Printer (HP deskjet F4180) showing E and color

Hi,

I have been faced same issue like this printer driver not installing. At my all google searches i got the solution for installation i hope you to follow this instructions. Thanks alot

http://driverbasket.com/hp-deskjet-f4180-driver-download/

1. Unplug the power cord from the unit.
2. Reconnect the power cord into the unit.
3. When the lights begin to flash, press and hold the On/Resume and Paper Size buttons.
4. When only the On/Resume light is flashing, release the buttons.

If you are looking for the printer driver then -
You can download the HP printer drivers from their supportWEB site. Please click on this link and
select your model printer to download:- http://welcome.hp.com/country/us/en/support.html

I would try to remove both ink cartridges.
Close cover and turn off printer and unplug from outlet.
Wait at least 15 minutes, this will let printer to completely reset.
Turn on printer and wait for printer to stop.
Install both ink cartridges.

Sounds like your ink cartridges have defective electronics or the pins in your machine are dirty. You can clean the electrical contacts in your printer and on your cartridge first with isopropyl alcohol followed by water on q-tips to remove any alcohol residue. If that doesn't work then you need to replace the ink cartridges to fix the problem.

Try resttting to factory default by software installed with it

the encoding strip has probably got dust on it - blow it off with a can of compressed air

HP always recommend that ink cartridge should be replace by original ink.

As this kind of scenario will occur if the ink will just be replace by a refill ink.

All driver collection
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Hi Guys,
Please check the following link and its the same for Deskjet F4180
HP Deskjet F4210 and F4213 All-in-One Printers - Blinking Lights- c01632938

HP Deskjet F4200 All-in-One Series - Blinking Lights - c01365789

Thank You