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Question posted by gflussier on September 6th, 2012

Error Message '31.06 Defective Supply' What Does It Refer To?

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Answer #1: Posted by LexmarkListens on September 7th, 2012 5:22 AM
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The error / status message 31.xx (31.06) refers to a defective imaging kit. Try doing the following:

 

• Open and close the top cover.
• Remove and re-install the imaging kit.
• Turn the printer power off, and after a few seconds, turn the printer power back on.

 

If the issue persists, please call our Technical Support Hotline on 1-800-539-6275.


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User's Guide - Page 95

... side up in the TCP/IP section. 2 Click Device Status. The Device Status page appears, displaying a summary of supplies A message appears on and Ready appears. 2 From the printer control panel, press . 3 Press the arrow buttons until Reports appears, and then press . 4 Press the arrow buttons until you do not know the IP address...
User's Guide - Page 101

... To reduce the risk of the printer might be hot. 9 Close the top door. 10 Close the front door. Replacing a black and color imaging kit Replace the black and color imaging kit when 31.yy Defective Imaging Kit appears. 1 Grasp the front door at the sides, and then pull it toward you. CAUTION...
User's Guide - Page 127

... standard exit bin. Troubleshooting 127 If the message appears again, remove the cartridge, and then insert it until it clicks into place. • Turn the printer off, wait ten seconds, and then turn the printer on. • Replace the specified toner cartridge with a new one. 31.yy Defective Imaging Kit Try one or more of...
User's Guide - Page 129

... one or more of the following: • Press to clear the message and continue printing. • Turn the power off and then back on . If the error message remains, the flash memory may be defective and require replacing. 54 Standard network software error The printer detects unformatted flash memory when the power is installed, but cannot...
User's Guide - Page 167

... 31.yy Defective Imaging Kit 127 31...54 Standard software error 129 54 Standard network software error 129 550-sheet...printer 9 configuring multiple printers 117 configuring supply notifications 117 conservation settings Eco-Mode 35 Quiet Mode 36 conserving supplies 34 contacting Customer Support 152 control panel, printer factory defaults, restoring 116 Custom Types menu printer menus 72 D Defective...
User's Guide - Page 169

...background shading 146 toner rubs off 147 toner specks 147 uneven print density 148 print troubleshooting error reading USB drive 132 incorrect characters print 133 incorrect margins 140 jammed page does not ...Quality menu 86 USB menu 79 Utilities 89 Wireless menu 78 printer messages 30.yy Toner Cart Missing 127 31.yy Defective Imaging Kit 127 31.yy Replace black and color imaging kit 127 34 Short ...
Technical Reference - Page 64

= Supported X = Not supported Printer model Message Status code Return string C540n, C543dn, C544n/dn/dw/...31.yy Defective X X Defective Cartridge black cartridge Intervention Required - 40409 31.41 Missing X X Missing or Defective Cartridge or defective black cartridge Intervention Required - 40410 30.yy Cyan X X Toner Cartridge Missing toner cartridge missing * This message...
Technical Reference - Page 65

= Supported X = Not supported Printer model Message Status code Return string C540n, C543dn, C544n/dn/dw/dtn X546dtn MFP Intervention Required - 40410 31.yy Defective X X Defective Cartridge cyan cartridge Intervention Required - 40410 31.41 Missing X X Missing or Defective Cartridge or defective cyan cartridge Intervention Required - 40411 30.yy Magenta X X Toner Cartridge ...
Service Manual - Page 41

... printing. Diagnostic information 2-7 Listen for replacement. Close the front cover. 31.xx Defective Cartridge The specified cartridge is installed properly. • Turn the printer power off and turn the printer power on . Try one or more of the following : • Press Select ( ) to clear the message and continue printing. • Press Stop ( ), and then press...
Service Manual - Page 42

... enough free space in RAM. - If the error message remains, the flash memory may not print correctly. • The printer cannot find the requested font. 5025-2xx, 4xx User primary message Explanation 38 Memory Full 39 Complex Page 40 Invalid Refill Change Cartridge 50 PPDS Font Error 51 Defective Flash Detected 52 Flash Full 53 Unformatted...
Service Manual - Page 46

... ground. The yellow laser showed bad in testing. Perform a POR. Failure reading data from printhead. Perform a POR. Cyan printhead error. Perform a POR....error messages (1xx, 9xx) Error code 106.xx Service Yellow Printhead 106.01 Service Yellow Printhead 106.02 Service Yellow Printhead 106.03 Service Yellow Printhead 106.04 Service Yellow Printhead 106.05 Service Yellow Printhead 106.06...
Service Manual - Page 47

...Service error messages (1xx, 9xx) (continued) Error code 107.02 Service Cyan Printhead 107.03 Service Cyan Printhead 107.04 Service Cyan Printhead 107.05 Service Cyan Printhead 107.06 ...cyan printhead mirror motors lost HSYNC. If the problem persists, go to complete servo. The cyan laser showed bad in testing. If the problem persists, go to "Printhead service check" on page...
Service Manual - Page 48

Failure reading NVRAM from the printhead. The magenta laser showed bad in testing. Perform a POR. Failure reading data from the...page 2-51. Perform a POR. 5025-2xx, 4xx Service error messages (1xx, 9xx) (continued) Error code 108.04 Service Magenta Printhead 108.05 Service Magenta Printhead 108.06 Service Magenta Printhead 108.07 Service Magenta Printhead 108.08 Service...
Service Manual - Page 49

... "Fuser service check" on page 2-32. Fuser open thermistor check failed for hot roll thermistor. Diagnostic information 2-15 5025-2xx, 4xx Service error messages (1xx, 9xx) (continued) Error code 109.06 Service Black Printhead 109.07 Service Black Printhead 109.08 Service Black Printhead 109.09 Service Black Printhead 109.10 Service Black Printhead...
Service Manual - Page 50

... or above maximum power. Go to "Fuser service check" on page 2-35. 150.06 Service Black/ITU cartridge Motor Excessive SAP BLDC PWM. Go to "Main drive gear assembly... Motor Lost lock for motor. 5025-2xx, 4xx Service error messages (1xx, 9xx) (continued) Error code Description Action 122.15 Service Fuser Error Fuser storted thermistor check failed for second thermistor Go to ...
Service Manual - Page 51

... (EP drive) service check" on page 2-35. 5025-2xx, 4xx Service error messages (1xx, 9xx) (continued) Error code Description Action 152.03 Service Timeout waiting for Cyan Cartridge Motor MP_NUM_INITIAL_SAP_HALLS. 152...motor FG. 153.05 Service Magenta Cartridge Motor Lost lock for motor. 153.06 Service Magenta Cartridge Motor Excessive SAP BLDC PWM. 153.07 Service Magenta Cartridge ...
Service Manual - Page 52

... has stalled. A general engine software error. A RIP interface driver error. The printer fan has stalled. 2-18 Service Manual 5025-2xx, 4xx Service error messages (1xx, 9xx) (continued) Error code 154.04 Service Yellow Cartridge Motor 154.05 Service Yellow Cartridge Motor 154.06 Service Yellow Cartridge Motor 154.07 Service Yellow Cartridge Motor 900.xx Service RIP...
Service Manual - Page 53

... "Low-voltage power supply (LVPS) assembly removal" on (TMC) switch error. Delay line calibration failure If this error message persists, replace the controller board. The LVPS did not detect zero crossing. The transport motor lost . If this error message persists, replace the controller board. See "Controller board removal" on page 2-25. Either the printer's toner sensor is...
Service Manual - Page 119

... remove the jam. 3-30 3-30 3-31 3-32 3-32 3-32 3-32 Diagnostic aids 3-29 Open doors and covers, and remove trays to access jam locations. # Error message Jam message Instructions Go to page 1 200 2 201... jam. Understanding jam numbers and locations 5025-2xx, 4xx When a jam occurs, a message indicating the jam location appears. Open the front door, and pull the fuser cover toward...
Service Manual - Page 231

... 4-35 input source tests 3-10 L lithium battery ix, 4-19 low-voltage power supply (LVPS) connections 5-12 parts catalog 7-6 removal 4-37 M main drive gear assembly ...10 output capacity 1-11 recycled 1-13 unacceptable paper 1-12 weights 1-11 paper jams avoiding 3-28 error messages 2-11 messages 3-28 paper path, theory 3-42 paper pick motor assembly see autocompensator mechanism (ACM) 4-15 parts...

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