When You Have Problems Operating The Machine - Ricoh Aficio MP C3500 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.
Important
❒ Check the contact address and Serial No. of Machine shown in the call service
message (L), and then contact your service representative.
Problem
Although the copier
screen appears when the
machine is turned on us-
ing the main power
switch, it cannot be
switched to another
screen by pressing the
{Printer} 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 main power indica-
tor continues blinking
and does not turn off
when pressed.
The display is off.
The display is off.
Nothing happens when
the operation switch is
turned on.
" Please wait. "
appears.
" "
Please wait.
appears.
Cause
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. Func-
tions appear in the User
Tools menu when they
become ready for use.
This occurs in the follow-
ing cases:
• ADF is open.
• The machine is com-
municating with ex-
ternal equipment.
• The hard disk is ac-
tive.
The machine is in Energy
Saver mode.
The operation switch is
turned off.
The main power switch is
turned off.
This message appears
when you turn on the op-
eration switch.
This message appears
when you change the ton-
er cartridge.

When You Have Problems Operating the Machine

Solution
Wait a little longer.
Wait a little longer.
Close ADF, and check if the machine is
communicating with a computer.
Press the {Energy Saver} key to cancel
Energy Saver Mode. mode.
Turn on the operation switch.
Turn on the main power switch.
Wait for the machine to get ready.
Wait for the machine to get ready.
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