Color StyleWriter Pro: Meaning of Error LEDs

This article provides provides the meaning of the various error indications from the Color StyleWriter Pro's front panel LEDs.
The Error and Power LEDs are not visable when the top cover is closed. When the top cover is open they can be seen, as well as the cartridge (black, cyan, magenta, yellow) LEDs.

LED Status
ERROR
Power
Black
Cyan
Magenta
Yellow
Cause
ON
ON
OFF
OFF
OFF
OFF
Paper empty/Jam
ON
ON
OFF
OFF
OFF
ON
Check printer for leaks
ON
ON
One or more LEDs Blinking
Cartridge out of ink
Blinking
ON
All cartridge LEDs Blinking
Printhead error
(Sometimes the printhead cover not fully latched. Push down on cover.)

If the error lights on the Color StyleWriter Pro indicate service is needed, you can first try resetting the printer. If resetting the printer doesn't correct the situation, it needs to be serviced.

Resetting the Color StyleWriter Pro
Once the power cord is reconnected to the printer, it should print a calibration page. If it doesn't, use the Utilities option in the print dialog box to print a calibration page.
Published Date: Feb 19, 2012