Hp officejetpro 8500A Plus printer error says to turn printer off then on - all lights blinking

I am receiving an error (no number).  The message says to turn printer off then on again, all lights are blinking on and off.  After 
turning printer on and off it is ok for a short period then the error starts all over again and I have to turn the printer on and off again.

I have the exact same problem and I am on my second on of these printers!  I am so frustrated!  Anyone have a fix????

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