HP DeskJet 2130 All-in-One series lights: what each pattern means
13 light patterns of the HP DeskJet 2130 All-in-One series, from HP’s own guide HP DeskJet 2130 All-in-One series User Guide — Status lights (pages 6 to 9). Inkjet, two cartridges (black and tri-color), no display.
The lights on this printer
- Power button light
- Resume light
- Ink Alert light (tri-color cartridge)
- Ink Alert light (black cartridge)
Our own schematic drawing, not HP’s panel layout: the lights are in the order HP’s guide lists them. Where HP does not give a light’s colour, it is drawn filled in the text colour.
Power light on
Power button light on. Colour not stated by HP.
The printer is on.
HP’s page gives no step for this.
Source: HP DeskJet 2130 All-in-One series User Guide — Status lights (pages 6 to 9) (HP), checked 2026-09-29.
Power light dimmed
Power button light dimmed. Colour not stated by HP.
The printer is in Sleep mode. It goes to sleep by itself after 5 minutes of inactivity.
HP’s page gives no step for this.
Source: HP DeskJet 2130 All-in-One series User Guide — Status lights (pages 6 to 9) (HP), checked 2026-09-29.
Power light blinking
Power button light blinking. Colour not stated by HP.
The printer is processing a job.
What HP says to do
- To cancel the job, press the Cancel button.
Source: HP DeskJet 2130 All-in-One series User Guide — Status lights (pages 6 to 9) (HP), checked 2026-09-29.
Power light blinking fast
Power button light blinking fast. Colour not stated by HP.
The cartridge access door is open, or, if it is closed, the printer is in an error state.
What HP says to do
- If the cartridge access door is open, close it.
- If the door is closed, follow the on-screen messages on the computer.
- If no message appears, try printing a document to make one appear.
Source: HP DeskJet 2130 All-in-One series User Guide — Status lights (pages 6 to 9) (HP), checked 2026-09-29.
Resume light blinking
Resume light blinking. Colour not stated by HP.
There is no paper in the input tray.
What HP says to do
- Load paper in the input tray, then press the Resume button to continue printing.
Source: HP DeskJet 2130 All-in-One series User Guide — Status lights (pages 6 to 9) (HP), checked 2026-09-29.
Resume light off, one Ink Alert light on
Resume light off; Ink Alert light (tri-color cartridge) on. Colour not stated by HP.
That cartridge is missing, is installed wrongly or still has its plastic tape on, or is low on ink.
What HP says to do
- If a cartridge is missing, the printer runs in single-cartridge mode; insert the missing cartridge to leave it.
- If both are installed, take out that cartridge, check there is no plastic tape on it, and push it back in firmly.
- If it is low on ink you can keep printing; replace it when the print quality is no longer acceptable.
Source: HP DeskJet 2130 All-in-One series User Guide — Status lights (pages 6 to 9) (HP), checked 2026-09-29.
Resume light off, both Ink Alert lights on
Resume light off; Ink Alert light (tri-color cartridge) on; Ink Alert light (black cartridge) on. Colour not stated by HP.
Both cartridges are low on ink.
What HP says to do
- You can keep printing; replace the cartridges when the print quality is no longer acceptable.
Source: HP DeskJet 2130 All-in-One series User Guide — Status lights (pages 6 to 9) (HP), checked 2026-09-29.
Resume light off, one Ink Alert light blinking
Resume light off; Ink Alert light (tri-color cartridge) blinking. Colour not stated by HP.
That cartridge is incompatible, damaged, or incorrectly installed.
What HP says to do
- Make sure it is the correct HP cartridge for this printer.
- Make sure it is in the correct slot.
- If the error persists, replace the cartridge.
Source: HP DeskJet 2130 All-in-One series User Guide — Status lights (pages 6 to 9) (HP), checked 2026-09-29.
Resume light off, both Ink Alert lights blinking
Resume light off; Ink Alert light (tri-color cartridge) blinking; Ink Alert light (black cartridge) blinking. Colour not stated by HP.
Both cartridges are missing, installed wrongly or still taped, or incompatible or damaged.
What HP says to do
- If no cartridges are installed, install them.
- If they are installed, take them out, remove any plastic tape, and push them back in firmly.
- Make sure they are the correct HP cartridges for this printer.
- If the error persists, replace the cartridges.
Source: HP DeskJet 2130 All-in-One series User Guide — Status lights (pages 6 to 9) (HP), checked 2026-09-29.
Resume light blinking, one Ink Alert light on
Resume light blinking; Ink Alert light (tri-color cartridge) on. Colour not stated by HP.
That cartridge is counterfeit or previously used, or it is very low on ink.
What HP says to do
- If the cartridge is newly installed, read the message in the HP printer software.
- If it is not new, it is very low on ink: press Resume to keep printing and replace it when the print quality is no longer acceptable.
Source: HP DeskJet 2130 All-in-One series User Guide — Status lights (pages 6 to 9) (HP), checked 2026-09-29.
Resume light blinking, both Ink Alert lights on
Resume light blinking; Ink Alert light (tri-color cartridge) on; Ink Alert light (black cartridge) on. Colour not stated by HP.
Both cartridges are counterfeit or previously used, or both are very low on ink.
What HP says to do
- If the cartridges are newly installed, read the message in the HP printer software.
- If they are not new, they are very low on ink: press Resume to keep printing and replace them when the print quality is no longer acceptable.
Source: HP DeskJet 2130 All-in-One series User Guide — Status lights (pages 6 to 9) (HP), checked 2026-09-29.
Resume blinking, Power on, both Ink Alert lights blinking
Resume light blinking; Power button light on; Ink Alert light (tri-color cartridge) blinking; Ink Alert light (black cartridge) blinking. Colour not stated by HP.
There is a paper jam, or the cartridge carriage inside the printer has stalled.
What HP says to do
- Clear any paper jam or carriage jam.
Source: HP DeskJet 2130 All-in-One series User Guide — Status lights (pages 6 to 9) (HP), checked 2026-09-29.
Resume, Power and both Ink Alert lights blinking
Resume light blinking; Power button light blinking; Ink Alert light (tri-color cartridge) blinking; Ink Alert light (black cartridge) blinking. Colour not stated by HP.
The scanner is not working, or the printer is in an error state.
What HP says to do
- Turn the printer off.
- Unplug the power cord, wait a minute, and plug it back in.
- Turn the printer on. If the problem persists, contact HP. The printer can still print when only the scanner has failed.
Source: HP DeskJet 2130 All-in-One series User Guide — Status lights (pages 6 to 9) (HP), checked 2026-09-29.
Other HP printers
The same light can mean something else on another HP family, so check the model name on your printer.
Sources
HP’s own pages only, read on the date shown. Nothing here comes from third-party “printer codes” sites.
- HP: HP DeskJet 2130 All-in-One series User Guide — Status lights (pages 6 to 9) — HP DeskJet 2130 All-in-One series. h10032.www1.hp.com Checked 2026-09-29.
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