Front usb port lights are flashing, Printer does not print, Verify the following – HP Deskjet D4268 Printer User Manual

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Front USB port lights are flashing

If the front USB port lights are flashing, follow the instructions in

Front USB port lights are

flashing

.

Printer does not print

Verify the following

Check the printer lights

Check the printer cable connection

Clear the print queue

Printer is stalled

If the printer still does not print

Verify the following

Verify the following conditions if the printer is not printing:

The printer is connected to the power source.

The cable connections are secure.

The printer is turned on.

The print cartridges are the correct print cartridges for the printer and are properly
installed.
For more information, see

Print cartridges

and

Installation instructions

.

The paper or other media is correctly loaded in the paper tray.

The printer cover is closed.

The rear access door is attached.

Check the printer lights

The printer lights indicate the printer status and alert you to potential problems.
For more information, see

Printer lights are on or flashing

.

Check the printer cable connection

If your printer and computer are connected with a USB cable and the devices are not
communicating with each other, try the following:

Make sure the power cord is firmly connected to the printer and plugged into a power
outlet.

Check the USB cable. If you are using an older cable, it might not be working properly.
If you experience problems, the USB cable might need to be replaced. Also verify
that the cable does not exceed 3 meters (9.8 feet) in length.

Check the connection from your printer to your computer. Verify that the USB cable
is securely plugged into the USB port on the back of your printer. Make sure the other
end of the USB cable is plugged into a USB port on your computer. After the cable is
connected properly, turn your printer off and then on again.

Chapter 12

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Troubleshooting

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