Check the printer manual to find out what the power light flashing means.
It doesn't sound like a problem with drivers or the actual connecting of the
printer to the PC but rather like some internal failure of a printer
component, and therefore an visit to an HP tech may be in order.
Cari
www.coribright.com
"Jeanie" <jeanie@olypen.com> wrote in message
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> Reinstalled 810c HP Deskjet. Power light was flashing..
> flashing...
> PC recognizes printer and it seems to be
> installed just fine... no error messages.
> However, cannot get printer to respond to anything.
> Power lite NOT lit now and when i open the cover..nothing
> happens then either. The ink cartridge does not move
> over like it did in the past..
> This printer has not been used for about a year....
> ANY suggestions OTHER than buying a new printer??