Understanding display messages

Messages appear on the control panel display to indicate the machine’s status or errors. Refer to the tables below to understand the messages’ and their meaning, and correct the problem, if necessary.

[Note]
  • You can resolve the error with the guideline from the computers’s Printing Status program window (see Using Samsung Printer Status ).

  • If a message is not in the table, reboot the power and try the printing job again. If the problem persists, call a service representative.

  • When you call for service, provide the service representative with the contents of display message.

  • Some messages may not appear on the display depending on the options or models.

  • [error number] indicates the error number.

  • [tray number] indicates the tray number.

  • [media type] indicates the media type.

  • [media size] indicates the media size.

  • [color] indicates the color of toner.

Paper Jam-related messages

Message

Meaning

Suggested solutions

Paper jam

in exit area

Paper has jammed in the exit area.

Clear the jam (see In exit area).

Paper jam

inside machine

Paper has jammed in the inside machine.

Clear the jam (see Inside the machine).

Paper jam

in tray1

Paper has jammed in the tray.

Clear the jam (see In tray 1).

Paper jam

in tray2

Paper has jammed in the optional tray.

Clear the jam (see In optional tray ).

Paper jam

in tray3

Paper has jammed in the optional tray.

Clear the jam (see In optional tray ).

Paper jam

in tray4

Paper has jammed in the optional tray.

Clear the jam (see In optional tray ).

Paper jam

in MP tray

Paper has jammed in the multi-purpose tray.

Clear the jam (see In the multi-purpose tray ).

Paper Jam

inside of duplex

Paper has jammed during duplex printing. This is applicable only to machines with this feature.

Clear the jam (see In the duplex unit area ).

Paper Jam

bottom of duplex

Toner-related messages

Message

Meaning

Suggested solutions

Install Toner

A toner cartridge is not installed.

Reinstall the toner cartridge.

A toner cartridge is not being detected.

Reinstall the toner cartridge two or three times to confirm it is seated properly. If the problem persists, contact the service representatives.

Not Compatible

[color] toner cart.

The indicated toner cartridge is not suitable for your machine.

Install the corresponding toner cartridge with a Samsung-genuine cartridge (see Replacing the toner cartridge).

Not Compatible

[color] Toner Country

The indicated toner cartridge is not available in the country set in the machine.

Install new toner cartridge (see Replacing the toner cartridge).

[color] toner cart.

Position error

The indicated toner mismatch on toner cartridge position.

Install again in the proper position.

Toner Low

Small amount of toner is left in the indicated cartridge. The estimated cartridge life of toner is close.[a]

Prepare a new cartridge for a replacement. You may temporarily increase the printing quality by redistributing the toner (see Redistributing toner).

Toner Very Low

The indicated toner cartridge has almost reached its estimated cartridge life[a].

  • You can choose Stop or Continue as shown on the control panel. If you select Stop, the printer stops printing. If you select Continue, the printer keeps printing but the printing quality cannot be guaranteed.

  • Replace the toner cartridge for the best print quality when this message appears. Using a cartridge beyond this stage can result in printing quality issues (see Replacing the toner cartridge).

End of Life

The indicated toner cartridge has reached its estimated cartridge life[a].

Replace the toner cartridge (see Replacing the toner cartridge).

[a] Estimated cartridge life means the expected or estimated toner cartridge life, which indicates the average capacity of print-outs and is designed pursuant to ISO/IEC 19798 (see Available supplies). The number of pages may be affected by operating environment, percentage of image area, printing interval, media, percentage of image area, and media size. Some amount of toner may remain in the cartridge even when replace new cartridge appears and the machine stops printing.

[Warning]

Samsung does not recommend using a non-genuine Samsung toner cartridge such as refilled or remanufactured. Samsung cannot guarantee a non-genuine Samsung toner cartridge's quality. Service or repair required as a result of using non-genuine Samsung toner cartridges will not be covered under the machine warranty.

Tray-related messages

Message

Meaning

Suggested solutions

Paper empty

in [tray number]

There is no paper in the indicated tray.

Load paper in the tray (see Loading paper in the tray).

Paper empty

in MP tray

There is no paper in the indicated tray.

Load paper in the tray (see Loading paper in the tray).

Paper empty

in all trays

There is no paper in the indicated tray.

Load paper in the tray (see Loading paper in the tray).

Pulled out

[tray number] cassette

Tray is pulled out.

Insert tray properly.

[tray number]

Paper Mismatch

The paper size specified in the printer properties does not match the paper you are loading.

Load the correct paper in the tray.

MP Tray

Paper Mismatch

The paper size specified in the printer properties does not match the paper you are loading.

Load the correct paper in the tray.

Network-related messages

Message

Meaning

Suggested solutions

Network Problem:

IP Conflict

The IP address is used elsewhere.

Check the IP address or obtain a new IP address.

Not found

Wireless network

A NOT FOUND SSID event occurs when the printer cannot connect to the wireless module due to the absence of the wireless SSID.

If the following problem occurs.

  • The access point (or wireless router) with the set SSID was turned off.

  • The access point (or wireless router) with the set SSID is too far away.

  • The access point (or wireless router) with the set SSID malfunctions.

  • The antenna of the wireless module performs poorly.

  • Check the wireless environment. (Check the power connection and settings of the access point (or wireless router).)

  • Check the environment near the printer. (Check for microwaves, Bluetooth devices, steel cabinets, or other items that may affect wireless communication.)

If the problem persists, please call for service.

[Note]

Services that use the wireless interface (copy, print, and email) are unavailable.

Error: #S6-3113

Call for service

The network function does not work due to a fault in the wired network PHY chip.

Reboot the power and try the printing job again. If the problem persists, please call for service.

802.1x

Network Error

Fail to authenticate.

Check the network authentication protocol. If the problem persists, contact your network administrator.

Not correct

Wireless setting

  • The wireless network options are configured incorrectly for the security method.

  • The password entered in the wireless security options is incorrect.

  • The machine does not support the security method used by the access point or wireless router.

  • The access point or wireless router has malfunctioned.

Reconfigure the wireless options in the machine, SWS, access point, or wireless router. The WPA2-PSK/AES security method is recommended. If the problem persists, please call for service.

Not connect

Wireless AP

The machine failed to connect to the wireless access point (or wireless router).

Check the status of the access point, including its configuration and power connections, as well as any devices that may affect wireless communication. If the problem persists, please call for service.

Fail connection

to WPS

The machine failed to connect to the wireless access point (or wireless router).

Check the status of the access point or WPS, including its configuration and power connections, as well as any devices that may affect wireless communication. If the problem persists, please call for service.

Wi-Fi Direct

is not ready

The machine failed to initialize the Wi-Fi Direct connection.

Reboot the machine to initialize the wireless settings. If the problem persists, please call for service.

Wi-Fi Direct

is not connect

The machine failed to connect via Wi-Fi Direct.

Turn the Wi-Fi Direct feature off and then back on or reboot the machine or mobile device. If the problem persists, please call for service.

Misc. messages

Message

Meaning

Suggested solutions

Adjusting Color

Registration...

The machine is adjusting the color registration.

Wait a few minutes.

Calibrating

image density…

The machine is calibrating the image density.

Wait a few minutes.

Door Open

Close it

The cover is not securely latched.

Close the cover until it locks into place.

Error [error number]

Install [color] toner

The indicated toner cartridge is installed improperly, or the connector is polluted.

Reinstall the Samsung-genuine toner cartridge two or three times to confirm it is seated properly. If the problem persists, please call for service.

Error [error number]

Turn off then on

The machine unit cannot be controlled.

Reboot the power and try the printing job again. If the problem persists, please call for service.

Error [error number]

Call for service

Install TR.

belt unit.

The transfer belt is not installed.

Install a Samsung-genuine transfer belt.

Not compatible

transfer belt

The transfer belt of the machine is not for your machine.

Install the Samsung-genuine part designed for your machine.

Not Installed

Waste tank

The is waste toner container not installed.

Install a Samsung-genuine waste toner container.

Not proper room

temp. Move set

The machine is in a room with improper room temperature.

Move the machine to a room with proper room temperature.

Output bin Full

Remove paper

The output tray is full.

Remove papers from the output tray, the machine resumes printing. If the problem persists, call for service.

Prepare new

Transfer belt

The life of the transfer belt will expired soon.

Replace the transfer belt with a new one. If the problem persists, please call for service.

Replace new

Transfer belt

The life of the transfer belt has expired.

Prepare

Fuser Soon

The life of the fuser unit will be expired soon.

Replace the fuser unit with a new one. If the problem persists, please call for service.

Replace new

Fuser unit

The life of the fuser unit will be expired.

  • Replace new

    tray1 roller

  • Replace new

    tray2 roller

  • Replace new

    tray3 roller

  • Replace new

    tray4 roller

The life of the tray roller will expired.

Replace the tray roller with a new one. If the problem persists, please call for service.

Transfer Belt

Error

The transfer belt cannot be controlled.

Reboot the power and try the printing job again. If the problem persists, please call for service.

Waste toner Full

Replace new one

The waste toner container is full.

Replace the waste toner container.