Oki B6100 Technical Manual page 18

Fault Isolation Procedures
2. The FIP Flowchart
If you used the Service Flowchart, it should have directed you to this section. Now, follow the FIP Flow-
chart to analyze your printer problem.
How to Use the FIP Flowchart
1. If you have an error code displayed on the screen of the Diagnostic Tool; go to the ERROR CODE box.
2. If you have a printer operation problem; go to the PRINTER PERFORMANCE box.
3. If you have a print image problem; go to the IMAGE QUALITY box.
4. Follow the arrow leading from your problem box to the individual FIP (Fault Isolation Procedure) that
corresponds to your error code, printer operation problem, or print image problem.
5. Follow the instructions presented in the FIP.
How to Follow a FIP
1. Each numbered step in a FIP instructs you to perform a certain action or procedure.
2. The instruction is followed by a question.
3. If your response to the question is Yes, then follow the instructions for a Yes reply.
4. If your response to the question is No, then follow the instructions for a No reply.
5. FIPs often ask you to take voltage readings at certain test points within the printer.
Appendices D and E contain information on signal names and test point locations.
6. FIPs often ask you to replace a printer component.
Section 9 Removal/Replacement provides you detailed procedures for removing and replacing all
major parts of the Asama printer.
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