For what it's worth, here is what I did to clear a different 'stubborn' error.
OfficeJet G85 C00F0401 Error
Press and hold buttons 6 and # on the telephone keypad while plugging in the power. A successful reset will cause the display to ask for the preferred language.
If this doesn't clear the error, unplug the ADF (Automatic Document Feeder) cable in the rear and the LIU (Line Interface Unit). To remove the LIU, remove the T20 Torx screw on the left, as viewed from the rear, and the LIU and its cover can be easily removed. Do the procedure above.
Re: HP G85 Error Code by Anonymous (11/11/04 6:54 PM) reply
I am trying to collect all versions of the original HP CD ROMs that came with these units. I want Linux, Windows and Mac versions. Please look for your CD ROM that came with your Officejet.
Tell me what version do you have ? I know there probally was no HP CD ROM for Linux. But I still need working CD ROM copies.
Please if you have an original HP Officejet CD ROM from a G95 or G95, CONTACT ME.
Can you burn me a copy ? Willing to pay your costs.
Please do not reply and tell me to go to the HP website. I already have all HP driver downloads, I NEED copies from ORIGINAL HP CD roms only.
Please Mail in a box not an envelope , to:
HP Officejet Driver collection P.O. Box 491 Cudahy, Wis, 53110
Please reply,
Jay
Computer@wi.rr.com
Sincerely,
MRGCAV@hotmail.com
Re: HP G85 Error Code by cat (11/24/04 6:06 PM) reply
I put a new cartridge into my printer this morning and it wouldn't work. (I'd previously taken it out of hte box and let it sit around my desk. Not smart, but I didn't think I'd have a problem.) So finally to put hte old one back in and it didn't want to accept that one either!
Now, after printing things, I am getting a "press enter to align cartridges" error code, again and again and again. Got suggestions?
thanks!
moretoastplease@yahoo.com
Re: HP G85 Error Code by Bert (11/24/04 7:36 PM) reply
Clean the cartridge and carriage electrical contacts with a cotton swab and alcohol.
If the cartridges are making good electrical contact with the carriage, you should only get the "press enter to align cartridges" message when you change a cartridge. Keep in mind that black and yellow must be printing to align the cartridges. If the message continues, repost because there are some other issues that may have to be delt with.
Tip: Always remove paper jams through the rear access door to avoid damaging the print mechanism.
Officejet G85 and G95 drivers by Mrgcav (7/24/05 8:51 AM) reply
I am trying to collect all versions of the original HP CD ROMs that came with these units. I want Linux, Windows and Mac versions. Please look for your CD ROM that came with your Officejet.
Tell me what version do you have ? I know there probally was no HP CD ROM for Linux. But I still need working CD ROM copies.
Please if you have an original HP Officejet CD ROM from a G95 or G95, CONTACT ME.
Can you burn me a copy ? Willing to pay your costs.
Please do not reply and tell me to go to the HP website. I already have all HP driver downloads, I NEED copies from ORIGINAL HP CD roms only.
Please Mail in a box not an envelope , to:
HP Officejet Driver collection P.O. Box 491 Cudahy, Wis, 53110
Please reply,
Jay
Re: Re: HP G85 Error Code by Anonymous (10/4/07 12:44 AM) reply
Thanks Bert - you are a star in the firmament of the IT world!! The 6 + # thing worked a treat, but only on my umpteenth attempt! What seemed to make it work was taking off the back access thing & replacing, then unplugging all the cables and plugging them back in again before doing the 6 + #! Why this should be, I've no idea, but you have saved me a bill and/or loads of stick from my husband! I feel particularly aggrieved, since the error came up in the first place after following instructions on the hp site about correcting skewed printing!
Re: HP G85 Error Code by Anonymous (10/20/07 11:57 PM) reply
If the cartridges won't align there is two possibilities, either a defective cartridge(s) or a defective spot sensor.
To bypass the cartridge alignment press and hold the Enter button, and then press Menu.
Cartridge problems Verify that ink can flow from the cartridge(s) by blotting the print nozzles on a damp paper towel a few times for two seconds. You should see all of the colors (color cartridge: yellow, magenta, and cyan) that are supposed to be in it flowing freely. If you do not, in spite of ink being in the cartridge it is defective.
Spot Sensor Open the printer as if a cartridge is going to be changed. When the carriage centers, unplug the power. There is a cover on the right side of the carriage that is held in place by one T10 Torx head screw. Remove the cover and examine the small printed circuit board inside. A rectangular lens should be on the bottom edge. If it is missing, the circuit board will have to be replaced. (Remove paper jams through the rear cleanout door to avoid damaging the spot sensor.) The HP P/N is C6426-60013, $19.00 online.
Re: HP G85 Error Code by JustAGuy (2/1/08 11:37 AM) reply
So, black won't print on my G85. I've cleaned the print cartidges and changed the black cartridge without sucess, verified that ink flows out of both with a damp paper towel, but still can't get the black cartridge to print at all. Any thoughts?
Re: HP G85 Error Code by Bert (3/6/08 8:54 PM) reply
I assume that no black is showing on the alignment page but the three colors are and the printer continuously wants to align the cartridges. If you are using refilled cartridges it is possible that you have multiple bad cartridges, or the black cartridge print nozzles are being clogged by a dirty service station, or there is an electronic failure.
Changing Both Cartridges by Logston (9/26/08 8:34 PM) reply
Your tip about changing both cartridges helped me. Don't think I would have figured it out on my own. I thought I had a defective color cartridge until I put in a new black one as well. Thanks!
Re: HP G85 Error Code--c00f0401 IT WORKED!!! by Dr. Campbell (11/20/08 2:18 PM) reply
Bert I can't thank you enough! You saved me a big expense and a whole lot of trouble. Your fix for the HPG85 error code C00F0401 worked PERFECTLY!!! I too, found that it took about a billion tries before it worked. I would have given up but I read down further to a posting where someone else said they had to try a billion times so I thought I'd try a few more times. And only ONE MORE TRY and it WORKED! Note that I didn't even have to take of the auto feeder tray or take out any cables--I just kept the * and 6 button method while plugging it back in. (Actually, I finally left the computer plugged in and just kept up holding the * 6 down). It's interesting that the printer then showed a message" Phone Off The Hook for a few cycles of printing before it went away and everything went back to normal. I'm a Computer Science college professor and me and my students are thankful for your posting. I was in the process of preparing a document that would make their Access Assignment a lot easier to do when my printer went down. Thanks again! HAPPY THANKSGIVING TO YOU AND YOUR FAMILY!! Dr. Campbell
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