2-16 Phaser 6121MFP Service Manual
Theory of Operation
Print Control Temperatures
• The Fuser Roller temperature is set according to the type of media, main body 
interior temperature (as measured by the temperature/humidity sensor), and 
warm-up start decision.
• For types of media other than plain paper, the fusing speed is controlled at the 
1/2 speed.
Print Control Temperature Adjustments
• The temperature during print control is adjusted using the menu available 
from the control panel. 
• Adjustment steps are 0°C, -5°C, and -10°C. 
Protection Against Abnormally High Temperature
The machine provides protection at three different stages to prevent abnormally 
high temperature of the Fuser.
Soft Protection
If the Thermistor (TH1) detects a temperature exceeding a predetermined value, 
the malfunction code representing abnormally high temperature is displayed. At 
this time, the power supply line is shut down.
If the temperature of the Fusing Roller does not reach a predetermined value 
within a predetermined period of time after the start of the warm-up cycle, the 
power supply line is shut down.
Hard Protection
If the CPU overruns and the output level of the CPU of the Mechanical Control 
Board becomes a HIGH or LOW level, and not a pulse output, and a predetermined 
temperature or higher is detected, a circuit within the Mechanical Control Board 
turns OFF the relay to shut down each power supply line.
Thermostat Protection
If a faulty Thermistor (TH) prevents detection of abnormally high temperatures by 
soft protect or hard protect, the thermostat operates at a predetermined 
temperature to shut down the power supply line.