.

   NOTE: 

   HP recommends plugging the printer directly into a wall outlet.

If the issue persists, I'd suggest you Contact HP in your region regarding the service options for your printer

Hope this helps! Keep me posted. 

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