Summary of Contents for Lexmark M410 - Optra B/W Laser Printer
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M410/M412 4045-XXX • Table of Contents • Start Diagnostics • Safety and Notices • Trademarks • Index • Manuals Menu Lexmark and Lexmark with diamond design are trademarks of Lexmark International, Inc., registered in the United States and/or other countries.
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1-800-553-9727. In other countries, contact your point of purchase. Lexmark and Optra are trademarks of Lexmark International, Inc., registered in the United States and/or other countries. Color Jetprinter is a trademark of Lexmark International, Inc.
4045-XXX Notices and Safety Information Laser Notices The following laser notice labels may be affixed to this printer as shown: Laser Advisory Label Notices and Safety Information...
4045-XXX Laser Notice The printer is certified in the U.S. to conform to the requirements of DHHS 21 CFR Subchapter J for Class I (1) laser products, and elsewhere is certified as a Class I laser product conforming to the requirements of IEC 825.
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4045-XXX Les produits laser de Classe I sont considérés comme des produits non dangereux. Cette imprimante est équipée d’un laser de Classe IIIb (3b) (arséniure de gallium d’une puissance nominale de 5 milliwatts) émettant sur des longueurs d’onde comprises entre 770 et 795 nanomètres.
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4045-XXX la Clase I durante su uso normal, el mantenimiento realizado por el usuario o cualquier otra situación de servicio técnico. Declaração sobre Laser A impressora está certificada nos E.U.A. em conformidade com os requisitos da regulamentação DHHS 21 CFR Subcapítulo J para a Classe I (1) de produtos laser.
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4045-XXX Lasermeddelelse Printeren er godkendt som et Klasse I-laserprodukt, i overenstemmelse med kravene i IEC 825. Klasse I-laserprodukter betragtes ikke som farlige. Printeren indeholder internt en Klasse IIIB (3b)-laser, der nominelt er en 5 milliwatt galliumarsenid laser, som arbejder på bølgelængdeområdet 770-795 nanometer.
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4045-XXX Laserprodukter i Klass I anses ej hälsovådliga. Skrivaren har en inbyggd laser av Klass IIIb (3b) som består av en laserenhet av gallium-arsenid på 5 milliwatt som arbetar i våglängdsområdet 770- 795 nanometer. Lasersystemet och skrivaren är utformade så att det aldrig finns risk för att någon person utsätts för laserstrålning över Klass I-nivå...
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4045-XXX Japanese Laser Notice Chinese Laser Notice Service Manual...
This product is designed, tested and approved to meet strict global safety standards with the use of specific Lexmark components. The safety features of some parts may not always be obvious. Lexmark is not responsible for the use of other replacement parts. •...
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4045-XXX sécurité de certains éléments ne sont pas toujours évidentes. Lexmark ne peut être tenu responsable de l'utilisation d'autres pièces de rechange. • Les consignes d'entretien et de réparation de ce produit s'adressent uniquement à un personnel de maintenance qualifié.
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Lexmark. Puede que las características de seguridad de algunas piezas no sean siempre evidentes. Lexmark no se hace responsable del uso de otras piezas de recambio. •...
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Lexmark. Les característiques de seguretat d'algunes peces pot ser que no sempre siguin òbvies. Lexmark no es responsabilitza de l'us d'altres peces de recanvi. • La informació pel manteniment d’aquest producte està...
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4045-XXX Chinese Safety Information Korean Safety Information Notices and Safety Information...
4045-XXX 1. General Information The Lexmark Optra M410 and M412 laser printers are letter- quality laser page printers designed to attach to an IBM compatible Personal Computer and to most computer networks. The M410 printer is capable of printing at speeds of 12 pages per minute.
4045-XXX Options The following options are available. Some options are not available in every country. Contact your point of purchase for options available in your country. 500-Sheet Drawer SDRAM Memory DIMMs: 4MB, 8MB, 16MB, 32MB and 64MB Flash Memory DIMMs: 2MB, 4MB, 8MB and 16MB Internal Network Options Token Ring Ethernet 10/100BaseTX...
4045-XXX Printer Specifications Acoustics Operating: <50 dBA Idle: <30 dBA Sleep: background noise Sensors Paper Present Sensing (MPF) Tray 1 inserted (only when Tray 2 option is installed) Input/Exit sensors Rear Exit sensor Environment Ozone free Blue Angel Energy Star Warm-up less than 70 seconds (from power on to Ready) First page time...
4045-XXX Maintenance Approach The diagnostic information in this manual leads you to the correct field replaceable unit (FRU) or part. Use the service error codes, user status messages, user error messages, service checks, and diagnostic aids to determine the printer problem and repair the failure.
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4045-XXX Acronyms Customer Setup DIMM Dual In-Line Memory Module DRAM Dynamic Random Access Memory Enhanced Data Out Electrophotographic Process EPROM Erasable, Programmable Read-Only Memory Electrostatic Discharge Field Replaceable Unit Gigabyte HVPS High Voltage Power Supply LASER Light Amplification by Stimulated Emission of Radiation Liquid Crystal Display Light-Emitting Diode...
4045-XXX 2. Diagnostic Information Start CAUTION: Remove power from the printer before you connect or disconnect any cable or electronic board or assembly for personal safety and to prevent damage to the printer. Use the handholds on the side of the printer. Make sure your fingers are not under the printer when you lift or set the printer down.
4045-XXX Service Error Codes Service Error Codes are generally non-recoverable except in an intermittent condition when you can POR the printer to temporarily recover from the error condition. Error Code Action 900 RIP Software Replace the controller board. Indicates an unrecoverable engine software error. Engine Software Replace the engine board.
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4045-XXX Error Code Action 939 Controller - The controller board and the engine board cannot Engine communicate with one another. The controller board, Communications engine board or interconnect board is defective. Check Error each board for correct installation and secure ground. If no problem is found, replace the FRUs in the following order: controller board...
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4045-XXX Error Code Action 961 RAM in Slot Replace the SIMM in Slot 1. If this does not fix the 1 is Bad. problem, replace the controller board. 962 RAM in Slot Replace the SIMM in Slot 2. If this does not fix the 2 is Bad.
4045-XXX User Status Messages User Status Message Status Action Ready or Power Saver The printer is ready to Press Menu> or receive and process <Menu to take the data. printer out of Ready and enter all the Menus except the TESTS MENU (Busy State).
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4045-XXX User Status Message Status Action Printing Menu Settings The printer is processing Press Stop to take the or printing a list of printer out of Ready. current settings menus The Not Ready because Print Menu message is displayed. Settings is selected from No more data is the menu.
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4045-XXX User Status Message Status Action Restoring Factory The printer is restoring No button actions are Defaults factory defaults. possible while this message is displayed. Performing Self Tests The printer is running No button actions are the normal series of possible while this start-up tests after it is message is displayed.
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4045-XXX User Status Message Status Action Programming Disk The disk is being No button actions are (Do Not Power Off) programmed, which possible while this means fonts or macros message is displayed. are being written to disk. Note: If information is written to flash memory and to disk at the same time, the...
4045-XXX User Error Messages User Error Message Explanation 200 Paper Jam Paper is jammed at the printer Input Sensor. Remove Cartridge Open the printer’s upper front door and remove the print cartridge to access the paper jam area. 201 Paper Jam Paper is jammed between the printer’s input and Remove Cartridge exit sensors.
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4045-XXX User Error Message Explanation 39 Complex Page This message is displayed when the page is too complex to print. 51 Defective Flash This message is displayed when the printer detects a defective flash. This error may occur at power on, or during flash format and write operations.
4045-XXX User Error Message Explanation 62 Disk Full This error code is displayed when there is not enough free space on the disk to hold the resources that have been requested to be written to the disk. This message displays for both resource and PostScript Disk operators when the disk is full.
4045-XXX User Line 2 Link Messages If the printer is locked on a particular link, the link indication displays. If the printer is ready to process any link, no messages display. The link messages are listed in the following table. User Message Explanation Check Configuration ID...
4045-XXX Check Device Connection Messages The messages in the following table display when the printer looses communications with one of the following devices. User Status Message Explanation Check Tray 2 This message can occur in two ways. The Connection specified device could have been removed from the printer, for instance to clear a paper jam.
4045-XXX Power-On Self Test (POST) When you turn the printer On, it performs a Power-On Self Test. Check for correct POST functioning of the base printer by observing the following: 1. The LED comes on. 2. The operator panel displays one row of pels, and then clears. 3.
4045-XXX Symptom Tables Symptom Action Dead Machine Go to the “Dead Machine Service Check” on page 2-20. Operator Panel - One or more Go to the “Operator Panel Buttons buttons do not work. Service Check” on page 2-30. Operator Panel - Display is blank. Go to the “Operator Panel Service Printer sounds 5 beeps.
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4045-XXX Symptom Action Print quality - Toner on backside Go to “Print Quality - Toner on of printed page. backside of printed page” on page 2-47. Print quality - Vertical black bands Go to “Print Quality - Black bands on on edge of copy.
4045-XXX Service Checks Note: Anytime the engine board is replaced, the Configuration ID must be reset in NVRAM on the new engine board. Review the following information before performing any service checks. • Paper feed Problems (especially paper jams): Go to “Viewing the Error Log”...
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4045-XXX Action Right Side Charge Roll Arm Check the right side charge roll arm and Bushing and bushing for correct assembly operation. Check the right charge roll bushing for signs of wear or contamination. Excessive contamination could cause intermittent charging of the charge roll.
4045-XXX Cover Open Switch/Cable Service Check Action Toner Cartridge Check the toner cartridge to make sure it is correctly installed and that the right and left cartridge tracks are not loose or broken. Check to make sure the cover open switch activation tab on the toner cartridge is not broken and that the tab correctly activates the cover open switch...
4045-XXX Dead Machine Service Check Note: Remove any paper handling options before servicing the printer for a dead machine condition. Observe all necessary ESD precautions when removing and handling the controller board, engine board or any of the installed option cards or assemblies. Service Tip: The LVPS uses a self-docking connector that mates with another connector mounted on the left side frame assembly.
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4045-XXX Action LVPS Fuse F1 - Continues Replace fuse F1 if necessary. Turn to blow after LVPS installed the LVPS on/off switch Off and in the printer. connect the AC line cord and turn the LVPS On. CAUTION: Before checking fuse F1 turn the LVPS Off and disconnect the AC line cord.
4045-XXX Erase Lamp Service Check Error code 928 may be displayed when the printer detects that the erase lamp assembly, cable or engine board is defective. Note: If the erase lamp assembly is defective, both the erase lamp and lens are replaced as a kit. Make the following checks when a 928 service error displays.
4045-XXX Fan Service Check Check the cable connections at J13 on the engine board and at the main fan assembly. The main fan runs continuously when the printer is powered on unless the printer is in the Power Saver mode. Action Manually spin the fan and check that it rotates freely.
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4045-XXX Action Fuser Lamp Remove the controller board and run the Cooling Fan Test in the Hardware Test Mode. Observe the lamp through the left side frame. If the lamp doesn’t come on, unplug the printer and check the continuity between the two pins on the fuser lamp cable going to the fuser assembly.
4045-XXX Hot Fuser Service Check Error codes 923 and 924 may display for a hot fuser failure. CAUTION: The fuser may be hot, use caution before removing or servicing. Action Fuser Thermistor Check for damage to the thermistor assembly. Check the resistance of the themistor: HOT - 1K ohms COLD =150K ohms to 475K ohms...
4045-XXX Service Tip: Run the Sensor Monitor Test in the Hardware Test Mode with the controller board removed. Action Input Sensor Flag Check the input sensor flag for damage and proper operation. If a problem is found, repair as necessary. Engine Board Check for approximately +5 V dc at J2-3 on the engine board.
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4045-XXX Printer does not recognize Tray 2 is installed Action Tray 2 Interconnect Cable Make sure the printer is positioned correctly on top of tray 2. The tray 2 interconnect cable contacts must engage the tray 2 cable on the base printer.
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4045-XXX Action Tray 2 Motor Use the Tray 2 Motor Test to check the tray 2 motor. Replace as necessary. 2-28 Service Manual...
4045-XXX Main Drive Service Check Service Tip: Excessive gear or main drive assembly noise is usually caused by a defective motor assembly or engine board. Service Tip: If there are equally spaced horizontal lines across the page, go to “Print Quality - Evenly spaced horizontal lines or marks” on page 2-41.
4045-XXX Action Motor does not turn, no Check the voltages at J3 on the gear error code 936 or User engine board with the main motor message 201 Paper Jam cable connected. displays. J3-1 - +24 V dc J3-2 - +24 V dc J3-3 - Ground J3-4 - Ground J3-5 - +2.5 V dc...
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4045-XXX Operator Panel Display Service Check SERVICE TIP: The printer has detected a problem with the engine board, operator panel cable or operator panel assembly if POST does not complete and the printer emits 5 beeps and stops in a continuous pattern until the printer is turned off.
4045-XXX Options Service Check Flash Memory Option(s) Run a copy of the test page and check to see if the option you are checking is listed. The printer does not recognize the option being installed if the option is not listed. Check to make sure that the Memory DIMM is installed correctly and is not broken or damaged.
4045-XXX Network Card Option Error Code 976 - Network Card A 976 error code indicates an unrecoverable software error in the network card. Verify that the network card is correctly installed in the socket on the interconnect board and is properly grounded. If you find no problem, contact your next level of support before replacing the network card.
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4045-XXX Pick roll fails to feed paper. Action Pick Roll Check the pick roll for signs of wear and correct installation. Replace as necessary. Pick Roll Solenoid Check the solenoid for correct operation and installation. Use the Solenoid Test in the Hardware Test Mode to check operation.
4045-XXX Double Feeding Paper Note: If double feeding paper occurs mostly from the bottom of the stack, check for missing or damaged restraint pads in the tray. Action Paper Paper is usually the primary cause of a double feeding paper problem. Flex the paper before placing the paper in the tray.
4045-XXX Printhead Service Check The printhead assembly does not contain any service replaceable parts or components. Service Error Code Explanation Error Code 931 These errors usually indicate a No first HYSNC Signal failure in the HYSNC signal to the Error Code 932 printhead.
4045-XXX Print Quality Service Check Service Tip: Before troubleshooting any print quality problems do the following: • Install another print cartridge if available before proceeding with the service checks. • Use Tray 1 to test for print quality of the base printer. Select the following menu settings as indicated.
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4045-XXX Print Quality - All Black Page Service Tip: An all black page is generally caused by a problem in the high voltage system or an incorrect high voltage in the printing process resulting in toner development on the entire photoconductor drum.
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4045-XXX Action High Voltage Contact Check the contacts on the right side frame for damage, cartridge contact wear or contamination. If the contacts are bent or damaged, replace the contacts. Note: Inspect the HVPS contacts on the board for any signs of damage or contamination.
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4045-XXX Print Quality - Blurred or Fuzzy Print Blurred or fuzzy print is usually caused by a problem in the main drive gearbox assembly, alignment assembly, any feed roller or in the transfer roll bearings or transfer roll. Check the gearbox assembly for correct operation.
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4045-XXX Print Quality - Evenly spaced horizontal lines or marks Action Lines spaced 2.2 mm (.08 This can be caused by the motor inch) apart pinion gear on the main drive motor. Replace the main drive assembly. Lines spaced 211.5 mm This can be caused by a defective (8.33 inches) apart gear in the main drive assembly.
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Print Quality - Background Service Tip: Some background problems can be caused by rough papers or non-Lexmark toner cartridges. If the rough paper mode is on, turn it off and run the print test. Some slick or coated papers may also cause background. Some problems occur with printers that run a large amount of graphics in a humid environment.
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4045-XXX Action Erase Lamp/Lens Check the erase lamp lens for any Assembly signs of toner, paper dust or other types of contamination. Clean the lens with a soft dry cloth if necessary. If unable to clean the contamination off the lens, replace the lens and lamp assembly.
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4045-XXX Print Quality - Banding Service Tip: Banding is difficult to detect except on a page with a uniform gray or a large amount of graphics printed on the page. Banding is primarily due to a variation in the speed of the paper as it feeds through the printer, especially in the development and transfer process.
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4045-XXX Action HVPS Check the following voltages at J9-7 on the engine board: Printer Idle J9-7 measures 0 V dc Printer Printing Test Page J9-7 voltage changes from 0 V dc to +4 V dc If the voltage does not vary, check the continuity of line J9-7 in the front cable harness.
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4045-XXX Action Erase Lamp Assembly Check the erase lamp lens assembly for any signs of paper dust, toner buildup or any other contamination. Clean with a soft cloth or replace the lens and lamp assembly which are provided together in a kit. If the lens is clean then check the erase lamp assembly for failed erase lamps.
4045-XXX Print Quality - Toner on backside of printed page Service Tip: This is generally caused by loose toner in the machine in the paper path being carried through the printer on the backside of the paper. Action Fuser Assembly Toner is being carried out on the backside of the media.
4045-XXX Transfer Roll Service Check Service Tip: The circumference of the transfer roll is 52 mm. Any print quality problems such as lines that are spaced 52 mm apart indicate you should check the transfer roll for damage, toner or foreign material buildup.
4045-XXX 3. Diagnostic Aids This chapter explains the tests and procedures to identify printer failures and verify repairs have corrected the problem. To run the printer diagnostic tests described in this chapter, you must put the printer in Diagnostic Mode. Configuration Mode Configuration Mode contains a set of menus, settings and operations which are used to configure the printer for operation.
4045-XXX Download Emuls (only displayed if at least one downloaded emulator is installed) Demo Mode Factory Defaults Narrow Media Exit Config Menu To exit the Configuration Mode: 1. Go to Exit Config Menu. 2. Press the Select button to exit and to save any changes. Print Quality Test Pages The purpose of this diagnostic function is to allow printing of the print quality test pages with the toner cartridge lockout function disabled.
4045-XXX To Enable/Disable the menus: 1. Select Panel Menus from the CONFIG MENU. 2. Select Enable or Disable. – Enable will unlock menus. – Disable will lock menus. PPDS Emulation This function is used to activate/deactivate the PPDS emulation setting. To change this setting: 1.
4045-XXX To disable the Download Emulation: 1. Select Download Emuls from the CONFIG MENU. 2. Select Disable. The printer automatically exits the Configuration Menu Group and initializes as if the Download Emulator were not installed. Once the printer is idle, a new Emulator can be downloaded again. Note: If the user power cycles the printer after selecting the Disable option, the Downloaded Emulator will be reactivated.
4045-XXX Narrow Media The Narrow Media selection is used to set media width. To change media width: 1. Select Narrow Media from the CONFIG MENU. 2. Locate your media choice using either Menu button. 3. Press the Select button to store your selection. Exiting the Configuration Mode Select Exit Config Menu to exit the Configuration Mode and return to the normal mode.
4045-XXX Print Registration The print registration range is as follows: Bottom Margin: -20 to +20 Top Margin: -25 to +25 Left Margin: -25 to +25 Right Margin: -10 to +10 To set Print Registration: 1. Select Registration from the Diagnostic menu. 2.
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4045-XXX For each input source selected you have the following choice: • Single (prints the Print Test Page once) • Continuous (continue printing the Print Test Page until Return or Stop is pressed). The contents of the Print Test Page varies depending on the media installed in the selected input source.
4045-XXX The following is printed on page 1: • Margin Settings • Contents of the Diagnostic Error Log. • Printer configuration information: – printer serial number, controller code level, engine code level, operator panel code level, smart option code levels, font versions, and so on.
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4045-XXX Button Test To run the Button Test: 1. Select Button Test from the Diagnostic menu. – With no buttons pressed, several OP (Open) appear on the display. 2. Press each button one at a time and a CL (Closed) displays in place of an OP.
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4045-XXX ROM Memory Test The ROM Memory Test is used to check the validity of the RIP code and fonts. To run the ROM Memory Test: 1. Select ROM Memory Test from the menu. P and F represent the same numbers for DRAM. –...
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4045-XXX Each time the test finishes, the screen updates. If the test passes, the Pass Count increases by 1, however if the test fails, one of the following messages displays for approximately three seconds: Sync Busy Error Byte Interrupt Request Error Strobe Interrupt Request Error Init Fail Error Init Busy Error...
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4045-XXX To run the Serial Wrap Test: 1. Disconnect the serial interface cable and install the wrap plug. 2. Select the Serial 1 Wrap Test from the menu. P and F represent the same numbers for DRAM. – The power indicator blinks indicating the test is running. 3.
4045-XXX Input Tray Tests Feed Test This test lets you observe the paper path as media is feeding through the printer. A blank sheet of paper feeds through the printer as the laser turns off during this test. The only way to observe the paper path is to open the lower front door that is used to access the envelope or multipurpose feeder.
4045-XXX Base Sensor Test This test is used to determine if the sensors located inside the printer are working correctly. The following sensors can be checked: Upper Front Door Sensor Rear Exit Door Sensor To run the Base Sensor Test: 1.
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4045-XXX Viewing the Permanent Page Count The Permanent Page Count can only be viewed and cannot be changed. To view the Permanent Page Count: 1. Select Permanent Page Count from the menu. 2. Press Return/Stop to exit the Diagnostic menu. Setting Configuration ID The configuration ID is used to communicate information about certain areas of the printer that cannot be determined using...
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4045-XXX Factory Defaults You can select either U.S. or non-U.S. as the factory default. The table shows the differences between the two settings. Paper Size Envelopes Symbol Set Lines Per Page U.S. Letter 10 Envelope PC-8 Non- DL Envelope PC-850 U.S.
4045-XXX Error Log Viewing the Error Log The error log is helpful by providing a history of printer errors. The error log contains the 12 most recent errors that have occurred on the printer. The most recent error displays in position 1 and the oldest error displays in position 12 (if 12 errors have occurred).
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4045-XXX To run the Quick Disk Test: 1. Select the Quick Disk Test from the Device Tests menu. – The power indicator blinks while the test is in progress. – “Quick Disk Test/Test Passed” message displays if the test passes and the power indicator turns on solid. –...
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4045-XXX Flash Test This test causes the file system to write and read data on the flash to test the flash. WARNING: This test destroys all data on the flash because the flash is reformatted at the end of the test. To run the Flash Test: 1.
4045-XXX Hardware Test Mode In addition to the Hardware Tests of the Diagnostic Mode, the Hardware Test Mode lets you check various hardware components. This mode is unique as it operates only when the controller board is removed. This eliminates the controller board as the failing FRU since the controller board is not part of the test.
4045-XXX Operator Panel Test Use the Operator Panel Test to diagnose both the operator panel display and buttons. To run the Operator Panel Test: 1. Press GO to initiate Operator Panel Test. 2. Press the buttons in the order shown in the following table and check the results on the display.
4045-XXX Main Motor Test The Main Motor Test lets you turn the main motor on. This causes all gears in the printer to turn. Remove the print cartridge before performing this test to prevent toner from spilling into the printer. The MPF and Tray 1 pick roller solenoids can be actuated from the Solenoid Test while the main motor is on during the Main Motor Test.
4045-XXX Tray 2 Motor Test This test lets you turn the Tray 2 motor on. In conjunction with the Tray 2 Motor Test, the Tray 2 pick roller solenoid can be actuated from the Solenoid Test while the Tray 2 motor is on. The Tray 2 pick roller makes one full turn when the solenoid is activated.
4045-XXX Sensor Monitor Test This test lets you monitor signals from all photo sensors and switches in the printer. While each sensor/switch is actuated, the operator panel displays a value of opened or closed. To run the Sensor Monitor Test: 1.
4045-XXX Cooling Fan / Fuser Control Test This test lets you turn on the cooling fan to slow and fast speeds. The fuser warms to standby temperature when the fan is set to slow speed and to printing temperature when the fan is set to fast speed. The fuser turns off when the fan turns off.
4045-XXX Erase Lamp Test This test is used to activate the LEDs of the Erase Lamp. When the LEDs turn on, they are visible with the front cover open and the cartridge removed. To run the Erase Lamp Test: 1. Select Erase Lamp from the menu. 2.
4045-XXX Printer Operation The printer makes an image by applying toner dots to paper and fusing them in place. The process is divided into two steps. The first step is the Electrophotographic Process which forms the image on the PC drum. The second step consists of Feeding, Transferring and Fusing.
4045-XXX 4. Repair Information Handling ESD-Sensitive Parts Many electronic products use parts that are known to be sensitive to electrostatic discharge (ESD). To prevent damage to ESD-sensitive parts, follow the instructions below in addition to all the usual precautions, such as turning off power before removing logic boards: •...
4045-XXX Adjustment Procedures Printhead Assembly This adjustment must be performed whenever the printhead is removed, replaced or the printhead mounting screws are loosened. An incorrectly adjusted printhead produces horizontally skewed images down the page. To perform the printhead adjustment: 1. Turn the printer off. 2.
4045-XXX Paper Alignment This adjustment must be performed whenever the paper alignment assembly is removed or replaced. An incorrectly adjusted alignment assembly produces vertically skewed images down the page. To perform the paper alignment adjustment: 1. Print the Print Test page and check the margin registration adjustments on the test page.
4045-XXX Removal Procedures CAUTION: Be sure to unplug the power cord whenever you are working on the printer with one of the covers removed. Also remove the print cartridge before you perform removal procedures. Covers Left Side Cover 1. Open the upper door and multipurpose tray. 2.
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4045-XXX Right Side Cover 1. Open the upper door and multipurpose tray. 2. Remove the screw (A) located in the front of the right side frame mounted into the cover. Repair Information...
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4045-XXX 3. Remove the screw (B) located at the top rear of the printer. 4. Lift the right side cover up and away from the printer. Service Manual...
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4045-XXX Top Cover 1. Remove the left and right side covers. 2. Remove the two screws (A) from the right side of the top cover. 3. Remove the screw (B) from the left side of the top cover. 4. Remove the fuser air duct from the top cover. 5.
4045-XXX Charge Roller 1. Open the upper door and mulitpurpose tray. 2. Spread the charge roller support arms (A) apart and remove the charge roller. Note: Make sure the HVPS charge wire is pinched between the bearing and right charge roller arm, ensuring good electrical contact.
4045-XXX Controller Board 1. Remove the left side cover. 2. Loosen the six screws (A) and remove the outer EMC shield. Repair Information...
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4045-XXX 3. Remove the four screws (B) and two screws (C) securing the inner EMC shield. 4. Lift the inner EMC shield/controller board assembly up and away from the interconnect board. 5. Remove the screws (D) from the controller board. 6.
4045-XXX Cooling Fan 1. Remove the top cover. 2. Remove the controller board/inner EMC shield assembly. 3. Disconnect the cooling fan from the engine board. 4. Release the two retaining tabs and push the air duct inward approximately 10 mm to provide clearance for fan removal. 4-11 Repair Information...
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4045-XXX 5. Remove the cooling fan. 4-12 Service Manual...
4045-XXX Developer Drive Assembly 1. Remove the inner EMC shield/controller board assembly. 2. Remove the two screws (A) and screw (B). 3. Remove the developer drive assembly. Note: When you reinstall the developer drive assembly, be sure that the developer drive assembly engages with left charge roller arm.
4045-XXX Engine Board 1. Remove the inner EMC shield/controller board assembly. 2. Disconnect all connectors from the engine board. 3. Remove the four screws (A) from the engine board. 4. Lift the engine board from the interconnect board and remove the engine board.
4045-XXX Fuser 1. Remove the right side cover. 2. Disconnect the two LVPS wires (A) from the fuser. 3. Remove the redrive assembly. 4. Remove the screw from the inner air duct cover and remove the cover. 4-15 Repair Information...
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4045-XXX 5. Disconnect the thermistor from the printhead/mirror motor cable. 6. Remove the four fuser mounting screws (B) and slide the fuser out of the printer. 4-16 Service Manual...
4045-XXX HVPS 1. Remove the inner deflector. 2. Disconnect the HVPS transfer wire from the HVPS (A). 3. Disconnect the HVPS cable from the HVPS (B). 4. Remove the two screws (C) securing the HVPS and remove the HVPS. Note: Make sure HVPS contacts (D) make good electrical contact with the HVPS.
4045-XXX Inner Deflector 1. Open the upper door and multipurpose tray. 2. Remove the screw (A) securing the upper paper deflector and remove the upper paper deflector. 4-18 Service Manual...
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4045-XXX 3. Disconnect the MPF paper sensor, remove the four screws (B) securing the MPF and remove the MPF. 4-19 Repair Information...
4045-XXX 4. Press the snap fittings (C) down to unlock the inner deflector from the printer. 5. Pull the inner deflector toward you. Be careful not to damage the input sensor lever (D). Left Side Frame 1. Remove the redrive assembly. 2.
4045-XXX LVPS 1. Remove the right side cover. 2. Disconnect the fuser lamp wires from the fuser. 3. Remove the screw (A) from the bottom of the printer. 4-21 Repair Information...
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4045-XXX 4. Remove the screw covers and remove the two screws (B) from the rear of the printer. 5. Slide the LVPS to the right and remove the LVPS. Note: When you reinstall the LVPS, connect the black fuser lamp wire to the rear contact that is labeled black and the other wire to the front contact.
4045-XXX Main Drive Assembly 1. Remove the developer drive assembly. 2. Remove the engine board and engine board shield. 3. Remove the gear cover. 4. Remove the pick roll solenoid from the main drive assembly. 5. Remove the link (A) from the rear of the main drive assembly. 6.
4045-XXX Multipurpose Tray 1. Open the multipurpose tray to a position that allows the left and right tray hinge slots (A) to align with the rectangular mounting posts (B). 2. Pull upward on each tray hinge to remove the tray from the two mounting posts.
4045-XXX Paper Alignment Assembly 1. Remove the inner deflector. 2. Remove the pick roll. 3. Remove the paper input sensor. 4. Remove the two screws (A) from the paper alignment assembly located inside the printer. 4-25 Repair Information...
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4045-XXX 5. Remove the left side cover. 6. Remove the paper alignment adjustment screw (B) from the left side frame. 7. Slide the paper alignment assembly to the right and remove it from the printer. Note: Go to the “Adjustment Procedures” on page 4-2 and perform the paper alignment adjustment whenever the paper alignment assembly is removed or the screws are loosened.
4045-XXX Pick Roll 1. Remove tray 1. 2. Gain access to the pick roll by positioning the printer on its right side. 3. Pull the pick roll from the pick roll shaft in the direction of the arrow (A) and remove the pick roll. 4-27 Repair Information...
4045-XXX Printhead 1. Remove the top cover. 2. Disconnect the two printhead cables from the printhead assembly. 3. Remove the three printhead mounting screws (A) and remove the printhead. Note: Go to the “Adjustment Procedures” on page 4-2 perform the printhead assembly adjustment whenever the printhead is removed or the printhead mounting screws are loosened.
4045-XXX Redrive Assembly 1. Remove the top cover. 2. Remove the two lower mounting screws (A). 3. Open the rear door and remove the two upper mounting screws (B). 4. Lift the redrive assembly up and away from the rear of the printer.
4045-XXX Right Side Frame 1. Remove the redrive assembly. 2. Remove the inner deflector. 3. Position the printer on its left side. 4. Remove the nine screws from the right side frame. 5. Lift and remove the right side frame from the printer. Transfer Roller 1.
4045-XXX 5. Connector Locations Low Voltage Power Supply Connector Pin No. Signal CN1 Interconnect +5 V dc Board +5 V dc Ground +24 V dc +24 V dc Ground +5 V dc Ground Ground +24 V dc Ground Ground Heat On Connector Locations...
4045-XXX High Voltage Power Supply Connector Pin No. Signal CN1 Engine Board Transfer Servo Transfer Current PWM Transfer V-Level Enable Transfer V-Level PWM Charge Enable Developer Enable Developer PWM +24 V dc Ground Service Manual...
4045-XXX Engine Board Connector Pin No. Signal J1 Operational +5 V dc Ground FPIRQ- J2 Paper Input Sensor Paper Input Sensor Ground LED Drive J3 Main Motor +24 V dc CVSW +24 V dc CVSW Ground Ground MMotor Clock MMotor Enable MMotor CW+ MMotor Lock +5 V dc...
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4045-XXX Connector Pin No. Signal J4 Cover Open Switch Not Used Not Used Not Used Not Used Not Used +5 V dc Cover Open Switch Ground J5 Printhead Adjust LD Enable Video Ground Ground +5 V dc HSYNC J6 RS232C Interface Not Used J7 Paper Output Sensor Paper Out Sensor...
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4045-XXX Connector Pin No. Signal J8 Printhead PMotor Clock (Mirror Motor) PMotor Lock Fuser Temp Sensor PMotor Enable Ground +24 V dc +5 V dc HTEMP- J9 HVPS Transfer Servo Transfer Current PWM Transfer V-Level PWM Transfer V-Level PWM Charge Enable Developer Enable Developer PWM +24 V CVSW...
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4045-XXX Connector Pin No. Signal J10 Option (Integrated) Tray1 Present Sensor Paper Tray Tray2 Paper Sensor Tray2 Present Sensor +24 V dc T2M1ON T2M2ON Ground Ground J11 MMF/D-Roll +24 V dc MMF Solenoid +24 V dc Tray 1 Solenoid J12 Erase Lamp +24 V dc Erase Lamp PWM J13 Fan Motor...
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4045-XXX Connector Pin No. Signal J17 MMF Input Sensor MMF Paper Input Sensor Ground +5 V dc Service Manual...
4045-XXX Interconnect Board Connector Pin No. Signal J21 INA J22 Controller Board J23 LVPS +5 V dc +5 V dc +5 V dc Ground Ground Ground +24 V dc +24 V dc +24 V dc Ground Ground Ground N.C. Heat On J24 Engine Board Not Used 5-10...
4045-XXX 6. Parts Catalog How To Use This Parts Catalog • SIMILAR ASSEMBLIES: If two assemblies contain a majority of identical parts, they are shown on the same list. Common parts are shown by one index number. Parts peculiar to one or the other of the assemblies are listed separately and identified by description.
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4045-XXX Asm- Part Units Description Index Number 12G0258 Cover, Exit 12G0259 Duct, Fuser Cooling Air 12G0254 Support, Paper 1263566 Bail Assembly, Optional 12G0253 Cover, Top 12G0257 Cover, Rear 12G0428 Link, Right Hinge 12G0267 Link, Spring Screw, M4x8 PP 12G0445 12G0256 Cover, Right Side 1-10 12G0426...
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4045-XXX Assembly 1: Covers (continued) Service Manual...
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4045-XXX Asm- Part Units Description Index Number 1-28 12G0268 Stop, End 1-29 12G0425 Link, Left Hinge 1-30 12G0437 Bail, Optional Front Paper 1-31 12G0438 Bail, Main Rear Paper 1-32 12G0439 Holder, Rear Paper Bail 12G3701 Overlay NLS pack: English, French, German, Italian, Spanish, Danish, Dutch, Norwegian, Swedish, Finnish 12G3702...
4045-XXX Assembly 5: Paper Feed - Alignment 6-12 Service Manual...
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4045-XXX Asm- Part Units Description Index Number 12G0303 Aligner Asm, Paper Feed Screw, M4x8 PP 12G0445 Spring Washer, PP 12G0445 Screw, Adjustment M3x16 PP 12G0445 12G0452 Spacer, Adjustment Screw 6-13 Parts Catalog...
4045-XXX Assembly 6: Paper Feed - Output 6-14 Service Manual...
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4045-XXX Asm- Part Units Description Index Number 12G0308 Roller, Lower Redrive Screw, M3x6 PP 12G0445 12G0305 Bail, Rear Door Paper 12G0252 Sensor, Rear Door 12G0309 Deflector, Paper 12G0304 Door, Rear 12G0306 Frame, Rear Paper Exit 12G0310 Belt, Redrive Roller 12G0252 Sensor, Paper Exit 6-10 12G0307...
4045-XXX Assembly 8: Developer Drive 6-18 Service Manual...
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4045-XXX Asm- Part Units Description Index Number 12G0325 Drive Asm, Developer Screw, M3x25 PP12G0445 Screw, M4x12 PP12G0445 6-19 Parts Catalog...
4045-XXX Assembly 10: Transfer 6-24 Service Manual...
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4045-XXX Asm- Part Units Description Index Number 10-1 12G0354 Roller, Transfer 10-2 12G0358 Bushing, Right Roller 10-3 12G0355 Pin, Transfer Roller 10-4 12G0359 Spring, Transfer Roller 10-5 12G0357 Arm, Right Transfer Roller 10-6 12G0356 Arm, Left Transfer Roller 6-25 Parts Catalog...
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4045-XXX Index Mirror Motor Test 3-23 Operator Panel Test 3-21 Acronyms Reset Test Mode 3-26 Adjustment Procedures Sensor Monitor Test 3-24 Paper Alignment Solenoid Test 3-22 Printhead Assembly Tray 2 Motor Test 3-23 Hardware Tests Button Test Base Sensor Test 3-14 DRAM Memory Test Button Test...
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4045-XXX Erase Lamp Test 3-26 Error Codes Panel Menus Service Error Codes Paper Feeding, Transferring and User Error Messages Fusing 3-27 Error Log 3-17 Paper Path/Sensor Locations 3-28 ESD-sensitive Parts Parallel Strobe Adjust 3-16 Exiting the Configuration Mode Parallel Wrap Test 3-10 Exiting the Diagnostic Mode Parts Catalog...
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4045-XXX Inner Deflector 4-18 Left Side Frame 4-20 Unique Tools LVPS 4-21 User Line 2 Link Messages 2-12 Main Drive Assembly 4-23 User Line 2 Messages 2-11 Multipurpose Tray 4-24 User Status Messages Paper Alignment Assembly 4-25 Pick Roll 4-27 Printhead 4-28 Viewing the Permanent Page Count...
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