Xerox 016-799 Invalid Print Job
What it means
The machine received a job it could not interpret. It is almost always a driver problem rather than a fault: the wrong print driver for the model, or a job sent in a page description language this machine does not support. The printer itself is usually fine, and the same document prints once the right driver is used.
Guides that cover this kind of fault
A guide written for 016-799 itself is still being checked against the manufacturer's documentation. These cover the same underlying problem and are filed under driver issues.
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Common questions
What does the 016-799 error mean on a Xerox printer?
The machine received a job it could not interpret. It is almost always a driver problem rather than a fault: the wrong print driver for the model, or a job sent in a page description language this machine does not support. The printer itself is usually fine, and the same document prints once the right driver is used.
Is the 016-799 error serious?
It is worth attention but not alarm. Switching the printer off, unplugging it for a minute and checking for anything physically in the way resolves a large share of cases before anything else is needed.
Different code or problem?
Switch off and unplug a printer before reaching inside it. If a fault involves the power supply or internal electronics, or the machine is under warranty, contact the manufacturer or a qualified technician. Full disclaimer. Brand and code names are trademarks of their owners; PrinterFixUp is independent and unaffiliated.