Using the Operation Panel
2-4 ADVANCED OPERATION GUIDE
Message Display
The message display on the operation panel shows:
• Status information, the messages listed below which are displayed
during normal operation.
• Error codes, when the printer requires the operator’s attention; as
explained in the Operation Guide.
Status Information
Error codes
Refer to the Troubleshooting section in the Operation Guide.
Message Meaning
Self test The printer is performing self-diagnostics after power-up.
Please wait The printer is warming up and is not ready. This message may be displayed
during continuous printing of a large volume of pages which require a large
amount of toner such as with photographs, etc.
Please wait
(Adding toner)
Toner is currently being replenished.
When the printer is switched on for the first time, this message will take several
minutes.
Ready The printer is ready to print.
Processing The printer is receiving data to print. This is also shown when the printer is
reading a CompactFlash card, Microdrive, RAM disk, or USB flash memory.
Sleeping The printer is in Auto Sleep. The printer wakes from Auto Sleep whenever a key
on the operation panel and [GO] is pressed, the cover is opened or closed, or a
print job is received. The printer then warms up and goes on-line. For details on
Auto Sleep, refer to Sleep Timer Timeout Time on page 2-80.
Skipping data The printer is skipping the data.
Waiting The printer is waiting for the rest of print job before completing the last page.
Pressing [GO] allows you to obtain the last page immediately. Refer to below.
FormFeed TimeOut The printer is printing the last page after a waiting period.