The HP error Page

This is a dirty little joke that can throw a little chaos into your coworkers' day. I have been using this practical joke for the better part of a year and no one has caught on yet. The gimmick is just a fake report that you print out and place on the printout tray of any HP printer. The message explains that the printer has errored and gives step-by-step instructions on how to fix it. Unfortuanately, the message has been written by a foreign speaking person and is rather cryptic. If you really want to be mean spirited, you could remove someones printout and replace it with the error page. I have fun with this every few weeks, but would probably use it more often if I thought about it. Its a good harmless prank that will throw your victim into a tizzy.

HP Error page: This link allows you to download the error page, complete with logo, as a 40k PDF file.

Since Not everyone in the world has an HP printer, I have included the raw text below. You can copy and paste this text into the application that you want and change the wording to reflect your own brand of printer.



THE TEXT:

Error! Spooler incomplete. Temporary load deregulated or interupted. Check cable connections and input mounting devices.

Caution: Remove any loose clothing to aid in no injury.

1. Make sure all paper directional always face long.

2. Check pull feet in tray 1 for obstructions. Remove any colored shards in detected.

3. Engage control button to off position (model 2500, 2580 & 3400 only). All other much switch to safety status yes.

4. Open lifting fork is cause of much printing trouble. Watch if port may be hot or burning. In case of error, check visually for unusual error signs, such as error of #3 or #4 color applications.

If above fixing steps remedy the situation not, call your local HP
representative at the contact provided in your warranty/instruction package included with your printer.

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