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166 | Solving Problems
Using the Control Panel to Check the Printer
The control panel includes various lights and a display to indicate the status
of the printer:
When your ink or paper runs out or a problem occurs, a message appears on
the display, and the lights on the control panel come on or flash. The
following table lists the messages alphabetically and includes an explanation
and instructions for correcting the problem.
Display
Error messages
Message Light Explanation Response
INK LOW Ink Out light(s)
flashing
Ink cartridge(s) are
nearly empty (printing
continues).
Make sure you have replacement cartridges
available. See page 141.
INK OUT Ink Out light(s)
on
Ink cartridge(s) are
empty (printing stops).
Replace the ink cartridge(s) indicated by
Ink Out light(s). See page 141 for instructions.
NOT ENOUGH
INK
Ink Out light(s)
on
Not enough ink is
available to finish
cleaning the print head.
Replace the ink cartridge(s) indicated by
Ink Out light(s). See page 141 for instructions.
NO INK
CARTRIDGE
Ink Out light(s)
on
Ink cartridge(s) not
installed.
Install ink cartridges as indicated by the lights.
See page 141 for instructions.
WRONG INK
CARTRIDGE
INVALID INK
CARTRIDGE
Ink Out light(s)
on
You tried to install the
wrong ink cartridge.
If you are installing ink cartridges for the first
time, you must install the cartridges that came
with your printer.
If you are replacing ink cartridges, check the
package and product code. You must use the
ink cartridges designed for your printer. Other
cartridges will not work.