4. Alignment and Troubleshooting
4.1.2. Understanding the status LED
The color of the LED indicates the machine's current status.
NOTE
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Some LEDs may not be available depending on model or country.
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To resolve the error, look at the error message and its instructions from the troubleshooting part.
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You also can resolve the error with the guideline from the computers’s Printing Status or Smart Panel program window.
LED
Status
Description
Off
The machine is off-line.
Blinking
When the backlight blinks, the machine is receiving or printing data.
Green
On
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The machine is on-line and can be used.
Blinking
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A minor error has occurred and the machine is waiting for the error to be cleared.
Check the display message. When the problem is cleared, the machine resumes.
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Small amount of toner is left in the cartridge. The estimated cartridge life of toner is
close. Prepare a new cartridge for replacement. You may temporarily increase the
printing quality by redistributing the toner.
Red
On
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A toner cartridge has almost reached its estimated cartridge life*. It is recommended
to replace the toner cartridge.
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The cover is opened. Close the cover.
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There is no paper in the tray. Load paper in the tray.
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The machine has stopped due to a major error. Check the display message.
Blinking
Upgrading firmware.
Status
Orange
On
A paper jam has occurred.
Blinking
The machine is connecting to a wireless network.
On
The machine is connected to a wireless network.
WPS
Blue
Off
The machine is disconnected from a wireless network.
On
The machine is in power save mode.
Power
Blue
Off
The machine is in ready mode or machine’s power is off.
On
Eco mode is on. 2-up, toner save on, skip blank page feature will automatically be applied
when printing. For 3 in 1 model, this function can be applied when printing from PC.
Eco
Green
Off
Eco mode is off.
Blinking
Small amount of toner is left in the cartridge. The estimated cartridge life* of toner is close.
Prepare a new cartridge for replacement. You may temporarily increase the printing quality
by redistributing the toner.
On
A toner cartridge has almost reached its estimated cartridge life*. It is recommended to
replace the toner cartridge
Toner
Orange
Off
All toner cartridges are at normal capacity.
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