HP DeskJet 2700 All-in-One series lights: what each pattern means

17 light patterns of the HP DeskJet 2700 All-in-One series, from HP’s own guide User Guide HP DeskJet 2700 All-in-One series — Control panel lights and display icons status (pages 7 and 8) and Control panel error codes and status (pages 91 to 95). Inkjet, two cartridges, small icon display.

1. 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 five minutes of inactivity.

   HP’s page gives no step for this.

   Source: User Guide HP DeskJet 2700 All-in-One series — Control panel lights and display icons status (pages 7 and 8) and Control panel error codes and status (pages 91 to 95) (HP), checked 2026-09-29.

2. Power light blinking

   Power button light blinking. Colour not stated by HP.

   The printer is processing a job.

   What HP says to do

   1. To cancel the job, press the Cancel button.

   Source: User Guide HP DeskJet 2700 All-in-One series — Control panel lights and display icons status (pages 7 and 8) and Control panel error codes and status (pages 91 to 95) (HP), checked 2026-09-29.

3. 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

   1. If the cartridge access door is open, close it.
   2. If it is closed, follow the on-screen messages on the device you are printing from.
   3. If no message appears, try printing a document to make one appear.

   Source: User Guide HP DeskJet 2700 All-in-One series — Control panel lights and display icons status (pages 7 and 8) and Control panel error codes and status (pages 91 to 95) (HP), checked 2026-09-29.

4. Wireless light blinking blue, signal bars cycling

   Wireless light (next to the Wireless button) (blue) blinking; display shows “bars cycling”.

   The printer is in Auto Wireless Connect setup mode.

   HP’s page gives no step for this.

   Source: User Guide HP DeskJet 2700 All-in-One series — Control panel lights and display icons status (pages 7 and 8) and Control panel error codes and status (pages 91 to 95) (HP), checked 2026-09-29.

5. Wireless light blinks fast three times

   Wireless light (next to the Wireless button) (blue) blinking fast.

   The printer's wireless capability is disabled.

   What HP says to do

   1. Change the wireless settings (User Guide, “Wireless settings”).

   Source: User Guide HP DeskJet 2700 All-in-One series — Control panel lights and display icons status (pages 7 and 8) and Control panel error codes and status (pages 91 to 95) (HP), checked 2026-09-29.

6. Wireless Attention icon blinking with the Wireless light

   Wireless light (next to the Wireless button) (blue) blinking; Control panel display (letter E, number, Ink Level, Error, Paper Error and wireless icons) blinking; display shows “Wi-Fi !”.

   The printer has a problem connecting to the wireless network.

   What HP says to do

   1. Press the Wireless button and the Information button together to run the wireless test, then read the test report for how to solve it.

   Source: User Guide HP DeskJet 2700 All-in-One series — Control panel lights and display icons status (pages 7 and 8) and Control panel error codes and status (pages 91 to 95) (HP), checked 2026-09-29.

7. E0 blinking with Ink Alert light blinking

   Control panel display (letter E, number, Ink Level, Error, Paper Error and wireless icons) blinking; Ink Alert light blinking; display shows “E0”. Colour not stated by HP.

   Support code E0

   There is a problem with the cartridges whose Ink Level icons are blinking.

   What HP says to do

   1. Check for an error message in the HP Smart app or the printer software and follow its instructions.

   Source: User Guide HP DeskJet 2700 All-in-One series — Control panel lights and display icons status (pages 7 and 8) and Control panel error codes and status (pages 91 to 95) (HP), checked 2026-09-29.

8. E1 blinking with Resume light blinking

   Control panel display (letter E, number, Ink Level, Error, Paper Error and wireless icons) blinking; Resume light blinking; display shows “E1”. Colour not stated by HP.

   Support code E1

   The print job's paper is wider than the paper loaded in the tray.

   What HP says to do

   1. Press Resume or Cancel to cancel the job and eject the paper.
   2. Before printing again, set the job's paper size to match the loaded paper, or load paper that matches the job.

   Source: User Guide HP DeskJet 2700 All-in-One series — Control panel lights and display icons status (pages 7 and 8) and Control panel error codes and status (pages 91 to 95) (HP), checked 2026-09-29.

9. E2 blinking with Resume light blinking

   Control panel display (letter E, number, Ink Level, Error, Paper Error and wireless icons) blinking; Resume light blinking; display shows “E2”. Colour not stated by HP.

   Support code E2

   On a multipage job the paper length does not match the loaded paper; the first page has printed with errors.

   What HP says to do

   1. Press Cancel to cancel the job.
   2. Or press Resume to print the rest; the remaining pages will have the same errors.

   Source: User Guide HP DeskJet 2700 All-in-One series — Control panel lights and display icons status (pages 7 and 8) and Control panel error codes and status (pages 91 to 95) (HP), checked 2026-09-29.

10. E3 blinking with Resume and Ink Alert lights blinking

    Control panel display (letter E, number, Ink Level, Error, Paper Error and wireless icons) blinking; Resume light blinking; Ink Alert light blinking; display shows “E3”. Colour not stated by HP.

    Support code E3

    The carriage inside the printer has stalled.

    What HP says to do

    1. Open the cartridge access door and make sure nothing blocks the carriage.
    2. Move the carriage to the right, close the door, and press Resume.

    Source: User Guide HP DeskJet 2700 All-in-One series — Control panel lights and display icons status (pages 7 and 8) and Control panel error codes and status (pages 91 to 95) (HP), checked 2026-09-29.

11. E4 blinking with Resume light blinking

    Control panel display (letter E, number, Ink Level, Error, Paper Error and wireless icons) blinking; Resume light blinking; display shows “E4”. Colour not stated by HP.

    Support code E4

    There is a paper jam.

    What HP says to do

    1. Clear the jam, then press Resume to continue printing.

    Source: User Guide HP DeskJet 2700 All-in-One series — Control panel lights and display icons status (pages 7 and 8) and Control panel error codes and status (pages 91 to 95) (HP), checked 2026-09-29.

12. E5 blinking with all lights blinking

    Control panel display (letter E, number, Ink Level, Error, Paper Error and wireless icons) blinking; Power button light blinking; Wireless light (next to the Wireless button) (blue) blinking; Resume light blinking; Ink Alert light blinking; display shows “E5”.

    Support code E5

    The scanner is not working. The printer still prints.

    What HP says to do

    1. Turn the printer off, then on again.
    2. If the problem persists, contact HP.

    Source: User Guide HP DeskJet 2700 All-in-One series — Control panel lights and display icons status (pages 7 and 8) and Control panel error codes and status (pages 91 to 95) (HP), checked 2026-09-29.

13. E6 blinking

    Control panel display (letter E, number, Ink Level, Error, Paper Error and wireless icons) blinking; display shows “E6”. Colour not stated by HP.

    Support code E6

    The printer is in an error state.

    What HP says to do

    1. Turn the printer off and unplug the power cord.
    2. Wait a minute, plug it back in, and turn the printer on.
    3. If the problem persists, contact HP.

    Source: User Guide HP DeskJet 2700 All-in-One series — Control panel lights and display icons status (pages 7 and 8) and Control panel error codes and status (pages 91 to 95) (HP), checked 2026-09-29.

14. One Ink Level icon and Error icon blinking, Ink Alert light on

    Control panel display (letter E, number, Ink Level, Error, Paper Error and wireless icons) blinking; Ink Alert light on; display shows “ink !”. Colour not stated by HP.

    That cartridge is missing, or is installed wrongly or still has its plastic tape on.

    What HP says to do

    1. If it is missing, the printer runs in single-cartridge mode; insert the cartridge to leave it.
    2. Otherwise take the cartridge out, make sure there is no plastic tape on it, and push it back in firmly.

    Source: User Guide HP DeskJet 2700 All-in-One series — Control panel lights and display icons status (pages 7 and 8) and Control panel error codes and status (pages 91 to 95) (HP), checked 2026-09-29.

15. Both Ink Level icons, Error icon and Ink Alert light blinking

    Control panel display (letter E, number, Ink Level, Error, Paper Error and wireless icons) blinking; Ink Alert light blinking; display shows “ink ! !”. Colour not stated by HP.

    Both cartridges are missing, installed wrongly or still taped, or incompatible or damaged.

    What HP says to do

    1. If no cartridges are installed, install them.
    2. If they are, take them out, remove any plastic tape, and push them back in firmly.
    3. Make sure they are the correct HP cartridges for this printer.
    4. If the error persists, replace the cartridges.

    Source: User Guide HP DeskJet 2700 All-in-One series — Control panel lights and display icons status (pages 7 and 8) and Control panel error codes and status (pages 91 to 95) (HP), checked 2026-09-29.

16. One Ink Level icon, Error icon and Resume light blinking, Ink Alert light on

    Control panel display (letter E, number, Ink Level, Error, Paper Error and wireless icons) blinking; Resume light blinking; Ink Alert light on; display shows “ink !”. Colour not stated by HP.

    That cartridge is counterfeit or previously used, or it is very low on ink.

    What HP says to do

    1. If it is newly installed, read the message in the HP printer software.
    2. If not, it is very low on ink: press Resume to keep printing and replace it when the print quality is no longer acceptable.

    Source: User Guide HP DeskJet 2700 All-in-One series — Control panel lights and display icons status (pages 7 and 8) and Control panel error codes and status (pages 91 to 95) (HP), checked 2026-09-29.

17. Error icon, Paper Error icon and Resume light blinking

    Control panel display (letter E, number, Ink Level, Error, Paper Error and wireless icons) blinking; Resume light blinking; display shows “paper !”. Colour not stated by HP.

    The printer received a job and there is no paper in the input tray.

    What HP says to do

    1. Load paper, then press Resume to continue printing.

    Source: User Guide HP DeskJet 2700 All-in-One series — Control panel lights and display icons status (pages 7 and 8) and Control panel error codes and status (pages 91 to 95) (HP), checked 2026-09-29.

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