Printer Does Not Print - Ricoh Aficio CL7200 Maintenance Manual

Troubleshooting

Printer Does Not Print

Possible cause
Is the power on?
Does the Online indicator
stay on?
Does the Alert indicator
stay red?
Is paper loaded?
Can you print a configura-
tion page?
Is the interface cable con-
necting the printer to the
computer connected se-
curely?
Are you using the correct
interface cable?
Does the Data In indicator
blink or light after the print
job is started?
Is the Data In indicator
blinking or lit after starting
the print job?
Check the cable is securely plugged into the power outlet and the
printer.
Turn on the power.
If the machine does not start up when the main power is switched
on, check whether the earth leakage breaker has tripped. If it has,
contact your sales or service representative. Do not reset the earth
leakage breaker yourself.
Press the {Online} key so the indicator lights.
Check the error message on the display and take the required ac-
tion.
Load paper into the paper tray or onto the bypass tray.
See p.20 "Loading Paper".
If you cannot print a configuration page, a printer malfunction is
likely. You should contact your sales or service representative.
See "Printing a Configuration Page", Software Guide.
Connect the interface cable properly. If there are any connectors
or screws, check they are fastened securely.
The type of interface cable you should use depends on the com-
puter. Be sure to use the correct one.
If the cable is damaged or worn, replace it.
If the Data In indicator does not blink or light, the printer has not
received the print data.
• If the printer is connected to the computer with the interface ca-
ble, make sure the printer port settings are correct.
• If the printer is connected to the computer via the network, con-
tact your network administrator.
If not blinking or lit, the data is not being sent to the printer.
❖ If the printer is connected to the computer using the in-
terface cable
Check the port connection setting is correct. For details about
checking the port connection, see
connection".
❖ Network Connection
Contact your network administrator.
Solutions
p.110 "Checking the port
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