Printer status messages
The following table lists printer LED messages and their meanings and describes recommended actions. For more information on the Front Panel layout, refer to “Using the Control Panel” in Chapter 3, “Installation and Configuration.”
Table
LEDs
Description | Recommended action |
Paper Out Error. | Add paper. |
Door Open or No EP | Close the printer door and/or verify that the EP |
Cartridge. | cartridge is installed. |
Paper Jam. | Clear paper jam. |
| If you have completed these recommended |
| actions and the error persists, see Table |
Memory Error. There is | 1. Turn Page Protection on within your software |
either too much data or the | application or Windows. |
data is too complex. |
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| 2. Reduce the complexity of the print job. |
| 3. Reduce resolution to 300 dpi within your |
| software application or Windows. |
| 4. Add optional memory to the printer. |
| 5. Make sure Enhanced I/O is on Auto Mode |
| (PCL mode) and resend print job. (See Chapter |
| 3, “PCL Printer Settings.”) |
| 6. If the |
| the printer will continue printing after 10 |
| seconds. |
| 7. If the |
| you need to press the Control Panel Button to |
| continue printing. |
Incompatible Memory Card | Remove the incompatible memory card and |
(5L/6L). | replace it with a 1, 2, 4, or 8 Mb, 70 nsec. or |
| faster memory card. (See Chapter 8 for memory |
| card part numbers.) |
Initializing/Resetting | No action necessary. |
(6L Pro). |
|
Manual Feed. The printer is | 1. Make sure the correct paper is loaded into the |
waiting for you to add a piece | printer. (See your HP LaserJet 5L User’s |
of paper to the single sheet | Manual or the HP LaserJet Printer Family Paper |
input slot. | Specifications Guide for more information.) |
| 2. Press and release the Control Panel Button. |
| 3. Turn off manual feed within your software |
| application if you do not wish the printer to |
| pause between sheets. |
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