I have a red blinking light on my Samsung ML2164 printer and cannot print help please

[1Neice]

I have a samsung printer ML 2164 and it is showing a blinking red light and will not print any suggestion on how to proceed

[Sneha_01]

Hi @1Neice 

Welcome to HP Support Community.

Thank you for posting your query, I will be glad to help you.

The red blinking light on your Samsung ML-2164 printer usually indicates an error, such as a paper jam, low toner, or some other issue preventing the printer from printing. Here are a few steps you can follow to troubleshoot and resolve the issue:

1. Check for Paper Jams

• Turn off the printer and unplug it from the power source.
• Open the printer cover and carefully check for any paper jams inside the printer, including in the paper tray, fuser, and around the toner cartridge.
• Remove any jammed paper carefully to avoid damaging the printer.
• Once you've checked and cleared the paper path, close the cover and plug the printer back in.

2. Check the Toner Cartridge

• Open the printer cover and check if the toner cartridge is properly seated.
• Remove and reinstall the toner cartridge to ensure it’s securely in place.
• If the toner level is low or the cartridge is empty, you may need to replace the toner cartridge.

3. Check the Paper Tray

• Ensure the paper tray is loaded properly with paper. Sometimes, the printer can show a red blinking light if there’s an issue with the paper feed (e.g., paper not aligned correctly, or no paper in the tray).
• Make sure the paper is not wrinkled or jammed in the paper tray.

4. Reset the Printer

• Turn off the printer and unplug it for about 1 minute.
• Plug the printer back in, turn it on, and see if the red light stops blinking.

5. Check for Printer Driver Issues

I hope this helps.

Take care and have a good day.

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