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Posted by dudsiam (dudsiam@cox.net) on Sun, Nov 8, 09 at 16:41
| I have an HP C6280 All-in-One printer. After getting my computer out of the shop for another problem, my HP printer is evidently not being recognized by my computer. I get an "off line" error message. I am running Windows XP. I can scan and print, but I cannot print an email or print something from my MS Word. I hope that was clear.
I have tried unplugging my printer for 30 minutes....then plugging it back in. I went to the Control Panel/Printers and Faxes and my HP Printer was there, but not online. I finally have it showing in the Control Panel as being online, but it still will not print.
Can anyone suggest something to try?
Here is something else .....that really has me mad. I purchase the printer at Office Max two years ago. I also purchased a warranty from Office Max (Assurance) for two years after the HP warranty expires. So my computer is still in warranty from Max Assurance. They are sending me a mailing label and I am to return the printer to them. They will then send me a gift card for a new printer. The printer originally was $200. I am sure the freight sending the computer back to them will be about $30. Knowing I am low in ink in all colors, I think it would be cheaper to just buy a new printer. It looks to me like this warranty is not worth the paper it is written on. It will take about a month for me to get the mailing label they are sending me.....and shipping the printer to them. Instead of getting a new printer, I prefer to just get this one going again. It prints, scans, and copies very well.......when it works.
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RE: Computer not online
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| Dang it....I meant the PRINTER is NOT online. |
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. (a. Click START select CONTROL PANEL and click on PRINTERS AND FAXES.
NOTE: If you cannot locate PRINTERS AND FAXES, Follow 1(b..
1. (b. Click START select CONTROL PANEL double click PRINTERS AND OTHER HARDWARE, and click on VIEW INSTALLED PRINTERS AND FAXES. 2. Highlight the icon of your printer with a single click. 3. Click on FILE. 4. The only check mark showing should be beside SET AS DEFAULT. 5. Ensure that there is no check mark beside PAUSE PRINTING or USE PRINTER OFFLINE. 6. Simply click on the check marks to remove it. 7. Try printing. |
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Do you still have the install CD that came with the printer?
If yes, you could uninstall the HP software in the Add-Remove list, then use the CD to reinstall the drivers, etc. It will either work or it won't, nothing to lose by trying. Check again to make sure all cords are plugged in tight. |
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| Zep.....I found my printer in Printers and Faxes. I clicked my printer once highlighting it. When I go to FILE, I do not see SET AS DEFAULT. It should be noted that the HP C6280 is the only printer in the Control Panel's Printers and Faxes. It is showing READY. azinoh, I still have the Installation CD that came with the printer. I will use your suggestion as a last resort....or maybe I should use it now. I guess it would not hurt anything. Thanks to you both for the suggestions. Larry |
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| Reinstall as azinoh says. |
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| I just bought and installed an HP printer today. Just wanted to add here that you are to install the software before reconnecting the USB cable. That is what my directions said anyway. It works. Sue |
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| I think I know the answer to this question, but I just want to check. Do I uninstall from the Control Panel before I attempt the reinstall? |
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| I would, then reinstall the software from disc and follow the prompts. And correct leave the printer disconnected while installing the software. Then connect when it tells you to. |
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| UPDATE: I was tired last night....and decided to tackle my problem using your suggestions with a fresh mind. This morning, I had an email from HP. Yesterday, before making my initial post here, I attempted to engage in an HP Chat. Nothing worked right. I was emailed a form to fill out grading my chat "experience". Of course, I had nothing good to say. This morning, there was an email from HP....telling me to try the Chat again. I did.....and the tech took me to a Utility that would fix most problems. I tried it....and now my problem is fixed. I really do appreciate all the suggestions here. I am sure you folks don't get enough praise here. I want to thank you all for your help. This is a great website with a lot of knowledgeable people willing to help people like me. Thanks again! |
RE: Computer not online
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dudsiam-
I have an HP all-in-one that I like, but it occasionally decides to go offline, too. I went through the fixes with HP tech support, and it worked for a while, but occasionally and inexplicably will go offline. Sometimes I'll hit "print" and nothing happens. When this occurs, I can typically open up that printer from the taskbar icon, click the "Printer" tab in the window, and just remove the check mark that has mysteriously appeared in front of the "Work Offline" option. Then the printer prints. I know zep mentioned unchecking this entry when he explained the initial setup, but I just thought I'd emphasize that this can recur. Hopefully, yours won't have a relapse. But keep that in mind if it does. After I uninstalled and reinstalled the software several times, I decided this is a simpler way to get mine to work. |
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