HP DeskJet 3700 All-in-One series lights: what each pattern means

25 light patterns of the HP DeskJet 3700 All-in-One series, from HP’s own guide HP DeskJet 3700 All-in-One series User Guide — Control panel lights and display icons status (pages 7 to 9) and Control panel error codes and status (pages 89 to 93). Inkjet, two cartridges, small icon display, separate Wi-Fi Direct and Web Services lights.

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: HP DeskJet 3700 All-in-One series User Guide — Control panel lights and display icons status (pages 7 to 9) and Control panel error codes and status (pages 89 to 93) (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: HP DeskJet 3700 All-in-One series User Guide — Control panel lights and display icons status (pages 7 to 9) and Control panel error codes and status (pages 89 to 93) (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 computer.
   3. If no message appears, try printing a document to make one appear.

   Source: HP DeskJet 3700 All-in-One series User Guide — Control panel lights and display icons status (pages 7 to 9) and Control panel error codes and status (pages 89 to 93) (HP), checked 2026-09-29.

4. Wireless light, Wireless icon and Signal Bars icon on

   Wireless light (next to the Wireless button) (blue) on; Control panel display (Number of copies, Error, Paper Error, Ink Level and wireless icons) on; display shows “bars”.

   The printer is connected to a wireless network.

   HP’s page gives no step for this.

   Source: HP DeskJet 3700 All-in-One series User Guide — Control panel lights and display icons status (pages 7 to 9) and Control panel error codes and status (pages 89 to 93) (HP), checked 2026-09-29.

5. Wireless light blinking, Wireless icon on, Signal Bars cycling

   Wireless light (next to the Wireless button) (blue) blinking; Control panel display (Number of copies, Error, Paper Error, Ink Level and wireless icons) on; display shows “bars cycling”.

   The printer is connecting to a wireless network, or is in Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) push mode.

   HP’s page gives no step for this.

   Source: HP DeskJet 3700 All-in-One series User Guide — Control panel lights and display icons status (pages 7 to 9) and Control panel error codes and status (pages 89 to 93) (HP), checked 2026-09-29.

6. Wireless light blinks for three seconds, then turns off

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

   The printer’s wireless capability is disabled.

   What HP says to do

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

   Source: HP DeskJet 3700 All-in-One series User Guide — Control panel lights and display icons status (pages 7 to 9) and Control panel error codes and status (pages 89 to 93) (HP), checked 2026-09-29.

7. Wireless light blinking, Wireless and Wireless Attention icons on

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

   There is no wireless signal.

   What HP says to do

   1. Make sure the wireless router or access point is powered on.
   2. Move the printer closer to the wireless router.

   Source: HP DeskJet 3700 All-in-One series User Guide — Control panel lights and display icons status (pages 7 to 9) and Control panel error codes and status (pages 89 to 93) (HP), checked 2026-09-29.

8. Wireless light blinking, Wireless Attention icon blinking

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

   The printer has a problem connecting to the wireless network, or an error or an overlap session was detected while using WPS.

   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: HP DeskJet 3700 All-in-One series User Guide — Control panel lights and display icons status (pages 7 to 9) and Control panel error codes and status (pages 89 to 93) (HP), checked 2026-09-29.

9. Wi-Fi Direct light blinking

   Wi-Fi Direct light blinking. Colour not stated by HP.

   The printer is connecting to a mobile device in Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) push mode.

   What HP says to do

   1. Press the Wi-Fi Direct button to finish connecting.

   Source: HP DeskJet 3700 All-in-One series User Guide — Control panel lights and display icons status (pages 7 to 9) and Control panel error codes and status (pages 89 to 93) (HP), checked 2026-09-29.

10. Wi-Fi Direct light blinks fast for three seconds, then stays on

    Wi-Fi Direct light blinking fast. Colour not stated by HP.

    The printer already has the maximum number of Wi-Fi Direct connections, and another device is trying to connect with Wi-Fi Direct.

    HP’s page gives no step for this.

    Source: HP DeskJet 3700 All-in-One series User Guide — Control panel lights and display icons status (pages 7 to 9) and Control panel error codes and status (pages 89 to 93) (HP), checked 2026-09-29.

11. Wi-Fi Direct light blinks fast for three seconds, then turns off

    Wi-Fi Direct light blinking fast. Colour not stated by HP.

    Wi-Fi Direct is disabled.

    What HP says to do

    1. Contact the person who set up the printer.

    Source: HP DeskJet 3700 All-in-One series User Guide — Control panel lights and display icons status (pages 7 to 9) and Control panel error codes and status (pages 89 to 93) (HP), checked 2026-09-29.

12. Web Services light white and blinking

    Web Services light (white) blinking.

    The Web Services feature has been registered, but there is a connectivity issue.

    What HP says to do

    1. Press the Web Services button to print a diagnostic page, then follow the instructions on it.

    Source: HP DeskJet 3700 All-in-One series User Guide — Control panel lights and display icons status (pages 7 to 9) and Control panel error codes and status (pages 89 to 93) (HP), checked 2026-09-29.

13. Web Services light amber and blinking

    Web Services light (orange) blinking.

    The Web Services feature is on, but a job is being blocked because of an error.

    What HP says to do

    1. Press the Web Services button to print a diagnostic page, then follow the instructions on it.

    Source: HP DeskJet 3700 All-in-One series User Guide — Control panel lights and display icons status (pages 7 to 9) and Control panel error codes and status (pages 89 to 93) (HP), checked 2026-09-29.

14. E1 alternating on the display, Resume light blinking

    Control panel display (Number of copies, Error, Paper Error, Ink Level and wireless icons) on; Resume light blinking; display shows “E1”. Colour not stated by HP.

    Support code E1

    The printer started feeding paper for a job and found the job’s paper is wider than the paper loaded.

    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: HP DeskJet 3700 All-in-One series User Guide — Control panel lights and display icons status (pages 7 to 9) and Control panel error codes and status (pages 89 to 93) (HP), checked 2026-09-29.

15. E2 alternating on the display, Resume light blinking

    Control panel display (Number of copies, Error, Paper Error, Ink Level and wireless icons) on; 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, and 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 remaining pages; they will have the same errors as the first.

    Source: HP DeskJet 3700 All-in-One series User Guide — Control panel lights and display icons status (pages 7 to 9) and Control panel error codes and status (pages 89 to 93) (HP), checked 2026-09-29.

16. E3 alternating on the display, Resume and Ink Alert lights blinking

    Control panel display (Number of copies, Error, Paper Error, Ink Level and wireless icons) on; 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 is blocking the carriage.
    2. Move the carriage to the right, close the door, and press Resume to continue printing.

    Source: HP DeskJet 3700 All-in-One series User Guide — Control panel lights and display icons status (pages 7 to 9) and Control panel error codes and status (pages 89 to 93) (HP), checked 2026-09-29.

17. E4 alternating on the display, Resume light blinking

    Control panel display (Number of copies, Error, Paper Error, Ink Level and wireless icons) on; 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: HP DeskJet 3700 All-in-One series User Guide — Control panel lights and display icons status (pages 7 to 9) and Control panel error codes and status (pages 89 to 93) (HP), checked 2026-09-29.

18. E5 alternating on the display, all lights blinking

    Control panel display (Number of copies, Error, Paper Error, Ink Level and wireless icons) on; Power button light blinking; Wireless light (next to the Wireless button) (blue) blinking; Wi-Fi Direct light blinking; Web Services light 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: HP DeskJet 3700 All-in-One series User Guide — Control panel lights and display icons status (pages 7 to 9) and Control panel error codes and status (pages 89 to 93) (HP), checked 2026-09-29.

19. E6 alternating on the display

    Control panel display (Number of copies, Error, Paper Error, Ink Level and wireless icons) on; 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 off the printer and unplug the power cord.
    2. Wait a minute, plug the power cord back in, and turn the printer on.
    3. If the problem persists, contact HP.

    Source: HP DeskJet 3700 All-in-One series User Guide — Control panel lights and display icons status (pages 7 to 9) and Control panel error codes and status (pages 89 to 93) (HP), checked 2026-09-29.

20. One Ink Level icon blinking with no segment, Ink Alert light on

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

    That cartridge is missing (the printer then runs in single-cartridge mode), or it is installed wrongly or still has its plastic tape on.

    What HP says to do

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

    Source: HP DeskJet 3700 All-in-One series User Guide — Control panel lights and display icons status (pages 7 to 9) and Control panel error codes and status (pages 89 to 93) (HP), checked 2026-09-29.

21. Both Ink Level icons blinking with no segment, Ink Alert light blinking

    Control panel display (Number of copies, Error, Paper Error, Ink Level and wireless icons) blinking; Ink Alert light blinking; display shows “ink 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: HP DeskJet 3700 All-in-One series User Guide — Control panel lights and display icons status (pages 7 to 9) and Control panel error codes and status (pages 89 to 93) (HP), checked 2026-09-29.

22. One Ink Level icon blinking, Ink Alert light on, Resume light blinking

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

    That cartridge was just installed and may be counterfeit or previously used, or, if it was not just installed, 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, press Resume to keep printing, and replace the cartridge when the print quality is no longer acceptable.

    • HP’s guide lists this row’s possible causes with the wording of the two-cartridge row; the meaning above follows the row’s own solutions, which are about one cartridge.

    Source: HP DeskJet 3700 All-in-One series User Guide — Control panel lights and display icons status (pages 7 to 9) and Control panel error codes and status (pages 89 to 93) (HP), checked 2026-09-29.

23. Both Ink Level icons blinking, Ink Alert light on, Resume light blinking

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

    Counterfeit or previously used cartridges are installed, or both cartridges are very low on ink.

    What HP says to do

    1. If the cartridges are newly installed, read the message in the HP printer software.
    2. If not, press Resume to keep printing, and replace the cartridges when the print quality is no longer acceptable.

    Source: HP DeskJet 3700 All-in-One series User Guide — Control panel lights and display icons status (pages 7 to 9) and Control panel error codes and status (pages 89 to 93) (HP), checked 2026-09-29.

24. Error icon, Paper Error icon and Resume light on

    Control panel display (Number of copies, Error, Paper Error, Ink Level and wireless icons) on; Resume light on; display shows “paper !”. Colour not stated by HP.

    There is no paper in the input tray.

    What HP says to do

    1. Load paper in the input tray.

    Source: HP DeskJet 3700 All-in-One series User Guide — Control panel lights and display icons status (pages 7 to 9) and Control panel error codes and status (pages 89 to 93) (HP), checked 2026-09-29.

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

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

    The printer received a print job and found no paper in the input tray.

    What HP says to do

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

    Source: HP DeskJet 3700 All-in-One series User Guide — Control panel lights and display icons status (pages 7 to 9) and Control panel error codes and status (pages 89 to 93) (HP), checked 2026-09-29.

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