User's Manual

Common Problems
This section describes how to troubleshoot common problems that may occur while operating the
machine.
Problem Possible cause Solution
The machine does not turn on. The power cord is not
connected properly.
• Make sure that the power
plug is firmly inserted into
the wall outlet.
• Make sure that the wall
outlet is not defective by
connecting another
working device.
MF
An error message is
shown on the machine's screen.
MF
An error has occurred.
MF
See page 261 "Error and
Status Messages on the
Screen".
P
The red indicator is lit or
flashing.
P
An error has occurred.
P
See page 269 "Error and
Status Indicate on the Control
Panel".
MF
Pages do not print.
MF
The machine is warming
up or receiving data.
MF
Wait until "Printing..."
appears on the screen. If
"Processing..." is displayed on
the screen, the machine is
receiving data.
P
Pages do not print.
P
The machine is receiving
data.
P
If the Data In indicator is
flashing, the machine is
receiving data. Wait for a while.
Pages are not printed. The interface cable is not
connected correctly.
• Reconnect the cable.
• Check that the interface
cable is the correct type.
Strange noise is heard. The supplies are not properly
installed.
Confirm that the supplies are
properly installed.
MF
The volume of the sounds
produced by the machine is too
loud.
MF
The volume is set to the
high level.
MF
Adjust the volume of the
beep, ring, speaker, and alarm
sounds. For details, see
page 182 "System Settings".
Common Problems
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