Printhead priming and alignment icons – HP DeskJet GT 5820 User Manual

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Cause

Solution

One of the following might have occurred.

Both printheads are missing.

Both printheads are installed incorrectly.

Both printheads still have orange plastic tapes or plugs

on them.

Both printheads are incompatible or damaged.

If there are no printheads installed in the printer, install

the printheads.

If both printheads are installed in the printer, remove the

printheads, make sure there is no plug or plastic tape on

them, and then reinsert the printheads securely.

CAUTION:

These instructions only apply when you

install pritheads during initial printer setup. If the

printheads have been primed with ink, you must not

open the printhead latch. Opening the latch can cause

permanent damage to the printheads.

Make sure that you are using the correct HP printheads

for your printer.

If the error persists, contact HP Support for help.

Printhead priming and alignment icons

Printheads ready for priming

The Number of copies icon changes to a blinking P during initial printer setup. At the same time all other

icons on the control panel display are turned off.

Cause

Solution

During initial setup, the printer detects that the new

printheads are installed and the ink system is ready for

priming.

Make sure all ink tanks are filled above the minimum line, and

the blue printhead latch is closed firmly. Press and hold the
Resume button (

) for 3 seconds to start ink priming.

NOTE:

Priming will occur in the background and will not

block printing or copying.

Alignment status icon

The Number of copies icon becomes a blinking A.

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