LaserWriter Pro 630 two solid orange lights won't turn green.  Put in new toner and test page does print.  Any ideas?

LaserWriter Pro 630 two solid orange lights won't turn green.  Put in new toner and test page does print.  Any ideas?
The warmup stage does not seem to go all the way through its normal startup noises and the printer does not get hot.
Thanks for any help.
Steve

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