initializing

[Reeves]

hi i have a printer Hp 4540 stuck on initializing what could be the probelm

[theengel]

Never seen that model... but usually stuck initializing is the formatter and/or something attached to it.

[Reeves]

Never seen that model... but usually stuck initializing is the formatter and/or something attached to it.

thanks

[Lance15]

Use the pre-boot menu and perform a Partial Format. It saves settings. It just resets settings to default. Pretty sure it keeps IP settings. I've done it a couple of times.

[Reeves]

Use the pre-boot menu and perform a Partial Format. It saves settings. It just resets settings to default. Pretty sure it keeps IP settings. I've done it a couple of times.

how do i do the pre-boot and perform a partial format bcoz it stucks at initializing

[Lance15]

CM4540 - Partial Clean Procedure.pdf