| The HP LaserJet has certainly made life easier | | | | improper configuration for the computer or the |
| with its power packed features. However, at the | | | | printer. Make sure the I/O cable isn’t |
| end of the day it is a machine and like all | | | | damaged. Check if the I/O port on the printer is |
| machines is bound to give errors. Here is a list of | | | | damaged or not. Also check the EIO card inside |
| common error codes along with troubleshooting | | | | slot X of your HP LaserJet printer. Check to see |
| tips for each HP LaserJet printer right from model | | | | if it has overflowed. |
| number 2 till 9500. | | | | Error code 30: PS error |
| Error code 02: Warm up issues | | | | PS errors refer to a postscript firmware problem. |
| This error code means it is taking over 3 minutes | | | | For this you will need to get a new firmware chip |
| for your HP LaserJet printer to switch on. Make | | | | for your HP LaserJet to function normally again. |
| sure to check the I/O cable for loose connection. | | | | Error code 40: Transfer error |
| There may also be a communication issue | | | | This usually means that there is a disconnection |
| between the printer and cable. It could indicate a | | | | between data transferring from your PC to your |
| faulty D.C. power outlet or formatter PCA. | | | | HP LaserJet printer. However, it can be rectified if |
| Error code 11: Out of paper | | | | you check on the MIO card. It should have no |
| This means that your HP LaserJet is most likely | | | | defects. |
| short of paper. Check to see if the sensor arm | | | | Error code 52: Improper scanner speed |
| of the paper tray is damaged or caught | | | | This error code implies that the HP LaserJet |
| somewhere. Check if the tray is empty of paper. | | | | scanner is having faulty speeds. Check if the |
| It could also be that the paper cassette is missing | | | | scanner motor is damaged and also check if the |
| or the PS2 flag is damaged. | | | | cable assembly is faulty or not. Sometimes this |
| Error code 14: Absence of toner cart | | | | could be temporary as the scanner maybe facing |
| Error code 14 indicates that the toner cartridge is | | | | startup issues. |
| either not properly seated or installed. It could also | | | | Error codes 70 and 71: damaged MIO card |
| mean the sensitivity tabs are missing or that the | | | | This indicates that the MIO card also called SIMMS |
| toner cartridge itself is of bad quality. Make sure | | | | is faulty or damaged. Either the SIMM slot or the |
| to check on the right hand tabs of the toner | | | | SIMM itself is not compatible with your HP |
| cartridge and that the switch actuator is not bent. | | | | LaserJet printer. That means you will need to get |
| Error code 22: Configuration error | | | | a new SIMM which is compatible. |
| These error codes are typically associated with | | | | |