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Error message 79 on my printer how to fix

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see if this helps

https://h30434.www3.hp.com/t5/Printer-Wireless-Networking-Internet/Laser-Jet-Pro-MFP-M278-M281fdw-79...

 

Some videos might be helpful.  let me know what works if any

 

Click here for network setup in a different language

Network setup video with reset for new router.

This reset might work

Turn the product on while you press and hold the Resume button for 10-20 seconds. The Attention light turns on. Release the Resume button. The Attention and Ready lights cycle while the product restores factory defaults.



This video shows another way to reset the printer.

Full feature software Apr 2024

OCR software is also available.

LaserJet Reference DWE


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Please try these steps :-

  1. Turn off the printer
  2. Remove the toner cartridge from the printer
  3. Wait for 30 seconds to 1 minute.
  4. Turn on the printer again. Printer will show Er07 indicating missing cartridge. Now insert the toner cartridge. 
  5. Error should go away and the printer is ready for printing.
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