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General| Color | Yes |
|---|---|
| Duplex Printing | Manual |
| Maximum Paper Size | A4 |
| Functions | |
| Connectivity | USB |
| Warranty | 1 year |
Details on manual editions and software code levels.
Lists registered trademarks and their owners.
Defines symbols like Note, Caution, and Warning used in the manual.
Describes the manual's organization and how to use its sections.
General overview of printer functions and troubleshooting.
Details printer operation, paper path, and troubleshooting steps.
Lists printer error codes, their meanings, and associated categories.
Illustrates the locations of printer sensors and switches.
Provides general tips and outlines the troubleshooting process.
Offers advice on general troubleshooting and cleaning.
Guides users on how to determine if the problem is with the printer or host.
Instructions for running test prints to diagnose issues.
Explains how to interpret the printer's error log.
Details how to check for proper line power and acceptable voltages.
Explains how to use the TAG system for problem-solving.
Provides an example of a Troubleshooting Analysis Guide (TAG).
Outlines common procedures like Power-on-reset and continuity checks.
Procedure for performing a power-on-reset on the printer.
Steps for performing continuity checks using a multimeter.
Instructions for using the interlock bypass tool.
Procedure to produce a developed image for troubleshooting.
Procedure to produce a toner patch for analysis.
Steps to follow after resolving a printer problem.
Procedure for clearing the printer's error log.
Introduces cross-reference tables for troubleshooting.
Links error codes to specific TAGs for troubleshooting.
Connects print quality issues to relevant TAGs.
Links mechanical problems to corresponding TAGs.
Lists printer error codes, their meanings, and corresponding TAGs.
References TAGs for troubleshooting blank print issues.
References TAGs for troubleshooting light print issues.
References TAGs for troubleshooting dark print issues.
References TAGs for troubleshooting skewed print issues.
References TAGs for troubleshooting misregistration issues.
References TAGs for smeared, blurred, or uneven print issues.
References TAGs for other print quality problems.
References TAGs for operator panel malfunction issues.
References TAGs for output tray malfunction issues.
References TAGs for cassette malfunction issues.
Overview of TAGs for diagnosing and resolving printer problems.
Lists all TAGs for diagnosing and resolving printer problems.
A guide for general printer troubleshooting and problem identification.
Procedure for confirming problem resolution and performing cleaning.
Troubleshooting steps for upper cassette loading or sensing issues.
Troubleshooting steps for the envelope tray error code E10.
Troubleshooting steps for lower cassette loading or sensing issues.
Troubleshooting steps for errors related to upper cassette latching.
Troubleshooting steps for envelope tray or feeder latch errors.
Troubleshooting steps for errors related to lower cassette latching.
Troubleshooting steps for paper jams in the upper cassette.
Troubleshooting steps for paper jams in the lower cassette.
Troubleshooting steps for paper jams in transfer or fuser areas.
Troubleshooting steps for paper jams in the output area.
Troubleshooting steps for paper jams before printing in the input area.
Troubleshooting steps for paper jams before printing in the output area.
Troubleshooting steps for developer bias short or failure errors.
Troubleshooting steps for low toner patch reference level errors.
Troubleshooting steps for toner patch too light errors.
Troubleshooting steps for out of toner or add toner indicator errors.
Troubleshooting steps for developer unit not installed errors.
Troubleshooting steps for photoconductor seam sensor malfunctions.
Troubleshooting steps for open charge or transfer corona circuits.
Troubleshooting steps for charge corona circuit short errors.
Troubleshooting steps for transfer corona circuit short errors.
Troubleshooting steps for erase lamp malfunctions.
Troubleshooting steps for fuser unit malfunctions.
Troubleshooting steps for open fuser thermistor errors.
Troubleshooting steps for fuser unit over-temperature conditions.
Troubleshooting steps for job offset mechanism malfunctions.
Troubleshooting steps for +12 Vdc power issues.
Troubleshooting steps for -12 Vdc power issues.
Troubleshooting steps for +24 Vdc power issues.
Troubleshooting steps for PCL board interface malfunctions.
Troubleshooting steps for IGS controller diagnostic failures.
Troubleshooting steps for diskette or disk drive malfunctions.
Troubleshooting steps for IGS internal communication issues.
Troubleshooting steps for IGS-PCL interface communication failures.
Troubleshooting steps for IGS bit-map RAM malfunctions.
Troubleshooting steps for +5 Vdc power supply issues.
Troubleshooting steps for AC power related malfunctions.
Troubleshooting steps for operator panel display or key issues.
Troubleshooting steps for output tray sensor or circuit issues.
Troubleshooting steps for incorrect paper size detection.
Troubleshooting steps for upper cassette loading or latching issues.
Troubleshooting steps for lower cassette loading or latching issues.
Troubleshooting steps for multiple paper feeding issues.
Troubleshooting steps for wrinkled or damaged paper issues.
Troubleshooting steps for upper paper guide assembly not closing.
Troubleshooting steps for counter not counting or counting errors.
Troubleshooting steps for main drive motor running continuously.
Troubleshooting steps for external communication problems.
Troubleshooting steps for issues with printer attachment options.
Troubleshooting steps for blank prints or dark horizontal bands.
Troubleshooting steps for light prints or prints with carrier particles.
Troubleshooting steps for prints with voids or white spots.
Troubleshooting steps for prints with light or white vertical streaks.
Troubleshooting steps for prints with light horizontal bands.
Troubleshooting steps for black or very dark print issues.
Troubleshooting steps for prints with dark spots or scratches.
Troubleshooting steps for simplex misregistered or skewed prints.
Troubleshooting steps for prints with overtoned or dark vertical streaks.
Troubleshooting steps for blurred or smeared vertical streaks.
Troubleshooting steps for uneven print density or dark areas.
Troubleshooting steps for background or residual image issues.
Troubleshooting steps for uneven or absent toner fusing.
Troubleshooting steps for residual images on prints.
Troubleshooting steps for printhead malfunction issues.
Troubleshooting steps for top cover interlock issues in duplex mode.
Troubleshooting steps for duplex misregistered or skewed prints.
Troubleshooting steps for paper jams specifically in the duplex area.
Contains flawed print samples for comparison and troubleshooting.
Lists print quality samples and their corresponding TAGs.
Guide for comparing customer prints to sample flaws and finding TAGs.
Illustrates a good, properly registered print example.
Illustrates prints with void areas, light spots, or blurs.
Illustrates a blank print with no images or characters.
Illustrates prints with lighter than normal images or characters.
Illustrates prints lighter than normal with dark specks or speckled background.
Illustrates prints with voids or white spots in image areas.
Illustrates prints with light vertical streaks of varying widths.
Illustrates prints with vertical blank bands of varying widths.
Illustrates prints with light horizontal bands of varying width.
Illustrates prints that are black or very dark with no visible images.
Illustrates prints with dark specks or lines on the same place on each print.
Illustrates prints with dark vertical lines of varying density.
Illustrates prints where the entire image is not squarely located on the paper.
Illustrates prints where the image is not correctly located from the paper edge.
Illustrates prints with narrow gaps filled with toner or excess toner.
Illustrates prints where images or characters are unclear or smeared.
Illustrates prints with areas lighter or darker than normal.
Illustrates prints with varying specks in white areas.
Illustrates prints showing visible images from a previous print.
Illustrates prints with wrinkles or creases, often at the top or bottom.
Illustrates prints where images or characters may rub off the surface.
Overview of diagnostic tests and how to run them.
Step-by-step instructions for accessing the printer's diagnostic mode.
Lists all diagnostic tests and their corresponding page numbers.
Tests the functionality of the printer's operator panel.
Tests the upper cassette for proper paper size detection.
Tests the lower cassette for proper paper size detection.
Tests the printer's sensors and displays their status.
Tests the operation of paper transport clutches.
Tests the printer's page counter functionality.
Tests the output tray jogging motor and sensors.
Tests the photoconductor belt rotation and related sensors.
Tests the toner supply motor operation and direction.
Tests the charge corona's on/off status and error conditions.
Tests the transfer corona's on/off status and error conditions.
Tests the erase lamp and verifies LED illumination.
Tests the negative developer bias on/off status and error conditions.
Tests the duplex feed motor speed and direction.
Tests duplex input sensors for paper presence and cover status.
Tests duplex clutches and flippers for engagement.
Tests the duplex tray paper guide motor movement.
Tests sensors in the high-capacity output unit.
Tests the high-capacity input unit for correct paper size detection.
Tests the envelope fuser solenoid for clicking sound and operation.
Tests the EIGS/MIGS board for errors.
Tests the EIGS/MIGS board in a continuous loop.
Tests communication integrity using RS-232C and RS-422 loop-back connectors.
Tests communication integrity continuously using loop-back connectors.
Tests the EIGS program RAM in a continuous loop.
Tests the EIGS/MIGS bit map in a single loop.
Tests the EIGS/MIGS bit map in a continuous loop.
Procedures for formatting disks and clearing the error log.
Tests the LED printhead and its LEDs.
Tests disk drives, checking for errors and integrity.
Tests disk drives continuously, checking for errors and integrity.
Reference guide for printer electrical system information.
Index of connectors, arranged by number, with schematic locations.
Illustrations showing the relative locations of printer connectors.
Diagrams showing DC potential paths for simplex and duplex circuits.
Diagrams illustrating the printer's ground system connections.
Information on RS-232C, RS-422, and Centronics parallel interfaces.
Details jumper and DIP switch settings on various circuit boards.
Details AC voltage input options via strapping plug settings.
Reference guide for printer electrical system information.
Index of connectors, arranged by number, with schematic locations.
Illustrations and locations of connectors inside the front cover.
Illustrations and locations of connectors inside the left cover.
Illustrations and locations of connectors on the duplex cover.
Illustrations and locations of connectors inside the right cover.
Illustrations and locations of connectors inside the top cover.
Illustrations and locations of connectors on the back cover.
Illustrations and locations of connectors inside the back cover (J/P2-14).
Illustrations and locations of back cover connectors (J/P18-62).
Illustrations and locations of back cover connectors (J/P 64-85).
Illustrations and locations of back cover connectors (J/P 90-800).
Diagrams showing DC potential paths for simplex and duplex circuits.
Diagram showing -12 Vdc circuits for simplex printers.
Diagram showing +5 Vdc circuits for simplex printers.
Diagram showing +12 Vdc circuits for simplex printers.
Diagram showing +24 Vdc circuits for simplex printers.
Diagram showing +5 Vdc circuits for duplex printers.
Diagram showing +24 Vdc circuits for duplex printers.
Diagram showing +12 Vdc circuits for duplex printers.
Diagrams illustrating the printer's ground system connections.
Information on RS-232C, RS-422, and Centronics parallel interfaces.
Defines standard signal definitions for RS-232C DCE to DTE connections.
Details standard DCE to DTE RS-232C cable pin configuration.
Notes on potential RS-232 cable issues and solutions.
Wiring diagram for DTE host to printer connection (Option 1).
Wiring diagram for DTE host to printer connection (Option 2).
Wiring details for connecting IBM PC/XT to printer via parallel or serial.
Details for connecting IBM PC/AT to printer via serial connector.
Details for connecting Macintosh to printer via 9-pin connector.
Defines signal definitions for RS-422 host interface.
Defines signal definitions for Centronics Parallel Host Interface.
Connector wiring details for IBM Parallel to Printer connection.
Notes on configuring AUTOEXEC.BAT for Centronics parallel interface.
Details jumpers and DIP switches on the signal interface board.
Details jumpers and DIP switches on the signal interface board.
Instructions for setting DIP switches for RS-422 host interface.
Instructions for setting DIP switches for Centronics parallel interface.
DIP switches on PCL board control print registration.
Note on not changing printhead circuit board jumper settings.
Table detailing AC voltage input options via strapping plug settings.
Step-by-step instructions for removing and replacing printer parts.
Important steps to follow before starting any removal procedure.
Safety advice regarding power before removing parts.
Lists all removal and replacement procedures with page numbers.
Step-by-step instructions for removing all field service replaceable parts.
Important steps to follow before starting any removal procedure.
Safety advice regarding power before removing parts.
Instructions for removing the photoconductor unit.
Step-by-step instructions for removing the printer's front cover.
Step-by-step instructions for removing the printer's back cover.
Step-by-step instructions for removing the lower back cover.
Step-by-step instructions for removing the printer's left side cover.
Step-by-step instructions for removing the simplex printer's right side cover.
Step-by-step instructions for removing the duplex printer's right side cover.
Step-by-step instructions for removing the simplex vacuum transport unit.
Step-by-step instructions for removing the duplex vacuum transport unit.
Step-by-step instructions for removing the printer's top cover.
Step-by-step instructions for removing the top cover support.
Step-by-step instructions for removing the top cover hinge.
Step-by-step instructions for removing the rear duplex cover.
Step-by-step instructions for removing the front duplex cover.
Step-by-step instructions for removing the operator panel.
Step-by-step instructions for removing the printer counter.
Step-by-step instructions for removing the IGS board.
Step-by-step instructions for removing the PCL board.
Step-by-step instructions for removing the printhead assembly.
Step-by-step instructions for removing the disk drive housing.
Step-by-step instructions for removing the cooling fan.
Step-by-step instructions for removing the duplex fan.
Step-by-step instructions for removing the toner motor.
Step-by-step instructions for removing the AC power supply unit.
Step-by-step instructions for removing the DC power supply unit.
Step-by-step instructions for removing the high voltage unit.
Step-by-step instructions for removing the photoconductor seam sensor.
Step-by-step instructions for removing the photoconductor rear guide rail.
Step-by-step instructions for removing the signal interface board.
Step-by-step instructions for removing the power control board.
Step-by-step instructions for removing the jogging motor control board.
Step-by-step instructions for removing paper size sensors.
Step-by-step instructions for removing the upper cassette mount.
Step-by-step instructions for removing the lower cassette mount.
Step-by-step instructions for removing the upper paper guide.
Step-by-step instructions for removing the upper paper guide roller.
Step-by-step instructions for removing the lower paper guide.
Step-by-step instructions for removing the paper timing guide.
Step-by-step instructions for removing the paper timing guide.
Step-by-step instructions for removing the cleaner drive belt.
Step-by-step instructions for removing the cleaner drive.
Step-by-step instructions for removing the fuser drive belt.
Step-by-step instructions for removing the fuser drive.
Step-by-step instructions for removing the paper feed drive belt.
Step-by-step instructions for removing the paper timing roller.
Step-by-step instructions for removing the upper feed roller.
Step-by-step instructions for removing the lower feed roller.
Step-by-step instructions for removing the upper pick-up roller.
Step-by-step instructions for removing the upper pick-up roller drive.
Step-by-step instructions for removing the lower pick-up roller.
Step-by-step instructions for removing the lower pick-up roller drive.
Step-by-step instructions for removing the job offset assembly.
Step-by-step instructions for removing the exit pinch roller.
Step-by-step instructions for removing the upper static brush.
Step-by-step instructions for removing the lower static brush.
Step-by-step instructions for removing the exit roller assembly.
Step-by-step instructions for removing the simplex exit cover.
Step-by-step instructions for removing the duplex exit cover.
Step-by-step instructions for removing the paper exit sensor.
Step-by-step instructions for removing the paper full sensor.
Step-by-step instructions for removing the front cover interlock switch.
Step-by-step instructions for removing the back cover interlock switch.
Step-by-step instructions for removing the top cover interlock switch.
Step-by-step instructions for removing the erase lamp assembly.
Step-by-step instructions for removing the EP cover.
Step-by-step instructions for removing the printer's main motor.
Step-by-step instructions for removing the main gear drive assembly.
Step-by-step instructions for removing duplex control board #1.
Step-by-step instructions for removing duplex control board #2.
Step-by-step instructions for removing the duplex tray registration motor.
Step-by-step instructions for removing the duplex skew correction cable.
Step-by-step instructions for removing the upper duplex drive/clutch assembly.
Step-by-step instructions for removing the duplex route motor/solenoid.
Step-by-step instructions for removing the 'A' roller.
Step-by-step instructions for removing the 'B' roller.
Step-by-step instructions for removing the 'C' roller.
Step-by-step instructions for removing the 'C' roller solenoid.
Step-by{433}by instructions for removing the duplex route separator.
Step-by-step instructions for removing the duplex paper path sensor.
Information on testing and troubleshooting specific printer options.
Overview of printer options covered in this section.
Lists sections related to printer options.
Overview of printer options covered in this section.
Details the printer cleaning procedure performed during service calls.
Procedure to adjust paper feed tension to correct jamming.
Guidelines for lubricating printer components as needed.
Procedure performed for printers requiring extensive maintenance or high usage.
Essential safety precautions for servicing printer equipment.
Overview of primary printer maintenance procedures.
Lists all general printer maintenance procedures with page numbers.
Describes primary printer maintenance procedures, safety, tools, and records.
Detailed steps for printer cleaning during service calls.
Instructions for removing major consumable supplies for cleaning.
Procedure for inspecting and vacuuming printer areas.
Instructions for cleaning internal printer components.
Instructions for cleaning the fuser unit and its connector.
Instructions for cleaning the developer unit and its sensor.
Instructions for cleaning the cleaner unit, charge corona, and grid.
Instructions for cleaning the photoconductor seam sensor and area.
Instructions for cleaning the transfer corona unit and wire.
Run test prints to verify print quality after cleaning.
Procedure for adjusting paper feed tension levers to correct jamming.
Guidelines for applying lubricant sparingly to printer components.
Procedure for printers requiring extensive maintenance or high usage.
Directs users to Chapter 7 for detailed component replacement instructions.
Instructions for unpacking the components from the tune-up maintenance kit.
Checklist of replacement components included in the tune-up kit.
Essential safety precautions for servicing printer equipment.
Glossary of abbreviations and acronyms used in the manual.
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