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Before placing a call for help, try these other free support options:

Onscreen User’s Guide

Setup poster

HP e-support

HP support audio tips (in the U.S.). Solutions to commonly asked HP printer questions are provided when you phone our toll-free automated support line at (877) 283-4684.

If you cannot solve the problem using these resources, call an HP service technician while you are in front of your computer and printer. For faster service, please be prepared to provide information about the steps you have taken to solve the problem.

HP needs the following information to assist you:

The printer's model number

The printer's serial number (see diagnostic page)

The computer’s operating system

The version of the printer driver (also referred to as the printer software)

Messages displayed at the time the situation occurred

Answers to these questions:

Has this situation happened before? Can you re-create it? When did this happen?

Did you add any new hardware or software around the time this situation began?

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