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Troubleshooting, Error & Status Messages on the Control Panel

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9. Troubleshooting Error & Status Messages on the Control Panel This section describes the main messages that appear on the display. If a message that is not described here, follow its instructions. Status Messages Ready This is the default ready message. The machine is ready for use. No action is required. Processing... The machine is printing. Wait a while. Waiting... The machine is waiting for the next data to print. Wait a while. Offline The machine is offline. To start printing, switch the machine to online by pressing the [Online] key on the control panel. Warming up... The printer is warming up or toner is being supplied. Wait until "Ready" appears on the display. Resetting Job... The machine is resetting the print job. Wait until "Ready" appears on the display. 9 Setting change in process The machine is changing settings. Wait a while. Suspending... All jobs in the machine are suspended. Wait a while. Hex Dump Mode In the hex dump mode, the machine receives data in hexadecimal format. Turn off the machine after printing, and then turn back on. Messages (in alphabetical order) Call Service: EC Power Off On/Call Service if error reoccurs A communication error was sent from the engine to the controller. • Turn the power off, and then on. If the message appears again, contact your sales or service representative. 145

Section	Page
Operating Instructions 〈Hardware Guide〉	1
TABLE OF CONTENTS	3
Positions of WARNING and CAUTION labels	7
Manuals for This Printer	9
How to Read This Manual	10
Symbols	10
Description for the Specified Model	11
Installing the Operating Instructions	12
1. Guide to the Printer	13
Exterior	13
Inside	15
Control Panel	16
2. Installing Options	19
Available Options	19
Option List	19
Option Installation Flow Chart	19
Installing Options	20
Caution when re-installing the controller board	22
Attaching Paper Feed Unit TK1030	24
Attaching Envelope Feeder Type 400	27
Attaching Hard Disk Drive Type 2650	29
Attaching Memory Unit Type C 128MB/256MB (SDRAM Module)	31
Attaching IEEE 802.11b Interface Unit	35
Attaching Gigabit Ethernet Board Type A	39
Attaching Optional Cards	42
Attaching AD1000 (Duplex Unit)	44
3. Connecting the Printer	49
Network Connection	49
Reading the LED Lamps	51
USB Connection	52
Parallel Connection	54
4. Configuration	55
Ethernet Configuration	55
Using DHCP - Detecting the Network Address Automatically	58
Making Network Settings for Using NetWare	59
Setting the Ethernet Speed	61
IEEE 802.11b (Wireless LAN) Configuration	63
Setting SSID	65
Setting Security Method of Wireless LAN	67
Setting a WEP key	67
Setting WPA	68
Configuring WPA (802.1X)	72
Installing a Site Certificate	72
Installing Device Certificate	73
Setting Items of WPA	74
5. Paper and Other Media	77
Paper and Other Media Supported by This Printer	77
Paper Recommendations	80
Loading Paper	80
Storing Paper	80
Types of Paper and Other Media	80
Plain Paper	80
Letterhead	81
Thick Paper	81
OHP transparencies	82
Envelopes	82
Paper Not Supported by this Printer	84
Print Area	85
Loading Paper	87
Loading Paper in Tray 1 and the Optional Paper Feed Unit	87
Changing the paper size	89
Setting a paper size by using the control panel	93
Specifying custom size paper for Tray 1 and the optional paper feed unit	94
Specifying a paper type for Tray 1 and the optional paper feed unit	95
Loading Paper in the Bypass Tray	96
Specifying standard size paper for the bypass tray	98
Specifying custom size paper for the bypass tray	99
Specifying a paper type for the bypass tray	101
Loading Envelopes	102
Loading envelopes onto the bypass tray	102
Loading envelopes into the envelope feeder unit	104
Switching Between Paper Trays	107
6. Replacing Consumables and Maintenance Kit	109
Replacing the Toner Cartridge (Print Cartridge)	109
Replacing the Maintenance Kit	114
Before Replacing	114
Replacing the Friction Pad	115
Replacing the Transfer Roller	117
Replacing the Paper Feed Roller	120
Replacing the Fusing Unit	124
7. Cleaning the Printer	131
Cautions to Take When Cleaning	131
Cleaning the Friction Pad	132
Cleaning the Paper Feed Roller	134
Cleaning the Registration Roller	137
8. Adjusting the Printer	141
Adjusting the Image Density	141
Adjusting Tray Registration	143
Reducing Paper Curl	146
9. Troubleshooting	147
Error & Status Messages on the Control Panel	147
Panel Tone	154
Printer Does Not Print	155
Checking the Port Connection	156
Other Printing Problems	158
When You Cannot Print Properly	158
Paper Misfeeds Occur Frequently	160
The printed image is different from the image on the computer	161
When Printer is Not Functioning Properly	163
Additional Troubleshooting	164
Using the Envelope Lever	166
10. Removing Misfed Paper	169
Removing Misfed Paper	169
When \	169
When \	171
When \	173
Removing misfed paper from the internal path	173
Removing misfed paper from the exit cover	175
Removing misfed paper from the fusing unit	177
When \	183
Removing misfed paper inside the cover	183
Removing misfed paper inside the duplex unit	185
11. Appendix	187
Moving and Transporting the Printer	187
Moving the Printer	187
Moving the printer in a short distance	187
Consumables	189
Toner Cartridge (Print Cartridge)	189
Maintenance Kit	190
Specifications	191
Mainframe	191
Options	194
Paper Feed Unit TK1030	194
Envelope Feeder Type 400	194
AD1000 (Duplex Unit)	195
Hard Disk Drive Type 2650	195
Memory Unit Type C 128MB/ 256MB	195
IEEE 802.11b Interface Unit Type H	196
IEEE 802.11b Interface Unit Type I	196
Gigabit Ethernet Board Type A	197