Printer Lights
The tables below summarize the functions of the printer lights. To diagnose problems indicated by the printer lights, see below.
Light | Meaning |
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) paper out | On: printer is out of paper, multiple sheets fed, the wrong size sheet |
| fed, or the CD/DVD tray is not in position. |
| Flashing: paper isn’t loaded for the currently selected paper path, |
| paper is jammed, or the output tray is in the wrong position. |
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H ink (eight) | On: an ink cartridge is empty. |
| Flashing: an ink cartridge is low on ink. |
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P power | On: printer is turned on. |
| Flashing: printer is receiving a print job, printing, replacing or charging |
| ink, cleaning the print head, or moving the output tray position. |
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Diagnosing Printer Problems
First, check the printer’s lights (see below) or run a printer check (see page 93).
Lights | Explanation |
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Green P power light | The printer is receiving a print job, printing, replacing an ink |
flashes | cartridge, charging ink, or cleaning the print head. |
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Red H ink light flashes | An ink cartridge is low on ink. Make sure you have a |
| replacement cartridge, then follow the steps on page 82 to |
| install it. |
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Red H ink light on | An ink cartridge is out of ink, not installed, not installed |
| correctly, or is not compatible with the printer. |
| Follow the steps on page 82 to install or reinstall the |
| cartridge correctly. |
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Solving Problems 91