Section 1 – Printing Basics
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Printer Parts Functions
Resume Button and Light Clears miscellaneous printer problems. The light indicates a
printer problem has occurred. Also see “Printer Lights,” below.
Power Button and Light Turns the printer on and off. Also see “Printer Lights,” below.
OUT Tray Receives paper as it comes out of the printer.
Paper Length Adjuster Slides out and in to fit the length of the paper in the IN tray.
Tray Removal Latch Releases the IN and OUT trays for cleaning, or clearing paper jams.
IN Tray Holds the stack of paper used for normal printing.
Paper Width Adjuster Slides to fit the width of the paper in the IN tray.
Single Envelope Slot Holds a single envelope for feeding into the printer.
Print Cartridge Cradles Hold the black and color print cartridges.
Print Cartridge Latches Lock the print cartridges securely in place.
Top Cover Protects the inner workings of the printer from dust and debris.
The top cover must be closed for the printer to operate.
Printer Lights
The lights on the front of the printer indicate if the printer is off or on, in the process of receiving
data or printing, or in an error state. The following table describes how the lights appear during
normal printing.
If the lights are... Then...
Off The printer is off. Press the power button to turn on the printer.
Off
Off The printer is ready to print. You can send a document to
On the printer.
Off The printer is receiving data from the computer or is printing.
Blinking Wait for the document to print.
Blinking Alternately
The printer is in an error state. See the “Troubleshooting” tab
in the HP DeskJet 890C Toolbox.
Blinking This indicates one or more of the following: The top cover is open;
On the printer is out of paper; a print cartridge is missing or not
functioning properly.
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