Feb 053-10 34PPM Laser Printer User GuideOther ProblemsOther ProblemsWarning Messages and Error MessagesThe control panel display shows a warning message or error message when there is a problem withthe printer. Some messages indicate routine status conditions such as an empty paper tray, whileothers indicate that a sheet of paper has jammed in a specific area of the printer. Some messagesindicate more serious printer problems that may require the help of a service technician.Warning messages use only the second line of the display and indicate conditions that do not pre-vent the printer from operating. For example, if Tray 1 is out of paper but the printer is currentlydrawing paper from Tray 2, a warning message will appear on the second line of the display indicat-ing that Tray 1 is out of paper—but the printer will continue to operate, drawing paper from Tray 2.Error messages use both lines of the display and indicate conditions that prevent the printer fromoperating. The first line of an error message contains the error code and type of error, while thesecond line of the display contains information about the action required to recover from the error.When the control panel displays a warning or error message, refer to the following tables and com-plete the actions recommended for the specific message that is shown.Status Items to check ActionStrange noise occurs. Is the printer placed on a flatlocation?Shift the printer to a stable surface.See “Installation Environment“onpage 1-2.Is the top cover open? Close the top cover tight.Is the paper tray pushed in? Push the paper tray completely intothe printer.Are there foreign objects inside theprinter?Switch off the power and removeany foreign objects inside theprinter.If the object cannot be removedunless the printer is disassembled,contact our Printer Support Desk.
