Troubleshooting 
244  Xerox
®
 AltaLink
®
 C80XX Series Multifunction Printer 
User Guide 
Printer Does Not Power On 
Probable Causes  Solutions 
The power switch is not switched on. 
• Open the front door and check that the main power
switch is in the On position.
• At the printer control panel, press the Power/Wake
button. For details, refer to Powering On and Off the
Printer on page 38.
The power cord is not plugged into the outlet 
correctly. 
Power off the printer, then plug the power cord into the outlet 
securely. Use the bracket provided with the printer to secure 
the power cord in place. 
Something is wrong with the outlet 
connected to the printer. 
• Plug another electrical appliance into the outlet and check
if it operates properly.
• Try a different outlet.
The printer is connected to an outlet with a 
voltage or frequency that does not match the 
printer specifications. 
Use a power source with the specifications listed in the 
Electrical Specifications on page 332. 
C
AUTION: Plug the three-wire cord with grounding prong directly into a grounded AC outlet. 
Do not use a power strip. If necessary, contact a licensed electrician to install a properly 
grounded outlet. 
Printer Resets or Powers Off Frequently 
Probable Causes  Solutions 
The power cord is not plugged into the outlet 
correctly. 
Power off the printer. Confirm that the power cord is plugged 
in correctly to the printer and the outlet, then power on the 
printer. 
A system error occurred. 
Power off the printer, then power on again. If the error 
persists, contact your Xerox representative. 
The printer is connected to an uninterruptible 
power supply (UPS), extension cord, or power 
strip. 
Only use an extension cord designed to handle the electrical 
current capacity of the printer. For details, refer to Electrical 
Specifications on page 332. 
A network configuration problem exists. 
Unplug the network cable. If the problem is not resolved, 
contact your system administrator to reconfigure your 
network installation. 
The printer is connected to an outlet with a 
voltage or frequency that does not match the 
printer specifications. 
Use a power source with the specifications listed in Electrical 
Specifications on page 332.