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Identifying your problem

First, check the following:

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The AC power cord is connected properly and the printer is turned on.

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All of the protective parts have been removed.

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The toner cartridge and drum unit are installed properly.

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The front and back covers are fully closed.

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Paper is inserted properly in the paper tray.

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The interface cable is securely connected to the printer and the computer.

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The correct driver for the printer has been chosen and is installed.

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The PC is set up to connect to the correct printer port.

Printer does not print:

If you did not solve your problem with the above checks, identify your problem and then go to the page 
suggested below.

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Printer LED is blinking

See 

LEDs (Light Emitting Diodes)

 on page 45.

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Status Monitor Error Message appears

See 

Error messages in the Status Monitor

 on page 80.

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Printer printed an Error Message

See 

Error message printout

 on page 82.

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Paper handling

See 

Paper handling

 on page 83 and 

Paper jams and how to clear them

 on page 84.

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Other problems

See 

Other problems

 on page 98.

Pages are printed, but there are problems with:

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Print quality

See 

Improving the print quality

 on page 91.

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Printout is incorrect

See 

Solving print problems

 on page 97.

Troubleshooting