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19 complete records in this directoryHP printer code 10.xx: meaning and exact next steps
10.xx means A toner cartridge or supply-memory tag cannot be read. Searched 2026-08-20: HP publishes its control-panel messages inside per-product troubleshooting pages that are rendered client-side and are not exposed as per-code URLs in HP's own sitemaps, so no HP page could be cited for this code specifically. Check it against your printer's own user guide. This answer applies only to HP inkjet and LaserJet printers; wording, numeric codes and customer-accessible recovery vary by exact product number and firmware.
Open record HP printer · exact codeHP printer code 13.xx: meaning and exact next steps
13.xx means A paper jam or delayed sheet was detected at a specific sensor. Searched 2026-08-20: HP publishes its control-panel messages inside per-product troubleshooting pages that are rendered client-side and are not exposed as per-code URLs in HP's own sitemaps, so no HP page could be cited for this code specifically. Check it against your printer's own user guide. This answer applies only to HP inkjet and LaserJet printers; wording, numeric codes and customer-accessible recovery vary by exact product number and firmware.
Open record HP printer · exact codeHP printer code 20: meaning and exact next steps
20 means The print job exceeds available printer memory. Searched 2026-08-20: HP publishes its control-panel messages inside per-product troubleshooting pages that are rendered client-side and are not exposed as per-code URLs in HP's own sitemaps, so no HP page could be cited for this code specifically. Check it against your printer's own user guide. This answer applies only to HP inkjet and LaserJet printers; wording, numeric codes and customer-accessible recovery vary by exact product number and firmware.
Open record HP printer · exact codeHP printer code 22: meaning and exact next steps
22 means A USB or input/output buffer overflow occurred. Searched 2026-08-20: HP publishes its control-panel messages inside per-product troubleshooting pages that are rendered client-side and are not exposed as per-code URLs in HP's own sitemaps, so no HP page could be cited for this code specifically. Check it against your printer's own user guide. This answer applies only to HP inkjet and LaserJet printers; wording, numeric codes and customer-accessible recovery vary by exact product number and firmware.
Open record HP printer · exact codeHP printer code 40: meaning and exact next steps
40 means The printer lost or received invalid network/data communication. Searched 2026-08-20: HP publishes its control-panel messages inside per-product troubleshooting pages that are rendered client-side and are not exposed as per-code URLs in HP's own sitemaps, so no HP page could be cited for this code specifically. Check it against your printer's own user guide. This answer applies only to HP inkjet and LaserJet printers; wording, numeric codes and customer-accessible recovery vary by exact product number and firmware.
Open record HP printer · exact codeHP printer code 41: meaning and exact next steps
41 means A temporary print-engine error occurred. Searched 2026-08-20: HP publishes its control-panel messages inside per-product troubleshooting pages that are rendered client-side and are not exposed as per-code URLs in HP's own sitemaps, so no HP page could be cited for this code specifically. Check it against your printer's own user guide. This answer applies only to HP inkjet and LaserJet printers; wording, numeric codes and customer-accessible recovery vary by exact product number and firmware.
Open record HP printer · exact codeHP printer code 49.xx: meaning and exact next steps
49.xx means The printer firmware stopped while processing a job or accessory request. Searched 2026-08-20: HP publishes its control-panel messages inside per-product troubleshooting pages that are rendered client-side and are not exposed as per-code URLs in HP's own sitemaps, so no HP page could be cited for this code specifically. Check it against your printer's own user guide. This answer applies only to HP inkjet and LaserJet printers; wording, numeric codes and customer-accessible recovery vary by exact product number and firmware.
Open record HP printer · exact codeHP printer code 50.xx: meaning and exact next steps
50.xx means The fuser did not reach or regulate the required temperature. Searched 2026-08-20: HP publishes its control-panel messages inside per-product troubleshooting pages that are rendered client-side and are not exposed as per-code URLs in HP's own sitemaps, so no HP page could be cited for this code specifically. Check it against your printer's own user guide. This answer applies only to HP inkjet and LaserJet printers; wording, numeric codes and customer-accessible recovery vary by exact product number and firmware.
Open record HP printer · exact codeHP printer code 51.xx: meaning and exact next steps
51.xx means The laser/scanner unit detected an internal fault. Searched 2026-08-20: HP publishes its control-panel messages inside per-product troubleshooting pages that are rendered client-side and are not exposed as per-code URLs in HP's own sitemaps, so no HP page could be cited for this code specifically. Check it against your printer's own user guide. This answer applies only to HP inkjet and LaserJet printers; wording, numeric codes and customer-accessible recovery vary by exact product number and firmware.
Open record HP printer · exact codeHP printer code 52.xx: meaning and exact next steps
52.xx means The laser scanner did not reach the expected speed or state. Searched 2026-08-20: HP publishes its control-panel messages inside per-product troubleshooting pages that are rendered client-side and are not exposed as per-code URLs in HP's own sitemaps, so no HP page could be cited for this code specifically. Check it against your printer's own user guide. This answer applies only to HP inkjet and LaserJet printers; wording, numeric codes and customer-accessible recovery vary by exact product number and firmware.
Open record HP printer · exact codeHP printer code 59.xx: meaning and exact next steps
59.xx means A printer motor could not rotate or report correctly. Searched 2026-08-20: HP publishes its control-panel messages inside per-product troubleshooting pages that are rendered client-side and are not exposed as per-code URLs in HP's own sitemaps, so no HP page could be cited for this code specifically. Check it against your printer's own user guide. This answer applies only to HP inkjet and LaserJet printers; wording, numeric codes and customer-accessible recovery vary by exact product number and firmware.
Open record HP printer · exact codeHP printer code 79: meaning and exact next steps
79 means The printer firmware encountered an unrecoverable error, often triggered by a job, accessory or firmware state. Searched 2026-08-20: HP publishes its control-panel messages inside per-product troubleshooting pages that are rendered client-side and are not exposed as per-code URLs in HP's own sitemaps, so no HP page could be cited for this code specifically. Check it against your printer's own user guide. This answer applies only to HP inkjet and LaserJet printers; wording, numeric codes and customer-accessible recovery vary by exact product number and firmware.
Open record HP printer · exact codeHP printer code E0: meaning and exact next steps
E0 means A cartridge is missing, incompatible or not communicating correctly on applicable inkjet models. Searched 2026-08-20: HP publishes its control-panel messages inside per-product troubleshooting pages that are rendered client-side and are not exposed as per-code URLs in HP's own sitemaps, so no HP page could be cited for this code specifically. Check it against your printer's own user guide. This answer applies only to HP inkjet and LaserJet printers; wording, numeric codes and customer-accessible recovery vary by exact product number and firmware.
Open record HP printer · exact codeHP printer code E1: meaning and exact next steps
E1 means The loaded paper size does not match the job or printer setting. Searched 2026-08-20: HP publishes its control-panel messages inside per-product troubleshooting pages that are rendered client-side and are not exposed as per-code URLs in HP's own sitemaps, so no HP page could be cited for this code specifically. Check it against your printer's own user guide. This answer applies only to HP inkjet and LaserJet printers; wording, numeric codes and customer-accessible recovery vary by exact product number and firmware.
Open record HP printer · exact codeHP printer code E2: meaning and exact next steps
E2 means The paper size or length does not match the job settings. Searched 2026-08-20: HP publishes its control-panel messages inside per-product troubleshooting pages that are rendered client-side and are not exposed as per-code URLs in HP's own sitemaps, so no HP page could be cited for this code specifically. Check it against your printer's own user guide. This answer applies only to HP inkjet and LaserJet printers; wording, numeric codes and customer-accessible recovery vary by exact product number and firmware.
Open record HP printer · exact codeHP printer code E3: meaning and exact next steps
E3 means The print carriage cannot move freely. Searched 2026-08-20: HP publishes its control-panel messages inside per-product troubleshooting pages that are rendered client-side and are not exposed as per-code URLs in HP's own sitemaps, so no HP page could be cited for this code specifically. Check it against your printer's own user guide. This answer applies only to HP inkjet and LaserJet printers; wording, numeric codes and customer-accessible recovery vary by exact product number and firmware.
Open record HP printer · exact codeHP printer code E4: meaning and exact next steps
E4 means Paper is jammed in the feed path. Searched 2026-08-20: HP publishes its control-panel messages inside per-product troubleshooting pages that are rendered client-side and are not exposed as per-code URLs in HP's own sitemaps, so no HP page could be cited for this code specifically. Check it against your printer's own user guide. This answer applies only to HP inkjet and LaserJet printers; wording, numeric codes and customer-accessible recovery vary by exact product number and firmware.
Open record HP printer · exact codeHP printer code E5: meaning and exact next steps
E5 means The scanner mechanism or calibration did not complete. Searched 2026-08-20: HP publishes its control-panel messages inside per-product troubleshooting pages that are rendered client-side and are not exposed as per-code URLs in HP's own sitemaps, so no HP page could be cited for this code specifically. Check it against your printer's own user guide. This answer applies only to HP inkjet and LaserJet printers; wording, numeric codes and customer-accessible recovery vary by exact product number and firmware.
Open record HP printer · exact codeHP printer code E9: meaning and exact next steps
E9 means A firmware update or related printer-state action requires attention on applicable models. Searched 2026-08-20: HP publishes its control-panel messages inside per-product troubleshooting pages that are rendered client-side and are not exposed as per-code URLs in HP's own sitemaps, so no HP page could be cited for this code specifically. Check it against your printer's own user guide. This answer applies only to HP inkjet and LaserJet printers; wording, numeric codes and customer-accessible recovery vary by exact product number and firmware.
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