4-24 Phaser 6121MFP Service Manual
General Troubleshooting
Fax Failure After Continuous Normal Operation
The Fax has failed to send or receive after continuous normal operation. The 
following troubleshooting procedure applies to this error.
Initial Actions
• Disconnect all the devices other than the Fax machine.
• Cycle printer power.
• If the problem persists, follow the procedure below.
Troubleshooting Reference Table
Applicable Parts Wiring and Plug/Jack Map References
■ Image Processor Board, 
PL13.0.29/30
■ Map 3 - Fax Board Plug/Jack Locator 
(page 10-7)
Troubleshooting Procedure Table 
Step Actions and Questions Yes No
1 Check the error message on the Control 
Panel.
Is there an error code?
Refer to the 
appropriate 
error code 
procedure 
(“Error 
Messages 
and Codes” 
on page 3-1).
Go to step 2.
2 Has the Fax machine been relocated? Refer to “Fax 
Failure After 
Installation/R
elocation” on 
page 4-22).
Go to step 3.
3 Has the line contract been switched to 
ISDN/xDSL or IP-phone?
Check the Fax 
configuration 
for the 
TA/xDS L 
modem, etc.
Go to step 4.
4 Has there been any change of line 
contract for the line type (Pulse to Tone, 
Tone to Pulse, etc.)?
Correct the 
Line Type 
setting.
Go to step 5.
5 Does the manual dialing function 
properly?
Go to step 6. Replace the 
Image 
Processor 
Board 
(page 8-66).