3-66 Phaser 6180 Color Laser Printer Service Manual
Error Messages and Codes
3 Check the paper type.
■ Paper in the tray
■ Paper type setting in the Control 
Panel
■ Paper type of the printing job
Go to step 4. Correct the 
paper type 
setting in the 
Control Panel.
4 Reseat Tray 2. Does the error still 
occur?
Go to step 5. Complete.
5 Check the No Paper Actuator. Does the 
Actuator operate smoothly?
Go to step 6. Replace the 
Tray 3 Feeder 
(page 8-102).
6 Perform the Tray 3 No Paper test 
(page 4-37): Service Mode > Engine 
Diag > Sensor Test > Tray 3 No Paper.
Does the number on the Control Panel 
increase by 1 every time the Actuator 
is activated?
Replace the 
MCU Board 
(page 8-87).
Go to step 7.
7 Check the wiring harness connectors 
P/J421, P/J4212, and P/J42121 
between the No Paper Sensor and the 
Tray 3 Feeder Board. Are the 
connectors securely connected?
Go to step 8. Reconnect the 
connectors. 
8 Check the C2 Chute Harness for 
continuity.
1. Disconnect P/J421 and P/J4212.
2. Check continuity between P/J421 
<=> P/J4212.
Go to step 9. Replace the C2 
Chute Harness.
9 Check the C2 No Paper Harness for 
continuity.
1. Disconnect P/J4212 and P/J42121.
2. Check continuity between P/J4212 
<=> P/J42121.
Go to step 10. Replace the C2 
No Paper 
Harness. 
10 Check the No Paper Sensor signal.
1. Disconnect P/J421 on the MCU 
Board.
2. Is there +3.3 V across ground <=> 
J421-3?
Go to step 11. Go to step 12.
11 Check the No Paper Sensor for 
operation.
1. Measure the voltage across ground 
<=> J421-5.
2. Does the voltage change when the 
No Paper Actuator is activated?
Go to step 12. Replace the No 
Paper Sensor 
(page 8-48).
12 Replace the Tray 3 Feeder 
(page 8-102). Does the error still 
occur?
Complete. Replace the 
MCU Board 
(page 8-87).
Troubleshooting Procedure Table  (continued)
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