A huge thank you! Regarding my HP 6978, I bought non-HP ink a couple years ago but the printer refused to use it. Your firmware downgrade process has worked flawlessly. I’m now using the non-HP ink that was previously rejected.
I just want to add for others that when you run the downgrade firmware program.. It MUST say "ready" before you can downgrade the firmware. For me, I had to actually remove the "offending" third-party cartridge BEFORE downgrading in order for it to say "ready".. Another thing is that during the downgrade process, the printer will shut down and then the screen will turn green before it finishes.. This is normal. Once it finishes, your third party cartridge should work fine. DO NOT forget to disable automatic firmware updates otherwise HP will try to mess it up again. Ps thanks so much for this video!!
Thank you Handy Doctor! I fixed my HP Officejet Pro 6968 printer too. I asked my toner supplier and he said he can fix for me for $30 and I need to bring the printer to him. Your video is awesome and helped me save $30.
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A huge thank you! Regarding my HP 6978, I bought non-HP ink a couple years ago but the printer refused to use it. Your firmware downgrade process has worked flawlessly. I’m now using the non-HP ink that was previously rejected.
@@garytoussaint5579 you are welcome. Happy to help.
I just want to add for others that when you run the downgrade firmware program.. It MUST say "ready" before you can downgrade the firmware. For me, I had to actually remove the "offending" third-party cartridge BEFORE downgrading in order for it to say "ready".. Another thing is that during the downgrade process, the printer will shut down and then the screen will turn green before it finishes.. This is normal. Once it finishes, your third party cartridge should work fine. DO NOT forget to disable automatic firmware updates otherwise HP will try to mess it up again. Ps thanks so much for this video!!
@@nyer82 thank you for adding this. Different models probably behave slightly differently too.
My 6968 keeps showing busy in the staus bar...any ideas?
HI!! I don't find anything for HP envy 6452e. Could you help me please?
Thank you Handy Doctor! I fixed my HP Officejet Pro 6968 printer too. I asked my toner supplier and he said he can fix for me for $30 and I need to bring the printer to him. Your video is awesome and helped me save $30.
Happy to help. Please let others know by sharing for example.
When you ran the firmware downgrade, did you do it over a WiFi network or USB connection from PC to HP 6978 printer?
@@RedDawgsPound wifi.
I can't thank you enough for this information. Saved me a lot of money.😀
@@snotwister250 happy to help. If you can, subscribe and come back for more videos. I can't thank you enough for that too.
i can't open the file on my mac :( any suggestions please?
@@sueforsythe740 unfortunately those are windows files. You have to use a windows computer.
Can i do that on my HP Deskjet Ink Advantage 1515 printer? 🙄
It doesn't look like it.
@@HandyDoctor89 😏
thank you