7–8 IBM Network Color Printer Operator’s Guide

Understanding Operator Error Messages

When you see an error message on the dis pl ay panel, printing stops and the

Attention light flashes. You see the error message unt il t he error is resolved

or until another error is encountered.

Table of Operator Error Messages

This table lists the error messages that you m ay s ee , gives a brief description

of the problem, and tells you what to do. Wh en you are instructed to call for

service, call 1-800-358-6661. See “Reque sting Service” on page xiii for fu rther

information.

Note:T he operator action most likely to solve the pro blem is listed first.

Operator Error Messages
Message Problem Operator Action
A1 FUSER ERROR
SEE OP. GUIDE The fuser is below
operating temperature. 1. Make sure that the fuser is installed completely.
See “Replacing the Fuser” on page 5–19.
2. Turn the printer off for 1 minute and then turn it
back on. If the problem continues, go to step 3.
3. Replace the fuser. See “Replacing the Fuser” on
page 5–19. If the problem continues after you
replace the fuser, call for service and report error
code A1.
4. Print a configuration page (see “Printing a
Configuration Page” on page 4–9) and note the
print count that it reports. Record this information
on your Supplies Replacement Log, shown in
Appendix B.
Note: A fuser can print approximately 60 000 pages
under normal operating conditions. If you print on
transparencies, this number becomes smaller.
A2 FUSER ERROR
SEE OP. GUIDE The fuser did not warm-
up correctly. 1. Make sure that the fuser is installed completely.
See “Replacing the Fuser” on page 5–19.
2. Turn the printer off for 1 minute and then turn it
back on. If the problem continues, go to step 3.
3. Replace the fuser. See “Replacing the Fuser” on
page 5–19. If the problem continues after you
replace the fuser, call for service and report error
code A2.
4. Print a configuration page (see “Printing a
Configuration Page” on page 4–9) and note the
print count that it reports. Record this information
on your Supplies Replacement Log, shown in
Appendix B.
Note: A fuser can print approximately 60 000 pages
under normal operating conditions. If you print on
transparencies, this number becomes smaller.