HP 1018 - Manual (Page 64)

Finding the solution
You can use this section to find the solution to common printer problems.
Step 1: Is the printer set up correctly?
● Is the printer plugged into a power outlet that is known to work?
● Is the on/off switch in the on position?
● Is the print cartridge properly installed? See Changing the print cartridge .
● Is paper properly loaded in the input tray? See Loading media into the input trays .
Yes If you answered yes to the questions above, go
to
Step 2: Is the Ready light on?
No If the printer will not turn on, Contact HP support .
Step 2: Is the Ready light on?
Do the control panel lights look like this picture?
NOTE See Printer control panel for a description of the lights on the control panel.
Yes Go to Step 3: Can you print a Printer Test page?
No If the control panel lights do not look like the
picture above, see
Status light patterns .
If you are unable to resolve the problem, Contact
HP support .
Step 3: Can you print a Printer Test page?
Print a Printer Test page.
Yes If the Demo page printed, go to Step 4: Is the
print quality acceptable?
No If no paper came out, see Paper handling
problems .
If you are unable to resolve the problem, Contact
HP support .
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