DIY fix — no technician neededVerified by FixOffice
Xerox 093-xxx — Toner cartridge chip (CRUM) errors
Applies to: WorkCentre / VersaLink / AltaLink
What this error means
The cartridge's chip data doesn't match what the machine expects: non-genuine or wrong-region cartridges, an unseated cartridge, or dirty chip contacts. The color pattern: 926/937/938/939/940 map to specific colors.
Symptoms
- Error right after a toner change
- Compatible/refilled cartridge in use
Try this first (safe DIY steps)
- Remove and firmly reseat the cartridge; check the chip contacts are clean
- Verify the exact part number for your machine's region
- The decisive test: a genuine Xerox cartridge
Safety: power off before any physical intervention. Never bypass covers or interlocks — fuser areas run hot enough to burn.
When to call a technician
If genuine cartridges also fail — contact assembly service.