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Error description
One of the following errors are shown on the Printer display. This error can be caused by a defective Toner-Cartridge or Printer and when using non Dell-Toner-Cartridges.
CodeCode description093-940 / 093-941 / 093-942 / 093-943 Toner Cartridge Comm Fail Cause: 093-940: Toner CRUM (Y) communication error is detected. 093-941: Toner CRUM (M) communication error is detected. 093-942: Toner CRUM (C) communication error is detected. 093-943: Toner CRUM (K) communication error is detected.093-970 / 093-971 / 093-972 / 093-973 Toner Cartridge Detached Cause: 093-970: The Toner Cartridge (Y) is not installed in the printer. 093-971: The Toner Cartridge (M) is not installed in the printer. 093-972: The Toner Cartridge (C) is not installed in the printer. 093-973: The Toner Cartridge (K) is not installed in the printer.
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Solution
For the above error codes proceed with the following troubleshooting steps:
Locate the TONER CARTRIDGE Connectors Picture 1: Location of the Cartridge ConnectorsCheck the installation of the TONER CARTRIDGE and check the behavior of the connectors:
Picture 2: Normal ConnectorPicture 3: Damaged Connector
A damaged Toner-Connector is not covered by standard warranty and therefore can not be repaired within warranty.
Reseat the TONER CARTRIDGE and make sure it is properly installed.If after the above step the error is still present REPLACE the TONER CARTRIDGE.
Please use only Dell branded Toner. If third-party Toner is used, Dell can not ensure the proper function of your Dell Printer.
If after a POWER OFF / POWER ON cycle the error code is still present, please contact the Dell technical Support.
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