When You Have Problems Operating The Machine - Ricoh SGC 1506 Operating Instructions Manual

When You Have Problems Operating the
Machine
The following chart gives explanations of common problems and messages.
If other messages appear, follow the instructions displayed.
Problem
" Please wait. " ap-
pears.
" Please wait. " ap-
pears on the display.
Although the copier
screen appears when
the machine is turned
on using the main pow-
er switch, it cannot be
switched to another
screen by pressing the
{Facsimile} or {Scanner}
key.
The machine has just
been turned on and the
User Tools screen is dis-
played, but the User
Tools menu has items
missing.
The display is difficult
to see.
The display is off.
Nothing happens when
the operation switch is
turned on.
The main power indica-
tor continues blinking
and does not turn off
when pressed.
Cause
This message appears when you
turn on the operation switch.
If the machine has not been in use
for a long time, it may take longer
than normal to print or start up
when switched on.
Functions other than the copier
function are not yet ready.
Functions other than the copier
function are not yet ready. Time
required varies by function.
Functions appear in the User
Tools menu when they become
ready for use.
Screen contrast is not adjusted.
The operation switch is turned
off.
The main power switch is turned
off.
This occurs in the following cases:
• The exposure glass cover,
ADF, or ARDF is open.
• The machine is communicat-
ing with external equipment.
• The hard disk is active.
• The facsimile unit is installed
in the machine and the direct-
dial function is being used.

When You Have Problems Operating the Machine

Solution
If the machine does not get start-
ed within 2 minutes, contact your
service representative.
Wait for about 10 minutes.
Wait a little longer.
Wait a little longer.
Set the screen contrast knob to the
light position to see the display
panel properly. See "Display
Contrast", General Settings
Guide.
Turn on the operation switch.
Turn on the main power switch.
Close the exposure glass cover,
ADF, or ARDF. and check if the
machine is communicating with a
computer.
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