40  Chapter 6 Troubleshooting the printer ENWW
 
Printer initialization
A printer initialization is taking place.
No action is necessary.
 
Fatal error
Both lights are on.
● Unplug the printer for 5 minutes, and then 
plug it back in.
● If the printer still has an error, contact 
HP Support. See Service and support
.
 
Printer cable is not connected or there 
is no power
Both lights are off.
● Make sure that there is power.
● Unplug both ends of the power cord, and 
plug them back in.
● Unplug the power cord, disconnect both 
ends of the printer cable, reconnect both 
ends of the printer cable, and plug the 
power cord back in.
CAUTION
Before you connect the cable to the printer, 
always unplug the printer. Otherwise, the printer 
might be damaged.
Status light patterns (continued)
Status lights Condition of the printer Action