Error Indications

Problem

Solutions

 

 

 

 

Pages have toner stains or

If this problem occurs after a paper

smudging

jam, print several pages.

 

Clean the paper path.

 

Clean the paper guide before the

 

corona wire.

 

Clean the corona wire.

 

Replace the cleaner pad.

 

If the fuser unit is damaged, contact

 

your dealer.

 

 

Toner insufficiently adheres

Turn the thick paper mode on

to or easily comes off paper

using the control panel .

when you are printing thick

 

or special paper.

 

 

 

Vertical lines appear in solid

Check if the thick paper mode is

black printing, stains appear

on by using the control panel; if

in the back of a page, or

the mode is on, turn it off.

paper is wrinkled or curled.

 

 

 

SOLVING PROBLEMS

Error Indications Errors refer to a problem or condition which requires you to take action. The printer shows errors by using the ERROR indicator and the message display of the control panel. The following table lists the error indications, explains causes, and suggests solutions.

Message

Causes and solutions

 

 

 

 

 

BD CYCLE ERROR

Cause: Malfunction in the laser unit

 

Solution: If the error recurs, consult

 

your dealer for service.

 

 

 

COMM.ERROR

Cause: Communication error

 

Solution: Press the

 

button and

 

 

 

select the correct settings of the serial

 

interface using the control panel setup

 

mode.

 

 

 

 

 

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