In this article, we will discuss the meaning of HP printer warning lights on HP LaserJet M211d printer and how to clear the warning lights.
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Blinking Status Light – HP Printer Warning Lights on HP LaserJet M211d Printer
This means that your printer is cleaning, cooling down, restarting, initializing, or processing a print job. In this case, you don’t have to do anything. Just wait for your printer to complete the process. When the process is complete, the status light will stop blinking.
Note: If you see the Status light blinking quickly, turn your printer off and then on again. If you still encounter the issue, contact HP Customer Support for further assistance.
Solid Attention Icon and Blinking Paper Icon – HP Printer Warning Lights on HP LaserJet M211d Printer
When you see this, it means that there is no paper in the input tray, or there is paper jammed in your printer. To fix the problem, load paper into the input tray and clear any paper jam found.
How to Load Paper into HP LaserJet M211d Printer
To load paper into your HP LaserJet M211d printer, do the following steps:
Step 1: Move the tray’s paper guides to the input tray’s edges.
Step 2: Load plain paper into the input tray.
Ensure that the print side faces up and that the stack goes all the way into the printer.
Step 3: Move the paper guides to the side of the paper stack.
Ensure that the guides do not squeeze the stack.
Step 4: Bring down the cover of the input tray.
Step 5: Extend the printer’s output tray.
After loading the paper, press the printer’s “Resume” button.
If you still see the blinking icon, check for jammed paper in the paper path. If you find any, remove them.
If that doesn’t resolve the problem, then you need to contact HP Customer Support.
We recommend that you read this article: HP Printer Warning [Detailed Guide] to learn about other HP printer warnings that you might encounter when using your HP printer.
Solid Attention Icon and Blinking Cartridge Icon – HP Printer Warning Lights on HP LaserJet M211d Printer
This is an indication that the toner in the cartridge is very low or your printer has encountered a cartridge error. To fix this problem, replace the toner cartridge.
How to Replace Toner Cartridge on HP LaserJet M2111d Printer
To replace the toner cartridge on an HP LaserJet M2111d printer, do the following steps:
Step 1: Open your printer’s cartridge access door.
Step 2: Take out the cartridge from your HP printer.
Step 3: Send the old toner cartridge for recycling.
Step 4: Take out the new cartridge from its packaging.
Caution: To avoid damaging the cartridge, hold it at both ends. Ensure that you don’t touch the roller surface or protective cover.
Step 5: Hold the cartridge on both sides, and then shake it gently back and forth to spread the toner within the cartridge.
Step 6: Take away the cover from the toner cartridge.
Step 7: Install the toner cartridge into your HP printer.
Step 8: Close your printer’s cartridge access door.
Blinking Attention Icon – HP Printer Warning Lights on HP LaserJet M211d Printer
This happens when the cartridge access door isn’t completely closed. To stop the icon from blinking, check and close the cartridge access door as well as the rear access door.
Turned Off Attention Icon and Solid Cartridge Icon – HP Printer Warning Lights on HP LaserJet M211d Printer
This means that the toner in your installed cartridge is low. While this warning doesn’t require you to replace the cartridge unless the print quality is unacceptable, you need to get a replacement cartridge ready. This way, when the print quality becomes unacceptable, you can easily make the replacement.
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