Printers Error Codes

Paper jam in the fuser area — paper is stuck in the fuser assembly.

Paper jam detected in tray 1.

Paper jam detected in specified tray.

Memory overflow or insufficient memory available for processing the print job.

Parallel input/output buffer overflow error.

Serial input/output buffer overflow error.

USB input/output buffer overflow error.

Bad serial transmission error indicating communication problem.

Forbidden - Access denied to the requested resource.

Unexpected paper size detected in specified tray.

Temporary engine error - generic printer error with specific error code.

Fuser assembly has reached excessively high temperature.

Fuser error — the fuser unit has encountered a malfunction.

Bad beam detect error - laser/scanner optical path problem.

Scanner error - laser scanner assembly malfunction.

Ray ID diagnostic identifier for the security challenge event.

The printer is in sleep mode, and is connected to a Wi-Fi network.

The printer is in sleep mode, and is not connected to a Wi-Fi network.

Fatal error - all control panel LEDs are solid on.

Attention light is blinking indicating a warning or error condition.

No paper detected in input tray. The printer is waiting for paper to be loaded.

Printhead error. One or both printheads are missing, installed incorrectly, incompatible, or still have protective plugs/tape.

One or more ink tanks are out of ink. Ink tank(s) are completely empty and printing cannot continue.

One or more ink tanks are very low on ink. Ink level is critically low.

The printer is in an error state that requires operator intervention due to an open door, missing cartridge, or media jam.

The printer is trying to connect to a Wi-Fi network.

The printer is powered off or not receiving power.

Toner cartridge level is critically low — cartridge is nearly empty.

Cartridge needs attention.

A cleaning page is printing.

Printer is cleaning — automatic maintenance cycle in progress.

Top cover of the printer is open.

Printer cover or door is not fully secured — prevents operation.

Error code displayed on the printer control panel indicating a printer malfunction or problem.

Paper is jammed in the printer.

Paper Jam — paper is stuck in the printer's paper path.

Toner Cartridge Error — issue detected with the toner cartridge.

Low Paper — paper level in the input tray is low.

Toner cartridge is very low on toner and may soon need replacement.

The scanner is not working. The scanner component has failed or is not responding.

The printer is in an error state. A general printer error has occurred.

One or more ink tanks are out of ink. The printer has detected that one or more ink cartridges are empty.

Fatal error. A critical printer malfunction has occurred.

Firmware update error. The printer firmware update has failed.

Initialization or startup process in progress.

Printer is ready with no job activity.

Printer is processing or receiving data.

Manual feed or continuable error.

Attention required due to hardware or supply issue.

Fatal error requiring device restart.

The printer is connected to an active Ethernet cable, but is not connected to a network.

The printer is connected to the network through a wired Ethernet connection.

Wireless error detected.

A fatal error has occurred in the printer.

Continuable error condition - Go LED solid indicates ability to continue, Attention LED blinking indicates error.

The printer is turning on or off, or doing a firmware update.

The printer is identifying itself, when triggered by an iOS device through Printer Settings.

Printing on both sides manually — waiting for user to load pages for the second side.

Incompatible toner cartridge detected — cartridge is not compatible with this printer model.

Printer is initializing — normal startup process in progress.

Indicates low ink level or cartridge problems.

The printer has detected an issue with one or more ink cartridges.

No toner cartridge installed — printer requires a cartridge to operate.

Print cartridge (toner) is missing or not installed.

Paper jam detected in the toner cartridge area — paper is stuck in the printing mechanism.

Paper jam detected in tray 1 — paper is stuck in the feed mechanism.

LEDs are cycling through different states indicating normal operation transitions.

Paper tray is empty — printer requires paper to be loaded.

Paper has run out in the specified tray and needs to be reloaded.

Manual duplex printing required — printer needs paper reloaded for double-sided printing.

Manual paper feeding required — printer is requesting manual paper placement.

Printheads alignment failed. The alignment process did not complete successfully.

Printheads alignment in progress or completed. The printer is performing printhead alignment.

Printheads alignment scanning in progress. The printer is scanning the alignment page.

One or more ink tanks are low on ink. Ink level is below normal but not empty.

The printer is out of memory.

Paper has become stuck inside the printer during operation.

Paper has become jammed inside the printer and is blocking normal operation.

Paper is out or jammed in the printer.

Display indicates a paper-related issue such as jam or empty paper tray.

The printer is turning on or off, or processing a job.

The printer is in an error state or the ink access door is open.

The printer is initializing.

Printer is in cool down mode during printing — temperature regulation in progress.

The printer is receiving or processing data.

Protected toner cartridge detected — cartridge is write-protected.

The printer is in Wi-Fi setup mode. Lasts for 2 hours after first turning on the printer.

The printer is ready to print.

LED indicator pattern — both Ready and Attention LEDs are blinking together.

Ready light is blinking indicating printer is processing data.

Wireless is on, but the printer is not connected to a network.

An error has occurred and is blocking the job. Check the printer display or HP Smart app for troubleshooting information.

A serious error has occurred. Turn the printer off, and then on.

Wireless connection has been established and the printer is ready to print.

The printer is unable to connect to a Wi-Fi network.

The printer is idle, and is connected to a Wi-Fi network.

Indicates Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) error.

The printer is idle, and is not connected to a Wi-Fi network.

Printer is connecting to the network.

Printer is updating firmware or currently busy processing a job.

Wireless setup mode is active and will last for 2 hours after first turning on the printer.

Problem detected with the printer.

Printer is connected and ready for use.

Toner cartridge or supply issue detected — generic cartridge or supply error.

The toner cartridge is running low on toner and needs to be replaced soon.

Unauthorized toner cartridge detected — cartridge is not an authorized HP cartridge.

Used or counterfeit toner cartridge detected — cartridge is not a new genuine product.

The printer is processing a job, it could be printing, copying, scanning or faxing.

The printer is in Wi-Fi setup mode or trying to connect to a network. Wi-Fi connection is not yet established.

The printer is unable to connect to a Wi-Fi network. Connection attempts have failed.

The printer is in WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup) mode. Ready to connect using WPS button.

Wireless alert displayed on control panel showing Wi-Fi is disconnected.

Printer is connecting to the wireless network.

Indicates the printer is disconnected from Wi-Fi or in setup mode.

Printer is connected to the wireless network.

Wireless light is off and the display shows Wireless Off.

The machine's cover or access panel is not fully closed, preventing normal operation.

The machine cover is open, preventing normal operation.

A document is stuck in the automatic document feeder or scanning area of the machine.

Drum unit is nearing end of life.

Drum unit has reached end of life.

Paper is jammed in the duplex (2-sided printing) unit.

Paper is jammed inside the machine in an internal paper path.

Paper is jammed in the rear area of the machine.

Paper is jammed in or near the paper tray area.

Non-genuine toner cartridge detected by the printer.

Cover is open or a paper jam has occurred.

No paper in the feed tray.

The printer is unable to process print jobs.

Service call required.

Toner cartridge needs to be replaced soon as it is running out.

Toner is low and may need replacement soon.

Toner cartridge has reached end of life.

Toner cartridge is completely empty and must be replaced immediately.

Toner level is running low and cartridge replacement will soon be needed.

Wrong printer driver is installed or damaged data was sent to the printer.

Network cable is not connected or network devices are turned off.

IP address, subnet mask, or default gateway setup is incorrect.

Default gateway setup is incomplete or incorrect.

Security key/password is incorrect, or TCP/IP setup is not correct.

Security key/password is incorrect or network setup is not correct.

No wireless network names (SSID) found.

No wireless network names (SSID) found or security key/password mismatch.

Network cable is not securely connected or Ethernet and Wi-Fi are connected at the same time.

No wireless network names (SSID) found or connection issues.

The waste ink system is almost full and will need replacement soon.

A printer part will need to be replaced soon.

An error has occurred in the printer.

An error has occurred in the printer system.

The waste ink system is full and cannot operate further.