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‎05-06-2023 09:30 PM - last edited on ‎05-09-2023 06:34 AM by Retired

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Product: HP OfficeJet Pro 6978 All-in-One Printer

My printer also refuses to print anything not even a test print will make it print i dont know what to do.

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‎05-09-2023 07:19 AM

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Hi @TrinaGray 

 

Welcome to the HP support community.
 

I understand that you are facing an issue with your p[rinter , I am glad to assist you

 

To be able to assist you better please let me know the Operating System installed on your computer.

 

Meantime, please try these steps

 

Let's start with a Printer Reset

 

(1) Turn the printer on, 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) Unplug the power cord from the wall outlet.
(5) Wait at least 60 seconds.
(6) Plug the power cord back into the wall outlet.
 NOTE: HP recommends directly connecting the printer power cord to the wall outlet.
(7) Reconnect the power cord to the rear of the printer.
(8) Turn on the printer, if it does not automatically turn on.


The printer might go through a warm-up period. The printer lights might flash, and the carriage might move.
Wait until the warm-up period finishes and your printer is idle and silent before you proceed.

 

Download the firmware:  click here

 

Hope this helps!


Please perform these steps and Feel free to reply to your public post for any further assistance.


Thank you for being a Valuable Member of our HP Family.

 

Please click “Accepted Solution” if you feel my post solved your issue, it will help others find the solution.


-Regards, 

Raj2111
I am an HP Employee

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