A 59.4 error message on HP LaserJets 4250, 4300, and the 4350 is a toner motor rotation error. This error is usually caused by toner that is constrained inside the toner cartridge. In most cases, the solution for this error is to simply replace the toner cartridge with a new one. Below are troubleshooting steps […]
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Disable the “Cartridge Policy” Feature
You will want to do this if you use CF258X toner cartridges. What is a “Cartridge Policy” feature? This feature found in some newer printers was designed by HP to prevent the use of compatible toner cartridges, making it necessary for customers to buy OEM toners for their printers to work. When the feature is enabled, […]
My Printer is Printing Too Slowly
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]