Why is there an exclamation mark flashing on my printer?

Error message yellow exclamation point blinking. The reason that light blinks is because: The output tray is closed or a scanning error has occurred.

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How do I fix the exclamation mark on my printer?

Exclamation point symbol next to printer icon in devices and printers
  1. Unplug the power chord move the USB cable to a different port on the PC.
  2. Check devices and printers again. ...
  3. Leave the printer on and reboot the PC. ...
  4. With the printer plugged in. ...
  5. Right click on the “Magicard ?” and select update driver software.

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What does flashing exclamation point mean on printer?

Insufficient power. There is a paper jam in the printer.

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Why is my HP printer blinking red exclamation point?

? That error indicates that the print-cartridge door is open or other errors exist.

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What does exclamation point mean Epson printer?

If the printer's orange exclamation light is lit, it usually means there is a paper jam or the cover is open. Open the printer's cover and make sure the paper is not jammed. Close the printer's cover. Turn the printer off, then back on.

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How To Fix HP Printer BLINKING/FLASHING Light !!

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Why is the orange light flashing on my Epson printer?

Ink in a cartridge is low. You can continue printing, or check which cartridge is low and replace it.

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Why is my printer blinking error?

The Power light blinks at a steady interval when the printer is processing a print job. If the Power light blinks fast, the ink cartridge door might be open, or the printer might be in an error state. If an error message displays on the computer screen, follow the on-screen messages to resolve the issue.

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How do I fix the orange blinking light on my HP printer?

When the printer starts blinking orange light, then there might be some issues with the printer cartridge, toner, or simply there are some corrupted configuration settings. You need to contact the proper HP support & maintenance team to check the exact cause of this problem in your system.

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How do I fix the blinking problem on my HP printer?

Resetting the All-in-One might resolve the issue.
  1. With the printer turned on, disconnect the power cord from the rear of the printer.
  2. Unplug the power cord from the wall outlet.
  3. Wait at least 15 seconds.
  4. Plug the power cord back into the wall outlet.
  5. Reconnect the power cord to the printer.
  6. Turn the printer on.

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What's the use of exclamation mark?

The exclamation mark (!), known informally as a bang or a shriek, is used at the end of a sentence or a short phrase which expresses very strong feeling. Here are some examples: What a lovely view you have here! That's fantastic!

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How do I find out what printer error I have?

Microsoft Windows users
  1. Open the Control Panel.
  2. Click or double-click the Printers, Printers and Fax, or Devices and Printers icon.
  3. Right-click the printer you want to test and select the Properties or Printer Properties option. ...
  4. In the printer's Properties window, click the Print Test Page button.

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What are printer error codes?

Printer Error Codes
  • ERROR 11 - Paper Out (MP/PC/UC/LC/EC/LE LOAD)
  • ERROR 12 - Open or No EP Cartridge.
  • ERROR 13 - Paper Jam.
  • ERROR 14 - No EP Cartridge or No Toner Cartridge.
  • ERROR 16 - Toner Low Message.
  • ERROR 18 - MIO Not Ready.
  • ERROR 20 - Memory Overflow.
  • ERROR 21 - Print Overrun.

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What is the exclamation mark on my Canon printer?

Exclamation symbol:

The ink level is low. Prepare a new ink tank.

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What does exclamation point in yellow triangle mean?

This indicator lets you know that there's a Critical Warning Message that you need to read as soon as possible, but it doesn't actually indicate a specific problem. Really, the triangle with an exclamation point is a catch-all warning light, designed to alert you to issues that your other lights won't catch!

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What does the orange information light on my HP printer mean?

If it is amber (possibly blinking), it indicates an HP Instant Ink warning or error. Press the button to print an information page, check the HP Instant Ink section for diagnostic results, and then follow the instructions on the page.

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Why is the orange light flashing on my HP mouse?

The orange light means that your mouse pad has been disabled and you won't be able to use it. Double tap on the upper left side of your keypad to activate it again and the light should turn off.

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What does orange light mean on HP?

Orange color light on the charging port means that your notebook is charging and White color means it charged fully.

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What does an orange flashing light mean on a Brother printer?

If the orange light flashes at 0.5 second intervals, the printer is in Cooling mode. Wait until the Status LED stops flashing.

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Why is my HP printer printhead alert light blinking?

One or both printhead icons, Error icon, and Printhead Alert light blink. This condition occurs when one or both of the ink printheads needs attention or is faulty, incorrect, missing, damaged, or incompatible.

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How do I clear the information light on my HP printer?

With the printer turned on, unplug the power cord from the back of the printer and from the wall outlet. Wait at least 60 seconds. Plug the power cord into the outlet. NOTE: HP then recommends reconnecting the printer's power cord directly into a wall outlet.

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How do I force restart my Epson printer?

Resetting the Printer
  1. Turn the printer off.
  2. Use a paper clip or tip of a pen to press and hold the reset on the back of the printer:
  3. While holding the reset button, turn the printer on. ...
  4. After 5 seconds, a warning will print out.

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Is there a reset button on Epson printer?

Yes, you can reset the print settings to their original, default values. Press and hold down the Cancel button for 3 seconds. When the message to reset the printer to default settings appears, press OK to reset the print settings.

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How do I know if my Epson printer ink is clogged?

Checking for Clogged Print Head Nozzles
  1. Press the maintenance button. ...
  2. Select Nozzle Check, select the print position for the check pattern, and press the OK button. ...
  3. Check the printed pattern to see if there are gaps in the lines. ...
  4. If there are no gaps, the print head is clean and you can continue printing.

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