The front panel
HP Designjet T1200 series
HP Designjet T770 series
The front panel has the following components, starting with the four direct-access keys:
1. View ink levels key.
2. View information key. By pressing this key repeatedly, you can see information about all loaded papers (roll 1,
roll 2, sheet) and about the printer’s connection to the computer.
3. Pause printing key (T1200 series) pauses printing immediately (perhaps in mid-job). Press the key again to
restart printing. This can be useful, for instance, when you want to change or load a roll.
Unload paper key (T770 series) unloads the currently-loaded paper (roll or sheet).
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 conguring 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.
11.
Up key: to go up in a menu or option, or to increase a value, for example when conguring the front-panel
display contrast or the IP address.
12.
OK key: to conrm 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 ashing
green, the printer is busy. If it is solid amber, there is a system error. If it is ashing amber, the printer needs
attention.
Front-panel error codes
If you see an error message that does not appear here, and you feel in doubt about the correct response, contact
HP Support.
Message or code Recommendation
[Color] cartridge has expired Replace the cartridge.
[Color] cartridge is missing Insert a cartridge of the correct color.
[Color] cartridge is out of ink Replace the cartridge.
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