3Firmly plug the rectangular end of the USB cable into the USB port of the computer.

The USB port is marked with .

Note: If you continue to have problems, then try another USB port on the computer. You may have connected to a defective port.

REMOVE AND REINSTALL THE PRINTER SOFTWARE

Printer is printing blank pages

Blank pages may be caused by improperly installed ink cartridges.

REINSTALL THE INK CARTRIDGES AND DEEP CLEAN AND ALIGN THE PRINTHEAD

1Reinstall the ink cartridges. For more information, see “Replacing ink cartridges” on page 14.

If the cartridges do not seem to fit, then make sure the printhead is properly seated, and then try installing the cartridges again.

2Load plain paper.

3From the home screen, navigate to:

> More Options > Deep Clean Printhead A cleaning page prints.

4Navigate to:

> More Options > Align Printer An alignment page prints.

Note: Do not remove the alignment page until printing is finished.

Printer is busy or does not respond

If the "Before you troubleshoot" checklist does not solve the problem, then try one or more of the following:

MAKE SURE THE PRINTER IS NOT IN POWER SAVER MODE

If the power light is blinking on and off slowly, then the printer is in Power Saver mode. Press to wake up the printer.

If the printer will not come out of Power Saver mode, then reset the power:

1Unplug the power cord from the wall outlet, and then wait 10 seconds.

2Insert the power cord into the wall outlet, and then turn on the printer.

If this problem persists, then check our Web site for updates for your printer software or firmware.

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