It prints a sample but it won't print for me when I try to print something

In Windows go to the control panel and click Printers. If possible open the print spooler and check to see if Windows is "stuck" on the print job that was in progress when the printer jammed.

Sometimes Windows doesn't "let go" of the pending print job and it will prevent further printing if it didn't get the message that the jam has been cleared. You can also try disconnecting the printer, open and close the print door and also remove and reattach the rear panel (if your printer has one). Then reconnect the printer and see if Windows properly recognizes that it is ready to print.

it needs servicing.

Sorry, I don't have one. Mine was a different problem; incompatibility between my old hp desk jet 5650 and my new Mac Book Pro. Just needed a newer printer!
When something like what you describe happens it is because the cartridge is dry; I change the cartridge.

It sounds very much like your print heads are blocked. If you have not tried already then run your maintenance program or right click on your printer item in the control panel and select the properties option. Then select maintenance.

try add hp desk jet 990 c if that does not work install hp smartweb printing from hp.com

HPDeskhet 1280.

Normally it is a A3 Model printer.

Check for the Printer Set up.

It should be 102 x 127 MM page size should be.

Both catridges - Black Hp51645A and HP C6578d Color should be properly installed in the printer and take a sample print out in A3 after setting the page size.

Still problem persists, will have to call the local printer engineer to set right the issue.

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you need to calibrate print head, look up to your manual, or try to place the printed test page in the scanner printed side down and hold scan button, after scan, problem should be solved

hi,

i think your color ink cartridge is near to empty that's why you are experiencing a pause printing..
try to replace it and try to print again..

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check whether its printing the test page properly directly from the printer not from the pc.for that print

1)just ON the printer
2)press the ON button
3)do not leave the ON button and lift the cover of the printer completely up and down 4times.
4)if you want to change the cartridges which front cover you will lift ,that you have to lift 4times up and down by pressing the ON button ,then leave the ON button the printer test page will come out of the printer .
5)keep the paper in the tray.
6)check that printout if its proper the printer is perfect
7)if the print is improper then the printer is having some problem.
8)also try changing the cartridges and see if its same or better prints comes out.

thanks.

A manual for your all-in-one printer can be found here.