Table 3-3Heartbeat LED, product operational (continued)

LED color

Description

 

 

 

Red

Formatter error or failure

 

 

Serial peripheral interface (SPI) flash memory boot error

 

 

Power on self test (formatter) failed

 

 

Diagnostic (formatter) failed

 

 

 

 

Off

TIP:

 

The connectivity LED is off if the power cord is unplugged, the product power switch is in

 

the off position, or the product is in Sleep mode.

 

Firmware or system freeze

 

 

Check the control panel for an error message

 

 

Control panel failure

 

NOTE: This condition is not usually caused by a formatter failure.

 

Turn the power off, and then on again.

 

If the error persists, perform a firmware upgrade.

 

 

 

 

Connectivity LED

The connectivity LED provides information about product operation. If a product error occurs, the formatter displays a message on the control-panel display. However, error situations can occur causing the formatter to control panel communication to be interrupted.

NOTE: HP recommends fully troubleshooting the formatter and control panel before replacing either component. Use the connectivity LED to troubleshoot formatter and control panel errors to avoid unnecessarily replacing these components.

Formatter to control panel communication interruptions

The firmware does not fully initialize and configure the control panel interface.

The control panel is not functioning (either a failed component or power problem).

Interface cabling between the formatter and control panel is damaged or disconnected.

TIP: If the connectivity LED is illuminated—by an error condition or normal operation—the formatter is fully seated and the power is on. The pins for the LED circuit in the formatter connector are recessed so that this LED will not illuminate unless the formatter is fully seated.

The connectivity LED operates according to the product state. When the product is initializing, see Connectivity LED, product initialization on page 250. When the product is in Ready mode, see Connectivity LED, product operating on page 252.

Connectivity LED, product initialization

The following table describes the connectivity operation while the product is executing the firmware boot process.

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