Phaser 6180 Color Laser Printer Service Manual 3-81
Error Messages and Codes
Fan Motor Error
The Fan Motor is not in operation.
Applicable Chain Link
■ Chain Link 042-313: Fan Motor Error
■ Chain Link 042-358: Fan Motor Error
Initial Actions
■ Cycle printer power.
■ If the problem persists, follow the procedure below.
Troubleshooting Reference Table
Applicable Parts Wiring and Plug/Jack Map References
■ Main Fan, PL9.1.10
■ Duplex Fan, PL11.1.25
■ Top LV Harness, PL10.1.16
■ Duplex Unit Harness, PL11.1.18
■ Front Cover Harness, PL1.2.11
■ Right Side Harness, PL10.1.15
■ LVPS, PL9.1.4
■ MCU Board, PL9.1.20
■ Duplex Unit, PL11.1.1
■ “Map 1 - Electrical and Drive” on 
page 10-10
■ “Map 4 - LVPS and MCU Board” on 
page 10-13
■ “Map 5 - Duplex Unit” on page 10-14
■ “DC Power Supply” on page 10-30
■ “Duplex Wiring Diagram” on page 10-52
Troubleshooting Procedure Table 
Step Actions and Questions Yes No
1 Check the following wiring harness 
connectors.
■ Between P/J503 and the Main Fan
■ Between P/J427 and the Duplex Fan
Go to step 2. Complete.
2 Does the error still occur? Go to step 3. Complete.
3 Perform the Fan test (page 4-46): 
Service Mode > Engine Diag > Fan.
Does the Fan operate properly?
Go to step 4. Go to step 10.
4 Perform the Duplex Fan test 
(page 4-63): Service Mode > Engine 
Diag > Duplex Fan.
Does the Motor operate properly?
Replace the 
MCU Board 
(page 8-87).
Go to step 5.