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When the Machine Makes a Beeping Sound

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

Beep pattern

Meaning

Cause

Single short beep

Panel/screen input accepted.

A screen key was pressed.

Short, then long beep

Panel/screen input rejected.

An invalid key was pressed on the screen, or the entered password was incorrect.

2 long beeps

Machine has warmed up.

When the power is turned on or the machine exits Sleep mode, the machine has fully warmed up and is ready for use.

5 long beeps repeated four times

Soft alert

Paper tray is empty.

5 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 enable or disable beep alerts. For details about Sound, see DEVICE.