Phaser 6121MFP Service Manual 3-79
Error Messages and Codes
0500 Fuser Failure and 0503 Thermistor Failure
The thermistor does not detect the specified temperature and the warm-up cycle 
is not completed even after the lapse of a given period of time.
Initial Actions
Power down and reboot the printer.
Procedure
Troubleshooting Reference Table
Applicable Parts Wiring and Plug/Jack References
■ Fuser, PL4.0.13
■ Engine Control Board, PL13.0.20
■ Power Supply, PL13.0.17
■ Board Locations (page 2-10)
■ Map 1 - Engine Control Board 
Plug/Jack Locator (page 10-5)
■ Power Supply Wiring (page 10-17)
Troubleshooting Procedure Table
Step Action and Questions Yes No
1 Check that the Fuser is installed 
correctly and reseat it.
Does the problem persist?
Go to step 2 Complete.
2 Change the Fuser (page 8-9), and then 
turn the printer on, open the top cover, 
and press the following keys in this 
order: 2 > 6 > 2 > 3 > 7. Turn the printer 
off and then back on. 
Does the problem persist?
Go to step 3. Complete.
3 Replace the Engine Control Board 
(page 8-59).
Does the problem persist?
Go to step 4. Complete.
4 Replace the Power Supply (page 8-72). Complete.