4-70 Phaser 6180 Color Laser Printer Service Manual
General Troubleshooting
DC Power Supply Troubleshooting
LVPS Overcurrent Protection Circuit
This circuit stops all outputs if any of the Low Voltage Power Supply voltages 
3.3 VDC, 5 VDC, or 24 VDC are shorted.
The circuit is reset when the short is removed, the power is turned Off, and 
then On again.
LVPS Overvoltage Protection Circuit
This circuit stops all outputs if the power supply voltage 3.3 VDC, 5 VDC, or 
24 VDC exceeds the specified voltage respectively. The operating point is 32 
VDC or less for 24 VDC, 7 VDC or less for 5 VDC, or 4.4 VDC for 3.3 VDC.
The circuit is reset when the power is turned Off, and then On again after 
certain time.
LVPS
Troubleshooting Reference Table
Applicable Parts Wiring and Plug/Jack Map References
■ LVPS, PL9.1.4
■ Top LV Harness, PL10.1.16
■ “Map 4 - LVPS and MCU Board” on 
page 10-13
■ “DC Power Supply” on page 10-30
Troubleshooting Procedure Table
Step Actions and Questions Yes No
1 Perform the AC power supply 
troubleshooting procedure. Does the 
problem persist?
Go to step 2. Complete.
2 Turn the AC power switch Off. Is the Fuse 
on the low-voltage power supply board 
open?
Replace the 
LVPS 
(page 8-81).
Go to step 3.
3 1. Disconnect the connectors J501 and 
J502 from the LVPS.
2. Turn the AC power Switch On.
3. Verify the DC voltages between the 
following pins on the LVPS:
■ P501-1 <=> P501-2 = +5 V
■ P501-3 <=> P501-4 = +3.3 V
■ P502-1 <=> P501-2 = +24 V
Go to step 4. Replace the 
LVPS 
(page 8-81).