HP Deskjet 6540 Color Inkjet Printer - Manual (Page 150)

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Look for an error message on the computer monitor. If the error message does not
appear, then follow the steps below.
If the light is on and not flashing
Check to see if a print cartridge is
low on ink . Replace the print cartridge when print
quality degrades.
If a print cartridge is low on ink, consider
replacing the print cartridge .
If neither print cartridge is low on ink, press the Resume button. If the Print Cartridge
Status light remains on, turn off the printer, and then turn on the printer.
If the light is on and flashing
Verify that the
correct print cartridges are installed.
If you were printing a borderless document when the light started flashing, follow
the borderless printing guidelines .
Otherwise, follow these steps:
1. Open the printer cover of the printer, remove the print cartridge on the right,
and then close the cover.
2. Do one of the following:
• If the light is flashing: Open the printer cover, replace the print cartridge
that you removed, and then remove the other print cartridge. Go to step 3.
• If the light is off: There is a problem with the print cartridge that you
removed. Go to step 3.
3. Manually clean the print cartridge.
After cleaning the print cartridge, reinsert it into the printer.
If the Print Cartridge Status light continues to flash,
replace the print cartridge .
Print quality icon lights are on or flashing (HP Deskjet 6540-50 series)
See the Print Quality Selector page.
All lights are flashing
Restart the printer.
1. Press the Power button to turn off the printer, then press the Power button to
restart the printer.
Proceed to step 2 if the lights continue to flash.
2. Press the Power button to turn off the printer.
3. Disconnect the printer power cord from the electrical outlet.
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