The power button, color ink, paper feed, and i lights are blinking and printer won't print.

[Yofreetime]

The following lights are blinking: power, color ink, paper feed, and i.  The printer isn't printing at all.  When I try to change the ink, I open the door and the ink cartridges don't even come to the center so I can remove them.  Basically my printer is frozen with lights blinking.  There is no paper jam.  I turned it off and on again.  I unplugged it and plugged it in again.  Every time it comes on the lights just blink non-stop.  I have pressed and held the power button and the lights go off for about 5 seconds and then they start blinking again.  Please help me get this printer working.  I bought it in 2020 and have barely used it.

Brad

[sandytechy20]

@Yofreetime

Welcome to the HP support community.

I understand that the cartridge is not moving, I am glad to assist you.

Reset the printer

• Reset the printer to recover from printer errors or failures.
• If your printer has a rechargeable battery, remove it.
• With the printer turned on, disconnect the power cord from the printer.
• Unplug the power cord from the power source.
• Wait 60 seconds.
• Reconnect the power cord to a wall outlet and to the printer.
• NOTE: HP recommends plugging the printer directly into a wall outlet.
• Turn on the printer to complete the reset.

Check for obstructions in the carriage path

• Remove any loose paper or obstructions that might be blocking the carriage path.
• If the Cancel button on the control panel is lit, press it and wait until the printer is silent.
• Turn off the printer, and then disconnect the power cord.
• Open the cartridge access door to get to the carriage inside the printer.
• EXAMPLES OF A CARTRIDGE ACCESS DOOR
• 
• Make sure the carriage is not obstructed by gently sliding the carriage side to side.
• Look for and remove any obstructions in the carriage path, such as crumpled paper or dislodged labels.
• EXAMPLE OF A PRINTER WITH AN OBSTRUCTION IN THE CARRIAGE PATH
• 
• If the carriage has a latch, gently press it down to make sure it is locked into place.
• CAUTION: Ink tank printers: If the carriage latch is secured, do not press down on it. Doing so might damage the printer.
• EXAMPLES OF THE CARRIAGE LATCH
• 
• If the carriage is not locked in place, move it to each side, removing any obstructions blocking its path.
• CAUTION: Do not force the carriage to move if it is locked or stuck. This can damage the printer.
• Close the printer door.
• Reconnect the power cord, and then turn on the printer.

Refer to this HP document for further assistance:- Click here

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