HP Deskjet 5100 Printer series - error messages

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error messages

out of paper message

if the in tray is loaded

1. Verify the following:

There is sufficient paper in the In tray (at least ten sheets).

The In tray is not overly full.

The paper stack is touching the back of the In tray.

2. Slide the paper guides so they fit

firmly

against the edges of the paper.

3. Press the

Resume

button to continue printing.

if the in tray is empty

1. Load paper in the tray.

2. Press the

Resume

button to continue printing.

the error message 'there was an error writing to USB port' appears

The printer may not be receiving correct data from another USB device or USB hub.
Connect the printer directly to the USB port on the computer.

the error message 'there was an error writing to LPT1' appears

The printer is connected to the computer with a USB cable, but the cable may not
have been attached before installing the software.

Uninstall, then reinstall, the software.

To uninstall the software, click here.

the error message 'two-way communication cannot be established' or 'printer
not responding' appears

The printer may not be able to communicate with the computer if the USB cable is
too long.

If you receive this error message, ensure the USB cable is not greater than five
meters (approximately 16 feet, five inches) in length.