HP 3000CP User Manual
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Front-Panel Messages
Message Explanations and Actions
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STATUS
Checking printheads
The printer is printing a pattern to test the printheads.
Wait until the check is complete.
STATUS
Creating pattern
The printer is performing an accuracy calibration.
Wait until the calibration is complete.
STATUS
Head cleaner(s) full
One or more of the printhead cleaners are full of ink. The printer will continue
printing but image print quality may be affected, and ink may leak inside the printer
and damage it.
Press the
Replace Ink System
key to replace the ink systems affected. See 11-38,
Checking Ink Systems.
STATUS
Initializing
The printer is doing an internal check on power-up.
Wait until the printer has finished initializing.
STATUS
Ink drying (xx m xx s)
The ink on your print is drying.
Wait before removing the print. If you remove it before the indicated time has passed,
avoid smearing the ink.
STATUS
Lens maintenance
The lens cover on the printhead carriage requires maintenance.
Press the
Replace Ink System
key to replace the lens cover with a new one. Spare
lens covers are inside the right door. See the instructions for lens cover replacement
on page 10-3, Lens Maintenance.
STATUS
Loading roll
The printer is loading roll media.
Wait for the loading to complete.
STATUS
Loading sheet
The printer is loading sheet media.
Wait for the loading to complete.
STATUS
Low on ink
One or more of the four ink systems are out of ink.
Press the
Replace Ink System
key to replace the ink systems affected, if the last
print showed any degradation in image print quality. If there is still a large amount
of ink remaining in the ink cartridges, see
the message Printhead failure on page
12-12
.
STATUS
Maintenance advised
The printer is being used more intensively than the recommended duty cycle.
You should contact your local HP dealer or HP service engineer to arrange a
service. If you choose to ignore the message, you may continue to use the printer as
normal, but may encounter a number of operational or print-quality problems.
Message
Explanation and Action