Yesterday, my printer was spitting out print jobs. Today it seems to be possessed by a sloth! What’s up with this? Sluggish print jobs can happen for a few different reasons. One simple fix may be to try clearing out the print queue. Sometimes, dozens of print jobs get backed up, or one print job […]
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HP 4250 Error – 49.4C06
This is a firmware error. Usually, the culprit is a print job that is “confusing” your printer. First, try disconnecting the printer from the computer (or from the network.) Then, turn the printer on and see if it comes to ready. If it does, remove every job in the print queue–on your computer or the […]
“Supply Problem” message on HP M280 and
If your HP Color Laserjet Pro MFP M280 or M281 printer has stopped printing and a “Supply Problem” message has appeared on the display, HP automatically upgraded your printer firmware. This upgrade includes code that stops the printer from recognizing present compatible toner cartridges. Follow the instructions below to downgrade your firmware and bring your […]
Turn OFF Automatic Firmware Updates…
…to Keep Compatible Ink Cartridges Functioning in Your Printer More printer manufacturers are using firmware updates to block the use of compatible ink cartridges. This is great if you want to push people to buy OEM inks. This is not so great if you don’t want to pay high OEM prices. So, is there a […]
Common HP Error Codes
“My printer stopped working and is showing an error code. What does it mean? What am I supposed to do now?” Printer error codes are messages or number combinations displayed on the LED display of your printer. They are informational tools meant to point out what is not functioning properly. Here is a list of […]