Status and Error Messages

H d Hexadecimal dump mode

This status menu appears when the printer is set to hexadecimal data dump mode. See Data Dump Mode later in this chapter for information on running a data dump.

Ho Head hot

The print head is overheated. The printing speed may slow down, but printing continues. You may also notice a decline in print quality. If this error message occurs often, move the printer to a cooler location.

I C Ink charging

This status message appears when the printer is charging the print head with ink.

I E Ink end

The ink cartridge is completely empty or no ink cartridge is installed. Replace the ink cartridge as described in Chapter 5 or install an ink cartridge as described in Chapter 1.

I L Ink low

The ink cartridge is nearly empty. You can print up to 20 average letter size pages after this message first appears. Then when the I E message appears, replace the ink cartridge as described in Chapter 3.

L LQ emulation mode

When you select LQ emulation mode, the printer displays this status message for a short time.

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