4-94 Phaser 6180MFP Multifunction Printer Service Manual
General Troubleshooting
Fax Failure After Continuous Normal Operation
The Fax has failed to send or receive after continuous normal operation. The 
following troubleshooting procedure applies to this error.
Initial Actions
■ Disconnect all the devices other than the Fax machine.
■ Cycle printer power.
■ If the problem persists, follow the procedure below.
Troubleshooting Reference Table
Applicable Parts Wiring and Plug/Jack Map References
■ Scanner Controller Board, PL9.1.1
Troubleshooting Procedure Table 
Step Actions and Questions Yes No
1 1.Check the error message on the Control 
Panel.
2.Is there an error code (Chain Link)?
Refer to the 
appropriate 
error code 
procedure 
(“Error 
Messages 
and Codes” 
on page 3-1).
Go to step 2.
2 Has the Fax machine been relocated? Refer to “Fax 
Failure After 
Installation/
Relocation” 
on 
page 4-91).
Go to step 3.
3 Do all calls fail? Go to step 4. Go to step 11.
4 Has the line contract been switched to 
ISDN/xDSL or IP-phone?
Check the Fax 
configuration 
for the TA/
xDSL 
modem, etc.
Go to step 5.
5 Has there been any change of line contract 
for the line type (Pulse to Tone, Tone to 
Pulse, etc.)?
Correct the 
Line Type 
setting.
Go to step 6.
6 Is a dial tone present at Off hook? Go to step 7. Go to step 9.