Phaser 6130 Color Laser Printer Service Manual 4-49
General Troubleshooting
Electrical Noise
There is a variable pitch sound coming from the printer. Electrical noise can 
be either noise in the electrical lines or static in electromagnetic 
communications.
Initial Actions
■ Cycle printer power.
■ If the problem persists, follow the procedure below.
Troubleshooting Reference Table
Applicable Parts Wiring and Plug/Jack Map References
■ HVPS, PL4.1.19
■ Transfer Unit, PL6.1.7
■ Imaging Unit, PL4.1.21
Troubleshooting Procedure Table 
Step Actions and Questions Yes No
1 Check external noise.
1.Are there other electrical appliances 
within 3 meters of the printer?
2.Turn the electrical appliances Off or 
relocate the printer at least 6 meters away 
from other electrical appliances.
Does the error still occur? 
Go to step 2. Complete
2 Check the AC ground
Is AC power supply outlet wired and 
grounded appropriately?
Go to step 3. Request the 
client to fix 
AC power 
supply outlet.
3 1. Open the Front Cover.
2.Inspect the four Transfer Unit HV 
connections.
Are the four terminals on the Transfer Unit, 
and the four springs on the frame 
(PL4.1.11, 12, 13 and 14) dirty and/or 
deformed?
Clean or 
replace the 
Transfer Unit 
(page 8-41) 
or clean the 
spring(s).
Go to step 4.
4 Check the Imaging Unit connection
1.Remove the Imaging Unit.
2.Inspect the five Imaging Unit HV 
connections.
Are the five HV terminals on the Imaging 
Unit, and five springs on the frame 
(PL4.1.10 and PL4.1.15 to 18) dirty and/or 
deformed?
Clean and/or 
replace the 
Imaging Unit 
(page 8-8) or 
clean the 
spring(s).
Go to step 5.