Hi HP-FPR,
Thanks for your response the other day. To be honest there seem to be a different problems each time I try to print. various combinations of flashing (or simply lit) lights on the device, at other times no flashing lights at all (just the power button gently fading and lighting), but messages of 'out of paper' or 'device door open/cover open' I suspect it is going to be one of those cases where it is easier to just go and buy a new printer.