The front panel
The front panel has the following components, starting with the four direct-access keys:
1. Trigger media loading.
2.
View information
key. By pressing this key repeatedly, you can see information about all loaded papers,
about the printer's connection to the computer, about the printer's ink level and about the printhead status.
3.
Pause printing
key pauses printing immediately. Press the key again to
restart printing. This can be useful, for instance, when you want to change or load a roll.
4.
Form feed and cut
key.
5. Front-panel display: displays errors, warnings and information on using your printer.
6.
Back
key: to go to the previous step in a procedure or interaction. To go to the upper level, or leave the option
in the menu, or when given an option.
7.
Menu
key: press to return to the main menu of the front-panel display. If you are already on the main menu it
will display the status screen.
8.
Down
key: to go down in a menu or option, or to decrease a value, for example when configuring the front-
panel display contrast or the IP address.
9.
Power
key: to turn the printer off or on, it also has a light to indicate the printer's status. If the power key light
is off the printer is off. If the power key light is blinking green, the printer is starting up. If the power key light is
green on, the printer is on. If the power key light is amber on, the printer is in standby. If the power key light is
blinking amber, the printer needs attention.
10.
Cancel
key: to abort a procedure or interaction.
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Up
key: to go up in a menu or option, or to increase a value, for example when configuring the front-panel
display contrast or the IP address.
12.
OK
key: to confirm an action while in a procedure or interaction. To enter in a submenu in the menu. To select a
value when given an option. If the status screen is displayed, this key takes you to the main menu.
13. Status light: indicates the printer's status. If the status light is solid green, the printer is ready. If it is flashing
green, the printer is busy. If it is solid amber, there is a system error. If it is flashing amber, the printer needs
attention.
Front-panel error messages and codes
If an error message appears on the front panel that is
correct response, turn off the printer and then turn it back on. If the problem persists, contact HP Support. See Using
your printer.
Error message or code
[Color] cartridge has expired
[Color] cartridge is missing
[Color] cartridge is out of ink
[Color] cartridge is incorrect
not
included in this list, and you are in doubt about the
Recommendation
Replace the cartridge.
Insert a cartridge of the correct color.
Replace the cartridge.
Replace the cartridge by a supported one in this region.
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