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If your printer`s status displays “Printer in error state,” there may be a problem with the printer itself. Make sure the printer is turned on and connected to your PC by Wi-Fi or cable. Check it for low paper or ink, and be sure the cover isn`t open and the paper isn`t jammed.
If you are using a USB connection, make sure that the cable is properly connected. If your printer is connected via wireless network, verify that the wireless connection is working. If all seems fine, restart the printer and try again. If the Konica printer is offline, the error can be caused by faulty printer drivers.
Turn ON the sub power switch. The sub power switch is located on the top-right surface of the main body. With the sub power switch turned on, the power LED on the control panel turns green. The [Wake-up] screen and [Warm-up] screen are displayed.
Among the more common technical issues that may bring down a printer are disconnected cables, malfunctioning routers, and low ink levels. Moreover, software problems such as interrupted connections or incorrect settings in your system`s drivers can also cause your printer to show up as offline.
Common factors include driver problems, software issues, hardware failures and overuse.
Go to the Start icon on the bottom left of your screen then choose Control Panel and then Devices and Printers. Right click the printer in question and select “See what`s printing”. From the window that opens choose “Printer” from the menu bar at the top. Select “Use Printer Online” from the drop down menu.
Unplug and restart your printer

Sometimes power-cycling your printer can resolve the issue. Turn off your printer and unplug it, wait 30 seconds, plug your printer back in, and then turn the printer back on.

To view detailed information for troubleshooting purposes, you can configure settings so that the error code is displayed simultaneously. In the administrator mode, select [Maintenance] – [Network Error Code Display Setting], and set [Error Code Display] to [ON] (Default: [OFF]).
To view detailed information for troubleshooting purposes, you can configure settings so that the error code is displayed simultaneously. In the administrator mode, select [Maintenance] – [Network Error Code Display Setting], and set [Error Code Display] to [ON] (Default: [OFF]).

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Minolta Pageworks L printer
ANSWER : I’m not familiar with that model. I do have to say that 8 years in storage will have detrimental results. I have never seen any printer request a transfer roller change. They do come as part of maintenance kits in HP series printers. Transfer rollers really don’t wear out. Worst that happens is they get toner on them. Their function is to charge the back of the paper and pull the toner down on it. That being said, you probably will have a host of other issues. Any drum wiper blade will have deteriorated necessitating replacement of the drums. The fuser assy. will probably have suffered damage to the pressure roller from sitting in the same position without rotation for 8 years. Depending on storage conditions, the toners might have suffered as well. In my opinion, it will cost you more to fix it than replace it. Test print procedure is Chapter 3, item 5 in the user manual http://printer.konicaminolta.net/drivers/manuals/pageworks/cpw.pdf

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changed fusing unit, machine won't power (won't come back on)
ANSWER : You should always change fusers with the power plug pulled. You should check and make sure both ends of the power plug are firmly in. I’ve been on calls where I have found either end not connected. Waste of my time.

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Toner
ANSWER : I have the exact same problem, been buying new cartridges, so i know it is definitely not empty, but the problem still persists. if you solved it or anyone else can offer any help, very much appriciated. Thanks!

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cannot connect to printer
ANSWER : You may have to manually enter the IP address and assign a specific port number on the PC for the printer to work…I’ve had to do that occassionally.

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Need of Konica Minolta printer?
ANSWER : Its a good product. Here I would like to share some key features of this printer..

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Heat Settings
ANSWER : Can’t change the heat settings, but changing paper type might help.

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Blank page with strips
ANSWER : That would be a bad wiper blade in the drum unit. Either the black or color drums. Whatever color or black the stripes are.

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Toner cartridge full, printer displays: "empty needs replacing"
ANSWER : I once went to a customer who had a similar issue. They had installed new cartridges and judging from the box, they looked OEM. Strange thing was they felt empty when lifted and they were missing the chip on the outside that tells the printer it is installed and keeps track of how many copies were printed with that cartridge. The printer has no other way of knowing if the cartridge is full or empty.

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