[J-05] Displaying the Printer Status

You can view the amount of remaining paper or toner on the Remote UI top page or on the [Status] sheet of [Device Manager].

Displaying the Current Printer Status

Open the Printer Status Window.
  1. Click the icon of the printer () in the taskbar.
  2. Select [Canon LBP5050].

Start the Remote UI.
  1. Click [Options].
  2. Click [Remote UI].

Click [Device Manager] → [Status].
Displayed printer status items
  1. [Device Status]: Displays the current printer status using different indicator colors.
    • (green)
      The printer is operating normally and is ready to print.
    • (yellow)
      The printer is ready to print, but action must be taken. A warning message is displayed.
    • (red)
      The printer cannot print for some reason. An error message is displayed.
    • (blinking red)
      A problem has occurred and the printer cannot operate properly. A service message is displayed.
  2. [Error Information] (on the [Status] page): Displays error information if a printer error occurs.
  3. [Paper Information]: Displays the size of the paper loaded in each paper source and the amount of remaining paper.
    (A) Name of the paper source
    (B) Icon indicating the amount of paper remaining in the paper source
    (C) Size of paper in the paper source
  4. [Consumables]: Displays the amount of toner remaining in each cartridge.
NOTE
If the indicator is not green

Click [Error Information], and follow the on-screen instructions to solve the problem.
Display Status Solution
Available The toner cartridges are ready for printing. -
Replacement Needed Soon One or more toner cartridges need to be replaced soon. You can continue to print.
Have a new toner cartridge ready.
It is recommended that you replace the toner cartridge before printing a large amount of data.
"Replacing Toner Cartridges"
Replace Cartridge One or more cartridges have reached the end of their life. When the black toner cartridge becomes empty, printing cannot continue.
When any of the other toner cartridges become empty, printing can continue but only in black and white.
Replace the toner cartridges for the colors indicated.
"Replacing Toner Cartridges"
Check Cartridge A toner cartridge with print quality that cannot be guaranteed or a used toner cartridge is installed. Continued use of this toner cartridge may cause the printer to malfunction.
It is recommended that you replace the toner cartridge with a new toner cartridge.
"Replacing Toner Cartridges"
Install Cartridge One or more cartridges are not installed. Install the toner cartridges properly.
The toner cartridge tray is open. Close the toner cartridge tray firmly.
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