Flashing lights in an HP C7280 all-in-one. Spontaneously occurring and when the printer is off.

My HP C7280 spontaneously has lots of lights flashing on and off and an error code on the screen. This has happened a few times when the machine was powered off---turned itself back on.
There may be some connection to my having replaced ink cartridge (with HP original cartridges, too).
Any suggestions on whether this is a software or hardware problem and what to do about it?

Searching the web, I found the solution of a hard re-set---namely unplugging and replugging it with the # and 6 buttons pressed down; release after the printer comes on and then the screen goes black. I had to do it several times until that works.
Trying to understand what the problem really is since having charged this on an Amex card 18 mos. ago, there is an "extended warranty" available so I might be able to get a replacement that way!
Wondering if that re-set fix is supposed to keep it working or not.

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Hi there @donpablitosan!
Thank you for posting on the HP Forums!
I would be happy to help in regards to the flashing lights and cartridge error on the printer. You had also mentioned that the computer sometimes shows the printer offline or door open errors. I should be able to help with that as well!
The first thing I suggest is to plug the printer into the wall outlet directly if it is currently in a power surge protector or extension cord. This may sound silly but this will ensure the printer is getting full power and may eliminate any unnecessary troubleshooting. If the printer is no longer getting full power from the power surge or extension cord it may give false errors or have poor connection and paper feed issues.
From what I can find it looks like you have done all the troubleshooting regarding the cartridge itself. If you have tried the above suggestion and are still getting the same issue then you may need to try another cartridge to see if the issue is coming from the printers hardware or the cartridge.
Thanks again for posting on the HP Forums!
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Hello lightweight,
Welcome to the HP Support Forums!
Sorry to hear about the software issues you have been having with the Photosmart C410a on Windows 7. I would like to see if I can help.
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Hey Spider! First off welcome to the forum.
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