Control-panel messages

Control-panel messages

Control panel message Description Recommended action
10.32.YY UNAUTHORIZED SUPPLY
Unauthorized supply in use
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For help press HP 3000 3600 3800 question Control panel messages 		A new, non-HP supply has been installed. This message appears until an HP supply is installed or you press HP 3000 3600 3800 check Control panel messages. If you believe you purchased an HP supply, please go to www.hp.com/go/anticounterfeit.
Service or repairs required as a result of using non-HP supplies are not covered under HP warranty.
To continue printing, press HP 3000 3600 3800 check Control panel messages. The first pending print job will be cancelled.
10.94.YY REMOVE SHIPPING LOCKS FROM ALL CARTRIDGES At least one print cartridge still has a shipping lock attached.
1. Remove all the print cartridges and check for orange shipping locks on each end of each cartridge. Remove any shipping locks that remain.
2. Reinstall the print cartridges.
10.XX.YY SUPPLY MEMORY ERROR
For help press HP 3000 3600 3800 question Control panel messages 		The printer cannot read or write to at least one print cartridge memory tag, or at least one memory tag is missing.
1. Open the front door.
2. Remove the print cartridges, and then reinstall them.
3. Close the front door.
4. Turn the printer off and then on.
5. If the error persists, contact HP Support.
11.XX INTERNAL CLOCK ERROR
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To continue press HP 3000 3600 3800 check Control panel messages 		The printer’s internal clock is not working correctly. Printing can continue, but you are prompted to set the date and time each time you turn the printer on. Contact HP support.
13.XX.YY DUPLEX JAM INSIDE FRONT DOOR
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For help press HP 3000 3600 3800 question Control panel messages 		A jam has occurred inside the front door. Open the front door and clear the jam.
See Clearing jams.
If the message persists after clearing all pages and exiting Help, contact HP Support.
13.XX.YY DUPLEX PATH JAM FRONT DOOR
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For help press HP 3000 3600 3800 question Control panel messages 		A jam has occurred in the duplex output area inside the front door. Open the front door and clear the jam.
See Clearing jams.
If the message persists after clearing all pages and exiting Help, contact HP Support.
13.XX.YY FUSER JAM INSIDE TOP COVER
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For help press HP 3000 3600 3800 question Control panel messages 		A jam has occurred in the fuser. Open the top cover and clear the jam.

HP 3000 3600 3800 caution Control panel messages CAUTION

The fuser is hot. Wait 10 minutes for it to cool.

See Clearing jams.
If the message persists after clearing all pages and exiting Help, contact HP Support.

13.XX.YY JAM IN TRAY 1
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Clear jam then press HP 3000 3600 3800 check Control panel messages 		A page is jammed in the multipurpose tray. Clear the jam, and then press HP 3000 3600 3800 check Control panel messages.
See Clearing jams.
If the message persists after clearing all pages, contact HP Support.
13.XX.YY JAM IN TRAY 2 A page is jammed in tray 2. Remove tray 2, clear the jam, and then reinstall tray 2.
See Clearing jams.
If the message persists after clearing all pages, contact HP Support.
13.XX.YY JAM IN TRAY X
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Clear jam then press HP 3000 3600 3800 check Control panel messages 		A page is jammed in tray 1 or tray 3. Clear the jam, and then press HP 3000 3600 3800 check Control panel messages.
or
See Clearing jams.
If the message persists after clearing all pages and exiting Help, contact HP Support.
13.XX.YY JAM INSIDE FRONT DOOR
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For help press HP 3000 3600 3800 question Control panel messages 		A jam has occurred inside the front door. Press HP 3000 3600 3800 question Control panel messages for help.
or
See Clearing jams.
If the message persists after clearing all pages and exiting Help, contact HP Support.
13.XX.YY JAM INSIDE TOP COVER
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For help press HP 3000 3600 3800 question Control panel messages 		A page is jammed underneath the front cover. Open the front door and remove any jammed media.
20 INSUFFICIENT MEMORY
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For help press HP 3000 3600 3800 question Control panel messages
To continue press HP 3000 3600 3800 check Control panel messages 		The printer has received more data from the computer than fits in available memory.
1. Press HP 3000 3600 3800 check Control panel messages to continue printing.
HP 3000 3600 3800 note Control panel messages NOTE

Data will be lost.

2. Reduce the complexity of the print job to avoid this error.
3. Adding memory to the printer may allow printing of more complex pages.
22 EIO X BUFFER OVERFLOW
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To continue press HP 3000 3600 3800 check Control panel messages 		For the HP Color LaserJet 3000 and 3800 Series printers only with an EIO device.
The printer EIO card in slot X has overflowed its I/O buffer during a busy state.
1. Press HP 3000 3600 3800 check Control panel messages to continue printing.
HP 3000 3600 3800 note Control panel messages NOTE

Data will be lost.

2. If the message persists, contact HP Support.
22 EMBEDDED I/O BUFFER OVERFLOW HP Color LaserJet 3600 and 3800 Series printers only.
The embedded HP Jetdirect print server buffer has overflowed during a busy state.
1. Press HP 3000 3600 3800 check Control panel messages to continue printing.
HP 3000 3600 3800 note Control panel messages NOTE

A loss of data will occur.

2. If the message persists, contact HP Support.
22 PARALLEL I/O BUFFER OVERFLOW
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To continue press HP 3000 3600 3800 check Control panel messages 		For the HP Color LaserJet 3000 and 3800 Series printers only.
The printer parallel buffer has overflowed during a busy state.
1. Press HP 3000 3600 3800 check Control panel messages to continue printing.
HP 3000 3600 3800 note Control panel messages NOTE

Data will be lost.

2. If the message persists after exiting Help, contact HP Support.
22 SERIAL I/O BUFFER OVERFLOW
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To continue press HP 3000 3600 3800 check Control panel messages 		For the HP Color LaserJet 3000 and 3800 Series printers only with an EIO device.
The printer serial buffer has overflowed during a busy state.
1. Press HP 3000 3600 3800 check Control panel messages to continue printing.
HP 3000 3600 3800 note Control panel messages NOTE

Data will be lost.

2. If the message persists, contact HP Support.
22 USB I/O BUFFER OVERFLOW
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To continue press HP 3000 3600 3800 check Control panel messages 		The printer’s USB buffer has overflowed during a busy state.
1. Press HP 3000 3600 3800 check Control panel messages to continue printing.
HP 3000 3600 3800 note Control panel messages NOTE

Data will be lost.

2. If the message persists, contact HP Support.
40 BAD SERIAL TRANSMISSION
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To continue press HP 3000 3600 3800 check Control panel messages 		For the HP Color LaserJet 3000 and 3800 Series printers only.
A serial data error (parity, framing, or line overrun) has occurred while the printer was receiving data.
1. Press HP 3000 3600 3800 check Control panel messages to continue printing.
HP 3000 3600 3800 note Control panel messages NOTE

Data will be lost.

2. If the message persists, contact HP Support.
40 EIO X BAD TRANSMISSION
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To continue press HP 3000 3600 3800 check Control panel messages 		For the HP Color LaserJet 3000 and 3800 Series printers only with an EIO device.
A connection with the card in the EIO slot has broken.
1. Press HP 3000 3600 3800 check Control panel messages to continue printing.
HP 3000 3600 3800 note Control panel messages NOTE

Data will be lost.

2. If the message persists, contact HP Support.
40 EMBEDDED I/0 BAD TRANSMISSION
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To continue press HP 3000 3600 3800 check Control panel messages 		The connection with the HP Jetdirect embedded print server has broken. Press HP 3000 3600 3800 check Control panel messages to continue printing.
41.3 UNEXPECTED SIZE IN TRAY X
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LOAD TRAY X <TYPE> <SIZE> 		Media is loaded that is longer or shorter in the feed direction than the size configured for the tray.
1. Press HP 3000 3600 3800 check Control panel messages to print from a different tray.
2. To print from the current tray, load the tray with the size and type indicated.

Ensure that all trays are configured correctly before printing again. See Configuring trays for more information.

41.5 UNEXPECTED TYPE IN TRAY X
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LOAD TRAY X <TYPE> <SIZE> 		The printer senses a different media type than what is configured in the tray.
1. Press HP 3000 3600 3800 check Control panel messages to print from a different tray.
2. To print from the current tray, load the tray with the size and type indicated.

Ensure that all trays are configured correctly before printing again. See Configuring trays for more information.

41.X ERROR
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To continue press HP 3000 3600 3800 check Control panel messages 		A printer error has occurred.
1. Press HP 3000 3600 3800 check Control panel messages to continue or press HP 3000 3600 3800 question Control panel messages for more information.
2. If the message persists after exiting help, turn the printer off and then on.
3. If the message persists, contact HP Support.
49.XXXXX ERROR
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To continue turn off then on 		A critical firmware error has occurred.
1. Turn the printer off and then on.
2. If the message persists, contact HP Support.
50.X FUSER ERROR
For help press HP 3000 3600 3800 question Control panel messages 		A fuser error has occurred.
1. Turn the printer off.
2. Verify the fuser is installed correctly and fully seated.
3. Turn on the printer.
4. If the message persists, contact HP Support.
51.XY ERROR
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To continue turn off then on 		A printer error has occurred.
1. Press HP 3000 3600 3800 check Control panel messages to continue.
2. If the message persists, turn the printer off and then on.
3. If the message persists, contact HP Support.
52.XY ERROR
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To continue turn off then on 		A printer error has occurred.
1. Press HP 3000 3600 3800 check Control panel messages to continue.
2. If the message persists, turn the printer off and then on.
3. If the message persists, contact HP Support.
53.10.01 ERROR UNSUPPORTED RAM The memory DIMM is not a supported DIMM. Install a supported DIMM. See Working with memory.
54.XX ERROR A printer command error has occurred.
1. Turn the printer off and then on.
2. If the message persists, contact HP support.
57.XX PRINTER ERROR
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To continue turn off then on 		A printer fan error has occurred.
1. Turn the printer off and then on.
2. If the message persists, contact HP Support.
59.XY ERROR
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To continue turn off then on 		A printer motor error has occurred.
1. Turn the printer off and then on.
2. If the message persists, contact HP Support.
HP 3000 3600 3800 note Control panel messages NOTE

This message might also appear if the transfer unit is missing or incorrectly installed. Ensure that the transfer unit is correctly installed.

62 NO SYSTEM No system was found.
1. Turn the printer off and then on.
2. If the message persists, contact HP Support.
64 ERROR
For help press HP 3000 3600 3800 question Control panel messages
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To continue turn off then on 		For the HP Color LaserJet 3600 Series printers only.
A scan buffer error has occurred.
1. Turn the printer off and then on.
2. If the message persists, contact HP Support.
68.X PERMANENT STORAGE FULL
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To continue press HP 3000 3600 3800 check Control panel messages 		A non-volatile storage device is full. Press HP 3000 3600 3800 check Control panel messages to clear the message. Printing can continue, but unexpected behavior could result.
X Description
1 Removable disk (flash or hard)
0 Onboard NVRAM
1. Press HP 3000 3600 3800 check Control panel messages to continue.
2. For 68.0 errors, turn the printer off and then on.
3. If a 68.0 error persists, contact HP Support.
4. For 68.1 errors, use the HP Web Jetadmin software to delete files from the disk drive.
5. For 68.1 errors that persist, contact HP Support.
68.X PERMANENT STORAGE WRITE FAIL
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To continue press HP 3000 3600 3800 check Control panel messages 		A non-volatile storage device is full. Press HP 3000 3600 3800 check Control panel messages to clear the message. Printing can continue, but unexpected behavior could result.
X Description
0 Onboard NVRAM
1 Removable disk
1. Press HP 3000 3600 3800 check Control panel messages to continue.
2. If the problem persists, contact HP Support.
68.X STORAGE ERROR SETTINGS CHANGED
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To continue press HP 3000 3600 3800 check Control panel messages 		One or more printer settings that were saved in the non-volatile storage device are invalid and have been reset to the factory default. Press HP 3000 3600 3800 check Control panel messages to clear the message. Printing can continue, but unexpected behavior could result.
1. Press HP 3000 3600 3800 check Control panel messages to continue.
2. Turn the printer off and then on.
3. If the message persists, contact HP Support.
79.XXXX ERROR
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To continue turn off then on 		For the HP Color LaserJet 3000 and 3800 Series printers only.
A critical hardware error has occurred.
1. Turn the printer off and then on.
2. If the problem persists, contact HP Support.
8X.YYYY EIO ERROR For the HP Color LaserJet 3000 and 3800 Series printers only.
The EIO accessory card has encountered a critical error.
1. Turn the printer off and then on.
2. If the problem persists, contact HP Support.
8X.YYYY EMBEDDED JETDIRECT ERROR The HP Jetdirect embedded print server has encountered a critical error.
1. Turn the printer off and then on.
2. If the problem persists, contact HP Support.
<Date> <Time>
To change press HP 3000 3600 3800 check Control panel messages
To skip, press STOP 		The printer has an internal clock that tracks the date and time. You are prompted to set the correct date and time the first time you turn on the printer. Press HP 3000 3600 3800 check Control panel messages to change the date and time.
Press Stop to skip this step. You can set the date and time later by using the SYSTEM SETUP menu.
If the prompt appears each time you turn on the printer, the clock is not working correctly. Contact HP support.
Access Denied MENUS LOCKED The printer administrator has enabled the control-panel security mechanism. You cannot modify control-panel settings in this circumstance. The message disappears after a few seconds, and the printer returns to Ready or BUSY state. Contact the printer administrator to change settings.
ACTION NOT CURRENTLY AVAILABLE ON TRAY X
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Tray size cannot be ANY SIZE/ANY CUSTOM 		You are trying to set duplex registration for a tray that is configured for ANY SIZE or ANY CUSTOM. Duplex registration is not available when the tray size is set to either of these settings. Change the size setting for the tray.
BAD DUPLEXER CONNECTION
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To continue turn off then on 		The duplexer is not installed correctly. Turn the printer off and then on to continue.
Calibrating… The printer is calibrating. No action necessary.
Canceling… <JOB NAME> The printer is in the process of canceling a job. The message appears while the job is stopped, the paper path is flushed, and any remaining incoming data on the active data channel is received and discarded. No action necessary.
Checking paper path The engine is turning the rollers to check for possible jams. No action necessary.
Checking printer The engine is performing an internal test. No action necessary.
CHOSEN PERSONALITY NOT AVAILABLE
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To continue press HP 3000 3600 3800 check Control panel messages 		The printer encountered a request for a personality that did not exist in the printer. The job is cancelled and no pages are printed.
1. Press HP 3000 3600 3800 check Control panel messages to continue.
2. Try a different driver.
HP 3000 3600 3800 note Control panel messages NOTE

For the HP Color LaserJet 3600 Series printers, you must use the driver that was specifically designed for these printers.

CLEANING DISK X% COMPLETE
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DO NOT POWER OFF 		The memory disk is being cleaned. This process might take up to an hour. During this time, no jobs can be printed. Do not turn off the printer. Wait for the process to complete.
The printer automatically restarts at the end of the cleaning process.
Cleaning… The printer is processing the cleaning page. No action necessary.
Clearing event log This message appears while the event log is cleared. The printer then returns to the SERVICE menu. No action necessary.
Clearing paper path The printer jammed or detected misplaced media. The printer is attempting to eject these pages automatically. No action necessary.
CLOSE TOP COVER AND FRONT DOOR The top cover and front door need to be closed. Close the top cover and front door.
CODE CRC ERROR An error has occurred during a firmware upgrade.
1. Reinstall the firmware.
2. If the problem persists, contact HP Support.
COLOR RFU FAILED An error has occurred during a firmware upgrade.
1. Reinstall the firmware.
2. If the problem persists, contact HP Support.
Creating…CLEANING PAGE The printer is generating a cleaning page. The printer returns to the Ready state after the cleaning page is printed.
1. Load the cleaning page into tray 1.
2. Press Menu.
3. Select PRINT QUALITY, and then press HP 3000 3600 3800 check Control panel messages.
4. Select PROCESS CLEANING PAGE, and then press HP 3000 3600 3800 check Control panel messages.
DATA RECEIVED
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Ready 		The printer received data and is waiting for a form feed. When the printer receives another file, the message disappears.
The printer is paused. 		If the printer is waiting for a form feed, press HP 3000 3600 3800 check Control panel messages to continue.
If the printer is paused, press Stop to continue.
Event Log Empty SHOW EVENT LOG was selected from the control panel, and the event log is empty. No action necessary.
Genuine HP supplies installed A new HP cartridge has been installed. The printer returns to the Ready state after approximately 10 seconds. No action necessary.
GENUINE HP SUPPLIES DESIGNED FOR <PROD>
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Ready 		This genuine HP supply was not designed for this printer and is not supported. The printer can print with this supply, but print quality might be affected. Replace this supply with a genuine HP supply that is designed for this printer.
Incorrect The PIN number is incorrect. Contact the network administrator.
INCORRECT <COLOR> CARTRIDGE
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For help press HP 3000 3600 3800 question Control panel messages 		A color cartridge is installed in an incorrect slot. Press HP 3000 3600 3800 question Control panel messages for help.
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See Changing print cartridges for more information.
INCORRECT SUPPLIES
For status press HP 3000 3600 3800 check Control panel messages 		Two or more print cartridges are installed in an incorrect slot. Press HP 3000 3600 3800 check Control panel messages and then press HP 3000 3600 3800 question Control panel messages for help.
or
See Replacing supplies and parts for more information.
INFLATE FAILURE An error has occurred during a firmware upgrade.
1. Reinstall the firmware.
2. If the problem persists, contact HP Support.
Initializing This message appears when the printer is turned on and begins initialization. No action necessary.
Initializing permanent storage This message appears when the printer is turned on to show that permanent storage is being initialized. No action necessary.
INSERT OR CLOSE TRAY XX A tray is open and the printer is trying to print from another tray. Close the tray indicated so that printing can continue.
INSTALL <COLOR> CARTRIDGE
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For help press HP 3000 3600 3800 question Control panel messages 		The cartridge is either not installed or not correctly installed in the printer. Press HP 3000 3600 3800 question Control panel messages for help.
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See Changing print cartridges for more information.
INSTALL FUSER
For help press HP 3000 3600 3800 question Control panel messages 		The fuser is either not installed or not correctly installed in the printer. Press HP 3000 3600 3800 question Control panel messages for help.
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Contact HP Customer Support or your authorized HP service provider.
INSTALL SUPPLIES
For status press HP 3000 3600 3800 check Control panel messages 		Two or more cartridges are missing. Install the missing cartridges.
Press HP 3000 3600 3800 check Control panel messages and then press HP 3000 3600 3800 question Control panel messages for help.
or
See Supply replacement guidelines for more information.
INSUFFICIENT MEMORY TO LOAD FONTS/DATA This message alternates with the name of the storage device. The storage device does not have enough memory to load the fonts or other data. Press HP 3000 3600 3800 check Control panel messages to continue printing without using the data.
To solve the problem, increase the amount of memory for the device. Press HP 3000 3600 3800 question Control panel messages for more information.
LOAD TRAY X <TYPE> <SIZE>
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For help press HP 3000 3600 3800 question Control panel messages 		Tray X is either empty or configured for a type and size other than that specified in the job. No other tray is available. Press HP 3000 3600 3800 question Control panel messages for help.
or
See Configuring trays for more information.
LOAD TRAY X <TYPE> <SIZE>
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To use another tray press HP 3000 3600 3800 check Control panel messages 		Tray X is either empty or configured for a type and size other than that specified in the job. Press HP 3000 3600 3800 question Control panel messages for help.
or
Press HP 3000 3600 3800 check Control panel messages to print from another tray. See Configuring trays for more information.
Loading program X
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DO NOT POWER OFF 		Programs and fonts can be stored on the printer file system and are loaded into RAM when the printer is turned on. The number X specifies a sequence number indicating the current program being loaded.
For the HP Color LaserJet 3000 and 3800 Series printers only. 		No action necessary.
MANUALLY FEED <TYPE> <SIZE>
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For help press HP 3000 3600 3800 question Control panel messages 		Tray 1 is empty and no other tray is available. Load media into tray 1, and press HP 3000 3600 3800 check Control panel messages to continue.
Press HP 3000 3600 3800 question Control panel messages for help.
or
See Configuring trays for more information.
MANUALLY FEED <TYPE> <SIZE>
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To continue press HP 3000 3600 3800 check Control panel messages 		Media is in tray 1, but the print job requires a specific type and size that is not currently available. Press HP 3000 3600 3800 check Control panel messages to print from the tray.
or
Press HP 3000 3600 3800 question Control panel messages for help.
or
See Configuring trays for more information.
MANUALLY FEED <TYPE> <SIZE>
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To use another tray press HP 3000 3600 3800 check Control panel messages 		No media is in tray 1, and a print job requires a specific type and size that is available in another tray. Press HP 3000 3600 3800 check Control panel messages to print from another tray. See Configuring trays for more information.
or
Press HP 3000 3600 3800 question Control panel messages for help.
MANUALLY FEED OUTPUT STACK
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Then press HP 3000 3600 3800 check Control panel messages to print second sides 		The first side of a manual 2-sided print job has been printed and the printer is paused until for the output stack is reinserted. Take the printed stack out of the output bin and reinsert it in tray 1 to print the second side of the 2-sided print job. Press HP 3000 3600 3800 check Control panel messages to continue. See Manual 2-sided printing for more information.
MEM TEST FAILURE REPLACE DIMM 1 The memory DIMM has failed. Install a supported memory DIMM. See Working with memory.
Moving solenoid
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To exit press STOP key 		The printer is testing a solenoid. No action necessary.
NON HP SUPPLY IN USE
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Ready 		The printer has detected that a non-HP supply is currently installed but HP 3000 3600 3800 check Control panel messages (override) was pressed. If you believe you purchased an HP supply, go to www.hp.com/go/anticounterfeit.
Service or repairs that are required as a result of using non-HP supplies are not covered under HP warranty.
NON HP SUPPLY INSTALLED
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For help press HP 3000 3600 3800 question Control panel messages 		A new, non-HP supply has been installed. This message appears until an HP supply is installed or you press HP 3000 3600 3800 check Control panel messages. If you believe you purchased an HP supply, go to www.hp.com/go/anticounterfeit.
Service or repairs that are required as a result of using non-HP supplies are not covered under HP warranty.
To continue printing, press HP 3000 3600 3800 check Control panel messages.
ORDER <COLOR> CARTRIDGE
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Ready 		The identified print cartridge is nearing the end of its useful life. The printer is ready and will print for the estimated number of pages indicated. Order the identified print cartridge. Printing will continue until REPLACE <COLOR> CARTRIDGE appears.

HP 3000 3600 3800 note Control panel messages NOTE

Estimated pages remaining is based upon historical page coverage with this supply.

See Supplies and accessories for more information.

HP 3000 3600 3800 note Control panel messages NOTE

To prevent this message from appearing, in the SYSTEM SETUP menu, set ORDER AT to 0%.

ORDER SUPPLIES
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Ready 		More than one supply item is low.
1. Press HP 3000 3600 3800 check Control panel messages to identify which supplies should be ordered.
2. Order the supplies. Printing can continue until REPLACE SUPPLIES appears.

or
Press HP 3000 3600 3800 question Control panel messages for help.
See Supplies and accessories for more information.

PAPER PATH JAM FRONT DOOR
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For help press HP 3000 3600 3800 question Control panel messages 		A page is jammed in the paper path. Open the front door and remove any jammed media.
Paused
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To return to Ready press the STOP key 		The printer has paused. Press Stop to resume printing.
Performing upgrade A firmware upgrade is in process. No action necessary. Do not turn off the printer.
Performing… PAPER PATH TEST The printer is performing a paper-path test. No action necessary.
PRINTING STOPPED
To continue press HP 3000 3600 3800 check Control panel messages 		This message appears when a Print/Stop test runs and the time expires. Press HP 3000 3600 3800 check Control panel messages to continue printing.
Printing… CONFIGURATION The printer is generating the configuration page. The printer will return to the Ready state when the page has printed. No action necessary.
Printing… DEMO PAGE The printer is generating the demo page. The printer will return to the Ready state when the page has printed. No action necessary.
Printing… DIAGNOSTICS PAGE The printer is generating the diagnostics page. The printer will return to the Ready state when the page has printed. No action necessary.
Printing… EVENT LOG The printer is generating the event log page. The printer will return to the Ready state when the page has printed.
For the HP Color LaserJet 3000 and 3800 Series printers only. 		No action necessary.
Printing… FILE DIRECTORY For the HP Color LaserJet 3000 and 3800 Series printers only.
The printer is generating the mass storage directory page. The printer will return to the Ready state when the page has printed. 		No action necessary.
Printing… FONT LIST The printer is generating either the PCL or PS personality typeface list. The printer will return to the Ready state when the page has printed.
For the HP Color LaserJet 3000 and 3800 Series printers only. 		No action necessary.
Printing… MENU MAP The printer is generating the printer menu map. The printer will return to the Ready state when the page has printed. No action necessary.
Printing… PQ troubleshooting The printer is generating the print quality troubleshooting pages. The printer will return to the Ready state when the pages are printed. Follow the instructions on the printed pages.
Printing… REGISTRATION PAGE The printer is generating the registration page. The printer will return to the SET REGISTRATION menu when the page has printed. Follow the instructions on the printed pages.
Printing… RGB SAMPLES The printer is generating the RGB samples page. The printer will return to the Ready state when the page has printed. No action necessary.
Printing… SUPPLIES STATUS The printer is generating the supplies status page. The printer will return to the Ready state when the page has printed. No action necessary.
Printing… USAGE PAGE For the HP Color LaserJet 3000 and 3800 Series printers only.
The printer is generating the usage page. The printer will return to the online Ready state when the page has printed. 		No action necessary.
PROCESSING DUPLEX JOB
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Do not grab paper until job completes 		During duplex printing, the paper emerges for a short time before it is pulled back into the printer. Do not pick up pages until they come to rest in the output bin.
Processing… The printer is currently processing a job but is not yet picking pages. When the media begins to move, this message is replaced by a message that indicates which tray the job is being printed from. No action necessary.
Processing… from tray<X> The printer is actively processing a job from the designated tray. No action necessary.
RAM DISK DEVICE FAILURE
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Ready
To clear press HP 3000 3600 3800 check Control panel messages 		For the HP Color LaserJet 3000 and 3800 Series printers only.
The RAM disk has failed.
1. Printing can continue for jobs that do not require the RAM disk.
2. To remove this message from the display, press HP 3000 3600 3800 check Control panel messages.
RAM DISK FILE OPERATION FAILED
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Ready
To clear press HP 3000 3600 3800 check Control panel messages 		For the HP Color LaserJet 3000 and 3800 Series printers only.
The printer received a PJL file system command that attempted to perform an illogical operation (for example, to download a file to a non-existent directory).
1. Printing can continue.
2. To remove this message from the display, press HP 3000 3600 3800 check Control panel messages.
3. If the message reappears, there might be a problem with the software program.
RAM DISK FILE SYSTEM IS FULL
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Ready
To clear press HP 3000 3600 3800 check Control panel messages 		For the HP Color LaserJet 3000 and 3800 Series printers only.
The printer received a PJL file system command to store something on the file system, but the file system is full.
1. Use HP Web Jetadmin software to delete files from the RAM disk memory and try again.
2. To remove this message from the display, press HP 3000 3600 3800 check Control panel messages.

See HP Web Jetadmin for more information.

RAM DISK IS WRITE PROTECTED
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Ready
To clear press HP 3000 3600 3800 check Control panel messages 		For the HP Color LaserJet 3000 and 3800 Series printers only.
The file system is protected and no new files can be written to it.
1. To enable writing to the RAM disk memory, use HP Web Jetadmin to turn off write protection.
2. To remove this message from the display, press HP 3000 3600 3800 check Control panel messages.

See HP Web Jetadmin for more information.

RAM DISK X Initializing
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DO NOT POWER OFF 		For the HP Color LaserJet 3000 and 3800 Series printers only.
The new RAM disk installed in slot X is initializing. 		No action necessary.
Receiving upgrade A firmware upgrade is in progress. Do not turn the printer off until the printer returns to Ready.
REMOVE ALL PRINT CARTRIDGES
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To exit press STOP key 		The printer is performing a component test. Remove all print cartridges.
After diagnostics are complete, reinstall all print cartridges.
REMOVE AT LEAST ONE PRINT CARTRIDGE
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To exit press STOP key 		The printer is performing a disable cartridge check or component test. Remove one print cartridge.
After the test is complete, reinstall the print cartridge.
REPLACE <COLOR> CARTRIDGE
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For help press HP 3000 3600 3800 question Control panel messages 		The print cartridge has reached its end of life. Printing will not continue until the cartridge is replaced. Press HP 3000 3600 3800 question Control panel messages for help.
See Changing print cartridges or Replacing supplies and parts for more information.
See Supplies and accessories for more information.
REPLACE <COLOR> CARTRIDGE
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To continue press HP 3000 3600 3800 check Control panel messages. 		The print cartridge is nearing the end of its useful life and the REPLACE SUPPLIES setting in SYSTEM SETUP is set to STOP AT LOW. To override, press HP 3000 3600 3800 check Control panel messages.
1. Order the print cartridge.
2. Press HP 3000 3600 3800 check Control panel messages to continue.

or
Press HP 3000 3600 3800 question Control panel messages for help.
See Supplies and accessories for more information.

REPLACE SUPPLIES
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For status press HP 3000 3600 3800 check Control panel messages 		At least two print cartridges are out and need to be replaced.
1. Press HP 3000 3600 3800 check Control panel messages to identify which supplies should be replaced.
2. Press HP 3000 3600 3800 question Control panel messages for help.

See Replacing supplies and parts for more information.
See Supplies and accessories for more information.

REPLACE SUPPLIES
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To continue press HP 3000 3600 3800 check Control panel messages 		More than one supply item is low, and the REPLACE SUPPLIES setting in SYSTEM SETUP is set to STOP AT LOW.
1. Press Menu and navigate to the SUPPLIES STATUS menu in order to identify which supplies should be ordered.
2. Order the supplies.
3. Press HP 3000 3600 3800 check Control panel messages to continue printing.

See Supplies and accessories for more information.

REPLACE SUPPLIES
Override in use
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Ready 		At least one print cartridge is out, but printing is continuing. Print-quality problems might occur.
1. Press HP 3000 3600 3800 check Control panel messages to identify which supplies should be ordered.
2. Order the identified supplies.

See Supplies and accessories for more information.

REPLACE SUPPLIES
Using black only
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Ready 		At least one color print cartridge is out. Printing can continue, but only the black cartridge is being used.
1. Press HP 3000 3600 3800 check Control panel messages to identify which supplies should be ordered.
2. Order the identified supplies.

See Supplies and accessories for more information.

Request accepted please wait The printer has accepted a request to print an internal page, but the current job must finish printing before the internal page will print. No action necessary.
Resend upgrade The firmware upgrade was not successful. Attempt the upgrade again.
Restoring factory settings The printer is restoring factory settings. No action necessary.
Restoring… The printer is restoring settings. No action necessary.
RESTRICTED FROM PRINTING IN COLOR
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Ready 		This message appears only for the HP Color LaserJet 3000 and 3800 Series printers.
HP Color LaserJet 3000: The printer is set to print in black only, but the job is in color.
HP Color LaserJet 3800: The message appears when the printer is set to COLOR IF ALLOWED and you or your software program are not authorized to print in color. 		HP Color LaserJet 3000: Enable color printing on the SYSTEM SETUP menu. Set RESTRICT COLOR USE to ENABLE COLOR.
HP Color LaserJet 3800: Get your network administrator to set the user or program permissions that will allow you to print in color.
RFU LOAD ERROR An error has occurred during a firmware upgrade.
1. Reinstall the firmware.
2. If the problem persists, contact HP Support.
Rotating <COLOR> motor
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To exit press STOP key 		A component test is in progress; the component selected is <color> Cartridge motor. Press Stop to stop this test.
Rotating motor
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To exit press STOP key 		The printer is testing a motor. Press Stop to stop this test.
SANITIZING DISK X% COMPLETE
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DO NOT POWER OFF 		The memory disk is being sanitized. This process might take up to an hour. During this time, no jobs can be printed. Do not turn off the printer. Wait for the process to complete.
The printer automatically restarts at the end of the sanitation process.
Setting saved A menu selection has been saved. No action necessary.
SIZE MISMATCH IN TRAY XX
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Ready 		The tray is loaded with a media size that is different than the size for which the tray is configured. Printing can continue from other trays, but not from this one.
1. Make sure the media guides are adjusted correctly.
2. In the PAPER HANDLING menu, configure the tray for the correct size.
Sleep mode on The printer is in the sleep mode. Any button press or the receipt of data clears sleep mode. No action necessary. The printer automatically exits sleep mode.
STANDARD TOP BIN FULL
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Remove all paper from bin 		The output bin is full. Printing cannot continue. Empty the output bin. Printing resumes automatically.
Tray X <TYPE> <SIZE>
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To change size or type press HP 3000 3600 3800 check Control panel messages 		The printer is reporting the current configuration of tray X. No action necessary.
Press HP 3000 3600 3800 arrow return Control panel messages to clear the message.
Press HP 3000 3600 3800 check Control panel messages to change the type or size.
See Configuring trays for more information.
TRAY XX EMPTY <TYPE> <SIZE>
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Ready 		The tray is empty, but the current print job does not require this tray. Fill the tray. The message indicates the type and size of media for which the tray is currently configured.
TRAY XX OPEN
For help press HP 3000 3600 3800 question Control panel messages
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Ready 		The tray is open, but printing can continue. Close the tray.
TRAY XX OPEN OR EMPTY
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Ready 		The tray is open or empty, but the current print job does not require this tray. Close or fill the tray.
TYPE MISMATCH IN TRAY XX
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Ready 		The tray is loaded with a media type that is different than the type for which the tray is configured. Printing can continue from other trays, but not from this one. In the PAPER HANDLING menu, configure the tray for the correct type.
Unauthorized supply in use
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Ready 		The printer has detected that a non-HP supply is currently installed and HP 3000 3600 3800 check Control panel messages (override) was pressed. If you believe you purchased an HP supply, go to www.hp.com/go/anticounterfeit.
Service or repairs required as a result of using non-HP supplies are not covered under HP warranty.
USB ACCESSORY ERROR HP Color LaserJet 3000 and 3800 Series printers only.
The printer has detected too much current on the USB storage accessory.
1. Turn the printer off.
2. Remove the USB storage accessory.
3. Replace the USB storage accessory.
4. Turn the printer on.
USB Storage <X> initializing HP Color LaserJet 3000 and 3800 Series printers only.
The USB storage device is initializing. 		No action necessary.
USB Storage <X> not functional HP Color LaserJet 3000 and 3800 Series printers only.
The USB storage device is not working. 		Replace the USB storage device.
USB STORAGE DEVICE FAILURE
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Ready
To clear press HP 3000 3600 3800 check Control panel messages 		For the HP Color LaserJet 3000 and 3800 Series printers only.
The USB storage device has failed.
1. Printing can continue for jobs that do not require the storage device.
2. To remove this message from the display, press HP 3000 3600 3800 check Control panel messages.
3. If the message persists, turn the printer off, remove and re-install the storage device, and then turn the printer on.
4. If the message persists, replace the storage device.
USB STORAGE FILE OPERATION FAILED
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Ready
To clear press HP 3000 3600 3800 check Control panel messages 		For the HP Color LaserJet 3000 and 3800 Series printers only.
The printer received a PJL file system command that attempted to perform an illogical operation (for example, to download a file to a nonexistent directory).
1. Printing can continue.
2. To remove this message from the display, press HP 3000 3600 3800 check Control panel messages.
3. If the message reappears, a problem might exist in the software program.
USB STORAGE FILE SYSTEM IS FULL
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Ready
To clear press HP 3000 3600 3800 check Control panel messages 		For the HP Color LaserJet 3000 and 3800 Series printers only.
The printer received a PJL file system command that attempted to store something on the file system but was unsuccessful because the file system is full.
1. Use HP Web Jetadmin software to delete files from the storage device, and then try again.
2. To remove this message from the display, press HP 3000 3600 3800 check Control panel messages.

See HP Web Jetadmin for more information.

USB STORAGE IS WRITE PROTECTED
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Ready
To clear press HP 3000 3600 3800 check Control panel messages 		For the HP Color LaserJet 3000 and 3800 Series printers only.
The file system is protected and no new files can be written to it.
1. To enable writing to the storage device, use HP Web Jetadmin to turn off write protection.
2. To remove this message from the display, turn the printer off and then on.

See HP Web Jetadmin for more information.

USB STORAGE X REMOVED HP Color LaserJet 3000 and 3800 Series printers only.
The USB storage accessory was removed while the printer was turned on.
1. Turn the printer off.
2. To continue using the USB storage accessory, reinstall it.
3. Turn the printer on.
USE TRAY X <TYPE> <SIZE> The printer is offering a selection of alternate media to use for the print job.
1. Use HP 3000 3600 3800 arrow up Control panel messages and HP 3000 3600 3800 arrow down Control panel messages to highlight a different size or type, and then press HP 3000 3600 3800 check Control panel messages to select the size or type.
2. Press HP 3000 3600 3800 arrow return Control panel messages to return to the previous size or type.

See Configuring trays for more information.

HP 3000 3600 3800 Control-panel messages