Panel Tone
The following table describes the meaning of the various beep patterns that the machine produces to alert
users about left originals and other machine conditions.
Beep pattern Meaning Cause
Single short beep. Panel/screen input
accepted.
A control panel or screen key was
pressed.
Short, then long beep. Panel/screen input rejected. An invalid key was pressed on the
control panel or screen, or the entered
password was incorrect.
Single long beep. Job completed successfully. A Copier/Document Server Features
job has finished.
Two long beeps. Machine has warmed up. After cooling or being switched on, the
machine has fully warmed up and is
ready for use.
Five long beeps. Soft alert. The initial screen returns when the
machine goes into energy-saving mode
and when simplified display is canceled.
Five long beeps repeated
four times.
Soft alert. An original has been left on the exposure
glass or paper is empty.
Five 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 select to enable or disable beep alerts. For details about Panel Key Sound, see "System
Settings", Network and System Settings Guide .
1. When the Machine Does Not Operate As Wanted
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