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Unable to Communicate with Printer, Low on ink, Printhead problem, Errors Windows

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F Errors (Windows) Unable to Communicate with Printer The computer cannot communicate with the printer because one of the following events has occurred: • The printer has been turned off. • The cable connecting the printer - such as a USB cable or a network (Ethernet) cable - has been disconnected. • If the printer is connected to a wireless network, the wireless connection has been broken. To solve this problem, try the following solutions: • Make sure the printer is turned on and that the (Power) light is on. • Make sure the power cord and other cables are working and are firmly connected to the printer. • Make sure the power cord is connected firmly to a functioning, alternating current (AC) power outlet. • If the printer is connected to a network, make sure the network is functioning properly. For more information, see Solve wired (Ethernet) network problems. • If the printer is connected to a wireless network, make sure the wireless network is functioning properly. For more information, see Solve wireless problems. Low on ink The ink cartridge identified in the message is low on ink. Ink level warnings and indicators provide estimates for planning purposes only. When you receive a low on ink message, consider having a replacement cartridge available to avoid possible printing delays. You do not need to replace cartridges until prompted to do so. For information about replacing ink cartridges, see Replace the ink cartridges. For information about ordering ink cartridges, see Order printing supplies online. For information about recycling used ink supplies, see HP inkjet supplies recycling program. NOTE: Ink from the cartridges is used in the printing process in a number of different ways, including in the initialization process, which prepares the printer and cartridges for printing. In addition, some residual ink is left in the cartridge after it is used. For more information see www.hp.com/go/inkusage. Printhead problem The printhead is missing, not detected, incorrectly installed, or incompatible. If this error occurs at printer setup, try the following solutions. Solution 1: Remove and reinstall the printhead. CAUTION: The printheads contain electrical contacts that can be damaged easily. For more information, see Remove and reinstall the printhead. If the problem persists after you reinstall the printhead, contact HP support. For more information, see HP support. If this error occurs after the printer has been used for a period of time, try the following solutions. Errors (Windows) 129

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F
Errors (Windows)
Unable to Communicate with Printer
The computer cannot communicate with the printer because one of the following events has
occurred:
•
The printer has been turned off.
•
The cable connecting the printer - such as a USB cable or a network (Ethernet) cable – has
been disconnected.
•
If the printer is connected to a wireless network, the wireless connection has been broken.
To solve this problem, try the following solutions:
•
Make sure the printer is turned on and that the
(Power) light is on.
•
Make sure the power cord and other cables are working and are firmly connected to the
printer.
•
Make sure the power cord is connected firmly to a functioning, alternating current (AC) power
outlet.
•
If the printer is connected to a network, make sure the network is functioning properly. For
more information, see
Solve wired (Ethernet) network problems.
•
If the printer is connected to a wireless network, make sure the wireless network is functioning
properly. For more information, see
Solve wireless problems.
Low on ink
The ink cartridge identified in the message is low on ink.
Ink level warnings and indicators provide estimates for planning purposes only. When you receive
a low on ink message, consider having a replacement cartridge available to avoid possible
printing delays. You do not need to replace cartridges until prompted to do so.
For information about replacing ink cartridges, see
Replace the ink cartridges. For information
about ordering ink cartridges, see
Order printing supplies online. For information about recycling
used ink supplies, see
HP inkjet supplies recycling program.
NOTE:
Ink from the cartridges is used in the printing process in a number of different ways,
including in the initialization process, which prepares the printer and cartridges for printing. In
addition, some residual ink is left in the cartridge after it is used. For more information see
www.hp.com/go/inkusage.
Printhead problem
The printhead is missing, not detected, incorrectly installed, or incompatible.
If this error occurs at printer setup, try the following solutions.
Solution 1: Remove and reinstall the printhead.
CAUTION:
The printheads contain electrical contacts that can be damaged easily.
For more information, see
Remove and reinstall the printhead.
If the problem persists after you reinstall the printhead, contact HP support. For more information,
see
HP support.
If this error occurs after the printer has been used for a period of time, try the following
solutions.
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