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HP LaserJet P2050 Series Printer - Interpret control-panel messages

The control-panel messages indicate the current product status or situations that might require action.
Control-panel messages appear temporarily and might require that you acknowledge the message by pressing OK to resume printing or by pressing X to cancel the job. With certain messages, the job might not finish printing or the print quality might be affected. If the message is related to printing and the auto-continue feature is on, the product will attempt to resume printing after the message has appeared for 10 seconds without acknowledgement.
For some messages, restarting the product might fix the problem. If a critical error persists, the product might require service.

Control-panel messages

Control-panel message
Description
Recommended action
10.X Supply memory error
The e-label for the print cartridge cannot be read or is missing.
Reinstall the print cartridge.
Turn the product off and then on.
If the problem is not solved, replace the cartridge.
Press OK to override this error and continue to print. Supplies and status features are not available.
13.XX Jam in <location>
The product has detected a jam.
Clear the jam from the location indicated. The job should continue to print. If it does not, try reprinting the job.
If the message persists, contact HP support.
21.X Print failure
Press [OK]
If error repeats turn off then on
The product cannot process the page.
Press OK to continue printing the job, but output might be affected.
If the error persists, turn the power off and then on. Resend the print job.
41.2 Engine error
Press [OK]
The engine experienced an internal error.
Turn the product power off, wait at least 30 seconds, and then turn the product power on and wait for it to initialize.
If you are using a surge protector, remove it. Plug the product directly into the wall socket. Turn the product power on.
If the message persists, contact HP support.
41.3 Unexpected size in tray x
Load <SIZE>
Press [OK]
The product has detected print media in the tray that does not match the configuration for the tray.
Load the correct media into the tray, or configure the tray for the size that you have loaded.
49 Error
Turn off then on
The product experienced an internal error.
Turn the product off, wait at least 30 seconds, and then turn the product on and wait for it to initialize.
If you are using a surge protector, remove it. Plug the product directly into the wall socket. Turn the product power on.
If the message persists, contact HP support.
49 error (2180185)
When printing an internal configuration page, the printer will display a 49 error (2180185) with firmware version 20120131.
This is a known issue with firmware version 20120131 . If the default language on the printer is set to anything other than English, and the user tries to print a configuration page, it will display 49 Error (2180185). The solution is to update the printer's firmware to the latest firmware version at www.hp.com.
50.X Fuser error
Turn off then on
The product has experienced an error with the fuser.
Turn the product power off, wait at least 30 seconds, and then turn the product power on and wait for it to initialize.
Turn off the product, wait at least 25 minutes, and then turn on the product.
If you are using a surge protector, remove it. Plug the product directly into the wall socket. Turn the product power on.
If the message persists, contact HP support.
51.XX Error
Turn off then on
The product has experienced an internal hardware error.
Turn the product power off, wait at least 30 seconds, and then turn the product power on and wait for it to initialize.
If you are using a surge protector, remove it. Plug the product directly into the wall socket. Turn the product on.
If the message persists, contact HP support.
55.X Error
Turn off then on
The product has experienced an internal error.
Turn the product power off, wait at least 30 seconds, and then turn the product power on and wait for it to initialize.
If you are using a surge protector, remove it. Plug the product directly into the wall socket. Turn the product power on.
If the message persists, contact HP support.
57 Fan error
Turn off then on
The product has experienced a problem with its internal fan.
Turn the product power off, wait at least 30 seconds, and then turn the product power on and wait for it to initialize.
If you are using a surge protector, remove it. Plug the product directly into the wall socket. Turn the product power on.
If the message persists, contact HP support.
79 Error
Turn off then on
The product has experienced an internal firmware error.
Turn the product power off, wait at least 30 seconds, and then turn the product power on and wait for it to initialize.
If you are using a surge protector, remove it. Plug the product directly into the wall socket. Turn the product power on.
If the message persists, contact HP support.
79 Service error
Turn off then on
An incompatible DIMM is installed.
  1. Turn the product power off.
  2. Install a DIMM that the product supports.
  3. Turn the product on.
If the message persists, contact HP support.
Device error
Press [OK]
An internal error occurred.
Press OK to resume the job.
Door open
The product door is open.
Close the door. If the error persists, check the door for obstructions.
Genuine HP supply installed
A genuine HP supply was installed. This message will appear briefly after the supply is installed and then be replaced by the message Ready.
No action necessary.
Install black cartridge
The cartridge is either not installed or not correctly installed in the product.
Install the print cartridge.
Load paper
The product is out of paper.
Load paper into a tray.
Load tray # <TYPE> <SIZE>
Press [OK] for available media
A tray is configured for the media type and size that the print job is requesting, but that tray is empty.
Load the correct media into the tray, or press OK to use media in a different tray.
Load tray 1 plain <SIZE>
Cleaning mode [OK] to start
The product is ready to process the cleaning operation.
Load Tray 1 with plain paper in the size indicated, and then press OK.
Load tray 1 <TYPE> <SIZE>
Press [OK] for available media
No trays are configured for the media type and size that the print job is requesting.
Load the correct media into tray 1, or press OK to use media in a different tray.
Manual duplex
Load tray x
Press [OK]
The first side of a manual duplex job has printed, and the page needs to be loaded to process the second side.
Load the page in the indicated tray with the side to be printed face up, and the top of the page away from you and then press OK.
Manual feed <TYPE> <SIZE>
Press [OK] for available media
The product is set for manual feed mode.
Press OK to clear the message or load the correct media into tray 1.
Memory is low
Press [OK]
The product memory is almost full.
Press OK to finish the job, or press the Cancel button to cancel the job.
Misprint
Press [OK]
Print media has been delayed as it moves through the product.
Press OK to clear the message.
Non-HP supply installed
A non-HP supply is installed.
If you believe you purchased an HP supply, go to www.hp.com/go/anticounterfeit.
Service or repairs that are required as a result of using non-HP supplies are not covered under HP warranty.
Order black cartridge
Ready
The print cartridge is nearing the end of its useful life.
Order a new print cartridge. You can continue printing with the current print cartridge until redistributing the toner no longer yields acceptable print quality.
Output bin full
Remove all paper from bin
The output bin is full.
Remove all paper from the output bin. Verify that the paper path is cleared of any paper jams. If the error persists, clean the output bin sensors.
Rear door open
The product rear door is open.
Close the door. If the error persists, clean the rear door sensors.
Remove shipping lock from black cartridge
A print cartridge shipping lock is installed.
Be sure that the print cartridge shipping lock has been removed.
Used cartridge in use
A refilled print cartridge was detected and accepted.
No action necessary.
Used cartridge installed
To accept press [OK]
A refilled print cartridge is installed.
Press OK to continue.