As the subject line states having issues getting my printer to align. Have tried just about everything I can find to fix it with no luck. Took the software off and reinstalled it. Updated the drivers. Went through the alignment process more than once with printing out the page and trying to scan it. Every time it gives me this error saying something like "error with aligning. you may still use the printer but certain settings might not work properly". I can do it again and get the specific message if need be. I've googled this ISSUE and apparently I'm not the only one with this make and model that this has happened to. I'm getting the feeling like I'm just going to have to go buy a new one even though this one isn't even 3 years old and I've barely used it.
Any thoughts or suggestions? Is it even worth considering TAKING it to a repair place or is that not worth the hassle and expense?

Make: hp
Model: C4480Have you checked all paper trays, pads, rollers etc are undamaged and fitted properly? Apparently you are indeed not the only one. They are not very expensive printers, so maybe you will bite the bullet. I gave away a working mid range Canon inkjet that was two years old quite happily because of the cost of cartridges. I bought a mono laser and take my colour stuff to a shop.



Given that your issue is a known one specific to that printer that is likely the problem and will not be solved by anything you can do. If you find nothing jambed then i would buy a replacement. Absolutely do not SEEK repairs unless it is covered under an extended warranty you may have. If you are in the U.S. Wal Mart usually has an all in one printer offered (not refurbished) for $29.95 online that can be picked up at one of their stores of your CHOICE with no DELIVERY cost associated. Cannot even buy cartridges for that. truenorth