Article ID: ART114221 | | | Date published: 05/11/2015 | | | Date last updated: 03/20/2020 |
Description
Solution
The flashing alarm light indicates that an error has occurred in the printer. The number of flashes indicates the type of error, as outlined below. Check the cause and take appropriate action.
See Table 1 for Alarm lamp flashes.
See Table 2 for Power lamp flashes.
Table 1: Flashing orange lamp
Flashes | Cause | Action |
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Two (2) |
Out of paper. Paper feed error. |
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Three (3) |
Paper jam. |
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Four (4) |
Ink tank is not installed properly |
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Five (5) |
No print head installed. Print head failure. |
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Eight (8) | Waste ink absorber almost full. |
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Nine (9) |
A specified period of time has lapsed without receiving a response from a digital camera or digital video camcorder. The digital camera or digital video camcorder connected is not compatible with this printer. |
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Twelve (12) |
Battery level is low. |
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Table 2: Other light patterns
Flashes | Cause | Action |
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POWER lamp flashes alternate green and orange. |
Service is required. |
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The Power lamp repeats the illumination sequence in which it goes out twice every 5 seconds. |
Bluetooth™ communication is used. |
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