8 power light is flashing, What the flashing light means, If an error message appears – HP Deskjet 3848 Color Inkjet Printer User Manual
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3. Move the Dry time slider toward More.
4. Move the Ink volume slider toward Light.
Note: The colors in the image might become lighter.
5. Click OK.
If the problem persists, try the following steps:
1. Remove the borderless printing media, and then load plain paper in the In tray.
2. Press and hold down the Power button, and then press the Resume button.
The printer prints a self-test page.
3. Repeat step 2 until the back side of the self-test page contains no ink smears.
10.8 Power light is flashing
• If the Power light is on, the printer is either printing or ready to print.
• If the Power light is off, the printer is off.
• If the Power light is flashing, see the following information.
1. Power light
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
or a problem with a print
cartridge.
If an error message appears
Read the error message that explains the problem and its solution.
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