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Messages Displayed on the Control Panel When Using the Scanner Function

This section describes likely causes of and possible solutions for the error messages that appear on the control panel.

Important

  • If a message not described here appears, act according to the message. For details about how to turn off the main power switch, see "Turning On/Off the Power", About This Machine Illustration indicating book format instructionsIllustration indicating instructions stored on a CD-ROM.

Message

Cause

Solution

“Authentication has failed.”

The entered login user name or login password is not correct.

Inquire the user administrator for the correct login user name and login password.

“Authentication has failed.”

The machine cannot perform authentication.

Contact the administrator.

“Authentication with the destination has failed. Check settings. To check the current status, press [Scanned Files Status].”

The entered user name or password was invalid.

  • Check that the user name and password are correct.

  • Check that the ID and password for the destination folder are correct.

  • A password of 128 or more characters may not be recognized.

“Cannot communicate with PC. Contact the administrator.”

WSD (Device) protocol or WSD (Scanner) protocol is disabled.

Use IPv4 or IPv6, located in [Configuration] in Web Image Monitor, to enable WSD (Device) and WSD (Scanner).

“Cannot detect original size. Select scan size.”

The original placed on the exposure glass is a nonstandard size.

  • Place the original correctly.

  • Specify the scan size.

  • When placing an original directly on the exposure glass, the lifting/ lowering action of the ADF triggers the automatic original size detection process. Lift the ADF by more than 30 degrees.

“Cannot find the specified path. Please check the settings.”

The destination computer name or folder name is invalid.

Check whether the computer name and the folder name for the destination are correct.

“Cannot find the specified path. Please check the settings.”

An antivirus program or a firewall is preventing the machine connecting to your computer.

  • Antivirus programs and firewalls can prevent client computers from establishing connection with this machine.

  • To prevent an antivirus application blocking the connection, register the facsimile program in the antivirus program's exclusion list. For details about the procedure for excluding a program, see your antivirus application's Help.

  • To prevent a firewall blocking the connection, register the machine's IP address in the firewall's IP address exclusion settings. For details about the procedure for excluding an IP address, see your firewall's Help.

“Cannot start scanning because communication was failed.”

Scan Profile is not set on the client computer.

Set Scan Profile. For details about how to do this, see "Changing Scan Settings", Scanner Reference Illustration indicating instructions stored on a CD-ROM.

“Cannot start scanning because communication was failed.”

The [Take no action] setting has been selected on the client computer, forcing the client computer to remain inactive when it receives scan data.

Open scanner Properties, click the [Events] tab, then select [Start this Program] as the computer's response on receipt of scan data. For details, see your operating system's Help.

“Cannot start scanning. Check the setting(s) on the PC.”

The Scan Profile might be incorrectly configured.

Check the Scan Profile configuration.

“Cannot write on the memory storage device. Check the memory storage device and machine settings.”

The memory device is faulty, or the file name contains a character that cannot be used.

  • Check to see if the memory device is defective.

  • Check the memory device. It might be unformatted, or its format might be incompatible with this machine.

  • Check the file name set at the time of scanning. For details on the characters that can be used in file names, see "Specifying the File Name", Scanner Reference Illustration indicating instructions stored on a CD-ROM.

“Cannot write on the memory storage device because remaining free space is insufficient.”

The memory device is full and scan data cannot be saved. Even if the memory device appears to have sufficient free space, data might not be saved if the maximum number of files that can be saved is exceeded.

Replace the memory device.

If the document is scanned with [Scan Settings] set to "Divide" or "Single", data already written to the memory device is saved as is. Replace the memory device and press [Retry] to save the remaining data, or press [Cancel] to redo the scan.

“Cannot write on the memory storage device because the device is write-protected.”

The memory device is write-protected.

Unlock the write-protection on the memory device.

“Captured file exceeded max. number of pages per file. Cannot send the scanned data.”

The maximum number of pages per file has been exceeded.

Reduce the number of pages in the transmitted file, and then resend the file. See "Storage function", Scanner Reference Illustration indicating instructions stored on a CD-ROM.

“Connection with LDAP server has failed. Check the server status.”

A network error has occurred and connection has failed. Try the operation once more.

  • Try the operation once more. If the message is still shown, the network may be crowded.

  • In [System Settings], under [Administrator Tools], check the settings of LDAP server. For details, see "Programming the LDAP server", Network and System Settings Guide Illustration indicating instructions stored on a CD-ROM.

“Contains invalid character(s). Please re-enter.”

The file name contains a character that cannot be used.

Check the file name set at the time of scanning. For details about characters that can be used in file names, see "Specifying the File Name", Scanner Reference Illustration indicating instructions stored on a CD-ROM.

“Destinations to which encrypted files will be sent contain users without certificates or with invalid certificates. Check the destinations.”

The destination's S/MIME certificates are invalid or cannot be found.

Contact the administrator.

“Destinations to which encrypted files will be sent contain users that could not be verified by the certificates. Check the destinations.”

S/MIME certificates are valid, but the Certificate Authority could not be found for the destination.

Contact the administrator.

“Entered user code is not correct.”

You have entered an incorrect user code.

Check the authentication settings, and then enter a correct user code.

“Exceeded max. E-mail size. Sending E-mail has been cancelled. Check [Max. E-mail Size] in Scanner Features.”

The maximum e-mail size has been exceeded.

  • In [Scanner Features], under [Send Settings], increase the size of [Max. E-mail Size].

  • In [Scanner Features], under [Send Settings], set [Divide & Send E-mail] to [Yes (per page)] or [Yes (per max. Size)].

“Exceeded max. No. of results to display. Max.: n”

(A figure is placed at n.)

Search results have exceeded the max. displayable number.

Search again after changing the search conditions.

“Exceeded max. data capacity. Check scanning resolution, then press Start key again.”

The scanned data exceeded maximum data capacity.

Specify the scan size and resolution again. Note that it may not be possible to scan very large originals at a high resolution. See "Relationship between Resolution and Scan Size", Scanner Reference Illustration indicating instructions stored on a CD-ROM.

“Exceeded max. data capacity. Check the scanning resolution, then reset original(s).”

The scanned original exceeded maximum data capacity.

Specify the scan size and resolution again. Note that it may not be possible to scan very large originals at a high resolution. See "Relationship between Resolution and Scan Size", Scanner Reference Illustration indicating instructions stored on a CD-ROM.

“Exceeded max. number of alphanumeric characters for the path.”

The maximum number of specifiable alphanumeric characters in a path has been exceeded.

The maximum number of characters which can be entered for the path is 256. Check the number of characters you entered, and then enter the path again.

“Exceeded max. number of alphanumeric characters.”

The maximum enterable number of alphanumeric characters has been exceeded.

Check the maximum number of characters which can be entered, and then enter it again. See "Values of Various Set Items for Transmission/Storage/Delivery Function", Scanner Reference Illustration indicating instructions stored on a CD-ROM.

“Exceeded max. number of files which can be sent at the same time. Reduce the number of the selected files.”

The number of files exceeded the maximum number possible.

Reduce the number of files and send them again.

“Exceeded max. number of files which can be used in Document Server at the same time.”

The maximum number of files that can be stored in the document server has been exceeded.

Check the files stored by the other functions, and then delete unneeded files. For details about how to delete files, see "Document Server", Copy and Document Server Reference Illustration indicating instructions stored on a CD-ROM.

“Exceeded max. number of pages per file. Do you want to store the scanned pages as 1 file?”

The file being stored has exceeded the max. number of pages for one file.

Specify whether to store the data or not. Scan the pages that were not scanned and store them as a new file. See "Storing Files Using the Scanner Function", Scanner Reference Illustration indicating instructions stored on a CD-ROM.

“Exceeded max. number of standby files. Try again after the current file is sent.”

The maximum number of standby files was exceeded.

There are 100 files waiting in the sending queue for e-mail, Scan to Folder, or delivery functions. Wait until files have been sent.

“Exceeded max. number of stored files. Cannot send the scanned data as capturing files is unavailable.”

Too many files are waiting to be delivered.

Please try again after they have been delivered.

“Exceeded max. page capacity per file. Press [Send] to send the scanned data, or press [Cancel] to delete.”

The number of scanned pages exceeded maximum page capacity.

Select whether to send the data so far.

“Exceeded max. page capacity per file. Press [Write] to write the scanned data to the memory storage device, or press [Cancel] to delete.”

The scan could not be completed because the maximum number of pages that can be scanned by this machine was exceeded during writing to the Memory device.

Reduce the number of documents to be written to the memory device and try again.

“Exceeded maximum number of file to store. Delete all unnecessary files.”

Too many files are waiting to be delivered.

Please try again after they have been delivered.

“Exceeded time limit for LDAP server search. Check the server status.”

A network error has occurred and connection has failed.

  • Try the operation once more. If the message is still shown, the network may be crowded.

  • In [System Settings], under [Administrator Tools], check the settings of LDAP server. For details, see "Programming the LDAP server", Network and System Settings Guide Illustration indicating instructions stored on a CD-ROM.

“Invalid certificates or no S/MIME certificates were found.”

The destination's S/MIME certificates are invalid or cannot be found.

Contact the administrator.

“LDAP server authentication has failed. Check the settings.”

The user name and password differ from those set for LDAP Authentication.

In [System Settings], under [Administrator Tools], check the settings of LDAP server. For details, see "Programming the LDAP server", Network and System Settings Guide Illustration indicating instructions stored on a CD-ROM.

“Memory is full. Cannot scan. The scanned data will be deleted.”

Because of insufficient hard disk space, the first page could not be scanned.

Try one of the following measures:

  • Wait for a while, and then retry the scan operation.

  • Reduce the scan area or scanning resolution. See "Items for Specifying Scan Settings", Scanner Reference Illustration indicating instructions stored on a CD-ROM.

  • Delete unneeded stored files. See "Deleting a Stored File", Scanner Reference Illustration indicating instructions stored on a CD-ROM.

“Memory is full. Do you want to store scanned file?”

Because there is not enough free hard disk space in the machine for storing in the Document Server, only some of the pages could be scanned.

Specify whether to use the data or not.

“Memory is full. Press [Write] to write the current scanned data to the memory storage device, or press [Cancel] to delete.”

The scan could not be completed because there was insufficient hard disk memory at the time of saving to the memory device.

Select whether or not to save the scanned document to the memory device.

“Memory is full. Scanning has been cancelled. Press [Send] to send the scanned data, or press [Cancel] to delete.”

Because there is not enough free hard disk space in the machine for delivering or sending by e-mail while storing in the Document Server, only some of the pages could be scanned.

Specify whether to use the data or not.

“Memory storage device not detected. Insert the device.”

There is no memory device inserted.

Insert a memory device, or check to see whether the memory device is properly inserted in the media slot.

“No paper. Load paper of one of the following sizes.”

No paper is set in the specified paper tray.

Load paper of the sizes listed in the message. See "Loading Paper", About This Machine Illustration indicating book format instructionsIllustration indicating instructions stored on a CD-ROM.

“Now loading WSD... Please wait.”

WSD scanner function is being prepared.

Wait a while.

“Only one memory storage device can be used in one time. Please remove all other media to resume writing.”

Only one memory device can be connected at a time.

Insert one memory device only in the media slot.

“Original is being scanned by another function. Switch to the following function, then press the Stop key to cancel scanning or press the Start key to continue.”

A function of the machine other than the Scanner function is being used such as the Copier function.

Cancel the job in progress.

For example, press [Exit], and then press the [Copy] key. Next, press the [Clear/Stop] key. When the message “The Clear / Stop key was pressed. Are you sure you want to stop scanning?” appears, press [Stop].

“Output buffer is full. Sending the data has been cancelled. Please try again later.”

Too many jobs are in standby state, and sending was canceled.

Retry sending after sending jobs in standby state completes.

“Preparing to send data... Please wait.”

Data is being prepared for sending to a client computer.

Wait until the data has been sent.

This message might reappear if the machine is operating on a mixed network or if changes were made to network settings during WSD scanning transmission. Check with your system administrator.

“SMTP authentication E-mail address and Administrator E-mail address mismatch.”

The SMTP authentication e-mail address and the administrator's e-mail address do not match.

Contact the administrator.

“Selected file is currently in use. File name cannot be changed.”

You cannot change the name of a file whose status is "Waiting..." or that is being edited with DeskTopBinder.

Cancel transmission ("Waiting..." status cleared) or the DeskTopBinder setting, and then change the file name.

“Selected file is currently in use. Password cannot be changed.”

You cannot change the password of a file whose status is "Waiting..." or that is being edited with DeskTopBinder.

Cancel transmission ("Waiting..." status cleared) or the DeskTopBinder setting, and then change the password.

“Selected file is currently in use. User name cannot be changed.”

You cannot change the sender's name whose status is "Waiting..." or that is being edited with DeskTopBinder.

Cancel transmission ("Waiting..." status cleared) or the DeskTopBinder setting, and then change the user name.

“Sending the data has failed. The data will be resent later.”

A network error has occurred and a file was not sent correctly.

Wait until sending is retried automatically after the preset interval. If sending fails again, contact the network administrator.

“Some invalid destination(s) contained. Do you want to select only valid destination(s)?”

The specified group contains e-mail destinations and Scan to Folder destinations, either of which are incompatible with the specified transmission method.

In the message that appears at each transmission, press [Select].

“Some of selected files are currently in use. They could not be deleted.”

You cannot delete a file which is waiting to be transmitted ("Waiting..." status displayed) or whose information is being changed with DeskTopBinder.

Cancel transmission ("Waiting..." status cleared) or the DeskTopBinder setting, and then delete the file.

“The destination list has been updated. Specified destination(s) or sender's name has been cleared.”

A specified destination or sender's name was cleared when the destination list in the delivery server was updated.

Specify the destination or sender's name again.

“The selected file(s) contained file(s) without access privileges. Only file(s) with access privileges will be deleted.”

You have tried to delete files without the authority to do so.

The files can be deleted by the file administrator. To delete a file which you are not authorized to delete, contact the administrator.

“Transmission has failed. Insufficient memory in the destination hard disk. To check the current status, press [Scanned Files Status].”

Transmission has failed. There was not enough free space on the hard disk of the SMTP server, FTP server, or client computer at the destination.

Allocate sufficient space.

“Transmission has failed. To check the current status, press [Scanned Files Status].”

While a file was being sent, a network error occurred and the file could not be sent correctly.

If the same message appears again after scanning again, the cause could be a mixed network, or else network settings were changed during WSD scanner transmission. Check with your system administrator.

“Updating the destination list has failed. Try again?”

A network error has occurred.

Check whether the server is connected.

“Updating the destination list... Please wait. Specified destination(s) or sender's name has been cleared.”

The destination list is being updated.

If a destination or sender's name was already selected, re-select it after this message disappears.

“You do not have the privileges to use this function.”

The logged in user name does not have permission for the selected function.

Contact the administrator about the permission for the required function.