3-30 Phaser 6180 Color Laser Printer Service Manual
Error Messages and Codes
5 Check the Exit Out Chute for correct 
installation. Is the Exit Out Chute 
correctly installed?
Go to step 6. Reseat the Exit 
Out Chute. If 
damaged, 
replace the Exit 
Out Chute 
(page 8-63).
6 Perform the Duplex Jam Sensor test 
(page 4-27): Service Mode > Engine 
Diag > Sensor Test > 
DuplexJamSensor.
Does the number increase by 1 when 
the Actuator of the Sensor is 
activated?
Go to step 13. Go to step 7.
7 Check the wiring harness connectors 
P/J428, P/J2720, P/J272, and P/J27 
between the Duplex Board and the 
MCU Board. Are the connectors 
securely connected?
Go to step 8. Reconnect the 
connectors.
8 Check the Duplex Harness for 
continuity.
1. Disconnect P/J428 and P/J2720.
2. Check continuity between P/J428 
<=> P/J2720.
Go to step 9. Replace the 
Duplex 
Harness.
9 Check the Front Cover Harness for 
continuity.
1. Disconnect P/J2720 and P/J272.
2. Check continuity between P/J2720 
<=> P/J272.
Go to step 10. Replace the 
Front Cover 
Harness.
10 Check the Right Side Harness for 
continuity.
1. Disconnect P/J272 and P/J27.
2. Check continuity between P/J272 
<=> P/J27.
Go to step 11. Replace the 
Right Side 
Harness.
11 Check the Duplex Board signal.
1. Disconnect P/J27 on the MCU 
Board.
2. Is there +3.3 V across ground <=> 
J27-15?
Go to step 12. Replace the 
MCU Board 
(page 8-87).
12 Replace the Duplex Unit (page 8-94). 
Does the error still occur?
Go to step 13. Complete.
13 Perform the Duplex Clutch test 
(page 4-57): Service Mode > Engine 
Diag > Motor Test > Duplex Clutch.
Does the Clutch operate properly?
Go to step 14. Perform steps 
7-12.
Troubleshooting Procedure Table  (continued)
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