HP LaserJet 4250 User Manual

							Control panel messageDescriptionRecommended action
DIFFERENT PAPER
SIZES IN JOBThe stapler cannot align the paper for
stapling if different paper sizes are in the
job. Printing continues but the job is not
stapled.If stapling is required, modify the job.
DUPLEXER ERROR
REMOVE DUPLEXER
Install duplexer
with power offThe optional duplexer has an error.Turn off the printer power and reattach
the optional duplexer. (Any print jobs at
the printer might be lost.)
EIO X disk
spinning upThe disk accessory in EIO slot [X] is
initializing.No action necessary.
EIO X DISK
NOT FUNCTIONAL
For help press The EIO disk in slot X is not working
correctly.1. Turn the printer power off.
2. Make sure the EIO disk is insertedcorrectly and securely fastened.
3. If the printer control panel message continues to appear, the optional
hard disk needs to be replaced.
EIO X DISK DEVICE
FAILURE
To clear press 
alternates with

The EIO disk had a critical failure and
can no longer be used.Remove the EIO disk and replace it with
a new one.
EIO X DISK FILE
OPERATION FAILED
To clear press
alternates with

The requested operation could not be
performed. You might have attempted
an illegal operation, such as trying to
download a file to a non-existent folder.Try printing again to an existing folder.
EIO X DISK FILE
SYSTEM IS FULL
To clear press 
alternates with

The EIO disk is full.Delete files from the EIO disk and then
try again. Use the Device Storage
Manager in HP Web Jetadmin to
download or delete files and fonts.
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EIO X DISK IS
WRITE PROTECTED
To clear press 
alternates with

The EIO disk is protected, and no new
files can be written to it.Use the Device Storage Manager in
HP Web Jetadmin to disable the write
protection.
EIO X DISK NOT
INITIALIZED
To clear press 
alternates with

The file system has not been initialized.Use HP Web Jetadmin to initialize the
file system.
ENVELOPE FEEDER
EMPTY
alternates with
The envelope feeder is empty.Load envelopes in the envelope feeder.
Event log emptyYou are attempting to view an empty
event log by selecting SHOW EVENT
LOG  from the control panel.No action necessary.
INSERT OR CLOSE
TRAY XX
For help press The specified tray is open or missing.Insert or close the tray for printing to
continue.
INSTALL CARTRIDGE
For help press The print cartridge is missing and must
be reinstalled for printing to continue.Replace or correctly reinstall the print
cartridge.
INSUFFICIENT MEMORY
TO LOAD FONTS/DATA .
For help press 
alternates with

To continue press 
The printer received more data than can
fit in its available memory. You might
have tried to transfer too many macros,
soft fonts, or complex graphics.Press  (SELECT button) to print the
transferred data (some data might be
lost).
To solve this problem, simplify the print
job or install additional memory.
INTERNAL DISK
DEVICE FAILURE
To clear press 
alternates with

The disk had a critical failure and can no
longer be used.Contact an HP-authorized service or
support provider.
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INTERNAL DISK FILE
OPERATION FAILED
To clear press 
alternates with

The requested operation could not be
performed. You might have attempted
an illegal operation, such as trying to
download a file to a non-existent folder.Try printing again to an existing folder.
INTERNAL DISK FILE
SYSTEM IS FULL
To clear press 
alternates with

The Internal disk is full.Delete files from the disk and then try
again. Use the Device Storage Manager
in HP Web Jetadmin to download or
delete files and fonts.
INTERNAL DISK IS
WRITE PROTECTED
To clear press 
alternates with

The disk is protected, and no new files
can be written to it.Use the Device Storage Manager in
HP Web Jetadmin to disable the write
protection.
INTERNAL DISK NOT
INITIALIZED
To clear press 
alternates with

The file system has not been initialized.Use HP Web Jetadmin to initialize the
file system.
LOAD TRAY XX
[TYPE][SIZE]
For help press The tray that is indicated is configured
for a specific type and size of media
needed by a print job, but the tray is
empty. All other trays are also empty.Load the requested media in the tray
that is indicated.
LOAD TRAY XX
[TYPE][SIZE]
To continue press 
alternates with
LOAD TRAY XX
[TYPE][SIZE]
For help press 
A job is sent that requires a specific type
and size that is not available in the tray
that is indicated.Load the requested media into the
indicated tray and press 
 (SELECT
button).
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LOAD TRAY XX
[TYPE][SIZE]
To continue press 
alternates with
Move tray switch to
CUSTOM
A job is sent that requires a specific type
and size that is not available in the tray
that is indicated.Move the tray switch to the CUSTOM
position if another tray is available.
LOAD TRAY XX
[TYPE][SIZE]
To continue press 
alternates with
Recommend move tray
switch to STANDARD
A job is sent that requires a specific type
and size that is not available in the tray
that is indicated.If the size is detectable and another tray
is available, move the switch to the
STANDARD position.
LOAD TRAY XX
[TYPE][SIZE]
To continue press 
alternates with
To use another
tray press 
A job is sent that requires a specific type
and size that is not available in the tray
that is indicated.Press  (SELECT button) to use a type
and size that are available in another tray.
MANUALLY FEED
[TYPE][SIZE]
To continue press 
alternates with
MANUALLY FEED
[TYPE][SIZE]
For help press 
The printer is waiting for media to be
loaded in tray 1 for manual feed.Load the requested media into tray 1
and press 
 ( SELECT button).
MANUALLY FEED
[TYPE][SIZE]
To use another
tray press The printer is waiting for media to be
loaded in tray 1 for manual feed.Press  (SELECT button) to use a type
and size that are available in another tray.
MANUALLY FEED
OUTPUT STACK
Then press 
 to
print second sides
The first side of a manual duplex job has
been printed and the device is waiting
for you to insert the output stack to
complete the second side.1. Load the output stack into tray 1, maintaining the same orientation
with printed side down.
2. To continue printing, press 
(SELECT button) to exit the printer
message and then press 
 ( SELECT
button) to print.
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No job to cancelThe STOP button was pressed, but there
is no active job or buffered data to cancel.
The message is displayed for
approximately 2 seconds before the
printer returns to the ready state.No action necessary.
NON HP SUPPLY
INSTALLED
Economode disabledThe printer has detected that the print
cartridge is not a genuine HP supply.This message is displayed until you
install an HP cartridge or press the
override button 
 ( SELECT button).
If you believe you purchased a genuine
HP supply, go to  http://www.hp.com/go/
anticounterfeit .
Any printer repair required as a result of
using non-HP supplies or unauthorized
supplies is not covered under the printer
warranty.
NON HP SUPPLY
INSTALLED
For help press The printer has detected that the print
cartridge is not a genuine HP supply.This message is displayed until you
install an HP cartridge or press the
override button 
 ( SELECT button).
If you believe you purchased a genuine
HP supply, go to  http://www.hp.com/go/
anticounterfeit .
Any printer repair required as a result of
using non-HP supplies or unauthorized
supplies is not covered under the printer
warranty.
ORDER CARTRIDGE
LESS THAN XXXX PAGES
For help press 
alternates with

For the HP LaserJet 4250 series, the
message first appears when about 15%
(10,000-page cartridge) or about 8%
(20,000-page cartridge) of the life
remains in the print cartridge. For the
HP LaserJet 4350 series, the message
first appears when about 25% (10,000-
page cartridge) or about 15% (20,000-
page cartridge) of the life remains in the
print cartridge.Make sure that you have a new cartridge
ready (see 
Ordering parts, accessories,
and supplies ).
OUTPUT PAPER PATH
OPEN
For help press The paper path between the printer and
the output device is open and must be
closed before printing can continue.1. Make sure the jam-access door on
the optional stacker or stapler/
stacker is closed.
2. If the accessory is a stapler/stacker, make sure that the stapler unit is
snapped into the closed position.
Paused
To return to ready
press STOPThe printer is paused but continues to
receive data until the memory is full. The
printer is not experiencing an error.Press  STOP.
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RAM DISK DEVICE
FAILURE
To clear press 
alternates with

The RAM disk had a critical failure and
can no longer be used.Contact an HP-authorized service or
support provider.
RAM DISK FILE
OPERATION FAILED
To clear press 
alternates with

The requested operation could not be
performed. You might have attempted
an illegal operation, such as trying to
download a file to a non existent folder.Try printing again to an existing folder.
RAM DISK FILE
SYSTEM IS FULL
To clear press 
alternates with

The RAM disk is full.1. Delete files and then try again, orturn the printer power off, and then
turn the printer power on to delete
all files on the device. (Use Device
Storage Manager in HP Web
Jetadmin or another software utility
to delete the files.
2. If the message persists, increase the size of the RAM disk. Change
the RAM disk size on the System
Setup submenu (on the Configure
Device menu) at the printer control
panel. See the description of the
RAM disk menu items in System
Setup submenu.
RAM DISK IS
WRITE PROTECTED
To clear press 
alternates with

The RAM disk is protected, and no new
files can be written to it.Use the Device Storage Manager in
HP Web Jetadmin to disable the write
protection.
RAM DISK NOT
INITIALIZED
To clear press 
alternates with

The file system has not been initialized.Use HP Web Jetadmin to initialize the
file system.
REINSERT DUPLEXERThe duplexer has been removed.Reinsert the duplexer.
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REPLACE CARTRIDGE
For help press 
alternates with

Pages remaining for this supply has
reached the low threshold. The printer
was set to stop printing when a supply
needs to be ordered.To continue printing, press  (SELECT
button) to exit the printer message then
press 
 (SELECT button). The message
becomes  ORDER CARTRIDGE LESS
THAN XXXX PAGES  (warning).
Follow the next steps to replace the
supply.
1. Open the top cover.
2. Remove print cartridge.
3. Install new print cartridge.
4. Close the top cover.
REPLACE CARTRIDGE
To continue press Pages remaining for this supply has
reached the low threshold. The printer
was set to continue printing when a
supply needs to be ordered.Press  ( SELECT button) to continue
printing the current job.
Follow the next steps to replace the
supply.
1. Open the top cover.
2. Remove print cartridge.
3. Install new print cartridge.
4. Close the top cover.
ROM DISK DEVICE
FAILURE
To clear press 
alternates with

The ROM disk had a critical failure and
can no longer be used.Contact an HP authorized service or
support provider.
ROM DISK FILE
OPERATION FAILED
To clear press 
alternates with

The requested operation could not be
performed. You might have attempted
an illegal operation, such as trying to
download a file to a non existent folder.Try printing again to an existing folder.
ROM DISK FILE
SYSTEM IS FULL
To clear press 
alternates with

The ROM disk is full.Delete files from the disk and then try
again. Use the Device Storage Manager
in HP Web Jetadmin to download or
delete files and fonts.
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ROM DISK IS
WRITE PROTECTED
To clear press 
alternates with

The disk is protected, and no new files
can be written to it.Use the Device Storage Manager in
HP Web Jetadmin to disable the write
protection.
ROM DISK NOT
INITIALIZED
To clear press 
alternates with

The file system has not been initialized.Use HP Web Jetadmin to initialize the
file system.
SANITIZING DISK
% COMPLETE
Do not power off
alternates with
CLEANING DISK
% COMPLETE
For help press A hard disk or a CompactFlash card is
being sanitized.No action necessary.
SIZE MISMATCH IN
TRAY XX
For help press 
alternates with

The tray indicated is loaded with a
different size of paper than the size
configured for the tray.Load the tray with the size configured for
the tray.
Make sure that the guides are positioned
correctly in the tray, and then make sure
that the knob is set correctly to Standard
or Custom.
STAPLER LOW
ON STAPLESFewer than 70 staples remain in the
optional stapler/stacker cartridge.
Printing continues until the cartridge runs
out of staples, and the STAPLER OUT
OF STAPLES message appears on the
printer control panel display.Replace the staple cartridge. For
information about replacing the staple
cartridge, see 
Loading staples. For
information about ordering a new staple
cartridge, see 
Part numbers .
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STAPLER OUT OF
STAPLESThe stapler in the optional stapler/
stacker is out of staples. The printer
behavior depends on how STAPLES
OUT  is configured in the  Output Setup
submenu.● If STAPLES OUT=STOP , the
printer stops printing until you refill
the stapler or press Select. This is
the default setting.
● If STAPLES OUT=CONTINUE ,
printing continues, but the job is not
stapled.
Replace the staple cartridge. For
information about replacing the staple
cartridge, see 
Loading staples . For
information about ordering a new staple
cartridge, see 
Part numbers .
TOO MANY PAGES
IN JOB TO
STAPLEThe maximum number of sheets the
stapler can staple is 15. The print job
finishes printing but is not stapled.For print jobs that have more than 15
pages, staple them manually.
TRAY XX
[TYPE][SIZE]
To change size or
type press 
alternates with
TRAY XX
[TYPE][SIZE]
To accept settings
press 
This message states the current type
and size configuration of the paper tray,
and allows you to change the
configuration.To change the paper size or type press
 (SELECT button) while the message is
present. To clear the message, press
the 
 ( BACK button) while the message is
present.
● Set size and type to  ANY if the tray
is used frequently for different sizes
or types.
● Set size and type to a specific
setting if printing with only one type
of paper.
TRAY XX EMPTY
[TYPE][SIZE]
alternates with
The specified paper tray is empty.Load paper in the empty tray [XX] to
clear the message.
If you do not load the specified tray, the
printer will continue printing from the
next tray with the same paper size and
type, and the message will continue to
appear.
TRAY XX OPEN
For help press
alternates with

The tray cannot feed paper to the printer
because tray [X] is open and must be
closed for printing to continue.Check the trays and close any that are
open.
Unable to mopy job

alternates with
Memory or file system failures would not
allow a mopy job to occur. Only one
copy will be produced.Correct the error and then try again to
store the job.
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Unable to store job

alternates with
The print job named cannot be stored
due to a memory, disk, or configuration
problem.Correct the error and then try again to
store the job.
UNSUPPORTED DATA ON
[FS] DIMM IN SLOT X
To clear press The data on the DIMM is not supported.
[FS] stands for either ROM or FLASH.The DIMM may need to be replaced.
Turn the printer power off before
removing it.
Press 
 (SELECT button) to continue.
USE TRAY XX
[TYPE][SIZE]
To change press 
 /
To use press 
The printer did not detect the type and
size of media requested. The message
shows the most likely type and size
available and the tray in which they are
available.Press  (SELECT button) to accept the
values in the message, or use 
 ( UP
button) and  (DOWN button) to scroll
through the available choices.
WAITING FOR
TRAY XX TO LIFT
alternates with
The specified tray is in the process of
lifting the paper to the top of the tray for
proper feeding.No action necessary.
WARMING UP
alternates with
The printer is coming out of powersave
mode. Printing will continue as soon as it
is done.No action necessary.
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