HP error code
79Service error 79
✅ You can try a fix
What it means
A critical firmware error, usually triggered by a particular print job, a bad network packet or an add-on (memory / network card).
Common causes
- Corrupt print job
- Faulty memory module or network card
- Firmware that needs updating
What you can safely try
- 1Switch the machine off, wait 30 seconds and switch it on again — note whether the code comes back.
- 2If it happened while printing, cancel the job on the computer and resend it — one corrupt file can cause a controller error.
- 3Unplug the network cable and switch the machine off and on; if the code clears, the problem is a print job or the network.
- 4Take a photo of the display and note the machine model and its meter reading before you call.
⚠️ If the code comes back after a restart, stop using the machine and call an engineer — running it on can damage more parts.
The exact meaning can vary slightly between models. Send us the model number for a precise diagnosis.