Printers are a sophisticated machine and no matter whether they are top of the line model or not, at some point in time, they will show errors or not able to print. Knowing about the Hp printer error codes will undoubtedly help you rectify it.
Error code 02
This error occurs when there is a problem with the drivers or with the printer cable
Error code 10
Memory error
This error occurs when there is a problem with the chip of the cartridge, which hinders the printer from reading it.
Error code 12
No paper in the tray
This error happens if there is no paper in the tray or there is a problem with the paper tray.
Error code 13
Paper jam
This error occurs when there is a jammed paper in the printer.
Error code 14
Cartridge not installs
This error occurs when either the toner cartridge is not installed correctly, or your printer is unable to detect one.
Error code 16
This error means that the ink in the cartridge is low or the toner is empty.
Error code 20
This error occurs when there is memory insufficiency due to print job exceeding the memory limit.
Error code 21
This error is the same as the error 20 in which the memory overflow occurs due to exceeding print job.
Error code 22
This error happens due to the communication issue between the printer and the computer.
Error code 24 and 25
This error is due to memory overload.
Error code 30
This error occurs due to postscript firmware.
Error code 30.1.1
This is due to the disk crash of your printer.
Error code 40
This error occurs when the data transmission fails between the computer and the printer.
Error code 41
This is due to the temporary failure of the print engine.
Error code 49
Many reasons can cause this error; the primary one is the firmware issue.
Error code 50.1
The fuser is failing to warm up to the required temperature.
Error code 50.2
The fuser is failing to warm up in the set amount of time.
Error code 50.3
The thermistor is becoming too hot.
Error code 50.4
This error could be due to faulty fuser.
Error code 50.5
This error could be due to the wrong type of fuser installed.
Error code 50.6
This error occurs when the cover of fuser is open.
Error code 50.7
This error is due to the failure of the fuser pressure mechanism.
Error code 50.8
This error occurs when the secondary thermistor detects a fault which leads to the low level of fuser temperature.
Error code 51
This error occurs when there is a fault in the beam detector.
Error code 52
This error is due to incorrect scanner speed.
Error code 54
This error occurs due to wrong printer cycle power.
Error code 55
This error will be caused by a poor connection between the DC controller and formatter.
Error code 56
More then, one reason can cause this error.
Error code 57.xx
Fan failure will cause this error.
Error code 58.xx
This could be due to multiple problems.
It could be due to a power problem, fan failure, or due to the DC controller fault.
Error code 59
It’s due to motor not working correctly.
Error code 60.xx
This error occurs when there is a fault in the motorized lift tray.
Error code 62
Defective formatter Board or memory not appropriately fitted will cause this error.
Error code 64 and 65
This error is due to a defective dc controller or bad firmware DIMMs.
Error code 66
This error is due to additional paper or envelops trays.
Error code 67
This error occurs due to a memory problem or a defective paper guide.
Error code 68
Full or overloaded NVRAM will cause this error.
Error code 69
The duplex unit is causing the problem that’s why this error.
Error code 70 and 71
Compatibility issue with SIMM or the printer’s cartridge may cause this error.
Error code 72
This error occurs when there is a defect in the front cartridge or formatter board.
HP printer Error codes 79
This error could be due to hardware malfunction, the problem with I/O card or firmware.
Error code 80 and 81
Net card issues and fault in the formatter board cause this error.
Error code 89
This error occurs when the postscripts ROM fails. This could be due to damaged pins.
Error code 99
Your printer’s firmware is out of date, or there is a failure with flash firmware.
Most of the error with your hp Printer error codes is easy to resolve. But some of them certainly require e an expert.
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