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 Printing Status 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.
Status
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.
Blinking
The machine is connecting to a wireless network.
On
The machine is connected to a wireless network.
Wireless**
Blue
Off
The machine is disconnected from a wireless network.
On
The machine is in power save mode.
Power/Wake
up
Blue
Off
The machine is in ready mode or machine’s power is off.
On
Eco mode is on.
Eco
Green
Off
Eco mode is off.
* 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 19798. The number of pages may be affected by operating environment,
percentage of image area, printing interval, graphics, media and media size. Some amount of toner may remain in the
cartridge even when red LED is on and the printer stops printing.
** Some LEDs may not be available depending on model or country.
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