10 printer lights are on or flashing, Overview, What the lights indicate – HP Deskjet 6540 Color Inkjet Printer User Manual

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The computer has two version of the printer driver, one for the front USB port and

one for the back USB port. If you are connected to the printer's back USB port but

select the printer driver that is associated with the front USB port, the printer will not

print.
Click File , and then click Print to open the Print dialog box. The Print dialog box

displays two versions of the printer driver. Select the version that is associated with

the port to which you are printing.

9.10 Printer lights are on or flashing

Overview

For an overview of the printer's lights, click your printer model:

HP Deskjet 6540-50 series

HP Deskjet 6520 series

What the lights indicate

The printer lights indicate the printer status.

Power light is flashing

The printer is preparing to print.
The light stops flashing when the printer has received all data.

Resume light is flashing

The printer might be out of paper

1. Place paper in the In tray.
2. Press the Resume button on the front of the printer.

There might be a paper jam
Follow these instructions to

clear a paper jam

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HP Deskjet 6500 series printers

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