Troubleshooting 
 
36  Phaser 3010/3040 Printer 
  User Guide 
 
General Troubleshooting 
This section includes: 
  Printer Does Not Turn On ................................................................................................................................................. 36 
  The Printer Does Not Print ............................................................................................................................................... 36 
  Printer Resets or Turns Off Frequently ........................................................................................................................ 37 
  Printer is Making Unusual Noises .................................................................................................................................. 37 
  Condensation has Formed Inside the Printer .......................................................................................................... 38 
This section contains procedures to help you locate and resolve problems. Resolve some problems by 
simply restarting the printer. 
 
 
Printer Does Not Turn On 
 
The power switch is not turned on. 
The power cord is not correctly plugged into 
the outlet. 
Turn off the printer power switch, and plug the power cord securely 
into the outlet. 
Something is wrong with the outlet connected 
to the printer. 
  Plug another electrical appliance into the outlet and see 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 63. 
 
CAUTION: Plug the three-wire cord with grounding prong directly into a grounded AC outlet. 
 
 
The Printer Does Not Print 
 
The printer is in Energy Saver mode. 
Push the control panel button. 
PrintingScout displays an error message. 
Follow the instructions in the PrintingScout message to correct the 
problem. If the error persists, contact your Xerox representative.