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HP LaserJet Pro Printers – Blinking Lights
This document is for the LaserJet Pro M12a, M12w, P1102, P1102s, P1102w, P1106, P1108, P1109, and P1109w printers.
The lights on the control panel indicate the printer condition. These lights can be on, off, or blinking, depending on the status of the printer. The lights can all blink in distinct patterns to indicate the printer condition or potential error weather condition.
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: HP LaserJet Pro M12a, P1102, P1102s, P1106, P1108, and P1109 printers
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Attention light
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Ready light
Figure
: HP LaserJet Pro M12w, P1102w, and P1109w printers
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Wireless push button
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Wireless lite
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Attention light
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Ready light
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Cancel push
The Wireless light blinks
The Wireless low-cal
blinks when a connection is configuring or when the printer cannot discover a wireless signal or cannot connect to the network.
Step ane: Wait for the printer to constitute a connection
The Wireless light blinks when the printer is attempting to connect to the wireless router or access signal. Wait a few minutes, then bank check the light again.
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If the
Wireless light is on and steady, the printer is connected and you lot tin can cease troubleshooting.
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If the
Wireless lite is nonetheless blinking, continue to the adjacent step.
Step 2: Bank check for issues with the wireless network
The following factors can crusade the printer to lose the wireless connectedness:
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The network connection is no longer active, or has low signal force.
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The printer goes into sleep mode or standby mode.
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The printer is either too far away from the wireless router, or likewise close to it. The recommended altitude between the printer and the router is one.0 meter to 1.5 meters (3 ft to 5 ft).
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A firewall prevents the printer from accessing the reckoner and wireless network.
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A nearby device that emits radio signals (such as a microwave or cordless telephone) might interfere with the wireless connection.
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A virtual private network
(VPN)
prevents the printer from accessing the computer and wireless network.
Check the Wireless light after correcting any items on the listing.
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If the
Wireless light is on and steady, the printer is connected and y’all can stop troubleshooting.
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If the
Wireless light is nevertheless blinking, proceed to the next step.
Footstep 3: Connect the printer to your network
For more than information about connecting the printer to the wireless network past installing the printer software, see the following documents.
The Attending low-cal blinks
The Attention light
blinks when the printer is in an error state due to missing toner cartridge, the elevation cover is not properly airtight, or the paper is not loaded correctly or is jammed.
Figure
: Case of the Attending light blinking
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Command panel HP LaserJet Pro M12a, P1102, P1102s, P1106, P1108, and P1109 printers
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Control panel HP LaserJet Pro M12w, P1102w, and P1109w printers
The Attention calorie-free blinks, and the toner cartridge might be missing
This status occurs when the toner cartridge is absent or not installed correctly. To resolve the upshot, reinstall the toner cartridge.
Step 1: Examine the toner cartridge area
Open the tiptop cover, and then check the toner cartridge.
Figure
: Opening the top embrace
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If the toner cartridge is missing, install the missing toner cartridge.
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If the toner cartridge is in the printer, it might not be installed correctly. Remove the toner cartridge, and then reinstall information technology.
Step 2: Service the Printer
If yous have completed all the previous steps and the outcome persists, proceed to the
Service the printer
department at the end of this document.
The Attention light blinks, and the top comprehend might not exist closed
This condition occurs when the top cover is open or not closed completely. To resolve the mistake, make sure the cover is closed completely.
Figure
: Closing the toner cartridge door
The Attention low-cal blinks, and the paper might be missing or not properly loaded
This condition occurs if the priority feed slot or input tray is empty. To resolve the issue, load plain paper into the priority feed slot or the main input tray.
Load paper in the priority input tray (HP LaserJet Pro P1102w and P1109w printers)
Load plain paper impress side facing upward into the priority input tray. For more data about loading paper, become to
Loading Paper, Envelopes.
Load newspaper into the input tray
Load obviously paper print side facing up into the input tray. For more than information well-nigh loading paper, become to
Loading Newspaper, Envelopes.
The Attention light blinks, and the paper might exist jammed
This status occurs when paper is jammed inside the printer. To resolve the error, discover and clear the printer of any jammed newspaper, or reset the printer if the printer has no jammed newspaper. For more than information about resolving paper jam issues, get to
Clearing a Paper Jam
to remove jammed paper from the printer.
The Attention and Ready lights are on
This status occurs when the printer is in a fatal error state.
Figure
: Example of the Attention and Set light on
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Control console HP LaserJet Pro M12a, P1102, P1102s, P1106, P1108, and P1109 printers
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Control panel HP LaserJet Pro M12w, P1102w, and P1109w printers
Stride 1: Reset the printer
Reset the printer to clear the printer mistake.
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With the printer turned on, disconnect the power string from the printer.
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Unplug the ability cord from the power source.
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Wait 60 seconds.
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Reconnect the ability cord to a wall outlet and to the printer.
note:
HP recommends plugging the printer straight into a wall outlet.
Try to print. If the issue persists, continue to the side by side step.
Step two: Plug the printer straight into an electrical outlet
Plug the printer directly into an electrical outlet to brand sure the power source functions correctly.
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Unplug the power string from whatsoever surge protector, extension cable, or ability strip.
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Plug the power cord straight into a wall outlet.
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Plow on the printer.
Attempt to print. If the consequence persists, go on to the next step.
Step iii: Service the printer
If you have completed all the previous steps and the outcome persists, keep to the
Service the printer
department at the stop of this document.
All lights are off, and the printer does not respond
This condition occurs when the printer is turned off or there is an issue with the power supply.
Effigy
: All lights off, printer not responding
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Control panel HP LaserJet Pro M12a, P1102, P1102s, P1106, P1108, and P1109 printers
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Control panel HP LaserJet Pro M12w, P1102w, and P1109w printers
Step i: Turn on the printer
Press the Power push to plough on the printer.
Figure
: Pressing the Power button
If the printer does not turn on, proceed to the adjacent pace.
Step 2: Make sure the printer is plugged in
Make certain the power cord is continued to the rear of the printer and plugged into an electrical outlet.
Figure
: Plugging in the power string
Step 3: Plug the printer directly into a wall outlet
If you lot are using a surge protector, extension cable, or power strip, plug the printer directly into a wall outlet to make sure the power source functions correctly.
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Unplug the power string from any surge protector, extension cable, or ability strip.
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Plug the power string straight into a wall outlet.
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Plow on the printer.
If the printer does not turn on, continue to the next step.
Pace 4: Brand sure the electrical outlet works
Make certain the electrical outlet the printer is plugged into is providing power.
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Unplug the power string from the electrical outlet.
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Plug another appliance into the electrical outlet to brand sure the outlet works.
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If the
electrical outlet does not work, plug the printer into some other outlet that does piece of work.
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If the
electric outlet works, but the printer nonetheless does non plough on, proceed to the next step.
Step five: Test the power with a uniform power cord from a unlike printer
If yous have another available power cord that is compatible with your printer, use the alternate cord to repeat the steps to test the power.
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If the printer
does not turn on
with the alternate power cord, continue to the next step to service the printer.
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If the printer
turns on
with the alternate power cord, the original power cord acquired the issue. Contact HP to replace the ability string.
Footstep 6: Service the printer
If you have completed all the previous steps and the issue persists, go on to the
Service the printer
section at the end of this document.
Service the printer
Service or replace your HP production if the issue persists afterwards completing all the preceding steps.
Go to
Contact HP Customer Support
to schedule a product repair or replacement. If you are in Asia Pacific, you lot volition exist directed to a local service center in your expanse.
To confirm your warranty status, get to
HP Product Warranty Bank check. Repair fees might apply for out-of-warranty products.