In this article, we will discuss the meaning of symbols on the control panel of HP LaserJet Pro M28 – M31 printers.
Note: The guide in this section is for these printer models: HP LaserJet Pro M31w, M30w, M30a, M29w, M29a, M28w, and M28a printers.
Meaning of Control Panel Symbols on HP LaserJet Pro M30a, M29a, and M28a Printers – Meaning of Symbols on the Control Panel of HP LaserJet Pro M28 – M31 Printers
The following are the meaning of the icons and buttons on the control panel of HP LaserJet Pro M30a, M29a, and M28a printers:
1. Copy ID button (Only LaserJet Pro MFP M29a) – Meaning of Symbols on the Control Panel of HP LaserJet Pro M28 – M31 Printers
This button is symbolized as a contact id icon. When you press this button, your printer will start an ID copy job.
2. Start Copy button – Meaning of Symbols on the Control Panel of HP LaserJet Pro M28 – M31 Printers
This button is symbolized as an icon with two paper sheets next to each other with an arrow pointing left depicting the copy process. When you press this button, your printer will start a copy job.
3. Cancel button – Meaning of Symbols on the Control Panel of HP LaserJet Pro M28 – M31 Printers
This button is symbolized with a red X icon and is used to cancel the printer’s current operation.
4. Supplies light – Meaning of Symbols on the Control Panel of HP LaserJet Pro M28 – M31 Printers
This light is symbolized as an icon with black dots within a flask container. When you see this light blinking, it is an indication that a supply error has occurred. On the other hand, when the light is steady, it indicates that the level of toner in the installed cartridge is very low.
5. Attention light – Meaning of Symbols on the Control Panel of HP LaserJet Pro M28 – M31 Printers
This light is symbolized as an icon with an exclamation mark within a triangle. When this light turns on, it is an indication that your printer needs your attention due to an issue it must have experienced.
6. Power button – Meaning of Symbols on the Control Panel of HP LaserJet Pro M28 – M31 Printers
This is the largest button on the control panel with the traditional power on and off icon on it. It is used to turn on or turn off your HP printer.
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Meaning of Control Panel Symbols on HP LaserJet Pro M31w, M30w, M29w, and M28w Printers – Meaning of Symbols on the Control Panel of HP LaserJet Pro M28 – M31 Printers
The following are the meaning of the icons and buttons on the control panel of HP LaserJet Pro M31w, M30w, M29w, and M28w printers:
1. Control Panel LED display – Meaning of Symbols on the Control Panel of HP LaserJet Pro M28 – M31 Printers
This screen is used to view the printer’s error messages, copy settings, and the number of copies.
2. Up Arrow button – Meaning of Symbols on the Control Panel of HP LaserJet Pro M28 – M31 Printers
This button has an upward arrow icon on it and has the Copy Setup button to its left. The up arrow button is used to increase an item’s value (such as copy size or the number of copies) as shown on the LED display.
3. Copy Setup button – Meaning of Symbols on the Control Panel of HP LaserJet Pro M28 – M31 Printers
This button is symbolized as a folder with a text icon. With the Copy Setup button, you can go through the Reduce/Enlarge copy, Lighter/Darker, and Number of Copies options.
4. Down Arrow button – Meaning of Symbols on the Control Panel of HP LaserJet Pro M28 – M31 Printers
This button has a downward arrow icon on it and has the Start Copy button to its left. The down arrow button is used to decrease an item’s value (such as copy size or the number of copies) as shown on the LED display.
5. Start Copy button – Meaning of Symbols on the Control Panel of HP LaserJet Pro M28 – M31 Printers
This button is symbolized as an icon with two paper sheets next to each other with an arrow pointing left depicting the copy process. When you press this button, your printer will start a copy job.
6. Copy ID button – Meaning of Symbols on the Control Panel of HP LaserJet Pro M28 – M31 Printers
This button is symbolized as a contact id icon. When you press this button, your printer will start an ID copy job.
7. Wireless button/light – Meaning of Symbols on the Control Panel of HP LaserJet Pro M28 – M31 Printers
This button is symbolized as an icon with an active antenna. The button is used to turn on or turn off your printer’s wireless function, execute a Wi-Fi Direction connection configuration, or execute a WPS connection configuration.
The wireless light, on the other hand, displays your printer’s wireless connection status.
- When the connection is established, the light will be solid.
- When the connection’s configuration is in process, the light will blink slowly.
- When the connection has an issue, the light will blink rapidly.
8. Cancel button – Meaning of Symbols on the Control Panel of HP LaserJet Pro M28 – M31 Printers
This button is symbolized with a red X icon and is used to cancel the printer’s current operation.
9. Attention light – Meaning of Symbols on the Control Panel of HP LaserJet Pro M28 – M31 Printers
This light is symbolized as an icon with an exclamation mark within a triangle. When this light turns on, it is an indication that your printer needs your attention due to an issue it must have experienced.
10. Supplies light – Meaning of Symbols on the Control Panel of HP LaserJet Pro M28 – M31 Printers
This light is symbolized as an icon with black dots within a flask container. When you see this light blinking, it is an indication that a supply error has occurred. On the other hand, when the light is steady, it indicates that the level of toner in the installed cartridge is very low.
11. Power button – Meaning of Symbols on the Control Panel of HP LaserJet Pro M28 – M31 Printers
This is the largest button on the control panel with the traditional power on and off icon on it. It is used to turn on or turn off your HP printer.
