HP LaserJet E1: Input tray empty
Also shows as: E1 (LaserJet)
With the Attention light blinking, E1 means the input tray is empty.
What to try
- Load paper into the input tray.
When it needs a technician
HP's table does not call for service for this code.
Which models show LaserJet E1
HP documents this code for models including HP LaserJet Professional M1130 MFP series.
Varies by model: E codes are model specific. Some HP inkjet and Smart Tank printers also show E codes with different meanings.
First steps for any printer error
- Write down the exact code before you do anything else — similar-looking codes often mean completely different things.
- Power the printer off, unplug it for a couple of minutes, then power it back on. A surprising number of transient errors clear here.
- Open the covers and check for paper scraps, packaging material, or anything blocking the carriage.
- Check the cartridges or tanks are genuine, correctly seated, and not empty.
- Confirm the printer is plugged directly into a wall outlet, not a power strip or extension lead.
- Check your model’s own manual — codes are model-specific, and the manual is the authority for your machine.
Source: HP Customer Support - HP LaserJet Professional M1130/M1210 MFP, Interpret control-panel light patterns. Codes are model-specific, so your own model's manual is the final word. Reviewed October 2026.
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