Printer is stuck in infinite loop “Checking the printer. Please wait”

[Metalabs]

I followed all the steps to unplug the printer for 60 seconds and wait but nothing changed. Also I can’t remove the print cartridges because it’s stuck all the way to right without any access to remove the cartridges. It started happening after I replaced the ink cartridges with the ones that I got online.

[Irfan_06 · Accepted solution]

Hi @Metalabs,

Welcome to the HP Support Community.

Thank you for posting your query, I will be glad to help you.

I see that you are facing an issue with your printer.

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.

Please click “Accepted Solution” if you feel my post solved your issue, it will help others find the solution. Click the “Kudos/Thumbs Up" on the bottom right to say “Thanks” for helping!

I hope this helps.

Take care and have a good day

Irwin6

HP Support

[YC8]

I have this same problem as well. My printer whenever I reset goes on this endless loop of "checking the printer, please wait". I have checked the firmware on the app and it says everything is up to date.

In addition I also have the error code 0x6100004a despite no paper jam. My cartridge gets stuck on the right but I can release it by using a screwdriver to turn the ribbon knob backwards until the cartridge can move again, but then when I start up the printer it just goes back into stuck mode once the initial booting process is done. 

Have tried the reset option with unplugging like all the forums suggest. Is there something else I'm missing?