HP C5180 AIO Printer - won't initialize
My friend gave me his HP C5180 AIO to try and remedy. Here's the problem. All of a sudden one day last week, he powers it up and the following happens: Lights come on, Cancel (exclamation point)...
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Sounds like maybe the firmware is hosed. If it's under warranty get in touch with HP, if not he should probably buy a new one.
View ArticleHP C5180 AIO Printer - won't initialize
Hello Hoib, sorry to hear about your friends' and your challenges with the C5180 AIO printer. I agree that having an error message really helps in determining the cause of the problem. Usually a jam...
View ArticleHP C5180 AIO Printer - won't initialize
@Priscilla - OK, I gave it all I had. The symptoms and observations indicate a critically failed device. I used my XP laptop to service this. Because the printer never stops "cycling" (it's on then...
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Have you tried a different USB cable, long shot, but....
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Hello @Hoib, appreciate your detailed response and your serious troubleshooting. Yes, it does seem that you gave it all you had. If trying a different USB cable which Alex suggests doesn't resolve the...
View ArticleHP C5180 AIO Printer - won't initialize
@Alex - I just took out a brand new USB cable from the bubble pack. Threw it on. No difference I'm afraid. The thing just won't settle down and sign on to Windows -without- completing initialization....
View ArticleHP C5180 AIO Printer - won't initialize
@Hoib, thanks for trying the input by Alex. Once again, you've given it your all. Similar issues on the HP Forum point to an internal hardware component issue. I look forward to your ping.
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