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04-24-2024 08:52 AM
My printer's power button keeps on blinking once I plug it in and my laptop can't detect the printer even though I've connected it through USB.
04-25-2024 12:55 PM
Hi @LJ_2,
Welcome to HP Support Community.
Thank you for posting your query, I will be glad to assist you.
I see that you are facing an issue with your Printer that has a blinking light.
A) Please follow the steps below to perform a power drain.
1) Take out the cartridges
2) Unplug the power cord from the printer & wall.
3) Press and hold the power button down for 15 seconds and release the power button, wait for about 30 seconds.
4) Plug the power cord back into the printer and wall, ensure the printer is plugged into the wall & not into a surge protector.
5) Insert the cartridges back into the printer.
Remove the cartridges > Unplug the power cord > Wait for 30 seconds > Plug the power cord back in > Insert the cartridges
B) Kindly refer to the steps on this link to update the printer firmware and let me know if that resolves the issue.
C) If the issue still persists, refer to the steps on this link to further troubleshoot.
Please mark this post as “Accepted Solution” if the issue is resolved and if you feel this reply was helpful click “Yes”.
I hope this helps.
Take care and have a great day ahead!
Irwin6
HP Support
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I am an HP Employee
05-01-2024 04:26 AM
Hi @LJ_2,
I am sorry to hear that the above steps did not help much but i do appreciate your efforts in performing the troubleshooting steps.
The support on the HP community is currently available within certain constraints. We are striving to enhance our assistance and broaden its scope. We appreciate your understanding and patience.
I've sent you a private message with the instructions. In order to access your private messages, Click the Private message icon on the upper right corner of your HP Community profile Next to your profile Name, you should see a little blue envelope, please click on it or simply click on this link
Take care and have a great day ahead!
Irwin6
HP Support
Irfan_06-Moderator
I am an HP Employee