HP Business InkJet 1200D User Manual

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Problems setting up wireless communication
If you cannot communicate with the printer after completing the software installation and 
removing the network cable, then one or more of the following network settings in the printer 
might be wrong:
zNetwork Name (SSID)
zCommunication Mode (infrastructure or ad hoc)
zChannel (ad hoc networks only)
zSecurity settings (such as Authentication Type, and Encryption)
Follow these steps to correct the printers network settings:
1Connect the printer...

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d Reinsert the rear access panel or the auto-duplex unit into the printer.
3If you cannot locate the jam, lift the output tray and check for a jam in tray 1. If media is 
jammed in the tray, do the following:
a Pull out tray 1.
b Pull the paper towards you.
c Reinsert the tray and lower the output tray.
4If you have not found the jam and have tray 2 installed, pull out the tray and remove the 
jammed media, if possible. If not, do the following:
a Ensure the...

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To avoid jams
zMake sure that nothing is blocking the paper path.
zDo not overload the trays. See Understanding specifications for supported media.
zLoad paper properly. See Loading media.
zDo not use media that is curled or crumpled.
zAlways use media that conforms with specifications. See Selecting print media.
zMake sure the output tray is not overly full when you send a job to print.
zMake sure media is aligned against the right side of the tray.
zMake sure the media length and width...

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Printer lights reference
The printer LEDs (or lights) indicate printer status and are useful for diagnosing printing 
problems. This chapter provides a list of LED status light combinations, what they indicate, 
and how to solve the problem.
Control panel parts
Understanding control panel parts
1Configuration Page button
2Power button and light
3Printhead light
4Ink Cartridge light
5Door Open light
6Out of Paper light
7Cancel button
8Resume button and light
9Paper...

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Interpreting control panel lights
NoteIf the printer supports wireless communication but is connected to a wired network, 
the Configuration Page button does not turn on. 
Light patternLight descriptionExplanation and 
recommended action
No lights are on. The printer is off.
zConnect the power cable.
zPress the   (Power button). 
Configuration Page button is 
off. The Power light is on.The printer is turned on and idle. It is 
connected using a USB or parallel cable. 
zNo action is...

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The Power light is on and the 
Resume light blinks.The printer is in manual duplex mode. It is 
waiting for the ink to dry so the pages can 
be flipped over and reloaded.
zReload the stack into the printer and 
press the   (Resume button).
The printer has printed a banner, 
and the banner needs to be removed 
from the printer.
zPress the   (Resume button) to 
remove the banner from the printer.
The printer carriage has stalled.
zOpen the top cover and remove any...

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The Power light and the 
Printhead light are on.The printhead latch is not secured.
zOpen the top cover and press down 
firmly on the printhead latch to ensure 
that it is secured properly. 
zMake sure the protective tape on 
each printhead has been removed.
The Power light is on and one 
or more color indicator lights 
is on.An ink cartridge is low on ink and will need 
to be replaced soon.
zNo action is required.
The Power light is on and one 
or more color indicator lights 
blinks.An...

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Network connector lights
Understanding network connector parts
The Power light is on and the 
Printhead light and one or 
more of the color indicator 
lights blink.One or more of the printheads 
needs attention.
zReinstall the printheads and try 
to print. 
zTry cleaning the printhead contacts. 
See Maintaining the printheads.
zIf the error persists, replace the 
printhead or printheads indicated.
The Power light, the 
Printhead light, and one or 
more of the color...

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Interpreting network connector lights
NoteThe printers wireless communication is turned off when the printer is connected using a 
network cable.
Light patternLight descriptionExplanation and 
recommended action
Link light is on. Activity light 
is off.The printer is connected to the network 
but is not receiving or transmitting data 
over the network. The printer is turned on 
and idle.
zNo action is required.
Link light is on. Activity light 
blinks.The printer is receiving or...

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Configuring and managing 
the printer
Managing the printer
Overview of printer management tasks 
The following table lists the printer tools that can be used to manage the printer, as well as the 
tools that can be used to perform them.
NoteThe table lists the most common tools that are used for administrator functions. 
Specific procedures might include other methods.
For more information about the administrator tools listed in the table, see Overview...