Light pattern

Light description

Explanation and

 

 

recommended action

 

The Power light and the

The printhead latch is not secured.

 

Printhead light are on.

z Open the top cover and press down

 

 

firmly on the printhead latch to ensure

 

 

that it is secured properly.

 

 

z Make sure the protective tape on

 

 

each printhead has been removed.

 

The Power light is on and one

An ink cartridge is low on ink and will need

 

or more color indicator lights

to be replaced soon.

 

is on.

z No action is required.

The Power light is on and one or more color indicator lights blinks.

An ink cartridge is out of ink and must be replaced before you can continue printing.

zReplace the ink cartridge indicated.

 

 

 

 

 

 

The Power light, the Ink

One or more of the ink cartridges

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cartridge light, and one or

is missing.

 

 

 

 

 

 

more of the color indicator

z Install the ink cartridges and try to

 

 

 

 

 

 

lights are on.

print.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

z If the error persists, replace the ink

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

cartridge or cartridges indicated.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The Power light is on and the

One or more of the ink cartridges is faulty

 

 

 

 

 

 

Ink Cartridge light and one or

or has expired.

 

 

 

 

 

 

more of the color indicator

z Replace the ink cartridge indicated.

 

 

 

 

 

 

lights blink.

 

The Power light and one or more of the color indicator lights are on, and the Ink Cartridge light blinks.

A non-HP ink cartridge is installed.

CAUTION: Damage to the printer that results from modifying or refilling the ink cartridges, or from using non-HP ink cartridges, is not covered under the warranty.

zIf you thought that this ink cartridge was an HP ink cartridge, return it to the place where you purchased it.

Buy and install an HP ink cartridge.

zIf you choose to use a non-HP ink cartridge, press and hold down the

(Power button) and press the

(Resume button) three times.

All lights except the Power light go off. Damage that results to the printer from using this cartridge is not covered under the warranty.

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HP 1200 manual Power button and press