When Messages Appear and the Machine Cannot Be Operated

"Please wait."

This message appears when you press the [Energy Saver] key or the [Check Status] key.

Wait for a while. If the machine is not ready in 5 minutes, turn off the power and make sure the main power indicator turns off. Wait at least 10 seconds, and then turn on the power again. If the machine is still not ready in 5 minutes, contact your service representative.

“Please wait.”

This message appears when the machine is warming up.

• Wait for a while. If the machine is not ready in 5 minutes, turn off the power and make sure the main power indicator turns off. Wait at least 10 seconds, and then turn on the power again. If the machine is still not ready in 5 minutes, contact your service representative.

• Wait until the message disappears. Do not turn off the power while the message is showing.

“Please wait.”

This message appears when you change the toner cartridge.

Wait for a while. If the message does not disappear in 5 minutes, turn off the power and make sure the main power indicator turns off. Wait at least 10 seconds, and then turn on the power again. If the message remains displayed for more than 5 minutes, contact your service representative.

“Please wait.”

The current environmental condition is outside the recommended temperature range for the machine.

• Check the optimum environmental conditions for the machine and move it to a different location.

• Leave the machine for a while and allow it to adapt to the environment.

For details about the optimum environmental conditions for the machine, see "Optimum Environmental Conditions After Moving the Machine", Maintenance and Specifications.

“Shutting down... Please wait. Main power will be turned off automatically. Maximum waiting time: 8 minute(s)”

The shut down procedure has begun because the power was turned off while the machine was in standby mode or performing an operation.

• Follow the message that appears and wait until the machine has shut down. Do not turn on the power while this message is displayed. If the power has been turned on, follow the message that appears. For details about turning on and off the power, see "Turning On/Off the Power", Getting Started.

• The shutdown time varies according to the options that are installed and the environmental conditions of the location where the machine is set up. If the main power indicator remains lit after 13 minutes have elapsed, contact your service representative.

“The power cord(s) has been disconnected or the breaker switch is turned off. Turn the main power off, plug in the cord(s) to the wall outlet, and then turn the breaker switch on.”

• One of the two power cords is not plugged into the wall outlet.

• The earth leakage breaker is in the Off position.

• Securely plug the two power cords directly into the wall outlet. For details about the power connection, see "Where to Put Your Machine", Maintenance and Specifications.

• For details about handling the earth leakage breaker, see "Checking the Earth Leakage Breakers", Maintenance and Specifications.