Error Messages and Codes

If an abnormal condition arises in the machine or an incorrect operation is performed, an alarm signal is generated for a few seconds and a message indicating the nature of the error is displayed. If this happens, take the corrective action listed in the following table. The problem may be identified further by accessing the error codes. To access the error codes when a machine problem is identified press [Stop] and 08.

Error Messages

Error Message

Description and Corrective Action

 

 

Drum life warning

The print counter has reached 29,000 pages. Order new

 

drum cartridge.

 

 

Replace Drum

The Drum Cartridge has reached its end of life. Replace the

 

Drum Cartridge. See “Replacing the Drum Cartridge”.

 

 

Check Drum

The Drum Cartridge is not properly installed. Reinstall the

 

Drum Cartridge.

 

 

Toner is low

The toner sensor detected toner low status. Order a new

 

toner cartridge.

 

 

Toner empty

The toner sensor detected toner end status. Replace the

 

toner cartridge. See “Replacing the Toner Cartridge”.

 

 

Replace toner

The toner cartridge is not properly installed. Reinstall the

 

toner cartridge.

 

 

Upper tray of the job separator is

Remove the paper from the upper tray of the job separator.

full

 

 

 

Lower tray of the job separator is

Remove the paper from the lower tray of the job separator.

full

 

 

 

Add Paper to Tray 1

Load paper in Tray 1.

 

 

Add Paper to Tray 2

Load paper in Tray 2.

 

 

Tray 1 is not ready

Push Tray 1 into the machine.

 

 

Tray 2 is not ready

Push Tray 2 into the machine.

 

 

Basic Troubleshooting

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