
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 Samsung Printer Status or Smart Panel program
window.
LED
Status
Description
Off
The machine is off-line.
Blinking
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When the backlight slowly blinks, the machine is receiving data from the computer.
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When the backlight blinks rapidly, the machine is printing data.
Green
On
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. For some
models that does not support the display screen on the control panel, this feature is
not applicable.
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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.
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A paper jam has occurred.
*Estimated cartridge life means the expected or estimated toner cartridge life, which indicates the average capacity of
print-outs and is designed pursuant to ISO/ IEC 19752. The number of pages may be affected by operating environment,
printing interval, graphics, media type, media size and the percentage of image area. Some amount of toner may remain in
the cartridge even when red LED is on and the printer stops printing.
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