HP OfficeJet G85
How to Identify and Fix Common Problems ?
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Faulty power cords and connections are an uncommon but possible cause of a printer not turning on. Before suspecting a cord failure, ensure that there is power to the wall outlet and there are no conditions preventing the printer from turning on. Testing by substitution can confirm if a cord connection is the problem.
Turn the printer off then back on. If the issue persists, turn the printer off, unplug the power cord and then wait at least three minutes before plugging the power cord back in and turning the printer back on. If the issue persists, ensure the product is running the latest firmware available from HP.com.
Printer sleep mode
Check that the printer does not have sleep mode enabled: Go to Control Panel > Devices and Printers. Right-click the printer in question, then select Printer Preferences. Look for an option to disable sleep or time-out mode.
The fuse protects your printer from short circuits and power overload. It is placed between the power outlet and the switch on the left side of the printer. If your machine does not start after pressing the power switch, at first you should check if the power cable is connected to a power source.
A component found in electrostatic printers, laser printers, and xerographic printers and photocopiers. The fuser unit is used to permanently bond toner to a substrate by applying heat and pressure. A fuser unit is made up of two rollers; one to apply heat and one to apply pressure.
To restart a locked up computer, press and hold the Power button until the computer turns off. Wait a few seconds, and then press the power button to turn the computer back on.
From the sign-in screen
On the Windows sign-in screen, press and hold the Shift key while you select Power > Restart .
Battery Troubles:
If your HP laptop has a removable battery, remove it and reinsert it after a few seconds. Sometimes, a faulty connection can cause the power light to blink. If you can access a spare battery, try swapping it to see if the issue persists.
A blinking Power light might indicate a `Fatal Error,” that requires a printer reset. Follow these steps to reset the printer. Without turning off the printer, disconnect the power cord from the rear of the printer. Wait 30 seconds, and then reconnect the power cord to the rear of the printer.
Relevant Questions and Answers :
the most relevant questions and answers related to your specific issue
Epson Stylus sx130 Printer does not power on…
ANSWER : I have had the same problem with Epson px660. I have replaced the main board twice with the same problem recurring after printing many copies of documents..there are some transistors at the back of the main board which when removed the printer will power on but will not recognize the cartridge..so I’m still wondering of the power supply is short circuiting the main board…a
Wont power on
ANSWER : If it is plugged into a power strip or surge protector unplug it and plug directly into wall outlet; check to make sure the power cord is fully seated where it connects to printer.
HP psc 2110 all-in-one won't turn on after power o
ANSWER : left the printer on now i cant get the printer to go on
Power button HP Destjet 1000
ANSWER : I have never seen a power button go bad, not that it couldn’t happen. Possible your power supply isn’t working or a board in the printer went bad.
Power problem
ANSWER : Buy a new printer.
will not print, but has power
ANSWER : I’ve gone out on service calls with this problem. One had a breaker popped. The other was an engineering firm. If it was plugged in and they said “We’re engineers”. It was plugged into the wall, but it wasn’t plugged all the way into the printer. One person brought in a printer and I switched on the power on the side of the printer. “It has a power switch?”
Printer will not power up
ANSWER : The switch is actually just a plastic piece that moves a metal rod that actuates the real switch in the back. I’ve seen where the rod pops out. Can you hear a click when you rock the switch back and forth? Otherwise, it would be a bad controller board. That is the large board at the bottom of the printer. Never seen one do that in that model.
LaserJet 4 won't Power Up
ANSWER : I haven’t seen that particular behavior on that model. It either works or it doesn’t. My first choice would be the power supply.