Understanding The Status Led; Understanding Display Messages - Ricoh Aficio SP 5100N User Manual

Understanding the status LED

Status
Off • The printer is off-line and cannot print.
• The printer is in power save mode. When
data is received, it switches to on-line
automatically.
Green On The printer is on-line and can receive data
from the computer.
Blinking • When the backlight blinks slowly, the printer
is receiving data from the computer.
• When the backlight blinks quickly, the printer
is printing data.
Red On • The toner is totally exhausted. Remove the
old toner cartridge and install a new one.
See page 8.5.
• A paper jam has occurred. To solve the
problem, see page 9.1.
• The top cover is open. Close the top cover.
• There is no paper in the tray. Load paper in
the tray.
• The toner cartridge installed is not a genuine
cartridge, and you selected Stop at the
NonGenuine Toner prompt. See page 9.6.
• The lifespan of the toner cartridge is
reached, and you selected Stop at the
Toner Exhausted prompt. See page 9.6.
• The printer has stopped printing due to a
major error. Check the display message.
See page 9.6 for details on the meaning of
the error message.
Blinking • A minor error is occurring and the printer is
waiting for the error to be cleared. Check the
display message. When the problem is
cleared, the printer resumes printing.
• The toner cartridge is low. Order a new toner
cartridge. You can temporarily improve print
quality by redistributing the toner. See page
8.4.
Description

Understanding display messages

Messages appear on the Status Monitor program window or the control
panel display to indicate the printer's status or errors. Refer to the tables
below to understand the messages' meaning and correct the problem if
necessary. Messages and their meanings are listed in alphabetical
order.
Note
• When you call for service, it is very convenient to tell the
service representative the display message.
Message
ADC Not
Confirm Error
Door Open
Duplex Jam 0
Check Inside
Duplex Jam 1
Open/Close Door
Fuser Door Open
Fuser is Cleaning
Inner Temp. Open
Cycle Power
Inner Temp. Error
Cycle Power
9.6
<Troubleshooting>
Meaning Suggested solutions
There is a problem Unplug the power
in your printer cord and plug it back
system. in. If the problem
persists, please call
for service.
The top cover or rear Close the cover until
cover is not securely it locks into place.
latched.
Paper has jammed Clear the jam. See
during duplex page 9.4.
printing.
Paper has jammed Clear the jam. See
during duplex page 9.5.
printing.
The fuser door is not Open the rear cover
securely latched. and close the fuser
door until it locks into
place.
Your printer is Please wait a few
printing a Cleaning minutes.
sheet now.
There is a problem Unplug the power
in your printer cord and plug it back
system. in. If the problem
persists, please call
for service.
There is a problem Unplug the power
in your printer cord and plug it back
system. in. If the problem
persists, please call
for service.