What the flashing light means, If an error message appears, If no error message appears – HP Deskjet D1420 Printer User Manual

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What the flashing light means

The Power light can flash for several reasons:

The printer cover is open.

The printer is out of paper.

A problem exists with the printer, such as a paper jam or a problem with a print
cartridge.
For information about clearing a paper jam, see

Paper jam

.

If an error message appears

Read the error message that explains the problem and its solution.

If no error message appears

Check the status of the printer by using the printer tools. To gain access to the tools, open
the

Printer Properties dialog box

, click the Features tab, and then click the Printer

services button.
Use the printer tools to perform the following tasks:

View estimated ink levels.

Clean the print cartridges.

Calibrate the printer.

Print a test page.

Perform other functions as needed.

Printer does not print

Verify the following

Check the printer cable connection

Clear the print queue

Printer is stalled

If the printer still does not print

Verify the following

Verify the following conditions if the printer is not printing:

The printer is connected to the power source.

The cable connections are secure.

The printer is turned on.

The print cartridges are the correct print cartridges for the printer and are properly
installed.
For more information, see

Print cartridges

and

Installation instructions

.

The paper or other media is correctly loaded in the paper tray.

The printer cover is closed.

The rear access door is attached.

Printer does not print

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