Diagnostic aids 3-15
5022-xxx
Base Sensor Test
Bin Full Test
This test is used to determine if the bin full sensor is operating correctly. This test is only applicable to network
printers. To run the Bin Full Test:
1. Select BASE SENSOR TEST from DIAGNOSTICS.
2. Select Bin Full Test. The display shows Bin Full and the current state of this sensor, either Closed or
Open. Move the bin full sensor flag (located on the fuser) up and down to toggle the sensor state.
Sensor Test
This test is used to determine if specific sensors are working correctly. If you need to know where a sensor is
located, refer to “Sensors” on page 5-8. To run the Sensor Test:
1. Select BASE SENSOR TEST from DIAGNOSTICS.
2. Select Sensor Test. The display shows each one of the sensors, one line at a time, and the current state of
the sensor. Use the down arrow to locate the sensor in question. Use the following table to toggle the
sensor.
Press Back () or Stop ( ) to exit the test.
Sensor Possible values Sensor activation
Fuser Exit (paper
exit)
Open/Closed Open the top access cover. Activate the fuser exit flag. The
sensor should change state.
Inner Door (front
access door)
Open/Closed Open the front access door. The sensor should change state.
Input Open/Closed Remove the paper tray 1. Activate the input sensor flag. The
sensor should change state.
Narrow Media
(transparency)
Open/Closed Test the manual feed slot by pulling out the tray. The sensor
should change state.
Test the MFP tray by inserting a sheet of paper, and pushing up
to sensor. The sensor should change state.
TPS Open/Closed Open the front access door. Slip a piece of paper between the
TPS and the transfer belt. The sensor should change state.
Toner C Open/Closed Remove the cyan toner cartridge. Shine a flashlight on the toner
level sensor. The sensor should change state.
Toner K Open/Closed Remove the black toner cartridge. Shine a flashlight on the
toner level sensor. The sensor should change state.
Toner M Open/Closed Remove the magenta toner cartridge. Shine a flashlight on the
toner level sensor. The sensor should change state.
Toner Y Open/Closed Remove the yellow toner cartridge. Shine a flashlight on the
toner level sensor. The sensor should change state.
Top Door (top
access cover
assembly)
Open/Closed Open the top access cover assembly. The sensor should
change state.
Waste Toner OK/Full Remove the waste toner box before entering the sensor test.
The actual test runs when the menu is entered. Replace the
waste toner box, leave the menu, and re-enter the menu. The
state should be OK.
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