My c6280 HP Printer will not print. It will print a test page. When i try to print something, it goes quickly from 'printing' to 'error'. I have tried everything I can think of. I have a HP Pavilion Slimline. Any suggestions? I am hooked up to NetGear wireless for my laptop using one wireless for the computer and one for the printer.

Do you have an Anti-Virus program installed on your PC? If so, can you try and disable it before you print.

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Whats the error message and can you try the printer directly connected into your computer?

Also check what your computer says in the printer status -> start -> printers and faxes -> your printer.

I would go to HP and update the C6280 printers drivers. It sounds like there is an issue with the driver. It there is not an update then I would uninstall the driver and reinstall.

Well you definitely have a pc problem and not one of the printer. the printer just prints what it is sent and as you can print the alignment page that takes care of the printer.

You have reinstalled the driver but did you remove the old one first? I bet not. You should download the hp printer removal tool. Run it and after a restart then you can install the driver. Personally i would turn off the auto update feature as hp updates really mess things up.

I reckon after the reinstall the printer will be fine.

Try using HP Support

HP Photosmart C6280 All in One Printer

Uninstall printer and then reinstall with new drivers, most likely the printer drivers are corrupted

1. The printer head is clogged.

2. What happens when you try to print the Windows Test page? Does it only print the Windows Flag and nothing else?
Does the copy option work on the printer? (can you copy something or does it come out blank as well)

Usually, you need to print a test page: go to start, settings, find printers and faxes and open it. You will see your printer. Right click on the printer and you will see a menu. Open Properties. Find General- there is a "print test page" button. Click on it. When the test page is printed, you will see some pictures: those are the steps you need to take to make your scanner/copier work. Basically, all you need to do is put the test page in your scanner (as indicated) and press scan. The scanner/copier will then do an alignment and you will be able to copy manually.

Hi,

This error codes indicate that the product has an internal error condition. We need to reset the printer to fix it.

1. Without turning OFF the printer disconnect the USB cable from the rear of the product.
2. Removed the ink cartrigdes and wait for "insert cartridge message to display.
   
3. Disconnect the power cord from the back and wait for 60 seconds.
4. Reconnect the power cord. If the product does not automatically turn on, press the Power button
5. Reinsert the cartridges, and then close any open doors on the product.
6. If you receive a prompt to print a calibration page, do so.
7. Reconnect the USB cable to the rear of the product, and then try printing again.

Regards,
Riztech

Make sure you inserting the paper not deep inside just insert and stop it when you feel any resistance .and try to print something. If it is print then well otherwise you have to show it service center.