Understanding the LED

The color of the LED indicates the machine's current status.

[Note]

  • Some LEDs may not be available depending on model or country (see Control panel overview).

  • To resolve the error, look at the error message and its instructions from the troubleshooting part (see Troubleshooting).

  • You also can resolve the error with the guideline from the computers’ Samsung Printer Status program window (see Using Samsung Printer Status ).

  • If the problem persists, call a service representative.

Status LED

Status

Description

(Status LED)

Off

  • The machine is off-line.

  • The machine is in power save mode.

Green

Blinking

  • When the backlight slowly blinks, the machine is receiving data from the computer.

  • When the backlight blinks rapidly, the machine is printing data.

On

  • The machine is on-line and can be used.

Red

Blinking

A minor error has occurred and the machine is waiting for the error to be cleared. When the problem is cleared, the machine resumes.

On

  • The cover is opened. Close the cover.

  • There is no paper in the tray when receiving or printing data. Load paper in the tray.

  • The machine has stopped due to a major error. Reboot the power and try the printing job again. If the problem persists, please call for service.

  • An imaging unit has almost reached its estimated cartridge life[a]. It is recommended to replace the imaging unit (see Replacing the imaging unit ).

Orange

Blinking

Upgrading firmware.

On

A paper jam has occurred (see Clearing paper jams).

[a] When the imaging unit has reached its end of life, the machine will stop printing. In this case, you can choose to stop or continue printing from the SyncThru™ Web Service (Settings > Machine Settings > System > Setup > Supplies Management) or Samsung Easy Printer Manager (Device Settings > System > Supplies Management). Turning off this option and continuing to print may damage the device's system.

Toner LED/ WPS LED/ Power LED/ Eco LED

Status

Description

(Toner LED)

Orange

Blinking

Small amount of toner is left in the cartridge. The estimated cartridge life of toner is close. Prepare a new cartridge for replacement. You may temporarily increase the printing quality by redistributing the toner (see Redistributing toner).

On

A toner cartridge has almost reached its estimated cartridge life[a]. It is recommended to replace the toner cartridge (see Replacing the toner cartridge).

Off

All toner cartridges are at normal capacity.

(WPS LED)[b]

Blue

Blinking

The machine is connecting to a wireless network.

On

The machine is connected to a wireless network (see Wireless network setup).

Off

The machine is disconnected from a wireless network.

(Power LED)

Blue

On

The machine is in power save mode.

Off

The machine is in ready mode or the machine’s power is off.

(Eco LED)

Green

On

Eco mode is on (see Eco printing).

Off

Eco mode is off.

[a] Estimated cartridge life means the expected or estimated toner cartridge life, which indicates the average capacity of print-outs and is designed pursuant to ISO/IEC 19752. The number of pages may be affected by operating environment, printing interval, graphics, media type and media size. Some amount of toner may remain in the cartridge even when orange LED is on and the printer stops printing.

[b] Wireless model only (see Features by models).