Understanding the LEDs

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Understanding the LEDs

The color of the status 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
Off		The machine is off-line. The machine is in power save mode.
Blue	On	The machine is on-line and can be used.
	Blinking	Fax	The machine is sending or receiving faxes.
		Copy	The machine is copying documents.
		Scan	The machine is scanning documents.
		Print	When the status LED slowly blinks, the machine is receiving data from the computer. When the status LED blinks rapidly, the machine is printing data.
Red	On	A toner cartridge has almost reached its estimated cartridge life^[a]. It is recommended to replace the toner cartridge. A paper jam has occurred (see Clearing jams). The cover is opened. Close the cover. There is no paper in the tray. Load paper in the tray (see Loading paper in the tray). The machine has stopped due to a major error. Check the display message (see Understanding display messages). An imaging unit has almost reached its estimated cartridge life^[a]. It is recommended to replace the imaging unit.
Red	Blinking	A minor error has occurred and the machine is waiting for the error to be cleared. Check the display message (see Understanding display messages). When the problem is cleared, the machine resumes its original task. The toner cartridge or imaging unit is near the end of its life^[a]. Order a new toner cartridge or imaging unit. You can temporarily improve print quality by redistributing the toner.
^[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, percentage of image area, printing interval, graphics, media and media size.


	Check the message on the display screen. Follow the instructions in the message or refer to the troubleshooting chapter (see Understanding display messages). If the problem persists, call for service.

Power LED

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

Status		Description
Off		The machine is off-line.
Blue	On	The machine is on-line and can be used.
Blue	Blinking	The machine is in power save mode. When data is received, or any screen is pressed, it switches to on-line automatically.


	Check the message on the display screen. Follow the instructions in the message or refer to the troubleshooting chapter (see Understanding display messages). If the problem persists, call for service.