HP PCL/PJL reference (PCL 5 Printer Language) - Technical Reference Manual Part II
EN Common Errors 24-15
Common Errors 
20 ERROR 
This error occurs when the printer runs out of memory during a 
font download, macro creation, raster graphic download, or page 
composition. To alleviate this error, the quantity of data sent to the 
printer must be reduced. This can be accomplished by eliminating 
unnecessary fonts or macros, reducing the raster graphics white 
space sent to the printer, or selecting a lower resolution for the raster 
graphics. An alternative solution is to install additional memory. 
Additional memory is available from your Hewlett-Packard Sales 
Representative or authorized dealer.
21 ERROR 
This error results when a page is too complex to print. The error can 
be corrected by reducing the complexity of the page, or by enabling 
Page Protection mode from the control panel. (Refer to the “Print 
Overrun” section described earlier in this chapter for additional 
information.)
22 ERROR 
This error indicates an I/O protocol problem between the printer and 
the host system. Make sure the printer and the host system protocol 
(hardware handshake or Xon/Xoff handshake) correspond and that 
your cable is correct for your host/printer configuration.
40 ERROR 
An error occurred while transferring data from the computer to the 
printer. This error occurs if the computer is turned ON and OFF 
while the printer is on-line, or if the printer’s baud rate, parity, or data 
character size are not the same as the computer’s. To clear the error 
message press [[CONTINUE/RESET]] (refer to the printer User’s 
Manual). Make sure the printer is set to the same baud rate as the 
computer, and that your host I/O has been configured for your printer. 
If the error continues, call your HP Service Representative.
For additional printer errors, refer to the printer User’s Manual.










