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. |
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.