Chapter 4

Troubleshooting

This chapter explains the error indicators and describes how to clear paper jams and print a self test. For more troubleshooting information, see the Reference Guide. If you cannot resolve the problem using the information in the manuals, see “Where To Get Help” on page 43.

Using the Error Indicators

Use the following table to diagnose printer errors.

Light

Beep

Problem

status

pattern

 

Solution

 

 

 

 

 

n Pause

The printer is paused.

 

 

 

 

 

Press the Pause button to resume printing.

 

 

 

 

•••

Paper from another paper source is currently in

 

 

the paper path.

 

 

 

 

 

Move the paper release lever to the correct

 

 

position (continuous paper or single sheets) and

 

 

press the Load/Eject button to clear the paper

 

 

from the paper path. Then set the lever to the

 

 

position you want to use. Press the Pause button

 

 

to turn off the Pause light, if necessary.

 

 

 

n Paper Out

•••

No paper is loaded in the selected paper source.

n Pause

 

 

 

Load paper in the printer. Then press the Pause

 

 

 

 

button to turn off the Pause light, if necessary.

 

 

 

 

•••

The paper is not loaded correctly.

 

 

 

 

 

Remove your paper and reload it. Then press the

 

 

Pause button to turn off the Pause light, if

 

 

necessary.

 

 

 

 

•••

Paper is jammed in the printer.

 

 

 

 

 

Turn off the printer, open the printer cover, tear

 

 

off the paper supply and turn the paper feed

 

 

knob to eject the remaining paper.

 

 

 

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