laserjet M139-142 Blinking orang light.

[tbudw]

This LaserJet M139 works wonderful when it works.  Windows 11,  USB connected,  Quit in the middle of a print job and the flashing orange light came on.  I have tried the printer doctor, various forums.  I have tried the reset by unplugging for 30 secs removing the usb cable.  reboot computer.  When I send a new print job, it goes thru a short 10 - 15 sec worm up and then nothing.  I am plugged into a large surge protector because I had a power surge a few months ago, prior to this computer.  Cartridges is good and checked that it was seated.  As I said, it stopped in the middle of a print job.   No error codes in the window.  Green power light is steady.  I tried the HP support and it put me in a loop. I ran HP smart ...no help .  tbudw@**bleep**

I will have to go directly to HP next.

[Hawks_Eye]

Hi @tbudw 

Welcome to the HP Support Community! 

Thanks for posting your query! We're here to help you get back up and running.

It sounds like you've been through quite a bit already trying to troubleshoot your LaserJet M139. 

Let me suggest a few additional suggestions to see if we can pinpoint the issue:

Check the Orange Light Pattern: 

A blinking orange light on your HP LaserJet MFP M139 printer usually indicates a problem with the toner cartridge or a paper jam. Check for jams, ensure the cartridge is properly installed

Clear Print Queue: 

Sometimes, jobs get stuck in the queue. Go to Control Panel > Devices and Printers, right-click on your printer, and select See what’s printing. Clear any stuck print jobs.

Check Toner and Paper: 

Make sure you have sufficient toner and the paper is loaded properly. A misaligned tray or low toner can trigger an error.

Run the Printer Troubleshooter:

Go to Settings > Devices > Printers & Scanners.

Select your printer, click on Manage, and then click Run the troubleshooter.

USB and Surge Protector:

If possible, try connecting the printer directly to a wall outlet instead of the surge protector. While surge protectors are generally good, they can sometimes cause power delivery issues.

Update or Reinstall Drivers:

Check the HP website for the latest printer drivers for Windows 11. Reinstalling the driver might resolve software conflicts.

Uninstall the current driver, then reinstall the fresh version.

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Take care, and have an amazing day!

Regards, 

Hawks_Eye