Printer keeps re-initializing; standard fixes don't work in long run

[mfiman]

I have a HP Color LaserJet MFP M283cdw. Recently, it started having the problem where it continually initializes and then re-initializes. After checking here at the Forums, I saw a suggestion that I turn off the printer, unplug the Ethernet cable, restart the computer and then re-add the Ethernet cable. This indeed worked! Yay!

However, if the computer is ever turned off (or loses power due to a power failure, etc.), the problem returns when I turn it back on. That is, unless I disconnect the Ethernet cable before restarting, the initialization loop error recurs. It did not do this when the printer was new. So the suggested fix was not really a total remedy. There is still something wrong.

Is there a permanent fix? Or do I just have to accept that I will be doing this work-around periodically? Do I need to be concerned that the problem will get worse over time, to the point where the work-around no longer works? Will I perhaps need to get a new printer because of this?

[mfiman]

I should have said "restart the printer" _ not "restart the computer" in the text above.

[Dianahemes24]

Go to Software & Drivers page
Tap on Printer
Writer your HP Printer’s model
Then Submit
Now you will see your Printers compatible drivers here
Download and Install all necessary drivers here
Then install on your computer

Hard Reset
If you are experiencing an initialization issue on an HP printer, you just need to reset this printer. Resetting will freshen up this printer and fix all types of technical issues.

How to Perform Hard Reset

Open HP printer cover
Find out Reset button then Press and Hold for 4-5 seconds
Click Yes, if you see a prompt which is asking to reset the printer
Wait a few seconds to successfully reset
Now your printer gets back to factory defaults

Cold Reset
Performing a simple cold reset can reduce any printer-related issue like initialization. This process is primarily used to set the network to utilize DHCP by default. So, that printer can automatically configure known networks.

Regards,

Diana