Repair Analysis Procedures
Phaser® 3500 Laser Printer Service Manual
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Jam At Tray [1] [2] [3] (Jam 0)
Jam At Top (Jam 1)
Step Actions and Questions Yes No
1.
1. Check the side guides for the 
inoperative tray for damage or 
improper seating.
2. Are guides damaged or loose?
Replace the Tray. Go to Step 2.
2.
1. Check the surface of the pick-up rollers 
for dirt or damage. 
2. Are the rollers dirty or damaged?
Clean rollers with a 
soft cloth very 
slightly dampened 
with water or replace 
if damaged. 
Go to Step 3.
3.
1. Do the Registration Rollers turn freely? Go to Step 4. Replace Registration 
Assembly.
4.
1. Is the Registration/Feed Sensor 
Actuator damaged or binding?
Repair or replace the 
actuator and/or 
sensor.
Go to Step 5.
5.
1. Use service diagnostics to checkthe 
operation of the tray solenoids.
2. Do the tray solenoids operate 
correctly?
Go to Step 6. Replace the 
inoperative solenoid.
6.
1. Use service diagnostics to check the 
operation of the Regi Clutch and Feed 
Clutch.
2. Do the clutches operate correctly?
Go to Step 7. Replace the 
defective clutch.
7.
1. If paper feeds into the printer and the 
Jam error message appears, use 
service diagnostics to check the feed 
sensor operation.
2. Does the feed sensor operate 
correctly?
Replace the Main 
Board
Replace the 
defective sensor or 
actuator.
Step Actions and Questions Yes No
1.
1. Clean the paper path of any 
obstructions, dirt or debris.
2. Did this correct the problem
Complete. Go to Step 2.
2.
1. Use service diagnostics to test the 
operation of the Registration roller and 
clutch.
2. Does the registration roller and clutch 
operate correctly?
Go to Step 3. Replace the 
Registration 
Assembly.