Chapter 3

Device control-panel message types

This section contains the following topics:

Status messages

Warning messages

Error messages

Critical error messages

Status messages

Status messages reflect the current state of the device. They inform you of normal operation and require no action to clear them. They change as the state of the device changes. Whenever the device is ready, not busy, and has no pending warning messages, the date and time appear if the device is turned on.

Warning messages

Warning messages inform you of events that require your attention, but they do not prevent the device from operating. An example of a warning message is a low ink warning. These messages appear until you resolve the condition.

Error messages

Error messages communicate that some action must be performed, such as adding media or clearing a media jam. These messages are usually accompanied by a blinking red Attention light. Take the appropriate action to continue printing.

If the error message shows an error code, press the Power button to turn off the device, and then turn it on again. In most situations, this action solves the problem. If the message persists, your device might need service. For more information, see Support and warranty.

Critical error messages

Critical error messages inform you of a device failure. Some of these messages can be cleared by pressing the Power button to turn off the device, and then turning it on again. If a critical error persists, service is required. For more information, see Support and warranty.

Change device settings

You can change the device settings from these places:

From the device control panel

From the HP Solution Center (Windows) or HP Device Manager (Mac OS X).

Embedded Web Server

NOTE: When you are configuring settings in HP Solution Center or in the HP Device Manager, you cannot see the settings that have been configured from the device control panel (such as the scan settings).

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HP Pro 8500 8500 manual Device control-panel message types, Change device settings, Status messages, Error messages