When the Machine Does Not Operate As Wanted

 

 

Panel Tone

 

 

 

 

The following table explains the various beep patterns that the machine produces

 

 

to alert users about machine conditions.

 

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Beep pattern

Meaning

Cause

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Two long beeps.

Machine has warmed

After cooling or being switched on, the

 

 

 

up.

machine has fully warmed up and is

 

 

 

 

ready for use.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Single short beep.

A valid operation is

A control panel key was pressed, the

 

 

 

accepted.

machine was switched on, or a docu-

 

 

 

 

ment was placed on the ADF or ARDF.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Five short beeps repeated

Strong alert.

Machine requires user attention. Paper

 

 

five times.

 

might have jammed or toner might need

 

 

 

 

replenishing.

 

 

 

 

 

Note

Users cannot mute the machine's beep alerts. When the machine beeps to alert users of a paper jam or toner request, if the machine's covers are opened and closed repeatedly within a short space of time, the beep alert might continue, even after normal status has resumed.

Reference

For details about enabling or disabling beep alerts, see “General Features”, General Settings Guide.

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