In this article, we will provide reasons that answer the question “Why is my HP printer flashing orange light?” Not only will we provide the reasons responsible for this issue, but we will also provide solutions to this problem.
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Why Is My HP Printer Flashing Orange Light? [Reasons]
The major reasons an HP printer flashes orange light are:
1. The cartridge or toner has an issue.
2. Corrupted or bad configuration settings.
We recommend that you read this article: HP Printer Flashing [Issues & Solutions] to learn how to fix other HP printer flashing issues.
How to Fix HP Printer Flashing Orange Light
Do the following solutions to fix your HP printer flashing orange light problem:
1. Do a Power Reset
How to do a Power Reset on an HP Printer
Do the following steps to power reset your HP printer to fix your HP printer flashing orange light issue:
Step 1: Take the ink or toner cartridges out of the printer.
Step 2: Ensure your printer is on, and then disconnect its power cable from the back of the machine.
Step 3: Also, disconnect any cable connected to your printer, like USB cables and so on.
Step 4: Let the printer stay this way for a couple of minutes.
Step 5: Press the power key and hold on to it for some seconds.
Step 6: Reconnect your power cord back to the printer. Ensure the cord is connected directly to a power outlet and not to a surge or extension socket.
Step 7: The printer should come on automatically. But if it does not, turn it on by yourself.
Step 8: Wait for some time for your printer to warm up and become idle. Now, check to see if the problem has been solved. If it hasn’t, proceed to the next solution.
2. Check your Cartridges
Remove the cartridges and see if anyone is faulty, leaking, or depleted. If this is the case, then you would have to replace the cartridge.
How to Replace HP Printer Ink Cartridge
Do the following to replace the ink cartridge on your HP printer to fix the HP printer flashing orange light problem:
Step 1: Switch on the machine if it isn’t already turned on.
Step 2: Load paper into the paper tray.
Step 3: Open the cartridge access door, and wait for some time so the carriage can go to the printer’s center.
Step 4: Press the cartridge lightly so it would be released. Once it is released, pull it out from the slot.
Step 5: Get the new cartridge and remove it from its packaging.
Step 6: Remove the tape that is protecting the cartridge by pulling the pink tab on it. Make sure you don’t touch the ink nozzles and the contacts of the cartridge. Touching these parts can cause ink failure, poor electrical connections, and clogs.
Step 7: Put the new ink in the slot. Ensure it snaps correctly in place.
Step 8: If you have to change another ink, simply repeat steps 4-7.
Step 9: After you are done replacing all the cartridges you wish to, close the access door.
Step 10: After replacing the cartridges, you have to align them. Therefore, open your printer software from the PC your computer is connected to.
Step 11: Once the software opens, select “Printer Actions”, next select “Maintenance Tasks”. Your HP Toolbox will open.
Step 12: Now, select “Device Services”, and click on “Align Ink Cartridges”. Your printer should automatically align the cartridges. It will also print out the alignment page.
This toner cartridge below is compatible with the following HP LaserJet printer series M452 Series, M377dw, MFP 477 Series.
3. Uninstall then Reinstall the Printer Driver
How to uninstall then reinstall an HP Printer Driver
Do the steps below to uninstall then reinstall your HP printer driver to fix your HP printer flashing orange light issue:
Step 1: Open Run by pressing the Windows Key and R together.
Step 2: Type in “Control” then press “OK”.
Step 3: Your Control Panel will open. From there, select “Hardware and Sound”, then “Printer and Devices”.
Step 4: Select your printer driver. From the list of options, choose “Remove Device”.
Step 5: Open run again (press your Windows Key and R together).
Step 6: Now, type in “printui.exe/s”, then click on “OK”.
Step 7: Your Printer Server Properties screen will be displayed. Now, click on your “Drivers” tab.
Step 8: Choose every entry for the HP printer, select “Remove” then “Remove Driver Only”.
Step 9: Restart your computer.
Step 10: Once the system comes back on, go to your browser, go to the HP official page then download the current driver for your printer. After the download, follow the on-screen prompt to install the driver.
You can read this article: How to Install HP Printer to learn how to install your HP printer.
If your HP printer flashing orange light issue persists after you do all the above solutions, then contact HP Support for further assistance.
How to Fix HP 940c Printer Flashing Orange Light
Your HP 940c printer may be flashing an orange light if it has a defective print head or the ink cartridge is bad.
Therefore, to solve the issue, follow the steps in the “How to Replace HP Printer Ink Cartridge” section of this article.
If the problem persists afterward, then the printhead may be defective. You would have to replace it in this case.
How to Replace HP Printer Printhead
Do the following to replace the printhead of your HP printer:
Step 1: Load paper in the paper tray and ensure the printer is switched on.
Step 2: Lift or open the printer’s cartridge door, then wait for some seconds for your carriage to go to the printer’s left side and become silent and idle.
Step 3: Lift the carriage’s latch handle.
Step 4: Remove the printhead by grasping the side and then lifting it towards you.
Step 5: Get your new printhead then remove it from its plastic packaging. Make sure you don’t touch the print head nozzles or electrical contacts.
Step 6: Insert your new printhead into the carriage. Simply hold it by the sides; the electrical contacts should be facing the printer’s rear.
Step 7: Lower the carriage’s latch handle carefully.
Step 8: HP advises that the cartridges that come with the printhead should be installed during its setup. This is to prevent startup failures.
Step 9: So, take out the cartridges from the plastic packaging. Insert the cartridges one after the other in their respective slots. Ensure you hear them lock in place.
Step 10: Close the printer’s cartridge door. Your printer should start the initialization process; this should take about 6 minutes. You may hear some noises during the process. Once the process is complete, your printer will automatically print the alignment page.
The video below is a visual representation of the steps discussed.
How to Fix HP Deskjet 2600 Printer Flashing Orange Light
Your HP 2600 printer will flash orange light if the carriage gets stalled. Do the following to solve this problem:
Step 1: Restart your printer.
Step 2: Check if there is an issue with the hardware by printing the test report. Press your Cancel and Power keys together to do this.
Step 3: Check for and remove any paper jam found. Simply follow the instructions in the “Clear the Jam Manually” section of this article to do this.
Step 4: Uninstall the cartridges. Check them to see if they are faulty or depleted. If they are, get new cartridges to replace them. Follow the steps in the “How to Replace HP Printer Ink Cartridge” section of this article to do this.
If the cartridges are in good shape, simply reinstall them. If the problem persists after you have done all of the above, then we recommend you contact a technician for further assistance.
Note: The above solutions also work for the issue of flashing orange light on the following HP printer models: HP Deskjet 3630, HP laserjet 1320, HP 310 printer, HP Deskjet 1510, HP laserjet 1160, HP Deskjet 2540, HP Deskjet 3630, HP Deskjet 3720, HP Deskjet 3752, HP Deskjet 3755, HP Deskjet 5940, HP Deskjet 5550, HP Deskjet 5650, HP Deskjet 5552, HP Deskjet 698, HP Deskjet 6940, HP envy printer, HP tango printer, HP envy 6000 printer, HP Deskjet 895cxi, HP Deskjet 812c, HP Deskjet 940c, HP Deskjet 920c, HP officejet 100 mobile printer, and HP f4480.
