Alert Sounds
The machine notifies you with an alert sound when a paper jam occurs or another problem occurs. Listen to the alert sound for one of the patterns described below, and perform the required procedure accordingly.
Sound pattern*1 |
Condition |
Solution |
|---|---|---|
A short beep |
Touch/Notification Login/Logout |
- |
A short beep, followed by long beep |
Invalid Operation |
If you entered an incorrect password, enter the correct password. If you hear this sound when touching an icon or key, you do not have permission to use the function or setting. Log in to the machine as a user with permission, or consult your user administrator (or custom-privileges administrator who has equivalent privilege). |
A long beep |
Operation Completed |
Check the operation result. |
Two long beeps |
Warm-up |
The machine is ready for use after the machine is turned on or recovers from the sleep mode. |
Five long beeps (repeating four times) |
Caution |
Check that paper is loaded in the paper tray. |
Five short beeps (repeating five times) |
Warning |
Check the message displayed on the screen, and resolve the problem by removing the jammed paper or replacing the toner. |
*1 The factory default sound pattern is used as an example in the table above.

You cannot pause an alert sound that has started. The machine continues to emit the sound until the preset sound pattern is completed.
You can specify the volume and type of alert sound in [Settings]
[System Settings]
[Sound]. The type of sound can be specified for each condition described in the table above.
