Printer Error Codes - What You Must
Know
You have noticed that your printer has been displaying the
words 'Error 11' or 'Error 12' for a few hours now. What does that mean? How do
you get the error messages to go away? Don't panic. These are just printer
error codes to let you know that your printer needs some attention, even if the
problem isn't major. Here are some common error codes that you may see fairly
often, as well as what to do about them.
Error 11. This just means that the printer is out of paper.
No problem-just grab some of the paper that is designed for your printer model
and refill the paper draw. Make sure that the paper is aligned correctly
according to the diagram or example in the paper draw and close the tray
securely. Your printer should be running fine after that.
Error 12. This error is an indication that there is no
cartridge in the printer, or that the printer is open. Check to make sure all
paper trays and parts of the printer are closed before you start printing. Also
check to make sure that your cartridge is secure and does not need replacing
before trying to complete a big printing job.
Error 13. The Error 13 message on your printer screen is
probably one of the most common printer error codes. It means that there is a
paper jam. Most service printer repair manuals will give you instructions on
how to get rid of the paper jams, so be sure to follow the directions on the
printer screen or paper tray for the best way to remove crumbled paper from the
rollers and get your printer up and running again.
Error 16. This is an indication that the toner on the
printer is low. Error 16 is another one of the common printer error codes and
the error can be fixed by simply ordering more toner and placing it in the
printer. There are instructions for this in the introductory manual for the
printer as well.
Error 21. You may think that you need a printer repair
specialist after seeing this error, but Error 21, or print overrun, lets you
know that the job you are requesting is too complex. You can change these
printer error codes by replacing the font on some of the documents you are
trying to print, or by adjusting some of the margins on your page so that the
document will fit inside of the measurements of the printing page.
Error 55. This is perhaps one of the more complicated
printer error codes when it comes to printer repair, but Error 55 will let you
know that the internal communication between the printer and computer did not
fully process for some reason. The DC controller on the printer is not
receiving the proper information and you should check the DC controller
connections in order to fix this. Your printer may not be receiving enough
power from the power supply, so changing the power supply may help with this
problem.