Updated: March 15, 2023
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by Daniel Moore
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My HP printer stopped working

Hello, thank you for using Howly.
Can you please specify both the brand and the model of your printer?

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HP serial number *****

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Thanks
What happened? Did it work before?

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I have HP instant ink service and I've never had this problem before

Do you see any errors or signals?

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in the printer window it says ERROR "OXOO829C98" HWLWATCHDOG C

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How old is your printer?

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2 or 3 years

Okay
Please, make sure all the plastics and cardboards are removed from inside the printer.
Check if the print carriage is moving freely.

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It does not respond to a scan request.

Can it print?

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it does not respond to any request.
It doesn't scan, print or respond when I try to turn it off.

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Reinsert the ink cartridges.

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I can't get the cartridge to move to the center. It doesn't respond.

I see
Try to reset the printer byfollowing the steps below:

  1. With the printer turned on, disconnect the power cord from the printer.
  2. Unplug the power cord from the power source.
  3. Wait 60 seconds.
  4. Reconnect the power cord to a wall outlet and to the printer.
Customer Replay

I'm doing that.
I've disconnected it and waiting 60 seconds.

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I plugged it back in.
Incredible. IT'S WORKING !!!!!

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I’m glad I was able to get that sorted out for you. Is there anything else I can assist you with today?

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I'm VERY impressed

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I will rate you VERY highly !!!!!!! Bye

Thank you
Is there anything else I can do for you today?

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Thah's it. Thanks

Please feel free to contact us at any time. We'll be happy to help you. Have a nice one!

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