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Panel Tone

The following table describes the meaning of the various beep patterns that the machine produces to alert users about left originals and other machine conditions.

Beep pattern

Meaning

Cause

Single short beep.

A valid operation is accepted.

A control panel key was pressed, the machine was switched on, or a document was placed on the ADF.

Two long beeps.

Machine has warmed up.

After cooling or being switched on, the machine has fully warmed up and is ready for use.

Five short beeps repeated five times.

Strong alert.

The machine requires user attention because paper has jammed, the toner needs replenishing, or other problems have occurred.

Note

  • Users cannot mute the machine's beep alerts. When the machine beeps to alert users of a paper jam or toner request, if the machine's covers are opened and closed repeatedly within a short space of time, the beep alert might continue, even after normal status has resumed.

  • You can select to enable or disable beep alerts. For details about Panel Key Sound, see "System Settings", Network and System Settings GuideIllustration indicating instructions stored on a CD-ROM.