Automatic paper sensor failed - HP Photosmart 8250

How do I fix this? I waas trying to print a test page I got this error (while I'm trying to fix the problem of it only printing in light yellow, no black) Please help! Thx

Hi,
I found this document on the product support page for this product. The document walks you through some resets.
http://h10025.www1.hp.com/ewfrf/wc/document?docname=c00718451&cc=us&lc=en&dlc=en&product=443024&tmp_...
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