c0600magicolor 1680MF

Error C0600 Konica Minolta magicolor 1680MF: Guide

The Konica Minolta magicolor 1680MF error C0600 indicates a problem in the scanner motor or movement system (CIS). Upon startup, the printer attempts a scan head calibration cycle, and if it detects resistance or fails to reach the home position, it generates this alarm. Follow these steps to determine if the fault is mechanical or electronic.

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Common causes

  • 1Scanner carriage blocked by physical residue.
  • 2Scanner stepper motor broken or with worn gears.
  • 3Scanner flexible flat cable (FFC) disconnected or broken.
  • 4Home position sensor fault for the carriage.

Solutions

Quick Diagnosis

The C0600 error manifests as a startup lock. If during the warming phase you hear a constant grinding noise, the motor is trying to move the scanner, but something is preventing its movement.

Step-by-Step Solution

  1. Unlock: Check if any transport safety locks have not been removed.
  2. Power cycle: Turn off the machine completely and turn it on; watch under the glass lid to see if the CIS carriage moves to the left.
  3. Mechanical inspection: If the carriage doesn't move, look for dirt or labels preventing sliding on the guide.
  4. Cleaning: Clean the guide bar with a dry cloth to remove old grease or dust creating friction.

Prevention and Maintenance

Avoid placing heavy objects on the scanner lid. Excessive pressure can misalign the metal guide bar of the carriage movement.

When to Call a Technician

If the scanner carriage does not move at all and the machine makes metallic grinding noises, the stepper motor is defective and requires professional replacement.

Equipment Specs

  • Technology: Color Laser / CIS Scanner
  • Speed/Performance: 20 ppm
  • Connectivity: Ethernet, USB 2.0
  • Feeding Capacity: 200 sheets
  • Compatible Consumables: magicolor 1600 cartridges
  • Recommended Use: Small office
  • Official Drivers / Firmware

Steps to follow

  1. 1

    Unlock

    Ensure the scanner carriage is not locked by any transport safety latches.

  2. 2

    Power cycle

    Turn off the device for one minute to attempt a reset of scanner logic.

  3. 3

    Visual inspection

    Lift the scanner lid and check if the carriage moves during startup.

  4. 4

    Final verification

    If the motor makes noise but doesn't move, there is a mechanical obstruction.

Frequently asked questions

This error indicates that the scanning system could not initialize correctly because the scanner carriage did not move to its home position.

Do not force the scanner; the stepper motor is very delicate and can break internally if you try to move it brusquely.

It is a versatile office unit, but the scanner module requires careful use to keep the movement system aligned.

Software resets won't help if the problem is mechanical (physical blockage or motor fault).

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