unplug the (USB or Parallel) cable of the Printer from Printer backside which is connected to the Computer
open the top lid of the printer and check whether the carriage comes to middle or not?
It it moves automatically, then its fine.
Check the cartridges.
click the URL Link giveb below it will open a webpage. If it does not open a webpage then please copy the entire link and paste it in the address bar of the internet browser and click on "GO"
HP Deskjet 800 Series Printers - Fixing Blinking Lights
http://h10025.www1.hp.com/ewfrf/wc/document?docname=bpd09169&cc=us&lc=en&dlc=en&product=59305&dlc=en&lang=en
HP Deskjets - What are the front panel lights and buttons on the 800 series printers?
http://h10025.www1.hp.com/ewfrf/wc/document?docname=bpd09133&cc=us&lc=en&dlc=en&product=59305&dlc=en&lang=en
Check the End of warranty date on both the cartridges.
Deskjet 882c printer does not support reserve mode printing.
Means, even if only cartridge is defective or expired the printer will not print with other cartridge which is fine.
Both the cartridges should in inwarranty and fine.
Shake the cartridges well
With the color and black cartridges touch a clean, slightly damp cloth (squeeze out excess water),
to the printer nozzle area on the print cartridge, to see if you can make the ink flow freely.
Be careful not to touch the nozzle area (with holes on it) on the cartridges.
Wipe the copper-colored electrical contacts with a clean distilled water or clean tap water and then with a dry lint-free cotton cloth
Also using a new swab, clean the electrical contacts inside the printer, in the carriage.
Install both the cartirdges in the printer, disconnect the printer from the computer and try to print a self test and diagnostic page
Running a sample page
Turn the printer on.
Press and hold the RESUME button until the printer starts printing.
Release the RESUME button.
Running a diagnostic test
Turn the printer on.
Press and hold the POWER button.
Press the RESUME button four times.
Release the POWER button.
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