HP 2600 HP Business Inkjet 2600/2600dn - (English) User's Guide - Page 84

Step 3: Check the LCD control panel The printer displays two general types of error messages: Error message Example type Solution Error messages BAD INK CARTRIDGE See "Common printer showing common OR PRINTHEAD messages." printer errors Messages showing EVENT: XXXX error codes The printer might have a hardware problem. Turn off the printer, wait for a few seconds, and then turn it on again. In most situations, this action solves the problem. If the message persists, your printer might need service. Write down the error code and contact HP. Step 4: Check the indicator light If the indicator light on the LCD control panel is flashing and the printer does not print, lift up the printhead cover and make sure the carriage lock properly secures the hook on the printhead access latch. For more information the indicator light, see "Understanding LCD control panel parts." Step 5: Check the ink cartridges and printheads Make sure all four ink cartridges and printheads are properly installed and that the protective tape covering the ink nozzles has been removed. Make sure the ink cartridges are not empty. For information about maintaining ink cartridges and printheads, see "Replacing ink cartridges and printheads" and "Maintaining the printheads." Step 6: Check the printer setup Make sure the printer is selected as the current or default printer. If your computer is running Windows, make sure that Pause Printing is not selected. For more information about checking printer settings, see the documentation for your computer. 8-2 ENWW