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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
Power light blinks
Power and Resume lights on
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.
Printer is printing or processing a print job.
• No action required.
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.