Finding the solution, Step 1: is the printer set up correctly, Step 2: is the ready light on – HP LaserJet 1020 Plus Printer User Manual

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Finding the solution

You can use this section to find the solution to common printer problems.

Step 1: Is the printer set up correctly?

Is the printer plugged into a power outlet that is known to work?

Is the on/off switch in the on position?

Is the print cartridge properly installed? See

Changing the print cartridge on page 51

.

Is paper properly loaded in the input tray? See

Loading media into the input trays on page 24

.

Yes

If you answered yes to the questions above, go to

Step 2: Is

the Ready light on? on page 54

No

If the printer will not turn on,

Contact HP support

on page 55

.

Step 2: Is the Ready light on?

Do the control panel lights look like this picture?

NOTE:

See

Printer control panel on page 5

for a description of the lights on the control panel.

Yes

Go to

Step 3: Can you print a Printer Test page?

on page 54

No

If the control panel lights do not look like the picture above, see

Status light patterns on page 56

.

If you are unable to resolve the problem,

Contact HP support

on page 55

.

Step 3: Can you print a Printer Test page?

Print a Printer Test page.

Yes

If the Demo page printed, go to

Step 4: Is the print quality

acceptable? on page 55

No

If no paper came out, see

Paper handling problems

on page 58

.

If you are unable to resolve the problem,

Contact HP support

on page 55

.

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Chapter 4 Problem solving

ENWW

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