General

This section describes general error messages, not related to a specific function.

Load paper.

Cause 1
Printing cannot be performed because the paper has run out.
Remedy
Cause 2
The paper drawer is not correctly inserted into the machine.
Remedy
Insert the paper drawer in all the way. (See "Loading Paper.")

The most proper size A4 is not available.

Cause 1
The optimal paper size selected with automatic paper selection is not loaded.
Remedy
Load paper of the displayed size.
Cause 2
[Paper Drawer Auto Selection On/Off] is set to 'Off'.
Remedy 1
Manually specify the paper drawer.
Remedy 2
Set [Paper Drawer Auto Selection On/Off] to 'On' for the paper drawer in which the displayed paper size is loaded. (See "Enabling Paper Drawer Auto Selection.")
Cause 3
A paper type not supported by automatic paper selection is loaded.
Remedy 1
Manually specify the paper drawer.
Remedy 2
Set [Consider Paper Type] in [Paper Drawer Auto Selection On/Off] to 'Off' when copying. (See "Enabling Paper Drawer Auto Selection.")

Return the originals to their correct order, then press the [Start] key.

Cause
Scanning stopped because an unspecified problem occurred in the feeder.
Remedy
Return the originals to their correct order, place them in the original loading area of the feeder again, and press .

Return the originals to their correct order, then press the [Start] key. (The data size of the scanned original exceeded the limit. Settings will be automatically corrected and the originals will be scanned again.)

Cause
Scanning was cancelled because the data size of the scanned originals exceeded the maximum size that the machine can handle.
Remedy
Scan the originals again from the first page. If you still cannot scan the originals, you may be able to resolve the problem by decreasing the setting for [Sharpness] or setting the original type to [Text].

Scanning was canceled because the data size of the scanned original exceeded the limit. Scanning may be possible if sharpness is reduced, or Original Type is set to Text.

Cause
Scanning was cancelled because the data size of the scanned originals exceeded the maximum size that the machine can handle.
Remedy
You may be able to resolve the problem by decreasing the setting for [Sharpness] or setting the original type to [Text].

Place the original on the platen glass.

Cause
A mode requiring an original to be placed on the platen glass is set. There is no original on the platen glass.
Remedy
Place the original on the platen glass.

Remove the original from the platen glass.

Cause
An original remains on the platen glass.
Remedy
Remove the original remaining on the platen glass, and place the original again.

Remove the original from the feeder.

Cause
There is an original loaded in the feeder and on the platen glass when a mode that cannot scan originals loaded in the feeder is set.
Remedy
Remove the original from the feeder.

Original scanning area (thin glass strip) is dirty.

Cause
The original scanning area (thin glass strip) is dirty due to dust and grime.
Remedy
Clean the original scanning area of the feeder. (See "Manual Feeder Cleaning.")

Original scanning area (Feeder) is dirty.

Cause
The original scanning area of the Duplex Color Image Reader Unit-G1 is dirty due to dust and grime.
Remedy
Clean the original scanning area of the Duplex Color Image Reader Unit-G1. (See "Manual Feeder Cleaning.")

Replace toner cartridge.

Cause 1
Printing will soon not be possible because the toner is running out.
Cause 2
Printing is not possible because the toner has run out.
Remedy
Replace the toner cartridge. (See "Replacing the Toner Cartridge.")

Adjusting gradation. Wait a moment...

Cause
The machine is performing automatic adjustment.
Remedy
Wait a few moments. When the adjustment is complete, printing will automatically resume.

Cleaning the drum... Wait a while...

Cause
The machine is cleaning its drum.
Remedy
Wait a few moments. When cleaning is complete, printing will automatically resume.

Performing multiple jobs...

Cause
Multiple jobs such as print jobs or scan jobs are being executed while performing the scan operation.
Remedy
Wait a few moments for the machine to resume the scan operation.

Insert the punch cartridge.

Cause
The punch cartridge of the Professional Puncher-C1 is not inserted.
Remedy
Insert the punch cartridge of the Professional Puncher-C1. For more information, see the instruction manual for the Professional Puncher-C1.

Insert the punch waste tray.

Cause
The punch waste tray of the Professional Puncher-C1 is not inserted.
Remedy
Insert the punch waste tray of the Professional Puncher-C1. For more information, see the instruction manual for the Professional Puncher-C1.

Empty the punch waste tray.

Cause
The punch waste tray of the Professional Puncher-C1 is full.
Remedy
Remove the punch waste in the punch waste tray of the Professional Puncher-C1. For more information, see the instruction manual for the Professional Puncher-C1.

Remove the paper from the folding unit stack area.

Cause
Output from a previous job remains in the output area of the Paper Folding Unit-H1.
Remedy
Remove the paper in the output area of the Paper Folding Unit-H1.

The front cover of the finisher is open.

Cause
The front cover of the finisher is open.
Remedy
Check that the front cover of the Staple Finisher-N1, Booklet Finisher-N1, Staple Finisher-Q1 PRO, or Booklet Finisher-Q1 PRO is closed.

Check that covers are closed.

Cause
The cover of the optional equipment is open.
Remedy 1
Check that the cover of the Paper Deck Unit-C1 or POD Deck Lite-A1 is closed.
Remedy 2
Check that the cover of the Booklet Trimmer-D1 is closed. For more information, see the instruction manual for the Booklet Trimmer-D1.
Remedy 3
Check that the cover of the Document Insertion Unit-K1, Paper Folding Unit-H1, Staple Finisher-N1, Booklet Finisher-N1, Staple Finisher-Q1 PRO, or Booklet Finisher-Q1 PRO is closed.
Remedy 4
Check that the cover of the Professional Puncher-C1 is closed. For more information, see the instruction manual for the Professional Puncher-C1.
Remedy 5
Check that the cover of the Professional Puncher Integration Unit-B1 is closed.

Load staples into the stapler unit.

Cause
There are no staples in the staple cartridge of the stapler unit in the Staple Finisher-N1/Booklet Finisher-N1/Staple Finisher-Q1 PRO/Booklet Finisher-Q1 PRO.
Remedy
Replace the staple cartridge of the Staple Finisher-N1/Booklet Finisher-N1/Staple Finisher-Q1 PRO/Booklet Finisher-Q1 PRO. (See "Replacing the Staple Cartridge (For Optional Products).")

Remove the paper from the output tray.

Cause
Previous prints remain in the tray.
Remedy
Remove the paper that remains in the tray. Printing will start or resume automatically.

Remove the paper from the booklet tray.

Cause
Previous prints remain in the tray.
Remedy
Remove the paper that remains in the booklet tray. Printing will start or resume automatically.

Check punch waste tray.

Cause
The punch waste tray of the Staple Finisher-N1/Booklet Finisher-N1/Staple Finisher-Q1 PRO/Booklet Finisher-Q1 PRO/Professional Puncher-C1 is full or almost full.
Remedy
Remove the punch waste in the punch waste tray of the Staple Finisher-N1/Booklet Finisher-N1/Staple Finisher-Q1 PRO/Booklet Finisher-Q1 PRO/Professional Puncher-C1. (See "Removing Punch Waste (For Optional Products).")

Load staples into the saddle stitcher unit.

Cause
There are no staples in the staple cartridge of the Booklet Finisher-N1/Booklet Finisher-Q1 PRO saddle stitcher unit.
Remedy
Replace the staple cartridge of the Booklet Finisher-N1/Booklet Finisher-Q1 PRO saddle stitcher unit. For the Booklet Finisher-N1, see "Replacing the Staple Cartridge in the Saddle Stitcher Unit (Booklet Finisher-N1)." For the Booklet Finisher-Q1 PRO, see "Replacing the Staple Cartridge in the Saddle Stitcher Unit (Booklet Finisher-Q1 PRO)."

The alignment function of the finisher needs to be checked. Contact your service representative. Printing is still possible.

Cause
The alignment function of the Staple Finisher-Q1 PRO or the Booklet Finisher-Q1 PRO is malfunctioning.
Remedy 1
Restart the machine. If the message does not disappear after restarting the machine, write down the message displayed on the touch panel display and contact your local authorized Canon dealer.
Remedy 2
Select other tray for outputting paper. (See "Output Tray Designation.")

Empty the trim waste tray.

Cause 1
The trimmer booklet waste tray of the Booklet Trimmer-D1 is full.
Remedy
Remove the trimmer booklet waste in the trimmer booklet waste tray of the Booklet Trimmer-D1. For more information, see the instruction manual for the Booklet Trimmer-D1.
Cause 2
The trim waste tray of the Inner Booklet Trimmer-A1 is full.
Remedy
Remove the trim waste in the trim waste tray of the Inner Booklet Trimmer-A1. (See "Removing Trim Waste (Inner Booklet Trimmer-A1).")

The front cover of the trimmer is open. 

Cause
The front cover of the Booklet Trimmer-D1 is open.
Remedy
Check that the front cover of the Booklet Trimmer-D1 is closed. For more information, see the instruction manual for the Booklet Trimmer-D1.

Remove the paper from the trimmer stacker.

Cause
Output from a previous job remains in the output tray of the Booklet Trimmer-D1.
Remedy
Remove the paper in the output tray of the Booklet Trimmer-D1. For more information, see the instruction manual for the Booklet Trimmer-D1.

Insert the booklet trimmer waste tray.

Cause
The trimmer booklet waste tray of the Booklet Trimmer is not inserted.
Remedy
Insert the trimmer booklet waste tray of the Booklet Trimmer-D1. For more information, see the instruction manual for the Booklet Trimmer.

Check staple waste tray.

Cause
The staple waste tray of the Staple Finisher-N1/Booklet Finisher-N1/Staple Finisher-Q1 PRO/Booklet Finisher-Q1 PRO stapler unit is full or almost full.
Remedy
Empty the staple waste tray of the Staple Finisher-N1/Booklet Finisher-N1/Staple Finisher-Q1 PRO/Booklet Finisher-Q1 PRO stapler unit. (See "Removing Staple Waste (For Optional Products).")

The Dept. ID or PIN is incorrect.

Cause
The entered Department ID or PIN is incorrect.
Remedy
Contact the System Manager for the department to find out the Department ID/PIN.

The hard disk needs to be replaced. (Call service rep.)

Cause
The hard disk is damaged or is not attached.
Remedy 1
Contact your local authorized Canon dealer.
Remedy 2
If the Removable HDD Kit is attached, check the hard disk.
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