Printer Beeps When Printing Without Flashing Error

[JanelUSAir]

I am really struggling to figure out what is going on with my printer. We work in an area that was affected by the Hurricane. In preparation for that, we unplugged and took our equipment home. My printer was taken inside my house, and that is where it stayed, untouched by water, or heat, until I brought it back, and plugged it back in at work. That is when the issue started.

Whenever the printer prints, it will beep. Sometimes it is three rapid beeps and then it will finish printing without anymore beeping. Other times it is one long beep as it prints the entirety of the print job. I have taken the ink cartridge out, and cleaned out the inside with an air can, and replaced the ink cartridge. I checked for a jam that I may not have known about before I unplugged it and brought it home. I have also checked for updates and it shows that it is fully up to date. When I run a diagnostic on the printer, it shows that it cannot find anything wrong with the printer. I just want it to stop beeping. Does anyone have any suggestions on what I may have missed?

[Garp_senchau · Accepted solution]

@JanelUSAir, Welcome to HP Support Community,

Thank you for posting your query; I’m here to help by guiding you through steps to resolve this issue

• Look closely for any paper stuck in the printer.
• Ensure the toner is properly installed and not defective.
• Turn off the printer, unplug it for 10 minutes, then plug it back in and turn it on.
• If using Wi-Fi, try printing with a USB connection to rule out network issues.
• Uninstall and reinstall the printer drivers from HP’s website.
• Let the printer sit in a cool area for a while if it might have overheated.

Run HP Print and Scan Doctor(Windows only):

• Download and run the HP Print and Scan Doctor tool. Follow the prompts to diagnose and fix common printing issues.

Update Printer Firmware

• Go to the HP Customer Support - Software and Driver Downloads page. Enter your printer model number and search for the latest firmware update. Follow the instructions to download and install the firmware update.

Also, refer these guides:

HP LaserJet MFP M232-M237 printers - Error codes and blinking lights | HP® Support

HP LaserJet MFP M232 – M237 printers – An ‘rd’ error displays on the printer control panel | HP® Sup...

HP LaserJet MFP M232-M237, M232e-M237e Printers - Error 79 or ‘Er79’ displays on the control panel |...

I hope these steps help resolve the issue

Please feel free to reply here if you have any questions or if you need further clarification on any of the steps. 

Take care and have a good day. 

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Regards,

[JanelUSAir]

@Garp_senchau thank you so much! I realized when reading through your suggestions there was one thing I hadn't tried, and I don't think I would have thought of it without your help. I had tried unplugging and plugging back in the same location and it still beeped. Yet when I unplugged it from the back up battery box and directly into the wall it seems to have fixed it. 

I appreciate your time!

[Garp_senchau]

Hey @JanelUSAir.

You're very welcome! 😊 I'm so glad you found the solution! Sometimes it’s the little things, like the power source, that can make all the difference. 👍 It's awesome that the direct plug into the wall worked! If you ever need help again, feel free to reach out. Happy scanning! ✨

Regards,