My new printer HP Officejet Pro 6830 continually prepares to scan whenever it is turned on.

My brand new HP printer officejet Pro 6830 repeatedly "prepares to sweep" movement of the scan head in position again and again each time it is turned on. What is going on?

Welcome to the HP Forums @jporter0,

I saw your post on your Officejet 6830 attempting to initialize a scan when the printer is turned on and I wanted to get do you I share my suggestions.

Try a power reset to start and make sure that the printer is connected directly to a wall outlet, avoiding the power and surge arresters bars.

With the printer, unplug the power cord at the back of the unit.
Unplug the power cord from the wall outlet.
Wait at least 15 seconds.
Plug the power cord into the wall outlet.
Reconnect the power cord to the back of the unit.
If the printer does not by itself, press the Power button to turn it on.

When the reset is complete, try to make a copy, print, scan again and let me know if you see any problems with these features. If you notice the error codes, include them as well!

Hit the "Accept as Solution" If the issue reached a resolution! Click on the thumb below to love my post or show thanks to me to lend a hand up!

Good luck

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