HP Deskjet 9800 HP Deskjet 9800 - Getting Started Guide - Page 14
Printer lights reference - driver
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Printer lights reference The printer lights indicate printer status and are useful for diagnosing printing problems. The following table shows printer light patterns that might occur during the installation process. You can find a complete list of printer light descriptions in the following locations: • Onscreen user's guide located on the Starter CD: See the "Printer lights reference" section. • Printer Driver: Right-click the printer icon. Select Printing Preferences. From the Services tab, select Help with Printer Lights. • Diagnostics page: Press and hold the Power button, press the Resume button four times, and then release the Power button. Printer light indication Left and right print cartridge lights Printer lights cycle Explanation and recommended action The left print cartridge light indicates tri-color print cartridge status; the right print cartridge light indicates black or photo print cartridge status. The print cartridge lights can be on or blinking in combination with the Power light and Resume light behaviors listed in this table. • On: Print cartridge is low on ink or out of ink. Replace the print cartridge soon. For instructions, see the onscreen user's guide. • Blinking: Print cartridge is damaged, missing, or incompatible. Reinstall or replace the print cartridge. For more information, see the onscreen user's guide. If printing with a single print cartridge, ignore this light. The printer lights cycle when the printer is reinitializing. • No action required. Power light blinks Printer is printing or processing a print job. • No action required. Power and Resume lights on Check for one of the following conditions: • Make sure the top cover is closed. • Make sure the rear access panel or duplex unit is correctly installed and locked into place.