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Define Operator Error Meaning

Operator Error
When a person encounters a problem on a computer, calls for help, and finds out it's their fault. Also called a code 18.

Person 1: My CD drive won't open! :'(
Person 2: You're computer's off.
Person 1: Why does that matter?
Person 2: Wow, operator error!
By Morganne
Operator Error
When somebody is melted by 77% sulphuric acid for not following a "normal", "well established", albeit unwritten working practice.

He lost half his wanking arm due to operator error
By Isabel
Operator Error
When someone believes there is something wrong with their computer and it turns out the user is causing the problem.

Jordan: My computer says Wifi is not available!
Jon: Operator Error

Jordan: Why won't the printer print?
Kyle: Operator Error
By Selina
Operator Error
When a person encounters a problem on a computer, calls for help, and finds out it's the Dumbass Contractor's fault for sending a corrupt file.

IT - Hello

Employee #1 - Hi, Im trying to print a file, but the printer keeps giving me an error message.

IT - OK, we will take a look.

....

IT - Hello

Employee #1 - Sorry, its the file. I tried sending to another printer and got the same error. Just realized the contractor sent me a squirrely PDF thats 25MB for some reason. My bad, operator error.
By Saidee