Procedure 1: Verify the printer is on and online
To verify that the printer is ready to print, check the following items:
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| Is the printer plugged in and turned on?
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Make sure the printer is plugged in and turned on. If the problem persists, you might have a defective power cable, power source, or printer.
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The online Ready light should be lit. If not, press the appropriate buttons (for example, Start, Pause/Resume, or press  to access the menus) to place the printer online.
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| For printers with a display, is the printer’s control panel display blank? If not, verify the following:
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| HP Jetdirect print server is installed correctly.
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| Printer is not in Power Save mode.
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| Does a message other than READY appear on the printer control panel display?
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| See Procedure 3 in this section for a list of network-related error messages and corrective actions.
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| See your printer documentation for a complete list of control panel messages and corrective actions.
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HP Jetdirect Print Servers Procedure 1: Verify the printer is on and online