Capacitors for hp photosmart C6280

i read a post that sounded very informative. it stated that i would need to take off and replace the capacitors that are in the PCBOARD. if this is correct will this method work on a HP PHOTOSMART C 6280 ALL-IN-ONE printer. someone please respond. thanks in advance.
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Hi @Butterup,
You have been replied to here: http://h30434.www3.hp.com/t5/Ink-Toner-Cartridge-Printhead-Issues/printer-problems-with-photosmart-6...
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Need driver for HP Photosmart C6280 All-in-One priner

I was given a HP Photosmart C6280 printer but the person did not have the disc that came with it to install the driver. I am technologically disinclined and have no clue what to do. Can someone please tell me where to find a driver for this printer and how to install it? I have tried to use a driver on some other websites, but they want a credit card and quite frankly, I don't trust them.
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SWelch,
I am more then happy to help you with getting the software for your printer. If you follow the link below, it will lead you to your printers website.
http://h10025.www1.hp.com/ewfrf/wc/softwareCategory?cc=us&dlc=en&lc=en&product=3194498&task=&
I hope this helps.
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How do I get my HP Photosmart C6280 All-In-One to scan?

I have updated to Mac OS 10.9 the driver for my HP Photosmart C6280 All-In-One, but the scanner function no longer works. The Apple update list shows the update was performed on October 30.
The printer does not show up in the list of printers as a "Bonjour" printer, as the instructions from HP's website indicate it should.

Hi there,
I understand you're having issues printing/scanning with your Photosmart C6280 since upgrading the 10.9 on your Mac. I would like to help you with this as best I can.
The reason your having issues is because the HP software you're using is not designed for the 10.9 operating system. The last full software package HP released for the Photosmart C6280 was for 10.6, so the best option at this point would be to use the in operating system drivers.
To get everything to work properly again, I'm going to link you to how to completely remove the HP software so you can use the Apple software as Sunshyn2005 has described in her post. Once you follow those steps to begin using the Apple software you may not know how to scan using the Apple software and you can learn 3 different ways to do so.
I hope this helps, have a great weekend!
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Photosmart C6280 Ink Cartridges - CB284W vs C8775WN

I recently purchased ink cartridges for my Photosmart C6280 printer. The new cartridges were CB284W but what came with my printer and what comes up when I search for ink for my printer is C8775WN. Is there a difference? When I asked the seller what the difference they said "those were starter cartridges", but didn't specify which ones they were talking about. Please help!

Hi,
Although this document contains a different error message, the troubleshooting steps will guide you to hopefully satisfactory results. This will walk you through resetting the printer.
ink cartridge error message
Start with step 2 then on to step 3, and then step 4. See if this helps.
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HP Photosmart c6280 fatal error 1606 during installation - Windows Vista 64 bit

Hi! I have a HP Photosmart c6280 printer that we have had for a few years. We moved it and configured it for USB use instead of wired via ethernet through the network. It worked great, but now my wife's project is done. Now we have moved it back and wired it through the ehternet cable into the router.
It will print, but the HP solution center doesn't recognize it and it will not scan or do any othe functions. I have done a complete UNINSTALL and reinstall multiple times.
After installation I checked the event viewer and every install fatal error is a "1606" and it states the following:
Product: PS_AIO_02_ProductContext -- Error 1606. Could not access network location %APPDATA%\.
I am ata complete loss as to how to resolve this......someone please help!
Sheriff

I would suggest doing a L3 uninstall on the printer.
1. Run disk cleanup on your computer- you can pass this step if you want
2.Download and run the software and drivers below.=
3. Once the download is done extracting, cancel the download.
4.. Press the Windows key + R on the keyboard to bring up the run menu.
5. Type %temp% in the run field and click OK.
6. Look for, and open the folder starting with 7z (Example: 7zS2356)
7. Open folder Util
8. Open folder CCC
9. Run the uninstall_ L4.bat
10. When the uninstall has completed restart the computer
11. Run Disk cleanup from Accessories\ System Tools
12. Download and install the latest version of Adobe flash player
http://www.adobe.com/support/flashplayer/downloads.html
13. Use this tool to clean the system and registry. Note: This utility is not HP sponsored or approved.  HP and I are not responsible for damages or loss of data caused by the utility. This step is optional. You can skip it if you want.
http://download.cnet.com/Advanced-SystemCare/3000-2086_4-10407614.html?part=dl-6271865&subj=dl&tag=b...
14. Download and run the software and drivers below.=
15. Run the download to reinstall the printer
Note: Before making any changes to the registry make sure and make a backup copy.
Back up registry:
Type regedit in the search programs and files
Click file, and then export
Type file name, and chose save to location
TAKE OUT ONLY THESE KEYS/FOLDERS!!!
 HKEY_CURRENT_USER > Printers>DevModes2 > * c6280 *
- (delete printer name from window list; may need to check DevMode and Settings folders, too)
 HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE > software> Hewlett Packard > Digital Imaging folder
- (delete ENTIRE folder – IF computer NOT an HP, delete the ENTIRE HEWLETT PACKARD folder)
 HKEY_CURRENT_CONFIG> System > CurrentControlSet > Control > Print > Printers > * c6280 * - (delete any HP printer folders and the folders of any printer not in use)
After this please restart the desktop, and then install the Download and run the software and drivers below. (select your OS)
Just a note - if you participate in this thread I must inform you that these services are not endorsed by HP, and that HP is not responsible for any damage that may arise to your system by using these services. Please be aware that you do this at your own risk.

Windows 7 and Photosmart C6280

I have read that Windows 7 may not allow older printers to function. I am getting close to purchasing a new desktop PC, HP Pavilion HPE h8qe series with Windows 7 and I want to use my HP Photosmart C6280 All-in-One printer with it. Can anyone tell me if the printer will work with Windows 7?

Hi,
Where do you download from ? Is it from the following site ?
http://ftp.hp.com/pub/softlib/software11/COL30665/mp-76043-1/PS_AIO_02_NetWired_Full_Win_WW_130_140....
It's safe to use this site.
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Photosmart C6280 Can't bypass the warnings and print only in black

I have a photosmart C6280 printer and i want to print in black only, but i can not bypass the "low ink" errors and "expired cartridge" errors to proceed. I've changed the preferences in my print options to black only but the printer is still flashing "low ink" or "expired cartridge". The black ink cartridge is full and in date btw. I'm afraid of going to buy new colored ink and it still not work, then I'm out of pocket a lot of money and stuck with colored ink cartridges I can't use or return. I've uninstalled and reinstalled the program...still nothing. I'm beyond frustrated.

Hi @hatfieldnomore,
I see by your post that you replaced the black cartridge and aren't able to continue printing. You are unable to bypass the "low ink" errors and "expired cartridge" errors to proceed. I can help you.
The printer can operate only for a short period of time with ‘out of ink’ cartridges. All cartridges must be installed for the printer to operate and they must have sufficient ink for servicing, in order to prevent the printhead from drying out.
I have provided a document for Printing with Depleted Cartridges.
This is for the error 'Ink expiration near' Message Displays on the All-in-One.
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Photosmart C6280 All-in-One Printer Will not acquire IP Address

I have happily had a Photosmart C6280 for some time now, however I recently replaced my router and my ISP Cable Modem (NetGear WNDR 3700 and Cisco 2100 respectively). At first everything was wonderful. Sadly, my NetGear router went bad and I had to return it. As it stands right now my printer will not take an IP address from the router. I have tried everything I can think of, several times and nothing has changed. I have uninstalled and reinstalled the software on the Windows 7 and XP machines that I'm using. I have tried to manually set an IP address but on my printer when I'm done inputting all of the information there is no "enter" option. Looking at the Connectivity Status page it states : Network Interface Adaptor Summary
Name                                              Type                                                 Status
Eth0                                                 Wired(802.3)                                 Disconnected
IP Status
Name                                             Type                                                 Addr.    Source
Eth0                                               Wired (802.3)                                  Disconnected
Note: Automatic or manual IP address assignment only occurs for an adaptor if it is currently connected.
Wired (802.3) Adapter Information Detail
     Configuration
Enabled at power on:    yes                                                                                            Link Config: Auto Link Speed
Auto Crossover: On                                                                                                         Auto of Manual IP Address : Manual
Manual IP Addressees: 192.168.1.12                                                                            Manual Subnet Mask: 255.255.0
Manual Default Gateway: 192.168.x.x                                                                         Auto or Manual DNS Server: Manual
Manual Primary DNS Server: none                                                                                 Manual Secondary DNS Server: none
---------Status---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Adaptor Name: Eth0                                                                                                         Adaptor State : Inactive
Adaptor Connection Active: False                                                                                 Adaptor MAC Address: 00:21:xx:xx:xx:xx
Link Status: Disconnected
I have tried two different print servers and nothing. I am at the end of my rope and any help will be greatly appreciated.
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On the front of the printer: Setup > Network > Reset Network Defaults.
Now, set a static IP address for the printer:
- Print a Network Config Page from the front of the printer. Note the printer's IP address.
- Type that IP address into a browser to reveal the printer's internal settings.
- Choose the Networking tab, then Wired along the left side, then the IPv4 tab.
- On this screen you want to set a Manual IP. You need to set an IP address outside the range that the router automatically sets (called the DHCP range). If you know what that is, set an IP outside that range but no higher than 254 (the last number in the address). If you do not know this, enter the current IP address.
- Use 255.255.255.0 for the subnet (unless you know it is different, if so, use that)
- Leave the gateway and DNS blank. Click 'Apply'
Now, shut down the router and printer, start the router, wait, then start the printer.
After this you may need to redo 'Add a Printer' using the new IP address.
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Photosmart C6280 Not Printing Black Ink

HI.
I have 3 of the HP Photosmart C6280 All-in-One Printers and they have now all got the same problem. When I print or scan anything no black ink is printed.
I have tried 3 different ink caritriages including the official hp ones with no luck.
When the printer does a test print, it prints all the other colours except black.
All ink cartirages are full except the pink one. Does this need to be full? It has not been on the other 2 and the black ink has still printed.
Any ideas?
Thanks

I've just spent the better part of my day trying to figure this out with my photosmart C4580.
long story short: I noted the instructions for storage of cartridges when not in use (print at least once/month; if you take a cartridge out, store it in a ziplock: color with nozzles down, black with nozzles up.)
So I just took out my black cartridge and sat it upside down/nozzles up for a while, maybe an hour, until I noticed black streaks.
I put it back into the printer, printed black text & it FINALLY printed black, albeit streaked.
cleaned the print cartridges and now it's PERFECT!!!
give it a shot!

Photosmart C6280 not printing color/both sides with Mac

Hello HP Community,
I have a Macbook Pro running iOS X 10.9.2 and a AIO Photosmart C6280. I am have downloaded the printing/scanning software and drivers. Everything installed without problem. I have also scanned with no problem. However, no matter what program I am trying to print from on my Macbook, the printer will not print in color and also will not print on both sides - even when the double sided feature is checked off.
I have been to all the discussion forums of relevance and can't find anyone with my same problem. Those that have similar problems, are running different versions of iOS and the steps suggested they take are not possible with this version. Please Help!

Hello HP_USER,
Welcome to the HP Forums.
I see that you're unable to print in color from you Mac 10.9.2. I will try to help you with this.
Have you tried making a color copy from the printer? If not please do so, this is to see if the printer is having the issue stand alone.
I would also recommend looking at these documents:
Missing, Faded, or Dull Colors
Wrong Colors
As for it not duplexing, according to the User's Guide, this printer doesn't duplex as in it doesn't have a duplexer. If you are manual duplexing that would be slightly different, as it requires you to be flipping the page after the first side has come out. This document can assist you with that: Print on Both Sides of the Paper (Manual Duplexing)
I hope this helps you out, thank you for posting on the HP Forums.
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Photosmart C6280 stopped responding to network printing queue

photosmart C6280 connected to network with ethernet cable -- print jobs stuck in queue and printer does not respond.
Suggestions?

JoeRiley wrote:
boykot wrote:
to remove the print jobs stuck on qeue, go to the printers and faxes
double click on the printer driver
a window will come up
click on printer button
click cancel all documents
you might also need to restart the printer spooler
to do that, click on start
click run
type services.msc
look for print spooler and right click on it and click restart
Good Luck!!!
keep me informed please...
Re-spooling sounds a good idea, but I have Vista Home premium on my PC, and clicking on 'Start' doesn't yield a 'Run' option, so I don't seem to have an option to type in ''services.msc" . Grateful for any suggestions.
Well you should see a Search box at the bottom of the Start menu. It acts like the Run box. You can type 'services.msc' or simply 'Services' in it. Or, you can also press the Win + R keys to bring up the Run window.
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Photosmart C6280 Photo Reprints shrinking photos

I have a Photosmart C6280 and, when I attempt to do Photo Reprints, it is shrinking the photo and placing it the wrong orientation (rotated) on the resulting copy.
For example, I place a 4x6 photo original on the glass in the proper orientation. I place 4x6 photo paper in the appropriate tray. I press the Photo Reprints button, and the resulting printout on the photo paper is shrunk and rotated. It used to print a full-size, borderless copy, and I have not changed how I'm doing it at all.
If I place a smaller-than-4x6 photo on the glass and reprint it, even it is shrunk, whereas it used to be sized up to fill the paper.
I have checked every setting I can think of and found nothing, and no suggestions here in the forum. Any help would be most appreciated!

After researching, reinstalling software, drivers at least twice, I stumbled upon a solution. At least it was for me.
This was happening on my C7280. Something changed within the last year or so, just don't know what.
Open HP Solution Center, click 'Settings'.
Hover mouse over 'Scan Settings', select 'Scan to ... Setup'
This will open a dialog box that lets you change stuff.
Click on 'Manage Scan Shortcuts'
Select 'Picture to Printer' on left side
Select 'Advanced Picture Settings' on the right side
Apparently, the default setting for this shortcut is 'Scan multiple photos to individual files'.
Seems that to use 'Photo Reprint' from scanner bed, this should be 'Scan single picture .. '
Either I set this in the past to 'mulitples' and my pc kept it despite the re-installs, or this is now the default via installaton.
Note: The pre-installed shortcuts cannot be changed.
To change this permanently, one must Save the 'changed' shortcut under a different name, as any change to the original will be lost.
Back to the main Settings ... Hover mouse over 'Scan Settings', select 'Scan Picture Settings'
Under the tab, 'Solution Center Scan Buttons', select the previously saved shortcut next to '2. Scan Picture button',
Click OK.
This is what I had to do .... something so simple was so hard to resolve .... something has been lost in HP's software usability.

My Photosmart C6280 will not print in color.

My Photosmart C6280 will not print in color.All ink levels are good. Factory defaults clicked. Did I override something without realizing it? I don't see anywhere to click for grayscale. I am using an APPLE AIR....I have also turned the printer off and on again..

Hi there @Ashley31 , welcome to the forums
I read about how you cannot print or copy in color. Not copying in color is concerning, as the copy is a stand alone function that does not involve the computer in any way.
I'd suggest power resetting the printer:
Press the Power button to turn on the product.
With the product turned on, disconnect the power cord from the rear of the product.
Unplug the power cord from the wall outlet.
Wait at least 15 seconds.
Plug the power cord back into the wall outlet.
Reconnect the power cord to the rear of the product.
If the product does not turn on by itself, press the Power button to turn it on.
You can also remove the ink cartridges and reinsert them and try a color copy again to see if that helps.
If the troubleshooting does not help resolve your issue, I would then suggest calling HP's Technical Support to see about further options for you, such as a replacement or trade in. If you are calling within North America, the number is 1-800-474-6836 and if you are calling outside of the US/Canada region,: click here.
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HP photosmart C6280 shut down during scan session

I was scanning with my HP Photosmart C6280 yesterday when it threw a tantrum. It refused to scan. The buttons on the unit were totally unresponsive (on/off, scan and arrow keys---none of them worked); and it went into a loop of printing self-diagnostic pages (2 pages) which basically said that nothing was wrong. I shut down the computer and unplugged the printer. When I plugged the unit back in and turned on the computer, everything seemed back to normal...at least for a couple more scans. Then it threw the ultimate tantrum. It powered itself off, again the buttons on the unit were useless, and left the "!" orange light on (not blinking). I shut the computer down and unplugged the printer and left it overnight. This morning I plugged in the printer and powered up the computer and all I get from the printer is the solid orange exclamation (!) point and no way to turn it on or even receive error messages because buttons are once again unresponsive. Went to see the on-line manual for the printer and it was useless. If I try going in through the computer control panel, it just says the printer is off-line. Looks like it just died on me.

Your suggestion:"The most likely cause for a printer hangup like this, would be inconsistent power. Do you have the printer plugged directly into a wall outlet? The printer has a power moderator built in, so if it is plugged into a surge protector or battery backup, it may not be able to pull the power fast enough. I'd also check the USB port you have the printer plugged into on the computer. Is the plastic piece inside the port, blue or black. If it is blue, try switching it to an alternate USB port with that is black. The blue inserts generally indicate a USB 3.0 connection, which can also cause power surges from the computer to the printer." Intermittent power is NOT the problem. The printer won't respond to ANY commands. It won't turn on. The orange exclamation point (!) won't go off...and NONE of the buttons work. I have turned off the computer; disconnected all the cables; checked all the cables; re-attached the cables; powered up the computer and still nothging works. I can't troublshoot it from my computer because it won't turn on...I already tried. By the way, your suggestion which I quoted above, is word-for-word the EXACT same thing I was told when I was trying to update the drivers on this printer. (That answer seems to be the printer equivalent of the answer you get when you have a computer problem i.e. "make sure you delete all temporary files and cookies"). It didn't help then and it didn't help now. At least when I was trying to do the driver updating, the printer still able to be powered up. I ended up working the update problem out on my own...and probably couldn't do it again if I had to. I think computers and printers are engineered with "planned obsolescence" built in. We got this printer in 2007 and HP thinks 7-8 yrs is too long to own one printer. Have also noticed that every time a new printer comes out, it doesn't take any of the same cartridges as the old one did...even though it's probably all the same ink. There seems to be a LOT of people having printer problems...just going by the number of posts that have shown up on this forum since I posted early yesterday.

Faulty printing through ethernet (PhotoSmart C6280)

Hello, this is my first post. Nice to meet you and happy new year!
My printer is HP PhotoSmart C6280 and I connect it through ethernet to a gigabit switch.
The OS of my main PC is Windows 7 32bit and I use the latest HP Photosmart Full Feature Software and Drivers (v13.1.0).
In my LAN, I have manually assigned an IP address for my printer.
I'm facing faulty printing problems: I get 'breaks' in the lines of the printed page. I mean that some portions of the text are printed and other aren't. Also, brightness/contrast of the characters is not the same throughout the page. I tried many times to clean and align the heads but without improvement.
After many tests I have noticed that this problem is more intense when there is network traffic, for example when I download files from the internet (through torrents or rapidshare).
I have another PC in my LAN which I use as a Home Server. This PC runs Windows Home Server and since there are not drivers for this OS, I use Microsoft's drivers for HP 990c, as suggested. The strange thing is that I have no problems when I send the print from this PC (WHS with 990c internal drivers).
Can you help?
Thank you...

Please help!
I suspect that it's a driver issue, since I can print fine through my second PC (Windows Home Server) with the windows internal 990c drivers, regardless of the network traffic.
Are there alternative Windows 7 drivers for my c6280 that I can use?
Better description of the problem: In my main PC (Windows 7) the printing shows horizontal gaps in the text lines and the brightness of the characters is uneven.

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