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HP Printer (LaserJet) Er/50 / Er/51 / Er/52 / Er/54 / Er/55 / Er/58 / Er/59 error code

Difficulty: Hard · Cost: $0–$200 · Duration: 2m

The Er/50, Er/51, Er/52, Er/54, Er/55, Er/58, or Er/59 error means your HP LaserJet printer encountered a fault in the main print engine. Turn the printer off wait 30 seconds and turn it back on. If the error persists after the reset contact a qualified technician.

Common causes

  • A fault occurred in the main print engine
  • Fuser, laser, or motor component has developed a fault

How to fix it

  1. 1

    Turn off the printer

  2. 2

    Wait 30 seconds

  3. 3

    Turn the printer back on and try printing again

  4. 4

    If the error persists contact a qualified technician to schedule a repair or replacement

Related HP Printer (LaserJet) error codes

1

Er/01

The input tray is empty — no paper loaded

easy
2

Er/02

The cartridge access door is open

easy
3

Er/03

The printer failed to pick a sheet of paper from the tray

easy
4

Er/04 / Er/05 / Er/06

A paper jam was detected inside the printer

easy

Er/50 / Er/51 / Er/52 / Er/54 / Er/55 / Er/58 / Er/59 error — frequently asked questions

What does the Er/50 / Er/51 / Er/52 / Er/54 / Er/55 / Er/58 / Er/59 error mean on a HP printer (laserjet)?

The printer is in an error state due to a main engine fault

What causes the Er/50 / Er/51 / Er/52 / Er/54 / Er/55 / Er/58 / Er/59 error?

The Er/50 / Er/51 / Er/52 / Er/54 / Er/55 / Er/58 / Er/59 error is usually caused by: A fault occurred in the main print engine; Fuser, laser, or motor component has developed a fault.

Can I fix the Er/50 / Er/51 / Er/52 / Er/54 / Er/55 / Er/58 / Er/59 error myself?

This is rated a hard fix — it often requires tools, parts, or experience, and may be safer left to a professional technician.

How much does it cost to fix the Er/50 / Er/51 / Er/52 / Er/54 / Er/55 / Er/58 / Er/59 error?

Fixing the Er/50 / Er/51 / Er/52 / Er/54 / Er/55 / Er/58 / Er/59 error on a HP printer (laserjet) typically costs $0–$200, depending on parts and whether you do it yourself or hire a technician.

Is it safe to keep using my printer (laserjet) with the Er/50 / Er/51 / Er/52 / Er/54 / Er/55 / Er/58 / Er/59 error?

We'd recommend addressing the Er/50 / Er/51 / Er/52 / Er/54 / Er/55 / Er/58 / Er/59 error before continuing to use the printer (laserjet), since hard-rated issues often involve a real fault rather than a minor glitch.