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Printer Fails to Power On

Product support for
Xerox B205 Multifunction Printer
Article ID
KB0326105
Published
2019-08-23

The following is a list of reasons why the printer fails to power on and suggestions on how to resolve the issue.

If this fails to resolve your issue, contact Support for additional assistance.

Probable Causes

Solutions

The power switch is not switched on.

At the printer control panel, press the power On/Off button.

The power cord is not plugged into the outlet correctly.

  1. Power off the printer.

  2. Confirm that the power cord is plugged in correctly to the printer and the outlet.

  3. Power on the printer.

The printer requires a full reset.

  1. Power the printer off, then unplug the power cord and wait 30 seconds.

  2. Plug the power cord into the outlet securely, then press the power On/Off button.

Something is wrong with the outlet connected to the printer.

  • Plug another electrical appliance into the outlet and check if it operates properly.

  • Try a different outlet.

The printer is connected to an outlet with a voltage or frequency that does not match the printer specifications.

Use a power source with the required specifications.

Voltage: 110 - 127 VAC & 220 - 240 VAC

Frequency: 50/60 Hz