Sound Diagnostics

Overview

Below is a detailed list of sounds that you can hear from a printer. The first table outlines the normal sounds a printer may produce during its operations while the second table outlines the unusual noises.

Normal sounds

Most Sounds caused by the device printing mechanisms are normal.

Description	Sample sounds
Normal idle sound	Audio file
Fuser Nip Open/Close	Audio file
Duplex Printing Click	Audio file
Toner Replenish Click	Audio file
Low-Voltage Power Supply Click	Audio file
Low-Voltage Power Supply Buzz	Audio file
Fan Note: If fan is turning on frequently when the printer is not in use, try setting the sleep timer to one minute.	Audio file

Unusual sounds

Should you encounter the types of noise listed below, please contact Lexmark Technical Support to set up service for the printer.

Description	Sample sounds
Fuser Click	Audio file
AIO Redrive Clog	Audio file 1 Audio file 2
Cartridge Shutter	Audio file
Fuser Gear Tick	Audio file
Fuser Motor Click	Audio file
Fuser Squeak	Audio file
ITU Screech	Audio file
PCU Cleaner Squeak	Audio file
250 Tray Squeak	Audio file
Dislodged Developer Gear	Audio file

LEGACY ID: SO7277

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Sound Diagnostics

Overview

Normal sounds

Unusual sounds

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