HP Color LaserJet 3000, 3600, 3800 series Printers - User Guide

You can perform most routine printing tasks from the computer through the printer driver or any software
program. Use the control panel to access printer features not supported by the printer driver or software
program. Any changes that you make from the computer will override the printer control-panel settings.
For information about using the printer driver, see
Printer software.
Control-panel indicator lights
Indicator On Off Flashing
Ready
(green)
Printer is online (can accept
and process data).
Printer is offline (paused), or
is turned off.
Printer is attempting to stop
printing and go offline. This
usually results from a user's
request to pause the current
job.
Data
(green)
Processed data is present in
the printer, but more data is
needed to complete the job, or
the job is paused or waiting for
errors to be cleared.
Printer is not processing or
receiving data.
Printer is processing and
receiving data.
Attention
(amber)
A critical error has occurred.
Printer requires attention.
No conditions exist that
require attention.
An error has occurred. Printer
requires attention.
Display
The printer display gives you complete, timely information about the printer and print jobs. Graphics
illustrate levels of supplies. Menus provide access to printer functions and detailed information.
The top-level screen on the display has two areas: message/prompt and supplies gauge.
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Figure 2-2 Printer display
1 Message/prompt area
2 Supplies gauge
3 Print cartridge colors from left to right: black, yellow, cyan, and magenta
The message and prompt areas of the display alert you to the state of the printer and tell you how to
respond.
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