Phaser 6121MFP ® Multi-Function Printer Phaser 6121MFP ® Service Manual...
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Phaser 6121MFP ® Service Manual Warning The following servicing instructions are for use by qualified service personnel only. To avoid personal injury, do not perform any servicing other than that contained in the operating instructions, unless you are qualified to do so. First Printing: May 2009...
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About this Service Manual The Phaser 6121MFP Service Manual is the primary document used for repairing, maintaining, and troubleshooting the printer. Use this manual as your primary resource for understanding the operational characteristics of the printer and all available options. This manual describes specifications, theory, and the diagnosis and repair of problems occurring in the printer and attached options.
Manual Organization The Phaser 6121MFP Service Manual contains these sections: Introductory, Safety, and Regulatory Information: This section contains important safety information and regulatory requirements. Chapter 1 - General Information: This section contains an overview of the printer’s operation, configuration, specifications, and consumables.
Product Terms Caution: A personal injury hazard exists that may not be apparent. For example, a panel may cover the hazardous area. Danger: A personal injury hazard exists in the area where you see the sign. Phaser 6121MFP Service Manual xiii...
If any liquid or foreign material is spilled into the product, • If the printer is exposed to any excess moisture, • If the printer is dropped or damaged, • If you suspect that the product needs servicing or repair, • Whenever you clean the product. Phaser 6121MFP Service Manual...
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• Handle ICs and Erasable Programmable Read-Only Memories (EPROM’s) carefully to avoid bending pins. • Pay attention to the direction of parts when mounting or inserting them on Printed Circuit Boards (PCB’s). Phaser 6121MFP Service Manual...
Class 1 Laser Product The Phaser 6121MFP is certified to comply with Laser Product Performance Standards set by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services as a Class 1 Laser Product. This means that this product does not emit hazardous laser radiation;...
This printer uses heat to fuse the image to paper. When operating, the Fuser is very hot. Turn the printer power Off and wait at least 5 minutes for the Fuser to cool before you attempt to service the Fuser or adjacent components. Phaser 6121MFP Service Manual xvii...
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/television technician for help. Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by Xerox could void the user's authority to operate the equipment. To ensure compliance with Part 15 of the FCC rules, use shielded interface cables.
European Union The CE mark applied to this product symbolizes Xerox’s declaration of conformity with the following applicable Directives of the European Union as of the dates indicated: December 12, 2006: Low Voltage Directive 2006/95/EC December 15, 2004: Electromagnetic Compatibility Directive 2004/108/EC March 9, 1999: Radio &...
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General Information In this chapter... • Printer Introduction and Overview • Printer Configurations • Parts of the Printer • Maintenance Items • Consumables • Specifications Chapter...
General Information Printer Introduction and Overview The Xerox Phaser 6121MFP combines a color laser print engine, scanner, copier, and Fax. The print engine uses a four-pass color laser architecture producing 20 page per minute (ppm) monochrome or 5 ppm color prints on Letter or A4 media.
General Information Printer Configurations The Phaser 6121MFP is available in three configurations. The 3-in-1 version connects to the host by USB and provides platen scan. The 4-in-1 versions are expandable with both the options Tray 2 and Duplex Unit to enable 2-sided printing.
Document Cover ADF (Auto Document Output Tray Feeder) Cover ADF Guides Tray 1 ADF Tray Tray 1 Dust Cover Document Stopper Front Door Printer Top Tray Extension Power Switch Control Panel USB Drive Port Document Glass Phaser 6121MFP Service Manual...
Rear View s6121mfp-173 Item Description Power switch Power cord connection Fax Phone line out (Phaser 6121MFP/N and /D only) Line out jack (Phaser 6121MFP/N and /D only) USB cable port Network/Ethernet connections (Phaser 6121MFP/N and /D only) Phaser 6121MFP Service Manual...
General Information Options Duplex Unit s6121mfp-175 Item Description Duplex Unit Optional Base Release Lever Duplex Unit Phaser 6121MFP Service Manual...
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General Information Lower Feeder Tray s6121mfp-176 Item Description Lower Feeder Unit 500-Sheet Feeder with Tray Cover Phaser 6121MFP Service Manual...
On Hook before sending or Press to go to the System cancel current print/copy/ receiving disables the Menu, cancel an entered fax job. telephone extension. character, or return to the previous screen. Phaser 6121MFP Service Manual...
Print life figures are not guaranteed and varies depending on usage habits. Imaging Unit print life is based on 3-page jobs using letter-size paper. s6121mfp-172 Item Description Transfer Roller Fuser Imaging Unit Toner Cartridge Phaser 6121MFP Service Manual...
Gray scale. Internal counters track consumables and maintenance life. Life ratings are based on A-size sheets at 5% coverage. Print Life Toner Cartridge C,M,Y Black Standard Capacity 1,500 pages 1,000 pages High Capacity 2,500 pages 2,500 pages 1-10 Phaser 6121MFP Service Manual...
General Information Controller The following table lists controller functionality for the Phaser 6121MFP/S. Characteristic Description Memory RAM (128 MB) Flash ROM (4 MB for F/W) Interface USB 2.0 compliant Hard Disk Not supported Support Microsoft Windows Vista, Windows XP (Service Pack 2 or...
< 11 sec. < 28 sec. < 19 sec. Simplex A4/Letter < 33 sec. < 23 sec. < 33 sec. < 23 sec. N/A Duplex Legal Simplex < 33 sec. < 11 sec. Legal Duplex 1-16 Phaser 6121MFP Service Manual...
FCOT (second) ADF Color 57.0 sec. 45.0 sec. Mono 23.0 sec. 19.0 sec. Physical Dimensions and Clearances Minimum Clearances Minimum clearances for the Phaser 6121MFP/S. 60.5 cm 71 cm (23.8 in.) (27.9 in.) 67.3 cm (26.5 in.) 27.8 cm (10.9 in.) 10 cm (3.9 in.)
General Information Minimum clearances for the Phaser 6121MFP/N 60.5 cm (23.8 in.) 81.4 cm (32.0 in.) 79.4 cm (31.3 in.) 10 cm 25.4 cm (3.9 in.) (10.0 in.) 10 cm (3.9 in.) s6121mfp-179 Mounting Surface Specifications These specifications apply to any printer used as a table-top printer.
Counter Information Shows usage data by job type. General Information Xerox Serial Number, Engine Serial Number, Installation Date, Engine Firmware, Boot Code, Controller Firmware, Language, Energy Saver Mode, Toner Low Prompt, Toner Out Action, Initial Mode, Size Mismatch, Tray type and size...
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Theory of Operation In this chapter... • Operational Overview • Paper Path of the Printer • Major Assemblies and Functions • Media Handling Chapter...
Theory of Operation Operational Overview The Phaser 6121MFP is a full-color laser printer that utilizes electrophotographic recording principals to place a full color image onto the print media. The system contains a drum and developing unit that places the toner image of each color onto print media producing full-color prints.
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Transfer Belt to the media. 5. Paper Separation A Charge Neutralizing Cloth is provided on the guide plate to neutralize the charge. Charge Neutralizing Cloth Charge Neutralizing Cloth Transfer Belt 2nd Transfer Roller s6121mfp-105 Phaser 6121MFP Service Manual...
Scanner TC/Y TC/M TC/C TC/K Control Panel Engine Control Board Paper Pick-Up/ Image Processor Board Transport Image Processing Image Process Fusing Power Supply/ High Voltage Laser Unit Image Bus Line Control System Line s6121mfp-280 Phaser 6121MFP Service Manual...
The print media is supplied from Tray 1 or the optional Tray 2, and is transported into the printer along the paper path as shown in the diagram. s6128mfp-107 Item Description Output Tray Tray 1 (MPT) Tray 2 (Optional 500-Sheet Feeder) Phaser 6121MFP Service Manual...
High. If the light is interrupted, the photo-transistor goes Low. Microswitches Microswitches are used primarily as cover interlocks. They are in a normally open state, and close when actuated. Microswitches employ hooks or catches for retention in the bracket or frame. Phaser 6121MFP Service Manual...
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Lower Feeder Unit and Duplex Unit. Error reporting is dependent on these designators. Error detection is based on paper transport timing through the sensing area. s6128mfp-108 Item Description Exit Sensor 2nd Image Transfer Retraction Position Sensor Registration Sensor Media Empty Sensor Phaser 6121MFP Service Manual...
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Theory of Operation Automatic Document Feeder (ADF) Sensors s6121mfp-109 Description Item Paper Feed Sensor ADF Tray Phaser 6121MFP Service Manual...
Major Assemblies and Functions The location of the system’s primary functional components is shown. Auto Document Feeder Scanner Fuser Imaging Unit Toner Cartridges Laser Unit Paper Feed Unit 1st Image Transfer Section 2nd Image Transfer Section s6121mfp-110 Phaser 6121MFP Service Manual...
Theory of Operation Main Engine Component Overview Board Locations Scanner Control Board Fax Board Engine Control Board LVPS HVPS s6121mfp-360 2-10 Phaser 6121MFP Service Manual...
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Theory of Operation Sensors and Switches Front Door Switch Paper Feed Sensor Main Power Switch Exit Sensor Registration Sensor Paper Full Sensor 2nd Image Transfer Retraction/Position Sensor Registration Sensor Temperature/Humidity Sensor Rack Position Sensor Contact Switch s6121mfp-227 Phaser 6121MFP Service Manual 2-11...
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Motors, Fans, and Solenoids LVPS Fan Exit Tray Cooling Fan Scanner Motor Cleaning Blade Pressure/ Retraction Solenoid 2nd Image Transfer Pressure/Retraction Solenoid Ozone Fan Conveyance Solenoid Main Motor Rack Motor Tray 1 Paper Feed Solenoid Developing Motor s6121mfp-361 2-12 Phaser 6121MFP Service Manual...
Theory of Operation Fuser Functional components of the Fuser appears below. Thermostat Exit Sensor (PS7) Thermistor (TH1) Pressure Roller Heater Lamp Fusing Roller s6121mfp-111 Fuser Drive The Fuser is driven by the Main Motor. s6121mfp-162 Phaser 6121MFP Service Manual 2-13...
The main body leaves the power save mode. • A door is closed. Control Termination Timing • The Fuser roller reaches a predetermined temperature. • A malfunction or media misfeed is reset. • A door is opened. 2-14 Phaser 6121MFP Service Manual...
To ensure a good fixing level and light transmission performance, the fusing speed and Fuser Roller temperature are controlled. Control Start Timing A print request is received. Control Termination Timing A malfunction or media misfeed occurs. Phaser 6121MFP Service Manual 2-15...
OFF the relay to shut down each power supply line. Thermostat Protection If a faulty Thermistor (TH) prevents detection of abnormally high temperatures by soft protect or hard protect, the thermostat operates at a predetermined temperature to shut down the power supply line. 2-16 Phaser 6121MFP Service Manual...
Functional components of the Scanner are illustrated below. Exposure Unit Scanner Motor (M101) s6121mfp-114 The Scanner does not include sensors for determining the size of the original document. Original media size settings are made on the Control Panel. Phaser 6121MFP Service Manual 2-17...
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It moves again to detect the reference position. • It moves to the stand-by position and stops there. Home Position (Stand-by Position) Original Reading Finish Position Reference Position Original Reading Scanner Stop Start Position Position Shading Original Reading Reference Position Detection s6121mfp-115 2-18 Phaser 6121MFP Service Manual...
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• After it moves again to detect the reference position, it moves to the stand-by position and stops. Home Position (Stand-by Position) ADF Reading Reference Position Position Shading Original Reading Reference Position Detection s6121mfp-116 Phaser 6121MFP Service Manual 2-19...
Two lines are scanned through a single face of the polygon mirror. Photo Conductor Surface Beam A Beam B Photo Conductor G2 Lens Laser Diode G1 Lens Return Mirror Polygon Mirror s6121mfp-118 2-20 Phaser 6121MFP Service Manual...
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2. The four-sided polygon mirror rotates at high speeds driven by the Polygon Motor. 3. The Start-of-Scan (SOS) Sensor monitors laser light emission and initiates timing for each line of the scanning process. Photoconductor Semiconductor Laser SOS Board Polygon Motor s6121mfp-281 Phaser 6121MFP Service Manual 2-21...
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The laser emission area is determined by the paper size. The area of 4 mm on both the leading and trailing edges of the paper is, however, the void image area. /HSYNC /VIDEO /TOD /VIDEO 4 mm 4 mm 4 mm 4 mm s6121mfp-119 2-22 Phaser 6121MFP Service Manual...
When the Main Motor is energized, it turns the drive gear, which in turn rotates the drum. s6121mfp-123 The cleaning blade is pressed against the drum to remove excess toner. Waste toner is stored in the Imaging Unit. Phaser 6121MFP Service Manual 2-23...
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The life counter is reset when a new Imaging Unit is detected. When a predetermined number of printed pages are produced after the life value has been reached, the machine displays a Imaging Unit replacement message. 2-24 Phaser 6121MFP Service Manual...
3. Toner then sticks to the electrostatic latent image formed on the surface of the photo conductor drum. That part of toner left on the surface of the developing roller is returned to the toner supply portion. Phaser 6121MFP Service Manual 2-25...
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Bias Contact Point s6121mfp-283 Developer Roller Drive The Developer Roller is driven by the Developing Motor and intermediate gears. Intermediate Gear Developing Roller Developing Roller Drive Gear Developing Motor (M3) s6121mfp-128 2-26 Phaser 6121MFP Service Manual...
• The cartridge replacement position refers to the position at which the Toner Cartridge Rack is stopped for replacement of the Toner Cartridge of a specific color of toner. Phaser 6121MFP Service Manual 2-27...
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The developing position is where the Toner Cartridge Rack is rotated 62° degrees from the standby position. 0° s6121mfp-132 The cartridge replacement position is where the Toner Cartridge Rack is rotated 90° degrees from the developing position. 90° s6121mfp-133 2-28 Phaser 6121MFP Service Manual...
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6. Similarly, the Toner Cartridge Rack rotates and development of C is carried out, followed by K. 7. When the development of K is completed, the Toner Cartridge Rack rotates to the standby position. s6121mfp135 Phaser 6121MFP Service Manual 2-29...
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When the Toner Cartridge Rack is rotated, the Rack Positioning Sensor (PS5) detects the standby position slit. To bring the toner cartridge rack to a stop at the corresponding developing position, the rack is rotated from the standby position 62° degrees by the Rack Motor. 2-30 Phaser 6121MFP Service Manual...
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Developing Position Developing Position Developing Position s6121mfp-137 When a replacement request is made for a Toner Cartridge, the Toner Cartridge Rack is rotated 70 degrees from the depleted cartridges’ developing position by the Rack Motor. Phaser 6121MFP Service Manual 2-31...
In addition to the Transfer Belt, a Transfer Roller (sometimes referred to as the 2nd Transfer Roller) transfers the composite image to the media for fusing. 2nd Transfer Roller Pressure Slider Pressure/Retraction Roller s6121mfp-284 2-32 Phaser 6121MFP Service Manual...
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The Transfer Belt and the 2nd Transfer Roller are driven by the Main Motor. The Transfer Roller Clutch at one end of the (2nd) Transfer Roller engages the Main Motor drive. Driven Roller Transfer Belt Imaging Unit Photoconductor Main Motor 1st Transfer Roller Transfer Belt Drive Roller s6121mfp-121 Phaser 6121MFP Service Manual 2-33...
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Instead, the IDC sensor detects a sample image on the Transfer Belt to control the pressure/retraction operation. During monochrome printing, no retraction sequence is needed. The cleaning blade is normally in contact with the Transfer Belt. s6121mfp-139 2-34 Phaser 6121MFP Service Manual...
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3. When the cleaning blade pressure/retraction solenoid (SD5) is energized, the half-moon-shaped pressure cam rotates a half turn to push the lever forward. 4. When the lever is pushed forward, the cleaning blade is retracted. s6121mfp-141 Item Description Cleaning Blade Pressure/Retraction Solenoid Lever Cleaning Blade Phaser 6121MFP Service Manual 2-35...
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A. For a media sizes larger than A4, detection hole B is the reference for the image write start position. Belt Positioning Sensor Detection Hole B Detection Hole A s6121mfp-143 2-36 Phaser 6121MFP Service Manual...
The Transfer Roller retraction operation is performed by the Main Motor, Image Transfer Solenoid, and Transfer Roller Clutch. When the Image Transfer Solenoid is energized, drive from the Main Motor is transmitted to the Transfer Roller Clutch. s6121mfp-144 Phaser 6121MFP Service Manual 2-37...
4. When the Pressure Slider is moved, the ribs push against the Pressure Retraction Roller. 5. When the assembly is pushed up, the Transfer Roller presses against the Transfer Belt. 2nd Image Transfer Pressure/ Retraction Solenoid (SD4) 2nd Transfer Assembly Ribs Pressure Slider Pressure/Retraction Clutch s6121mfp-286 2-38 Phaser 6121MFP Service Manual...
• Cover is opened and closed. • A media error occurs during a print cycle. • A paper empty condition occurs during a print cycle. • A paper size error occurs during a print cycle. Phaser 6121MFP Service Manual 2-39...
ADC stabilizes image density to provide accurate tone reproduction. ADC uses the IDC Sensor and Temperature/Humidity Sensor to monitor system and environmental parameters to regulate the following: • Leak detection control For the clearance between the Drum and Developing Roller, an optimum 2-40 Phaser 6121MFP Service Manual...
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Sensor measures the density of the pattern and sends the measured result to the controller for gradation adjustment. ADC Sensor 1st Transfer Roller 2nd Transfer Roller Developing Charging Developing Bias Grid Bias ADC Control ATVC Temperature/ Humidity Sensor s6121mfp-147 Phaser 6121MFP Service Manual 2-41...
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A new Imaging Unit or Toner Cartridge is detected. Mode 2 The Power Switch is turned Off and On, or Energy Saver mode is canceled after a predetermined number of printed pages have been produced. 2-42 Phaser 6121MFP Service Manual...
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Control Of The Maximum Leak Detection Control Amount Of Toner Sticking Reflectance ADC Intensity Control Measurement Control Reflectance Laser Intensity Control Measurement Control Control Of The Maximum Amount Of Toner Sticking Laser Intensity Control G Correction Control s6121mfp-288 Phaser 6121MFP Service Manual 2-43...
It is also used for image stabilization, transfer ATVC, and fusing temperature control. Note There is a Control Panel command which obtains environmental temperature and humidity levels. However, this command is for internal use only and not available from the service menus. s6121mfp-148 2-44 Phaser 6121MFP Service Manual...
Output Tray Fan Cools the Scanner and output media. Power Supply Fan Draws cool air across the Power Supply. Ventilation Fan Recovers toner powder in the Imaging Cartridge and exhausts the ozone produced to the outside. Phaser 6121MFP Service Manual 2-45...
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At the end of a print cycle (half-speed rotation following the predetermined period of time needed for full-speed rotation). • During standby. The Output Tray Fan stops when: • During Energy Saver mode. • During firmware upgrade. 2-46 Phaser 6121MFP Service Manual...
Theory of Operation Waste Toner Collection Waste toner removed from the Transfer Belt and drum by the cleaning blade is transferred by two gear driven augers into the Imaging Unit waste toner reservoir. s6121mfp-150 Phaser 6121MFP Service Manual 2-47...
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Theory of Operation Waste Toner Collection Drive Waste toner collection augers are driven by the Main Motor. s6121mfp-151 2-48 Phaser 6121MFP Service Manual...
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A waste toner full condition exists when 200 images are reached after a waste toner near full condition is detected. When the LED light is unblocked following Imaging Unit replacement, the waste toner full condition is reset. Phaser 6121MFP Service Manual 2-49...
Theory of Operation Media Handling Tray 1 Feeder s6121mfp-153 2-50 Phaser 6121MFP Service Manual...
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Pick Roller via the Tray 1 Pick Clutch. At the same time, the Lift Cam is rotated, which raises the Lift Plate. The media is taken up and fed in by the Pick Roller. Pick Roller Main Motor (M1) Tray 1 Pick Solenoid (SD1) s6121mfp-154 s6121mfp-155 Phaser 6121MFP Service Manual 2-51...
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To reduce the number of detected paper misfeeds, another feed sequence is carried out if a registration sensor signal transition fails to occur within a predetermined period of time. If after the second feed attempt media is not detected, a media empty/misfeed condition is reported. 2-52 Phaser 6121MFP Service Manual...
Motor. During 1-sided printing, the exit roller rotates in the forward direction and feeds the media onto the output tray. If an optional Duplex Unit is attached, the exit roller is driven by the Duplex Unit. Phaser 6121MFP Service Manual 2-53...
Paper Exit Rollers s6121mfp-289 Automatic Document Feeder (ADF) The ADF feeds documents to the Scanner platen for scanning. The functional components within the ADF are illustrated below. Paper Feed Roller Document Feeder Transport Motor Pick-Up Roller s6121mfp-224 2-54 Phaser 6121MFP Service Manual...
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Multiple sheet feeding The coefficient of friction between the paper and separator pad is greater than that between sheets of paper. This ensures that only the first sheet of paper is transported by the media feed roller. Phaser 6121MFP Service Manual 2-55...
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ADF Exit Operation The exit roller, driven by the ADF Transport Motor, turns to feed the original out of the ADF. The original is fed onto the output tray. Document Feeder Transport Motor (M100) Exit Roller s6121mfp-166 2-56 Phaser 6121MFP Service Manual...
Duplex Unit. Cooling Fan Motor (FM3) Switchback Motor Door Sensor Transport Motor (M6) Transport Roller Transport Sensor AD Drive Board Registration Solenoid (SD7) Loop Sensor (PS13) Registration Roller s6121mfp-164 Transport Roller Registration Roller s6121mfp-163 Phaser 6121MFP Service Manual 2-57...
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Switchback Motor. This reverses the Exit Roller feeding the media into the Duplex Unit. s6121mfp-169 After entering the Duplex Unit, two Transport Rollers, driven by the Duplex Unit Transport Motor, move media through the system. s6121mfp-170 2-58 Phaser 6121MFP Service Manual...
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8th page of the original on the fourth sheet of paper. The third sheet of paper waits at the Duplex take-up position until the fourth sheet of paper is subjected to a switchback sequence. The process repeats until the print job is complete. Phaser 6121MFP Service Manual 2-59...
The Duplex Unit Fan operates at full-speed at the start of a duplex operation, and then slows to half-speed after the duplex operation ends. The fan is off when the Duplex Unit is not in use. 2-60 Phaser 6121MFP Service Manual...
It ensures that only one sheet of paper is fed in at time. The Pick Solenoid is controlled by the system through the PF Drive Board mounted in the feeder. Paper Empty Sensor (PS10) Coupling Gear Paper Feed Solenoid (SD6) s6121mfp-193 Phaser 6121MFP Service Manual 2-61...
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When media is present in the tray, the actuator is raised unblocking the sensor. When the tray is empty, the actuator drops into the slit in the Lift Plate blocking the sensor. PF Drive Board Paper Empty Sensor At Paper Empty Condition Under Normal Conditions s6121mfp-194 2-62 Phaser 6121MFP Service Manual...
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The Tray Detect Switch signals the presence of a tray in the feeder. The switch is On when the tray is fully-inserted in the feeder. Lever Tray Set Detecting Switch Switch Actuator Tray 2 s6121mfp-195 Phaser 6121MFP Service Manual 2-63...
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Error Messages and Codes In this chapter... • Introduction • Error Messages • Jam Error Procedures • Service Call Error Troubleshooting Procedures Chapter...
OK > Stop/Reset > 0 > 0 > Stop/Reset > 0 > 1 2. Using the Down Arrow button, select Report and press OK. 3. Select Error Code List and press OK. The Error Code List is printed. Phaser 6121MFP Service Manual...
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Error Messages and Codes s6121mfp-372 Phaser 6121MFP Service Manual...
Jam at Output tray Paper jam at Output tray. Open Top cover Original Doc. Jam Paper jam at the ADF. Open Doc. Feeder and clear the original. Reinsert original and press the Start key. Phaser 6121MFP Service Manual...
Turn power off, on 0310 Laser unit failure page 3-77 CODE (0310) Turn power off, on 0500 Fuser failure page 3-79 CODE (0500) Turn power off, on 0502 Thermistor failure page 3-80 CODE (0502) Turn power off, on Phaser 6121MFP Service Manual...
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Turn power off, on correct this error. 3C10 Eng. EEPROM failure Contact a Xerox CODE (3C10) representative to Turn power off, on correct this error. 3FFF Control ROM failure page 3-87 CODE (3FFF) Turn power off, on Phaser 6121MFP Service Manual...
The memory of the SMTP server has SMTP Server become full. 010F CANNOT GET IP The IP address of the server was not SMTP Server obtained from the DNS server. 0110 CANNOT GET IP POP3 Server 0111 CANNOT GET IP FTP Server Phaser 6121MFP Service Manual...
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Scan mode. 0114 COMMUNICATION ERROR FTP Server 0115 COMMUNICATION ERROR SMB Server 0118 DISCONNECT The connection to the server was SMTP Server interrupted. 0119 DISCONNECT POP3 Server 011B DISCONNECT FTP Proxy Server 011C DISCONNECT SMB Server Phaser 6121MFP Service Manual...
In phase C, no energy on line over 6 seconds before any corrected ECM frame. 001D Detected flag, but no signals after CFR. 0020 Cannot correct frame within 6 seconds or in no-ECM mode, one decoding line over 6 seconds. 0021 File full. Phaser 6121MFP Service Manual...
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Remote side disconnected after sending ANSam in V.8 phase. 0050 Correct signal not received after sending CJ signal in V.8 phase. 0051 Phase 3 signal not received within 20 seconds after phase 2 in V.34. 3-10 Phaser 6121MFP Service Manual...
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Control channel signal not detected within 60 seconds after detect silence in phase D. 0066 T.30 signal or carrier not received after sending CFR in V.34. 0070 User pressed stop key when receiving. 0071 Memory full when receiving. 0072 Received EOR_Q Signal. Phaser 6121MFP Service Manual 3-11...
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4. Boost the machine TX Level. Error code: 0016 Definition: Receive DCN signal after sending FTT signal. Solution: 1. Ask the sender to resend the fax. 2. Print out the protocol report, and provide it to Technical Support for analysis. 3-12 Phaser 6121MFP Service Manual...
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2. Check the phone line for noise, and if necessary, replace the telephone line or contact your Telecom Service Provider. 3. Change the machine setting to ECM OFF, and then resend again. 4. Boost the TX Level of sender's machine. Phaser 6121MFP Service Manual 3-13...
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1. Ask the sender to resend the fax. 2. Check the phone line for noise, and if necessary, replace the telephone line or contact your Telecom Service Provider. 3. Boost the TX Level of sender's machine. 4. Boost the machine TX Level.<*1>. 3-14 Phaser 6121MFP Service Manual...
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2. Check the phone line for noise, and if necessary, replace the telephone line or contact your Telecom Service Provider. 3. Boost the TX Level of sender's machine. 4. Boost the machine TX Level.<*1>. 5. Print out the protocol report, and provide it to Technical Support for analysis. Phaser 6121MFP Service Manual 3-15...
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1. Check the phone line for noise, and if necessary, replace the telephone line or contact your Telecom Service Provider. 2. Print out the protocol report, and provide it to Technical Support for analysis. 3. Boost the TX Level of sender's machine. 3-16 Phaser 6121MFP Service Manual...
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3. Boost the TX Level of sender's machine. Error code: 0046 Definition: Receive incorrect signal when sending RNR which response with ERR signal. Solution: Print out the protocol report, and provide it to Technical Support for analysis. Phaser 6121MFP Service Manual 3-17...
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2. Change the machine setting to ECM OFF, and then ask sender resend again. 3. Reduce the TX Level of sender's machine. 4. Print out the protocol report, and provide it to Technical Support for analysis. 3-18 Phaser 6121MFP Service Manual...
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1. Check the phone line for noise, and if necessary, replace the telephone line or contact your Telecom Service Provider. 2. Change the machine setting to ECM OFF, and then ask sender resend again. 3. Print out the protocol report, and provide it to Technical Support for analysis. Phaser 6121MFP Service Manual 3-19...
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1. Check the phone line for noise, and if necessary, replace the telephone line or contact your Telecom Service Provider. 2. Change the machine RX speed to V.17, and then ask sender resend again. 3. Print out the protocol report, and provide it to Technical Support for analysis. 3-20 Phaser 6121MFP Service Manual...
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Telecom Service Provider. 2. Change the machine setting to ECM OFF, and then ask the sender to resend the fax. 3. Print out the protocol report, and provide it to Technical Support for analysis. Phaser 6121MFP Service Manual 3-21...
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2. Check the phone line for noise, and if necessary, replace the telephone line or contact your Telecom Service Provider. 3. Boost the TX Level of sender's machine. 4. Print out the protocol report, and provide it to Technical Support for analysis. 3-22 Phaser 6121MFP Service Manual...
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1. Check the phone line for noise, and if necessary, replace the telephone line or contact your Telecom Service Provider. 2. Boost the TX Level of sender's machine. 3. Print out the protocol report, and provide it to Technical Support for analysis. Phaser 6121MFP Service Manual 3-23...
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4. Boost the TX Level of the sender's machine. 5. Print out the protocol report, and provide it to Technical Support for analysis. Error code: 0070 Definition: User pressed Stop key within receiving. Solution: Ask the sender to resend the fax. 3-24 Phaser 6121MFP Service Manual...
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1. Check the phone line for noise, and if necessary, replace the telephone line or contact your Telecom Service Provider. 2. Reduce the TX Level of sender's machine. 3. Print out the protocol report, and provide it to Technical Support for analysis. Phaser 6121MFP Service Manual 3-25...
Training attempt has failed because speed of the unit can not adjust to lower speed. 0088 Received DCN signal after sending out DCS signal. 008B Receiver’s protocol of DIS is received, but it is not compatible with this machine. 3-26 Phaser 6121MFP Service Manual...
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Cannot detect phase 5 signal within 30 seconds after phase 4. 00B8 Remote side disconnect after sending DCS signal in V.34. 00B9 Receive T.30 signal other than DIS, DCS, CFR after sending DCS signal in V.34. Phaser 6121MFP Service Manual 3-27...
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Cannot detect any T.30 signal within 15 seconds during phase 4. 00DC Received T.30 signal in phase 4 other than DCS, DIS or DTC. 00DE Remote side no SUB capability in V.34. 00E0 At phase-D, transmitting PPS_NULL 3 times consecutively but receive no answer. 3-28 Phaser 6121MFP Service Manual...
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At phase-D, transmitting EOR_EOM 3 times consecutively but receive no answer. 00F9 Received incorrect response after sending EOR_EOM. 00FA Received ERR signal after sending EOR_EOM. 00FB No response received in RR response procedure after sending EOR_EOM. 00FC No response received after sending CTC. Phaser 6121MFP Service Manual 3-29...
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1. Check the phone line for noise, and if necessary, replace the telephone line or contact your Telecom Service Provider. 2. Boost the TX Level of sender's machine. 3. Print out the protocol report, and provide it to Technical Support for analysis. 3-30 Phaser 6121MFP Service Manual...
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3. Adjust the SOFT SW12[6-7] to “11”, while receiving 4 PPR, the speed will down. 4. Change the machine TX speed to V.17, then resend again. 5. Print out the protocol report, and provide it to Technical Support for analysis. Phaser 6121MFP Service Manual 3-31...
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1. Check the phone line for noise, and if necessary, replace the telephone line or contact your Telecom Service Provider. 2. Change the machine TX speed to V.17, then resend again. 3. Print out the protocol report, and provide it to Technical Support for analysis. 3-32 Phaser 6121MFP Service Manual...
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1. Check the phone line for noise, and if necessary, replace the telephone line or contact your Telecom Service Provider. 2. Boost the TX Level of sender's machine. 3. Print out the protocol report, and provide it to Technical Support for analysis. Phaser 6121MFP Service Manual 3-33...
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1. Check the phone line for noise, and if necessary, replace the telephone line or contact your Telecom Service Provider. 2. Boost the machine TX Level.<*1> 3. Print out the protocol report, and provide it to Technical Support for analysis. 3-34 Phaser 6121MFP Service Manual...
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Telecom Service Provider. 2. Boost the machine TX Level.<*1> 3. Change the machine TX speed to V.17, and then resend. 4. Print out the protocol report, and provide it to Technical Support for analysis. Phaser 6121MFP Service Manual 3-35...
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Telecom Service Provider. 2. Boost the machine TX Level.<*1> 3. Change the machine TX speed to V.17, and then resend. 4. Print out the protocol report, and provide it to Technical Support for analysis. 3-36 Phaser 6121MFP Service Manual...
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Telecom Service Provider. 2. Boost the TX Level of sender's machine. 3. Change the machine TX speed to V.17, and then resend. 4. Print out the protocol report, and provide it to Technical Support for analysis. Phaser 6121MFP Service Manual 3-37...
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1. Check the phone line for noise, and if necessary, replace the telephone line or contact your Telecom Service Provider. 2. Resend the fax. 3. Change the machine TX speed to V.17, and then resend. 4. Print out the protocol report, and provide it to Technical Support for analysis. 3-38 Phaser 6121MFP Service Manual...
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Definition: After sending EOP signal, the received is not one of MCF, RTN, PIP, PIN, PRI-EOP, DCN. Solution: 1. Resend the fax 2. Print out the protocol report, and provide it to Technical Support for analysis. Phaser 6121MFP Service Manual 3-39...
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2. Print out the protocol report, and provide it to Technical Support for analysis. Error code: 00D0 Definition: Received ERR signal after sending EOR_NULL. Solution: Print out the protocol report, and provide it to Technical Support for analysis. 3-40 Phaser 6121MFP Service Manual...
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Telecom Service Provider. 2. Boost the machine TX Level.<*1> 3. Change the machine TX speed to V.17, and then resend. 4. Print out the protocol report, and provide it to Technical Support for analysis. Phaser 6121MFP Service Manual 3-41...
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1. Check the phone line for noise, and if necessary, replace the telephone line or contact your Telecom Service Provider. 2. Boost the TX Level of sender's machine. 3. Boost the machine TX Level.<*1> 4. Print out the protocol report, and provide it to Technical Support for analysis. 3-42 Phaser 6121MFP Service Manual...
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4. Print out the protocol report, and provide it to Technical Support for analysis. Error code: 00E5 Definition: Received incorrect response after sending PPS_MPS. Solution: 1. Resend the fax 2. Print out the protocol report, and provide it to Technical Support for analysis. Phaser 6121MFP Service Manual 3-43...
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5. Print out the protocol report, and provide it to Technical Support for analysis. Error code: 00E9 Definition: Receive PIN signal after sent last page three times. Solution: Print out the protocol report, and provide it to Technical Support for analysis. 3-44 Phaser 6121MFP Service Manual...
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2. Change the machine setting to ECM OFF, and then resend. 3. Boost the TX Level of sender's machine. 4. Boost the machine TX Level.<*1> 5. Print out the protocol report, and provide it to Technical Support for analysis. Phaser 6121MFP Service Manual 3-45...
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2. Change the machine setting to ECM OFF, and then resend. 3. Boost the TX Level of sender's machine. 4. Boost the machine TX Level.<*1> 5. Print out the protocol report, and provide it to Technical Support for analysis. 3-46 Phaser 6121MFP Service Manual...
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2. Change the machine setting to ECM OFF, then resend again. 3. Boost the TX Level of sender's machine. 4. Boost the machine TX Level.<*1> 5. Print out the protocol report, and provide it to Technical Support for analysis. Phaser 6121MFP Service Manual 3-47...
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Error code: 00F9 Definition: Received incorrect response after sending EOR_EOM. Solution: 1. Change the machine setting to ECM OFF, and then resend. 2. Print out the protocol report, and provide it to Technical Support for analysis. 3-48 Phaser 6121MFP Service Manual...
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4. Boost the machine TX Level.<*1> 5. Adjust the SOFT SW12[6-7] to “11”, while receiving 4 PPR, the speed will down. 6. Print out the protocol report, and provide it to Technical Support for analysis. Phaser 6121MFP Service Manual 3-49...
The indicated toner cartridge(s) is at end of life and Replace CMYK toner should be replaced. Invalid Toner Indicates a non Xerox toner cartridge is installed. Replace with correct toner and press OK Imaging Unit life at The Imaging Unit is at end of life.
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An error occurred at the server. (Press any key) Incorrect password The password specified for xxxx server is incorrect. for xxxx Server Where xxxx can be SMTP, POP3, LDAP, FTP, or SMB. (Press any key) Phaser 6121MFP Service Manual 3-51...
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Verify that the SMTP settings are correct. FTP is disabled The functionality is disabled. SMB is disabled The functionality is disabled. SMTP is disabled The functionality is disabled. Fax Comm Error A communication error occurred during the fax job. 3-52 Phaser 6121MFP Service Manual...
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Address Book via USB. The error is generated if a USB memory. Address book file is not found on USB drive. Process error - Belt Open and close cover Process error - IDC Open and close cover Phaser 6121MFP Service Manual 3-53...
8. All voltage values given in the troubleshooting procedures are approximate values. The main purpose of voltage readings is to determine whether or not a component is receiving the correct voltage value from the power supply and if 3-54 Phaser 6121MFP Service Manual...
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12. Unless otherwise specified, the following voltage tolerances are used within this section: Stated Measured +3.3 VDC +3.135 to +3.465 VDC +5.0 VDC +4.75 to +5.25 VDC +24.0 VDC +21.6 to +26.4 VDC 0.0 VDC Less than +0.5 VDC Phaser 6121MFP Service Manual 3-55...
You can move the printer to another location, or correct the environment that the printer operates in. 9. Cycle printer power, and if the problem persists, follow the troubleshooting procedure. 3-56 Phaser 6121MFP Service Manual...
Duplex Unit page 3-66 Open top cover and section door duplex unit cover (Press any key) Jam at Duplex Unit Duplex in Duplex Unit page 3-67 Open Duplex cover transport door clear jammed paper section Phaser 6121MFP Service Manual 3-57...
Check the Engine Control Board Go to step 3. Reseat the connectors P/J10 and P/J12. connectors. If the Are the connectors seated problem persists, properly? go to step 3. 3-58 Phaser 6121MFP Service Manual...
ON, a cover is opened and closed, or a misfeed or malfunction is reset. Applicable Error Code • Jam at Transfer Open top cover and remove Imaging Unit clear jammed paper close top cover Initial Actions Follow the directions in “Initial Actions for Jam Errors” on page 3-56. Phaser 6121MFP Service Manual 3-59...
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Replace the at P/J10-4, and at the same time print solenoid a page. (page 8-101). Is the solenoid operational? If the problem persists, go to step 5. Replace the Engine Control Board Complete. (page 8-59). 3-60 Phaser 6121MFP Service Manual...
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NOTE If you already replaced the fuser, go to step 5. Does the problem still persist? Replace the Image Processor Board Go to step 6. Complete. (page 8-66). Does the problem still persist? Replace the Engine Control Board Complete. (page 8-59). 3-62 Phaser 6121MFP Service Manual...
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If Is the connector seated properly? the problem persists, go to step 2. Replace the Fuser (page 8-9). Go to step 3. Complete. Does the problem persist? Replace the Engine Control Board Complete. (page 8-59). Phaser 6121MFP Service Manual 3-63...
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. To stop the Stop test, press the button. Check the Image Processor Board Go to step 4. Reseat the connectors P/J1 and P/J4. connectors. If Are the connectors seated properly? the problem persists, go to step 4. 3-64 Phaser 6121MFP Service Manual...
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To avoid the potential of electric shock, ensure the power to the printer is off and the power cord is disconnected from the wall outlet prior to performing each step of the following troubleshooting procedure. Phaser 6121MFP Service Manual 3-65...
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Duplex Switchback Motor has been energized for reverse drive. Applicable Error Code • Jam at Duplex Unit Open top cover and duplex unit cover Initial Actions Follow the directions in “Initial Actions for Jam Errors” on page 3-56. 3-66 Phaser 6121MFP Service Manual...
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Applicable Error Code • Jam at Duplex Unit Open Duplex Unit cover clear jammed paper Initial Actions Follow the directions in “Initial Actions for Jam Errors” on page 3-56. Phaser 6121MFP Service Manual 3-67...
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Go to step 4. Complete. actuator, and then replace the sensor. Does the problem persist? Replace the Duplex Unit (page 8-110). Go to step 5. Complete. Does the problem persist? Replace the Engine Control Board Complete. (page 8-59). 3-68 Phaser 6121MFP Service Manual...
(page 8-79). If the problem persists, go to step 4. On the Engine Control Board, check Go to step 5. Go to step 6. P/J2 at pins 1, 5, and 7 for +24V. Are the voltages present? Phaser 6121MFP Service Manual 3-69...
3. Check the Rack Positioning Sensor at Go to step 4. Replace the PJ5-11. sensor. If the Is the sensor on? problem persists, go to step 4. Replace the Engine Control Board Complete. (page 8-59). 3-70 Phaser 6121MFP Service Manual...
Complete. (page 8-96). NOTE During replacement, check if the fan is obstructed and correct if necessary. If the problem persists, replace the fan. Does the problem persist? Replace the Image Processor Board Complete. (page 8-66). Phaser 6121MFP Service Manual 3-71...
If Is the connector seated properly? the problem persists, go to step 2. Replace the Engine Control Board Go to step 3. Complete. (page 8-59). Does the problem persist? Replace the Duplex Unit. Complete. 3-72 Phaser 6121MFP Service Manual...
+24 VDC at P/J2-1, 5, and 7. Check for Power Supply +5 VDC at P/J2-2. (page 8-72). If Are the voltages present and within the problem specification? persists, go to step 4. Replace the Engine Control Board Complete. (page 8-59). Phaser 6121MFP Service Manual 3-73...
Replace the Go to step 4. Motor control signals at PJ17 on the High Voltage Engine Control Board. Board Are the control signals operating (page 8-57). If correctly? the problem persists, go to step 4. 3-74 Phaser 6121MFP Service Manual...
P/J9. connector. If Is the connector seated properly? the problem persists, go to step 2. Replace the Imaging Unit. Go to step 3. Complete. Does the problem persist? Replace the Engine Control Board. Complete. Phaser 6121MFP Service Manual 3-75...
Does the problem persist? Check the 2nd Image Transfer Go to step 4. Reseat the Retraction Position Solenoid connector connector. If CN5. the problem Is the connector seated properly? persists, go to step 4. 3-76 Phaser 6121MFP Service Manual...
Applicable Parts Wiring and Plug/Jack References Laser Unit, PL4.0.13 Board Locations (page 2-10) Engine Control Board, PL13.0.20 Map 1 - Engine Control Board Plug/Jack Locator (page 10-5) Power Supply, PL13.0.17 Engine Control Board Wiring (page 10-14) Phaser 6121MFP Service Manual 3-77...
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+24V. (page 8-72). If Are the voltages present? the problem persists, go to step 4. Replace the Laser Unit. Go to step 3. Complete. Does the problem persist? Replace the Engine Control Board. Complete. 3-78 Phaser 6121MFP Service Manual...
2 > 6 > 2 > 3 > 7. Turn the printer off and then back on. Does the problem persist? Replace the Engine Control Board Go to step 4. Complete. (page 8-59). Does the problem persist? Replace the Power Supply (page 8-72). Complete. Phaser 6121MFP Service Manual 3-79...
Replace the Fuser (8-9). Go to step 5. Complete. Does the problem persist? Replace the Engine Control Board Go to step 6. Complete. (page 8-59). Does the problem persist? Replace the Power Supply (page 8-72). Complete. 3-80 Phaser 6121MFP Service Manual...
Replace the Scanner (page 8-31). Go to step 3. Complete. Does the problem persist? Replace the Engine Control Board Go to step 4. Complete. (page 8-59). Does the problem persist? Replace the Power Supply (page 8-72). Complete. Phaser 6121MFP Service Manual 3-81...
Is the connector seated properly? the problem persists, go to step 3. Change the Imaging Unit (page 8-6). Go to step 3. Complete. Does the problem persist? Replace the Engine Control Board Complete. (page 8-59). 3-82 Phaser 6121MFP Service Manual...
Are the connectors seated properly? persists, go to step 2. Replace the Image Processor Board Go to step 3. Complete. (page 8-66). Does the problem persist? Change the Engine Control Board Complete. (page 8-59). Phaser 6121MFP Service Manual 3-83...
Power down and reboot the printer. Procedure Troubleshooting Reference Table Applicable Parts Wiring and Plug/Jack References Engine Control Board, PL13.0.20 Board Locations (page 2-10) Troubleshooting Procedure Table Step Action and Questions Replace the Engine Control Board Complete. (page 8-59). 3-84 Phaser 6121MFP Service Manual...
The printer determines that an initial toner cartridge has been installed. The printer is programmed to only use initial toner cartridges one time. Initial Actions Install a Xerox Standard or High Capacity cartridge. For toner cartridge part numbers, see “Xerox Supplies and Accessories” on page 9-54. 13E2 Engine ROM Failure Flash ROM writing is found faulty during a check.
If Are the connectors seated properly? the problem persists, go to step 2. Replace the Scanner (page 8-31). Go to step 3. Complete. Does the problem persist? Change the Image Processor Board Complete. (page 8-66). 3-86 Phaser 6121MFP Service Manual...
Complete. (page 8-59). Does the problem persist? Change the Image Processor Board Complete. (page 8-66). CF01 Controller Failure The printer determined that there is an NVRAM failure. Contact a Xerox representative to correct this error. Phaser 6121MFP Service Manual 3-87...
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General Troubleshooting In this chapter... • Introduction • Servicing Instructions • Service Diagnostic Tests • General Printer Problems • 2-Sided Printing Problems • Media-Based Problems • Control Panel Troubleshooting • Fax Troubleshooting • Power Supply Problems • Abnormal Noise and Electrical Problems •...
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“Print-Quality Problems Overview” on page 5-2. Caution Probable causes of trouble are that the printer, computer, server or other hardware is not correctly set for the network environment you are using, or a printer restriction has been exceeded. Phaser 6121MFP Service Manual...
1. Use the Parts List (page 9-1)to locate a part number. 2. Use the FRU Disassembly procedures to replace the part. Step 5: Final Checkout Test the printer to ensure you have corrected the initial problem and there are no additional problems present. Phaser 6121MFP Service Manual...
Stores a fax image in memory and provides a printed copy. • Scan Test Checks the lighting of the Exposure Lamp and the movement of the Scanner Unit. For instruction on using these tests, see “Functional Tests” on page 6-31. Phaser 6121MFP Service Manual...
The tray is out of Verify that at least paper. Tray 1 is loaded with paper, in place, and secure. There is a paper Clear the misfed misfeed or jam. paper. See “Jam Errors” on page 3-57. Phaser 6121MFP Service Manual...
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The paper tray is Verify that the tray is empty. loaded with paper. A document is Print the overlay file printed with an using a suitable overlay file which has printer driver. been created by an unsuitable printer driver. Phaser 6121MFP Service Manual...
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For Booklet Left output is incorrect. driver and the Binding and Booklet application have Right Binding, choose been set for collation. Collate only in the printer driver’s Basic tab. Do not set collation in the application. Phaser 6121MFP Service Manual...
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USB memory device that is used. You cannot enter Scan mode or An error has occurred Correct the cause of Fax mode. in Copy mode. the error and then select a different mode. Phaser 6121MFP Service Manual...
6. Ensure that the media is a supported type for the tray. See “Media and Tray Specifications” on page 1-15, for the correct media types, sizes, and weights for each tray. 7. Load a fresh ream of paper in the tray. Phaser 6121MFP Service Manual...
Control Panel LED is On, Control Panel Display is Blank 1. Remove and reseat the Image Processor Board connectors. 2. Replace the Control Panel (page 8-54). 3. Inspect and repair the Control Panel wiring harness. 4. Replace the Image Processor Board (page 8-66). 4-10 Phaser 6121MFP Service Manual...
(CRP) (TSI) (NSS) (PWD) (SEP) (CIG) DTC (PWD) (SUB) (TSI) DCS (NSC) (CIG) DTC Mode setting from calling (TSI) DCS (PWD) (SEP) (CIG) terminal. (NSF) (CSI) DIS This is a poll operation. (CRP) (TSI) (NSS) Phaser 6121MFP Service Manual 4-11...
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PPS-EOM) or transmitter to the receiver. (RNR) (PPS-PRI-MPS) or (PPS-PRI-EOP) or (PPS-PRI-EOM) (CRP) (RR) Ask for the status of the (RNR) receiver: from the transmitter (ERR) to the receiver. (CRP) Phase E command. None 4-12 Phaser 6121MFP Service Manual...
2. Did the Fax Protocol Report print out? Check the Go to step 3. latest TX result. If an error code is displayed, refer to the Transmission Errors list (page 3-26) for more information. Phaser 6121MFP Service Manual 4-13...
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Printer Can't Fax In VOIP System Environment Review the following information to determine why machine can't Fax properly in VOIP system environment. Troubleshooting Procedure Table Step Action and Questions Is Soft SW21[5]=”1”? Complete Set Soft SW21[5]=”1” 4-14 Phaser 6121MFP Service Manual...
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Go to step 3. level? density level (Utility > Fax TX operation > Density level). The poor image quality may be caused Complete. by the RX machine. Confirm that the RX machine is working correctly. Phaser 6121MFP Service Manual 4-15...
(Call Waiting) may also cause image corruption. If copy function is faulty. Cause: Dirt or fault in printer. Corrective Action: Clean all parts of the printer or repair the printer. 4-16 Phaser 6121MFP Service Manual...
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Go to step 8. Have the properly at the sending machine? sender resend the fax. If the NOTE The poor image quality of received fax problem may be caused by the TX machine. persists, go to step 8. Phaser 6121MFP Service Manual 4-17...
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Have the sender verify that the Complete. sending machine is set to a resolution appropriate for the document that is being transmitted. NOTE The poor image quality of received fax may be caused by the TX machine. 4-18 Phaser 6121MFP Service Manual...
VDSL (Very high Bit Rate Digital Subscriber Line) – An xDSL technology that provides faster data transmission over a single twisted pair of copper wires. VDSL transmits data from 13 Mbps ~ 55 Mbps over short distances, usually between 1000 and 4500 feet. Phaser 6121MFP Service Manual 4-19...
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Go to step 4. Complete. installation and reseat it. Is the problem still occurring? Replace the Fax Control Board. Have the input Complete. Is the problem still occurring? current from the phone line checked by a qualified professional. 4-20 Phaser 6121MFP Service Manual...
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Go to step 3. handset on the hook. Check the Fax Control Board for correct Go to step 4. Complete. installation and reseat it. Is the problem still occurring? Replace the Fax Control Board. Complete. Phaser 6121MFP Service Manual 4-21...
Manually dial any out-of-area phone Go to step 6. Check if the number. transmission Is there a connection? route consists of multiple telephone service providers. Confirm that your telephone line supports faxing. 4-22 Phaser 6121MFP Service Manual...
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Go to step 3. Receive a fax from another fax machine. Complete. Go to step Did the reception complete? Connect additional devices such as external telephone answering machine. Replace the Image Processor Board Complete. (page 8-66). Phaser 6121MFP Service Manual 4-23...
Go to step 5. contract for the line type (Pulse to Tone, Line Type Tone to Pulse, etc.)? setting. Does the manual dialing function Go to step 6. Replace the properly? Image Processor Board (page 8-66). 4-24 Phaser 6121MFP Service Manual...
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Go to step and does the Fax job complete at the specified time? Is the Local Time setting correct? Go to step 11. Set the Local Time setting. Replace the Image Processor Board Complete. (page 8-66). Phaser 6121MFP Service Manual 4-25...
Check voltages at P/J2 on the Engine Replace the Replace the Control Board: 24 V (pins 1, 5, and 7), and Engine Power 5 V (pin 2). Control Supply Are all of the voltages present? Board. (page 8-72). 4-26 Phaser 6121MFP Service Manual...
If the problem persists, go to step 4. Is P/J10 on the Image Processor Board Go to step 5. Reseat the properly connected? connector. If the problem persists, go to step 5. Phaser 6121MFP Service Manual 4-27...
10. Inspect the interior of the printer for damaged wires, loose connections, toner leakage, and damaged or obviously worn parts. 11. If the Print Cartridges appear obviously damaged, replace with new ones. 4-28 Phaser 6121MFP Service Manual...
If dirty, remove the High Voltage Board and clean it and the six springs. (page 8-57). Does the electrical noise still persist? Reseat the Imaging Unit and the Fuser. Complete. Phaser 6121MFP Service Manual 4-29...
Ports list is identical to the one on the Configuration page. You may need to click the Configure Port button to see the IP address. If necessary, re-select the TCP/IP number used for the printer. Phaser 6121MFP Service Manual 4-31...
2. Open the Network Utility and click the Ping tab. 3. Enter the printer’s IP address. 4. Click Ping. If you do not get a response, verify that your TCP/IP settings are correct for your printer and computer. 4-32 Phaser 6121MFP Service Manual...
Refer to “Media and Tray Specifications” on page 1-15 for supported and specialty media that have been tested and approved for use in the Phaser 6121MFP. Use paper from a fresh ream that is acclimated to room temperature and humidity.
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White or Colored Lines and Bands in Scan Direction (page 5-16) • Gradation Reproduction Failure (page 5-20) • Blurred Image (page 5-24) • Incorrect Color Image Registration (page 5-25) • Uneven Density in the Feed Direction (page 5-33) Phaser 6121MFP Service Manual...
31 mm (1.22 in.) Rollers OPC Drum Rollers 74 mm (2.91 in.) IDT Rollers 132 mm (5.20 in.) Transfer Roller Transfer Roller 64 mm (2.52 in.) Fuser Heat Roller 83 mm (3.26 in.) Belt 94 mm (3.70 in.) Phaser 6121MFP Service Manual...
A big temperature or humidity change has occurred. • The printer is restarted after settings have been changed. Normally you would not need to perform a calibration routine unless you are having problems with printing colors. Phaser 6121MFP Service Manual...
Relative humidity is 10 to 85%. If the printer is operating in an environment that is outside of these conditions, print quality can suffer. You can move the printer to another location, or correct the environment that the printer operates in. Phaser 6121MFP Service Manual...
2. Press the Down Arrow button to navigate to Function, and then press OK. 3. Navigate to Prn Test Pattern, and then press OK. 4. Select a paper tray and press OK. 5. Select a test pattern, and then press OK. Phaser 6121MFP Service Manual...
Board, PL13.0.6 Blank Print Black Print Troubleshooting Procedure Table Step Actions and Questions Print Test Pattern 3 (see Go to step 6. Go to step 2. page 5-7). Does the defect occur on the printed output? Phaser 6121MFP Service Manual...
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Are the connectors seated properly? Replace the following Complete. units, listed in order, until problem is eliminated: Imaging Unit (page 8-6), High Voltage Board (page 8-57), Engine Control Board (page 8-59), and Laser Unit (page 8-50). Phaser 6121MFP Service Manual...
Does the defect still occur? Reseat all connectors and Replace the Scanner Complete. cables between the Unit (page 8-31). Scanner Unit and the Image Processor Board, and then make another copy. Does the defect still occur? 5-10 Phaser 6121MFP Service Manual...
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Toner Cartridge (page 8-20) Imaging Unit (page 8-6), Transfer Roller (page 8-56), Laser Unit (page 8-50), Engine Control Board (page 8-59), and High Voltage Board (page 8-57). Phaser 6121MFP Service Manual 5-11...
ADF from fully closing. If the ADF does not fully close, external light can produce background on the copy. Open and Close the ADF and verify it closes completely. Does the defect still occur? 5-12 Phaser 6121MFP Service Manual...
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If the problem window surface, and persists, go to step contact terminals connected properly? Has the problem been Complete. Replace the following eliminated? units until problem is eliminated: Laser Unit (page 8-50), Toner Cartridge (page 8-20). Phaser 6121MFP Service Manual 5-13...
The scanhead detects the foreign material while scanning, and the defect appears as streaks or spots on the copy output. Thoroughly clean the document glass. Does the defect still occur? 5-14 Phaser 6121MFP Service Manual...
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Inspect the Fuser. Clean the guide plate Go to step 10. Is the fusing entrance and reprint the test guide plate or the sheet. If the problem separation claw dirty or persists go to step 10. scratched? Phaser 6121MFP Service Manual 5-15...
Perform the initial actions listed on page 5-5. Troubleshooting Reference Table Applicable Parts Example Print Imaging Unit, PL4.0.13 Transfer Roller, PL7.1.10 Fuser, PL11.0.18 Laser Unit, PL4.0.2 Power Supply, PL13.0.17 Chrysanthemum x morifolium Chrysanthemum x morifolium Horizontal Band, Void, or Streaks Horizontal Stripes 5-16 Phaser 6121MFP Service Manual...
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Does the problem persist? Go to step 6. Complete. Is the developing bias Go to step 7. Clean the contact contact terminal of the terminal or reconnect toner cartridge connected the connector. If the properly? problem persists, go to step 7. Phaser 6121MFP Service Manual 5-17...
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If the problem scratched? persists, replace the Fuser (page 8-9) and go to step 11. Has the problem been Complete. Replace the Power eliminated? Supply (page 8-72). 5-18 Phaser 6121MFP Service Manual...
Does the defect still occur? Reseat all connectors and Replace the Scanner Complete. cables between the Unit (page 8-31). Scanner Unit and the Image Processor Board, and then make another copy. Does the defect still occur? Phaser 6121MFP Service Manual 5-19...
Is the outside of the unit problem persists, go dirty? to step 3. Inspect the laser window. Carefully clean the Go to step 4. Is the outside of the surfaces. If the surface dirty? problem persists, go to step 4. 5-20 Phaser 6121MFP Service Manual...
Step Actions and Questions Print Test Pattern 3 Replace the toner Go to step 2. (page 5-7). cartridge associated Is the error present in only with the defect. If the one color? defect persists, go to step 2. Phaser 6121MFP Service Manual 5-21...
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Are the green release release levers and go levers in the closed to step 6. position? Has the problem been Complete. Replace the toner eliminated? cartridge (page 8-20). If the problem persists, replace the Laser Unit (page 8-50). 5-22 Phaser 6121MFP Service Manual...
Replace the Fuser Go to step 6. Is the Fuser Roller dirty or (page 8-9). If the scratched? problem persists, go to step 6. Has the problem been Complete. Replace the toner eliminated? cartridge (page 8-20). Phaser 6121MFP Service Manual 5-23...
If dirty? the problem persists, go to step 2. Has the problem been Complete. Replace the following eliminated? units, listed in order, until problem is eliminated: Imaging Unit (page 8-6), Laser Unit (page 8-50). 5-24 Phaser 6121MFP Service Manual...
2. go to step 2. Has the problem been Complete. Replace the following eliminated? units, listed in order, until problem is eliminated: Engine Control Board (page 8-59), Laser Unit (page 8-50). Phaser 6121MFP Service Manual 5-25...
Close the levers. If the green fuser separator problem persists, go levers in the correct to step 3. position? Replace the following units, listed in order, until problem is eliminated: Engine Control Board (page 8-59), Fuser (page 8-9). 5-26 Phaser 6121MFP Service Manual...
Does the problem persist? Inspect the Fuser. Clean the guide Go to step 4. Is the fusing entrance plate. guide plate dirty or If the problem scratched? persists go to step 4. Replace the Fuser (page 8-9). Phaser 6121MFP Service Manual 5-27...
4. Has the problem been Complete. Replace the following eliminated? units, listed in order, until the problem is eliminated: Imaging Unit (page 8-6), Fuser (page 8-9), High Voltage Board (page 8-57). 5-28 Phaser 6121MFP Service Manual...
4. screw? Inspect the Imaging Unit. Replace the Imaging Go to step 5. Is the photo-conductor Unit (page 8-6). If surface dirty or scratched? the problem persists, go to step 5. Phaser 6121MFP Service Manual 5-29...
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7. Has the problem been Complete. Replace the following eliminated? units, listed in order, until problem is eliminated: Toner Cartridge (page 8-20), Imaging Unit (page 8-6). 5-30 Phaser 6121MFP Service Manual...
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Remove the debris or Replace the ADF Unit and Pick Pad. replace the ADF Feed (page 8-39). Is there damage or debris Roller (page 8-14) on the Feed Roller or Pick and Pick Pad Pad? (page 8-18). Phaser 6121MFP Service Manual 5-31...
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Go to step 12. Complete. Clean (page 7-5) or replace as necessary. Does the problem persist? Replace the Laser Unit Go to step 13. Complete. (page 8-50). Does the problem persist? Replace the Engine Control Board (page 8-59). 5-32 Phaser 6121MFP Service Manual...
4. Has the problem been Complete. Replace the following eliminated? units, listed in order, until problem is eliminated: Imaging Unit (page 8-6), Laser Unit (page 8-50), High Voltage Board (page 8-57). Phaser 6121MFP Service Manual 5-33...
If the error persists, go to step 3. Has the problem been Complete. Replace the following eliminated? units, listed in order, until problem is eliminated: Imaging Unit (page 8-6), High Voltage Board (page 8-57). 5-34 Phaser 6121MFP Service Manual...
180 mm ± 1.2 mm Vertical 234 mm ± 1.2 mm Linearity Scanning Direction Line Scanner 0.5 mm or less 0.5 mm or less Feeding Direction Line Scanner 0.7 mm or less 0.7 mm or less Phaser 6121MFP Service Manual 5-35...
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234 mm ± 0.8 mm Vertical Simplex 190 mm ± 0.5 mm Vertical Duplex 190 mm ± 0.8 mm Image Registration Leading Edge ± 2.5 mm (0.10 in.) Side Edge ± 2.0 mm (0.08 in.) 5-36 Phaser 6121MFP Service Manual...
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Adjustments and Calibrations In this chapter... • Adjust Function Procedures • Service Mode • Maintenance Mode Chapter...
3. Once you find the desired function, press the OK button again to enter the submenu or initiate the action. Note Pressing the Back/Menu at any level takes you up to the previous command level. Exiting Service Mode 1. Press Stop/Reset to exit. Phaser 6121MFP Service Manual...
Top Adjustment Postcard Left Adj. (Front) Envelope Left Adj. (Back) Label Simplex Pass Transfer Power Duplex Pass <*1> Plain Paper Image Adj Param Termperature Plain Paper Thick Supplies Replace Envelope BK Clear Fuser Transfer Roller s6121mfp-366 Phaser 6121MFP Service Manual...
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The table below lists the menu options available from the Service mode menu. The table contains notations that have the following meanings: • <*1>: Displayed on Phaser 6121MFP/N/D. • <*2>: If the printer is a 220V model, this menu item doesn’t display.
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Cardstock Thick Cardstock Postcard Envelope Label Duplex Plain Paper page 6-24 Pass <*1> Image Adj Param page 6-25 Temperature Plain Paper page 6-26 Thick Envelope Supplies Replace Fuser page 6-27 Transfer Roller BK Clear page 6-27 Phaser 6121MFP Service Manual...
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Scan To USB <*1> Twain Pictbridge <*1> USB TO Prn. <*1> Supplies Status C Toner page 6-29 M Toner Y Toner K Toner Imaging Unit CRU Usage Transfer Belt page 6-29 Fuser Transfer Roller Imaging Unit Phaser 6121MFP Service Manual...
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6-41 Sensor Test <*1> page 6-41 Dial Test <*1> page 6-41 Volume Test <*1> page 6-41 Panel Speaker Test page 6-41 RAM Test page 6-41 Clear Data SRAM Clear page 6-42 Memory Clear page 6-42 Phaser 6121MFP Service Manual...
V.29: 9600, 7200 • V.27: 4800, 2400 Send(TX) Level Sets PSK/FSK signal output level. Default Setting The default setting is -9 dBm. Available Settings -17 to -10 dBm, -9 dBm (default), or -8 to -2 dBm. Phaser 6121MFP Service Manual...
Calling tone output level. Default Setting The default setting is -11 dBm. Available Settings -17 to -2 dBm. CED Level Answer tone output level. Default Setting The default setting is -11 dBm. Available Settings -17 to -2 dBm. 6-10 Phaser 6121MFP Service Manual...
Fax number specifications: An up-to-20-digit number that may consist of [0-9], [*], [#], [pause], and [space] (0-9, #, *, pause, _). Default Setting The default setting is Off. Available Settings • On: Generate a report to report destination. • Off: No generate report. Phaser 6121MFP Service Manual 6-11...
Specifies the time for GDI time out. Default Setting The default setting is 60 seconds. Available Settings • 5 Sec • 10 Sec • 20 Sec • 30 Sec • 40 Sec • 50 Sec • 60 Sec 6-12 Phaser 6121MFP Service Manual...
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Specifies whether or not a warning appears when either the toner or Imaging Unit is about to run out. Default Setting The default setting is On. Available Settings There is a On/Off setting for Toner Low and Imaging Unit Low. Phaser 6121MFP Service Manual 6-13...
Print Test Pattern 1 (page 6-32). Adjust the width of D in the copy of Test Pattern 1 so that the following specification is met 100 mm ± 0.5 mm (Zoom Ratio = Full Size:100%). Default Setting The default setting is 0%. Adjustment Range -2.0% to +2.0% in 0.2% increments. 6-14 Phaser 6121MFP Service Manual...
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Adjust the width of E in the copy of Test Pattern 1 so that the following specification is met: 200 mm ± 1 mm (Zoom Ratio = Full Size:100%). Default Setting The default setting is 0%. Adjustment Range -2.0% to +2.0% in 0.2% increments. Phaser 6121MFP Service Manual 6-15...
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Adjust the widths A and B in the copy of TP1 so that the following specification is met: 0 mm ± 2.0 mm. Default Setting The default setting is 0 mm. Adjustment Range -5.0 mm to +5.0, in 0.5 mm increments. 6-16 Phaser 6121MFP Service Manual...
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Note Perform after the Prn Main Regist adjustment has been performed. Adjustment Adjust the width of C in the printed Test Pattern 1 so that the following specification is met. Specification 20 ± 2.5 mm Phaser 6121MFP Service Manual 6-17...
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If the width of C in the test pattern is longer than the specified width, increase the setting. • If the width of C in the test pattern is shorter than the specified width, decrease the setting. 6-18 Phaser 6121MFP Service Manual...
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7. Using the Up and Down Arrow buttons, change the setting value and then press the OK button. 8. Place the test pattern into the Automatic Document Feeder. Then, make a test copy and recheck it. Phaser 6121MFP Service Manual 6-19...
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1. Print Test Pattern 1 (page 6-32). 2. Enter the Adjustment menu in the service mode. 3. Select ADF Main Regist and press the OK button. 4. Place the test pattern into the Automatic Document Feeder and make a test copy. 6-20 Phaser 6121MFP Service Manual...
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Position the test pattern vertically. Use A4 or Letter paper loaded into Tray 1 to make the test copy. 6. Check that the width of C in the copy of the test pattern is shifted. Phaser 6121MFP Service Manual 6-21...
1. Select Top Adjustment and press the OK button. 2. Select the desired paper type and press the OK button. 3. Select desired adjustment amount with the Up and Down Arrow buttons, and the press the OK button. 6-22 Phaser 6121MFP Service Manual...
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1. Select Left Adj. (Back) and press the OK button. 2. Select desired tray and press the OK button. 3. Select desired adjustment amount with the Up and Down Arrow buttons, and then press the OK button. Phaser 6121MFP Service Manual 6-23...
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Transfer Power (Duplex Pass) Function Adjusts the 2nd image transfer output (ATVC) on duplexed pages for each paper type. Use when the transfer failure at the trailing edge occurs. Adjustment Range -8 to +7 (default is 0). 6-24 Phaser 6121MFP Service Manual...
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-100 V -200 V -300 V Procedure 1. Select Img Adjust Param and press the OK button. 2. Select the desired setting with the Up and Down Arrow buttons, and then press the OK button. Phaser 6121MFP Service Manual 6-25...
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OK button. Adjustment Instructions If fusing performance is poor, increase the setting. If wax streaks occur, decrease the setting. If offset is poor, decrease the setting. If curling of the paper occurs, decrease the setting. 6-26 Phaser 6121MFP Service Manual...
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Resets either the fuser counter or the transfer roller counter. Use when either the Fuser or the Transfer Roller has been replaced. Procedure 1. Select Supplies Replace and then either Fuser or Transfer Roller. 2. Press OK. 3. Press OK and reset the counter. Phaser 6121MFP Service Manual 6-27...
Displays the number of sheets of paper used for each tray. Paper Size Counter Displays the number of sheets of paper used for each size and type. Paper Type Counter Displays the number of sheets of paper used for each paper type. 6-28 Phaser 6121MFP Service Manual...
Transfer Belt: Displays the remaining life of the transfer belt. Fuser: Displays the remaining life of the Fuser. Transfer Roller: Displays the remaining life of the transfer roller. Imaging Unit: Displays the remaining life of the drum unit. Phaser 6121MFP Service Manual 6-29...
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When the Image Processor Board has been replaced with a new one. Engine F/W Version Function Displays the version of the engine firmware. When the Engine Control Board has been replaced with a new one. 6-30 Phaser 6121MFP Service Manual...
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When a paper misfeed occurs. Procedure 1. Select the paper tray. 2. Press OK to begin testing paper feeding. 3. Press Stop to stop testing paper feeding. Note Do not use this procedure when warming up the printer. Phaser 6121MFP Service Manual 6-31...
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Pattern 1 Use If there is tilt or when registration or zoom ratio adjustments are performed. Pattern 1 Procedure 1. Select the paper tray. 2. Select Pattern1. 3. Press OK to print the test pattern. s6121mfp-333 6-32 Phaser 6121MFP Service Manual...
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Pattern 2 Use When checking density and pitch irregularities, or when checking reproducibility of gradations. Pattern 2 Procedure 1. Select the paper tray. 2. Select Pattern2. 3. Press OK to print the test pattern. s6121mfp-334 Phaser 6121MFP Service Manual 6-33...
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To print the test pattern for checking image density. Pattern 3 Use To check for density level consistency of all four toner cartridges. Pattern 3 Procedure 1. Select the paper tray. 2. Select Pattern3. 3. Press OK to print the test pattern. s6121mfp-373 6-34 Phaser 6121MFP Service Manual...
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Procedure 1. Load A4S or LetterS paper into Tray1. 2. Select Function > Check Scan Window, and press OK. Two copy samples are fed out. 3. Check that no spots appear in the copy samples. Phaser 6121MFP Service Manual 6-35...
1. Select Function > Scan Test, and press OK. 2. Press the Stop key to stop the scanner test. Soft Switch Soft Switch Information unavailable. Used for internal development unless otherwise specified in troubleshooting procedures. 6-36 Phaser 6121MFP Service Manual...
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RX In Memory • Main RAM Size • ROM Id Retrieving the Service Data List 1. Enter the Service Mode. 2. Select Report and press OK. 3. Select Service Data List and press the Menu OK button. Phaser 6121MFP Service Manual 6-37...
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Includes the following items: • Index: Index number from 0 - 9999 • Error: Error code number • Maker: NSF frame maker code • Tele.: Remote side or TX side telephone number for that transaction 6-38 Phaser 6121MFP Service Manual...
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• DATA: T.30 frame that include address & control & Data Procedure 1. Enter the Service Mode. 2. Select Report and press the OK button. 3. Select T.30 Protocol List and press the OK button. Phaser 6121MFP Service Manual 6-39...
101% to 140% Expansion2 141% 141% to 199% Inch Values Setting name Initial zoom ratio Setting range Reduction2 51% to 64% Reduction1 65% to 99% Expansion1 129% 101% to 153% Expansion2 154% 154% to 199% 6-40 Phaser 6121MFP Service Manual...
Panel Speaker Test Checks the operation of the display and all indicators and buttons. When the panel buzzer test is finished, press the panel reset key twice. RAM Test Tests reading and writing of RAM memory. Phaser 6121MFP Service Manual 6-41...
• Some settings are not included in any reports or lists. Make a note of them separately. • After Memory Clear has been executed, make necessary entries of data again based on the recorded values. 6-42 Phaser 6121MFP Service Manual...
Left Arrow key (for at least 2 seconds). 2. The window displays the following: Maintenance FAX Maintenance Adjustment 3. Press the Down Arrow button to locate all command lines in the displayed function tree. Exiting Press Stop to exit Maintenance Mode. Phaser 6121MFP Service Manual 6-43...
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Cleaning and Maintenance In this chapter... • Maintenance Summary • Cleaning • Maintenance Procedures Chapter...
7. Remove any debris or foreign objects from the Fuser, Transfer Belt, Imaging Unit, and inside of the printer. 8. Remove and clean the paper trays. 9. Clean all rubber rollers with a lint-free cloth slightly dampened with cold water. Phaser 6121MFP Service Manual...
Review proper printer operation using a customer file, if possible. Check with the customer regarding any special applications they are running. • Review with the customer all work that was performed and discuss proper printer care. Phaser 6121MFP Service Manual...
Cleaning and Maintenance Clean the Scanner Glass 1. Lift the scanner cover. 2. Clean the glass with a clean soft cloth. s6128mfp-030 Phaser 6121MFP Service Manual...
Cleaning and Maintenance Feed Roller 1. Open the Top Cover. s6121mfp-021 2. Remove the Imaging Unit (page 8-6). Phaser 6121MFP Service Manual...
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Imaging Unit in a location where it is exposed to direct light (such as sunlight). 4. Using a soft cloth dampened with water, wipe any dirt or dust from the pick up roller. s6121mfp-307 Phaser 6121MFP Service Manual...
2. Press the Down Arrow and select Replace Toner. 3. Press the Down Arrow and select Clean Laser Lens. 4. Follow the instructions on the control panel, and clean the Laser Unit window with a clean soft cloth. s6121mfp-308 Phaser 6121MFP Service Manual...
Cleaning and Maintenance ADF Retard Roller and Feed Roller 1. Open the ADF Top Cover. s6121mfp-203 2. Wipe the Retard Roller and the Feed Roller clean of dirt using a soft cloth dampened with water. s6121mfp-309 Phaser 6121MFP Service Manual...
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Cleaning and Maintenance ADF Pick Pad 1. Open the ADF Top Cover. s6121mfp-203 2. Wipe the ADF Pick Pad clean of dirt using a soft cloth dampened with water. s6121mfp-310 Phaser 6121MFP Service Manual...
Cleaning and Maintenance 500-Sheet Feeder Paper Pick-up Roller 1. Lift the printer main body and then remove the 500-Sheet Feeder Unit from the printer. s6121mfp-293 7-10 Phaser 6121MFP Service Manual...
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Cleaning and Maintenance 2. Wipe the Paper Pick-up Roller clean of dirt using a soft cloth dampened with water. s6121mfp-294 Phaser 6121MFP Service Manual 7-11...
Cleaning and Maintenance Duplexer Transport Rollers 1. Open the duplex door. s6121mfp-031 7-12 Phaser 6121MFP Service Manual...
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Cleaning and Maintenance 2. Using a soft cloth dampened with water, wipe the transport rollers clean of dirt. s6121mfp-032 Phaser 6121MFP Service Manual 7-13...
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This procedure is only valid if the Duplex Attachment is installed on the printer. 1. Lift the main printer body off of the Duplex Attachment (see page 7-10). 2. Using a soft cloth dampened with water, wipe the Duplex Attachment Feed Rollers clean of dirt. s6121mfp-305 7-14 Phaser 6121MFP Service Manual...
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Service Parts Disassembly In this chapter... • Overview • Maintenance Items and Consumables • Covers • Disassembly Procedures • Electrical • Solenoids and Sensors • 500-Sheet Feeder Tray • Duplex Unit Chapter...
When needed, the orientation of the printer is called out in the procedure as an aid for locating the printer parts. The following figure identifies the Front, Rear, Left, and Right sides of the printer. Left Rear Right Front s6121mfp-316 Phaser 6121MFP Service Manual...
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Parts List. For example, a part called Paper Tray in a removal procedure may appear on the Parts List as CASSETTE, ASSY. When working on a removal procedure, ignore any prerequisite procedure for parts already removed. Phaser 6121MFP Service Manual...
Bold arrows in an illustration show direction of movement when removing or replacing a component. • The notation “(tap, plastic, 10 mm)” or “(metal, 6 mm)” refer to the type of screw being removed. Replacement Note Provides information specific to the replacement of parts or assemblies. Phaser 6121MFP Service Manual...
Always use the correct type and size screw. Using the wrong screw can damage tapped holes. Do not use excessive force to remove or install either a screw or a printer part. Phaser 6121MFP Service Manual...
Service Parts Disassembly Maintenance Items and Consumables Maintenance items include the Imaging Unit, Fuser, and Feed Roller. Consumables consist of the four Toner Cartridges. Imaging Unit PL4.0.13 1. Lift the Top Cover. s6121mfp-021 Phaser 6121MFP Service Manual...
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Service Parts Disassembly 2. Remove the Imaging Unit. s6121mfp-197 Phaser 6121MFP Service Manual...
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Keep the Imaging Unit horizontal and place it where it can not become dirty. Note Do not leave the Imaging Unit removed for more than 15 minutes, and do not place the removed Imaging Unit in a location where it is exposed to direct light (such as sunlight). Phaser 6121MFP Service Manual...
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Service Parts Disassembly Fuser PL11.0.18 Warning Allow the Fuser to cool before servicing the printer. 1. Lift the Top Cover. s6121mfp-021 Phaser 6121MFP Service Manual...
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2. Pull up the levers to unlock the fuser and then remove it. s6121mfp-198 Replacement Note If the Fuser being replaced has reached end-of-life: • Reset the Fuser counter in the service menu. • It is highly recommended that the Feed and Separator Rollers be replaced also. 8-10 Phaser 6121MFP Service Manual...
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Service Parts Disassembly Feed Roller PL6.0.1 1. Open the Top Cover. s6121mfp-021 2. Remove the Imaging Unit (page 8-6). Phaser 6121MFP Service Manual 8-11...
Service Parts Disassembly 3. Remove the Feed Roller. s6121mfp-202 Separation Pad PL6.0.7 1. Remove the Lifting Plate Assembly (page 8-43). 2. Remove the Separation Pad. s6121mfp-336 3. Remove the spring and install it on the new pad. 8-12 Phaser 6121MFP Service Manual...
Service Parts Disassembly ADF Pick-up Roller PL1.1.3 1. Open the ADF Top Cover. s6121mfp-203 2. Unsnap the 2 clips on the ADF Pick-up Roller shaft. s6121mfp-368 Phaser 6121MFP Service Manual 8-13...
Service Parts Disassembly 3. Unsnap the ADF Pick-up Roller shaft from the assembly, and remove the roller from the shaft. s6121mfp-369 ADF Feed Roller PL1.1.4 1. Open the ADF Top Cover. s6121mfp-203 8-14 Phaser 6121MFP Service Manual...
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Service Parts Disassembly 2. Remove the C-ring from the end of the shaft and remove the gear assembly. s6121mfp-345 Phaser 6121MFP Service Manual 8-15...
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Service Parts Disassembly 3. Pull up on the bushing tab and rotate the bushing clockwise until you can pull the bushing off of the shaft. s6121mfp-346 8-16 Phaser 6121MFP Service Manual...
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4. Remove 2 C-clips as shown. s6121mfp-347 5. Slide the roller and gears in the direction of the arrow. s6121mfp-348 6. Rotate the shaft until you can see the pin sticking through the shaft. 7. Carefully remove the pin. Phaser 6121MFP Service Manual 8-17...
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Service Parts Disassembly 8. Slide the shaft out of the ADF Top Cover until you can remove the ADF Feed Roller. s6121mfp-354 ADF Pick Pad PL1.2.9 1. Open the ADF Top Cover. s6121mfp-203 8-18 Phaser 6121MFP Service Manual...
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Service Parts Disassembly 2. Squeeze the tabs on the ADF Pick Pad and remove it. s6121mfp-204 Phaser 6121MFP Service Manual 8-19...
3. Press the Down arrow button and select Toner Change. 4. Select the toner cartridge that you want to replace and press OK. 5. Open the Front Cover. s6121mfp-196 6. Hold onto the handle, pull it and remove the Toner Cartridge. s6121mfp-023 8-20 Phaser 6121MFP Service Manual...
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Service Parts Disassembly 7. Shake the cartridge a few times to distribute the toner. s6121mfp-312 Note Do not tip the toner cartridge to a vertical position. s6121mfp-311 Phaser 6121MFP Service Manual 8-21...
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9. Aligning the shaft on both sides of the Toner Cartridge with the rails in the machine, install the cartridge. s6121mfp-314 10. Press down on the Toner Cartridge until it snaps into place. s6121mfp-315 11. Close the Front Cover and press the Stop button. 8-22 Phaser 6121MFP Service Manual...
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Service Parts Disassembly Replacing Toner Cartridges Manually Use this procedure to replace toner cartridges when the printer is turned off. 1. Open Front Cover. s6121mfp-196 Phaser 6121MFP Service Manual 8-23...
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2. Press and hold the rack release lever, and then rotate the rack until the toner cartridge is easily removed. Caution When rotating the rack, do not touch the Developing Rollers. Rack Release Lever s6121mfp-238 8-24 Phaser 6121MFP Service Manual...
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Service Parts Disassembly 3. Hold onto the handle, pull it and remove the Toner Cartridge. s6121mfp-023 Phaser 6121MFP Service Manual 8-25...
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Service Parts Disassembly 4. Shake the cartridge a few times to distribute the toner. s6121mfp-312 Note Do not tip the toner cartridge to a vertical position. s6121mfp-311 8-26 Phaser 6121MFP Service Manual...
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6. Aligning the shaft on both sides of the Toner Cartridge with the rails in the machine, install the cartridge. s6121mfp-314 7. Press down on the Toner Cartridge until it snaps into place. s6121mfp-315 8. Close the Front Cover. Phaser 6121MFP Service Manual 8-27...
PL3.0.15 1. Remove 5 screws (metal, 8mm) that secure the rear cover. s6121mfp-001 Left Side Cover PL 3.0.12 1. Remove the rear cover (page 8-28). 2. Open the top cover. 3. Open the front cover. 8-28 Phaser 6121MFP Service Manual...
Service Parts Disassembly 4. Remove 2 screws (metal, 10 mm) that secure the left side cover. s6121mfp-002 Right Side Cover PL 3.0.1 1. Open the top cover. 2. Open the front cover. Phaser 6121MFP Service Manual 8-29...
ADF Rear Cover PL 1.1.5 1. Open the ADF top cover. 2. Remove 1 screw (silver, tap, 10 mm), and squeeze the ADF top cover to unhook the 2 tabs that secure it. s6121mfp-008 8-30 Phaser 6121MFP Service Manual...
4. On the Image Processor Board, disconnect the 2 flat cables at P/J6 and P/J7, and release them from the cable guide. P/J2 P/J1 P/J4 P/J6 P/J7 s6121mfp-207 5. Remove the cables from P/J1. P/J2, and P/J4, and unthread them from the harness guide. Phaser 6121MFP Service Manual 8-31...
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Service Parts Disassembly 6. On the Engine Control Board, remove connector PJ24 and remove the harness from the harness guide. P/J24 s6121mfp-208 8-32 Phaser 6121MFP Service Manual...
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Service Parts Disassembly 7. Remove the screw (metal, 6mm), and remove the harness band. s6121mfp-209 8. On the right side of the printer, remove the ground wire screw (metal, 6mm, with lock washer and flat washer). s6121mfp-009 Phaser 6121MFP Service Manual 8-33...
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Service Parts Disassembly 9. Remove the e-ring s6121mfp-211 10. Remove the arm and the spring from the notch on the plate. s6121mfp-210 8-34 Phaser 6121MFP Service Manual...
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Service Parts Disassembly 11. Remove the screw (metal, 6mm) and the stopper. s6121mfp-212 Phaser 6121MFP Service Manual 8-35...
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Service Parts Disassembly 12. On the left side of the printer, remove the e-ring and the arm, and then remove the spring from the notch on the plate. s6121mfp-213 8-36 Phaser 6121MFP Service Manual...
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Service Parts Disassembly 13. Remove the screw (metal, 6mm) and the stopper. s6121mfp-215 14. Remove the Upper Rear Cover. s6121mfp-337 Phaser 6121MFP Service Manual 8-37...
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16. Unlace the harnesses from the guide Note Note the orientation of the harnesses through the guide. 17. Lift the Scanner slightly, and then unhook the tab and remove the second harness guide as shown below. s6121mfp-015 8-38 Phaser 6121MFP Service Manual...
When replacing the scanner, you must transfer the following parts from the old assembly to the new scanner before reinstallation: • • Spring Mechanism • Exit Chute ADF Unit PL1.1.6 1. Remove the scanner unit (page 8-31). 2. Remove 2 screws (silver, tap, 10 mm). s6121mfp-217 Phaser 6121MFP Service Manual 8-39...
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Service Parts Disassembly 3. Remove the harnesses from the harness guide. s6121mfp-356 4. Remove the screw (metal, 8mm) and remove the arm unit. s6121mfp-338 5. Repeat step 4 to remove the arm unit on the opposite side. 8-40 Phaser 6121MFP Service Manual...
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Service Parts Disassembly 6. Remove 6 screws (metal, 8mm) and remove the Scanner Unit Lower Cover Assembly. s6121mfp-339 Phaser 6121MFP Service Manual 8-41...
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Service Parts Disassembly 7. Remove the clamp from the Sensor Harness. s6121mfp-355 8. Pull the harnesses through the scanner unit and remove the ADF. 8-42 Phaser 6121MFP Service Manual...
1. Remove the Rear Side Cover (page 8-28). 2. Remove the Left Side Cover (page 8-28). 3. Remove the Right Side Cover (page 8-29). 4. Remove the Scanner (page 8-31). 5. Lay the printer on its rear side. s6121mfp-218 Phaser 6121MFP Service Manual 8-43...
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Service Parts Disassembly 6. Remove 4 screws (metal, 6mm) and remove the bottom plate. Note Be careful to not lose the Lifting Plate springs. s6121mfp-219 8-44 Phaser 6121MFP Service Manual...
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Service Parts Disassembly 7. Remove 2 screws (metal, 8mm) and remove the Lifting Plate Assembly. s6121mfp-188 Phaser 6121MFP Service Manual 8-45...
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3. Remove the Right Side Cover (page 8-29). 4. Remove the Scanner (page 8-31). 5. Remove the Lifting Plate Assembly (page 8-43). 6. Remove the 2 pieces of tape. s6121mfp-190 7. Disconnect the Feed Solenoid CN2 connector. s6121mfp-189 8-46 Phaser 6121MFP Service Manual...
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Service Parts Disassembly 8. Disconnect CN1 on the High Voltage Board, and guide the harness through the printer frame and through the frame on the opposite side. s6121mfp-317 Phaser 6121MFP Service Manual 8-47...
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Service Parts Disassembly 9. Remove 4 screws (one metal, 6mm, and three metal, 8mm). 2 screws are located on each side of the printer. 8 mm s6121mfp-221 8 mm 6 mm s6121mfp-222 8-48 Phaser 6121MFP Service Manual...
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Service Parts Disassembly 10. Remove the Feeder. Note You may have to gently flex the printer frame to remove the feeder. s6121mfp-357 Phaser 6121MFP Service Manual 8-49...
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3. Remove the Left Side Cover (page 8-28). 4. Remove the Right Side Cover (page 8-29). 5. Remove the High Voltage Board (page 8-57). 6. Remove the Toner Cartridges (page 8-20). 7. Disconnect P/J8 from the Image Processor Board. P/J8 s6121mfp-223 8-50 Phaser 6121MFP Service Manual...
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Service Parts Disassembly 8. Disconnect P/J18 and P/J19 from the Engine Control Board. P/J18 P/J19 s6121mfp-239 Phaser 6121MFP Service Manual 8-51...
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Service Parts Disassembly 9. Remove the screw (metal, 8mm), and then remove the guide. s6121mfp-323 10. Remove 2 screws (metal, 8mm). s6121mfp-324 11. Remove a toner cartridge. 8-52 Phaser 6121MFP Service Manual...
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12. Press and hold the rack release lever, and then rotate the rack until you have access to the screw shown in the next step. Caution When rotating the rack, do not touch the Developing Rollers. Rack Release Lever s6121mfp-238 Phaser 6121MFP Service Manual 8-53...
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Service Parts Disassembly 13. Remove the screw (metal, 8mm) and then remove the Laser Unit. s6121mfp-325 Electrical Control Panel PL2.0.5 1. Gently lift the control panel bezel. s6121mfp-011 8-54 Phaser 6121MFP Service Manual...
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Service Parts Disassembly 2. Remove 3 screws (silver, tap, 10 mm) that secure the control panel. s6121mfp-012 3. Disconnect CN701 from the Control Panel. s6121mfp-013 Phaser 6121MFP Service Manual 8-55...
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Transfer Roller PL7.1.10 1. Remove the Imaging Unit (page 8-6). 2. Remove the Transfer Roller by squeezing the white tabs of the holders located on both sides, and then pull out the roller. Transfer Roller s6121mfp-230 8-56 Phaser 6121MFP Service Manual...
2. It is highly recommended that the Feed and Separator Rollers be replaced also. High Voltage Board PL13.0.6 1. Remove the Right Cover (page 8-29). 2. Disconnect three connectors (CN1, CN2, and T2) from the High Voltage Board. Phaser 6121MFP Service Manual 8-57...
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1. Ensure that the board is installed underneath all four tabs. See step 4. 2. Use the correct screws on each side of the board (on the left use two 6mm screws, on the right use two 8mm screws). 8-58 Phaser 6121MFP Service Manual...
Service Parts Disassembly Engine Control Board PL13.0.20 1. Remove the Rear Cover (page 8-28). 2. Remove the Left Side Cover (page 8-28). 3. Disconnect all connectors on the Engine Control Board. s6121mfp-007 Phaser 6121MFP Service Manual 8-59...
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Service Parts Disassembly 4. Remove 4 screws (metal, 6mm) and remove the Engine Control Board. s6121mfp-233 8-60 Phaser 6121MFP Service Manual...
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Remove the chip from the old Engine Control Board, and mount it on the new Engine Control Board. NVRAM s6121mfp-234 Align the notch on the chip with the notch in the socket. Notch Notch s6121mfp-171 Phaser 6121MFP Service Manual 8-61...
Service Parts Disassembly Fax Board 13.0.30 1. Remove the Rear Cover (page 8-28). 2. Remove the Right Side Cover (page 8-29). 3. Disconnect connector P/J1 on the Fax Board. P/J1 s6121mfp-240 8-62 Phaser 6121MFP Service Manual...
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Service Parts Disassembly 4. Unhook the tab and remove the harness guide. s6121mfp-242 Phaser 6121MFP Service Manual 8-63...
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Service Parts Disassembly 5. Disconnect P/J6 and P/J7 on the Image Processor Board. P/J6 P/J7 s6121mfp-241 8-64 Phaser 6121MFP Service Manual...
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Service Parts Disassembly 6. Remove 4 screws (metal, 6mm) and remove the Fax Board. s6121mfp-243 Phaser 6121MFP Service Manual 8-65...
3. Remove the Engine Control Board (page 8-59). 4. Remove the Fax Board (page 8-62). 5. Remove 2 screws (metal, 6mm) and remove the bracket. s6121mfp-247 6. Disconnect all connectors from the Image Processor Board. P/J9 P/J10 s6121mfp-248 8-66 Phaser 6121MFP Service Manual...
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Service Parts Disassembly 7. Remove the screw (metal, 6mm, flangeless) from the USB connector. s6121mfp-251 Phaser 6121MFP Service Manual 8-67...
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Service Parts Disassembly 8. Remove 2 screws (metal, 6mm) and remove the bracket. s6121mfp-249 9. Remove the 4 remaining screws (metal, 6mm) and remove the board. s6121mfp-252 8-68 Phaser 6121MFP Service Manual...
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Replacement Note For the Phaser 6121MFP/N and /D, boot data is written to the Image Processor Board, and firmware data is written to the Fax Board. To avoid problems, replace the Image Processor Board and Fax Board at the same time.
Service Parts Disassembly USB Board PL13.0.8 1. Remove the Rear Cover (page 8-28). 2. Remove the Right Side Cover (page 8-29). 3. Remove the Fax Board (page 8-62). 4. Disconnect CN1 from the Image Processor Board. s6121mfp-245 8-70 Phaser 6121MFP Service Manual...
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Service Parts Disassembly 5. Remove the harness from the 2 wire saddles. s6121mfp-235 6. Remove 2 screws (metal, 6mm) and remove the USB Board. s6121mfp-236 Phaser 6121MFP Service Manual 8-71...
3. Remove the Right Side Cover (page 8-29). 4. Remove the Engine Control Board (page 8-59). 5. Remove the Image Processor Board (page 8-66). 6. Disconnect the Front Door Switch connectors CN11 and CN12. CN11 CN12 s6121mfp-342 8-72 Phaser 6121MFP Service Manual...
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Service Parts Disassembly 7. Open the wire guides and unlace the Front Door Switch wires from the guides. s6121mfp-237 8. Remove 2 screws (metal, 6mm, with lock washer and washer) from the power switch. s6121mfp-327 Phaser 6121MFP Service Manual 8-73...
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Service Parts Disassembly 9. Disconnect connectors CN9, CN10 from the power switch. s6121mfp-349 8-74 Phaser 6121MFP Service Manual...
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Service Parts Disassembly 10. Disconnect connector CN13. s6121mfp-350 Phaser 6121MFP Service Manual 8-75...
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Service Parts Disassembly 11. Remove 2 screws (metal, 6mm, with lock washer and washer) and remove plate. s6121mfp-250 12. Remove the harnesses and the harness guide. s6121mfp-246 8-76 Phaser 6121MFP Service Manual...
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Service Parts Disassembly 13. Remove the screw (metal, 6mm) and remove the harness band. s6121mfp-351 Phaser 6121MFP Service Manual 8-77...
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Service Parts Disassembly 14. Remove 4 screws (metal, 6mm, with lock washer and flat washer) and 1 screw (metal, 8mm) and pull out the power supply unit. s6128mfp-260 s6121mfp-261 8-78 Phaser 6121MFP Service Manual...
1. Remove the Right Side Cover (page 8-29). 2. Disconnect connector CN8 and remove 2 screws (metal, 6mm) to remove the speaker. s6121mfp-006 Main Motor PL9.1.6 1. Remove the Left Cover (page 8-28). 2. Remove all toner cartridges (page 8-20). Phaser 6121MFP Service Manual 8-79...
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Service Parts Disassembly 3. Remove the harness from 2 wire saddles. s6121mfp-271 4. Remove 3 screws (metal, 6mm, with washer and lock washer) and remove the cover plate. s6121mfp-272 8-80 Phaser 6121MFP Service Manual...
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Service Parts Disassembly 5. Remove 3 screws (metal, 6mm, with washer and lock washer), and then remove the harness from the harness guide. s6121mfp-352 6. Unlock the motor cover tab. s6121mfp-358 Phaser 6121MFP Service Manual 8-81...
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Service Parts Disassembly 7. Remove the motor cover. s6121mfp-359 8-82 Phaser 6121MFP Service Manual...
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Service Parts Disassembly 8. Disconnect P/J37 and remove the Main Motor. P/J37 s6121mfp-353 Phaser 6121MFP Service Manual 8-83...
Service Parts Disassembly Developing Motor PL5.1.5 1. Remove the Left Cover (page 8-28). 2. Remove the harness guide screw (metal, 6mm), and then remove the harness and harness guide. s6121mfp-254 8-84 Phaser 6121MFP Service Manual...
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Service Parts Disassembly 3. Remove the spring. s6121mfp-255 Phaser 6121MFP Service Manual 8-85...
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Service Parts Disassembly 4. Remove 2 E-rings, belt, 2 gears, and bearing. s6121mfp-256 8-86 Phaser 6121MFP Service Manual...
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Service Parts Disassembly 5. Remove the 2 lever covers (held in by hooks on 2 sides), and pull the 2 levers up and out to remove. s6121mfp-257 6. Slide out the motor assembly. s6121mfp-258 Phaser 6121MFP Service Manual 8-87...
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Service Parts Disassembly 7. Remove 2 screws (metal, 6mm) and disconnect connector and remove the Developing Motor. s6121mfp-259 8-88 Phaser 6121MFP Service Manual...
1. Remove the Rear Cover (page 8-28). 2. Remove the Right Side Cover (page 8-29). 3. Remove the High Voltage Board (page 8-57). 4. Remove 2 screws (metal, 6mm, with lock washer and washer) and remove the power switch. s6121mfp-327 Phaser 6121MFP Service Manual 8-89...
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Service Parts Disassembly 5. Disconnect connectors CN9 and CN10 from the power switch. s6121mfp-349 8-90 Phaser 6121MFP Service Manual...
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Service Parts Disassembly 6. Disconnect connector CN13. s6121mfp-350 Phaser 6121MFP Service Manual 8-91...
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Service Parts Disassembly 7. Remove the harness from the wire saddle. s6121mfp-262 8-92 Phaser 6121MFP Service Manual...
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Service Parts Disassembly 8. Remove the screw (metal, 6mm) and take out the motor assembly. s6121mfp-263 Phaser 6121MFP Service Manual 8-93...
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Service Parts Disassembly 9. Unhook the 2 tabs and remove the fan motor. s6121mfp-363 8-94 Phaser 6121MFP Service Manual...
1. Slide out the Power Supply assembly (steps 1 through 11 on page 8-72). 2. Remove 2 screws and remove the Ventilation Fan Motor Assembly. s6121mfp-364 3. Unhook the tab and remove the motor. Label s6121mfp-365 Phaser 6121MFP Service Manual 8-95...
1. Remove the Scanner Unit (page 8-31). 2. Remove the ADF Unit (page 8-39). 3. Remove the screw (metal, 8mm) and remove the arm unit. s6121mfp-338 4. Repeat step 3 and remove the arm unit on the opposite side. 8-96 Phaser 6121MFP Service Manual...
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5. Remove 6 screws (metal, 8mm) and remove the Scanner Unit Lower Cover Assembly. s6121mfp-339 6. Remove the connector and move the fixing members in the direction of the arrows to remove the Exit Tray Cooling Fan motor. CN14 s6121mfp-306 Phaser 6121MFP Service Manual 8-97...
Service Parts Disassembly Paper Path Guide Assembly PL7.2.22 1. Remove the Feeder (page 8-46). 2. Remove the screw (metal, 6mm) and unhook the guide. s6121mfp-341 8-98 Phaser 6121MFP Service Manual...
3. Unlace the USB cable from the guide. CN11 CN12 s6121mfp-342 4. Remove the screw (metal, 6mm) from the guide. 5. Disconnect the 2 Front Door Switch wires from the switch and remove the switch from the guide. Hooks s6121mfp-343 Phaser 6121MFP Service Manual 8-99...
Service Parts Disassembly Solenoids and Sensors Tray 1 Feed Solenoid PL6.0.19 1. Remove the Feeder (page 8-46). 2. Remove the screw (metal, 8mm) and remove the Tray 1 Feed Solenoid. s6121mfp-270 8-100 Phaser 6121MFP Service Manual...
Service Parts Disassembly Registration Roller Solenoid PL6.0.19 1. Remove the Left Side Cover (page 8-28). 2. Remove the harness from the 2 wire saddles. s6121mfp-271 Phaser 6121MFP Service Manual 8-101...
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Service Parts Disassembly 3. Remove 3 screws (metal, 6mm, with washer and lock washer) and remove the covering plate. s6121mfp-272 4. Remove the screw (metal, 6mm) and disconnect connector CN3 to remove the Registration Roller Solenoid. s6121mfp-273 8-102 Phaser 6121MFP Service Manual...
2. Remove the Right Side Cover (page 8-29). 3. Remove the Left Side Cover (page 8-28). 4. Remove the Scanner (page 8-31). 5. Disconnect all harnesses from the Engine Control Board. 6. Remove the harnesses from the harness guide. s6121mfp-274 Phaser 6121MFP Service Manual 8-103...
Cleaning Blade Solenoid (SD5) PL9.2.24 1. Remove the Rear Cover (page 8-28). 2. Remove the Right Side Cover (page 8-29). 3. Remove the Left Side Cover (page 8-28). 4. Remove the Scanner (page 8-31). 8-104 Phaser 6121MFP Service Manual...
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Service Parts Disassembly 5. Remove 5 screws (metal, 6mm) from the left side hinge plate. s6121mfp-371 6. Disconnect connector CN6, and remove the screw (metal 8mm) that secures the Cleaning Blade Solenoid to the chassis. s6121mfp-292 Phaser 6121MFP Service Manual 8-105...
Service Parts Disassembly Humidity Sensor/Registration Sensor PL7.2.9/PL7.2.3 1. Remove the Feeder (page 8-46). 2. Remove the screw (metal, 6mm) and unhook the guide. s6121mfp-341 8-106 Phaser 6121MFP Service Manual...
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Push the hook away from the sensor, lift the sensor off of the boss and away from the tabs to remove it. 4. To remove the Registration Sensor, disconnect PJ40 and then remove the sensor. PJ40 s6121mfp-376 Phaser 6121MFP Service Manual 8-107...
Service Parts Disassembly Duplex Unit Transport Sensor PL14.1.7 1. Remove the Duplex Unit (page 8-110). 2. Disconnect P/J52, and then remove the Transport Sensor. P/J52 s6121mfp-377 8-108 Phaser 6121MFP Service Manual...
Whenever removing or reinstalling the feeder, unplug the power cord of the printer from the power outlet first. 1. Lift the printer main body and then remove the 500-Sheet Feeder Unit from the printer. s6121mfp-293 Phaser 6121MFP Service Manual 8-109...
Service Parts Disassembly Duplex Unit Duplex Unit (PL14.1) 1. Open the Duplex Cover. 2. Turn 2 locking screws to unlock the Duplex Unit. s6121mfp-301 8-110 Phaser 6121MFP Service Manual...
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Service Parts Disassembly 3. Push the lever and remove the Duplex Unit. s6121mfp-302 Phaser 6121MFP Service Manual 8-111...
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Service Parts Disassembly 8-112 Phaser 6121MFP Service Manual...
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Parts List In this chapter... • Serial Number Format • Using the Parts List • Parts List Index • Part Lists • Duplex Unit • 500-Sheet Tray Option • Xerox Supplies and Accessories Chapter...
Parts List Serial Number Format Changes to Xerox products are made to accommodate improved components as they become available. It is important when ordering parts to include the following information: • Component's part number • Product type or model number •...
Parts List Example UAT253072: Xerox Serial Number UAT: Product Code for the Phaser 6121MFP, 110V printer 2 = Revision Level 53072 = Serial Number for 6121 N Part Lists Using the Parts List • ID No.: The callout number from the exploded part diagram.
Parts List Part List 1.1 Automatic Document Feeder (1/2) ADF Unit s6121mfp-050 Phaser 6121MFP Service Manual...
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Parts List Part List 1.1 Automatic Document Feeder (1/2) Item Part Name Part Number Top Cover 848E56890 Tray Assembly — Pick-up Roller 059E11000 Feed Roller 059E10990 Rear Cover — ADF Unit 017E17020 Phaser 6121MFP Service Manual...
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Parts List Part List 1.2 Automatic Document Feeder (2/2) ADF Unit M100 REYB/1 s6121mfp-051 Phaser 6121MFP Service Manual...
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Part List 1.2 Automatic Document Feeder Item Part Name Part Number Hinge — Cover Assembly — Sponge — — Hinge — Roller — Roller — Paper Take-Up Assembly — Pick Pad Assembly 019E81950 Cable Tie — Clamp — Phaser 6121MFP Service Manual...
Parts List Part List 4.0 Main Frame Section s6121mfp-054 9-14 Phaser 6121MFP Service Manual...
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— 130E18330 2nd Image Transfer Retraction Sensor (PS3) Holder — Holder — — Wiring Cover — Imaging Unit 108R00868 1. Included in Hardware Kit, see page 9-54. 2. Included in Wiring Kit, see page 9-55. Phaser 6121MFP Service Manual 9-15...
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Parts List Part List 5.1 Rack/Rack Drive Section (1/2) s6121mfp-056 9-16 Phaser 6121MFP Service Manual...
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— 014E68450 Spacer Developing Motor 127E16780 Gear 63T — Gear 40/18T — 023E31780 Timing belt 250L Pulley 30T — Bushing — Shaft — 130E18330 Rack Position Sensor 1. Included in Hardware Kit, see page 9-54. Phaser 6121MFP Service Manual 9-17...
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Parts List Part List 5.1 Rack/Rack Drive Section (2/2) s6121mfp-055 9-18 Phaser 6121MFP Service Manual...
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— Gear 13T — 809E95510 Pulling Coil Spring 023E31770 Timing Belt 192L Pulley 28T — Bushing — Mounting Guide — 059E11010 Roll 016E20260 Bushing Gear 20T — 1. Included in Hardware Kit, see page 9-54. Phaser 6121MFP Service Manual 9-19...
Parts List Part List 6.0 Paper Take-up Section s6121mfp-057 9-20 Phaser 6121MFP Service Manual...
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Gear 22T — Gear 27T — Conveyance Spring — Conveyance Roll — Lifting Plate Assembly 815K12690 Feed Assembly 059K70800 1. Included in Hardware Kit, see page 9-54. 2. Included in Wiring Kit, see page 9-55. Phaser 6121MFP Service Manual 9-21...
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Parts List Part List 7.1 Transfer Section (1/2) s6121mfp-058 9-22 Phaser 6121MFP Service Manual...
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Bushing — Spacer — Transfer Roller — Guide Plate — Neutralizing Member — Contact — Contact — Contact — Contact — Resistor — Fixed Power Resistors — 2nd Transfer Assembly — Transfer Roller Assembly 604K61470 Phaser 6121MFP Service Manual 9-23...
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Parts List Part List 7.2 Transfer Section (2/2) TEM/HUMS s6121mfp-059 9-24 Phaser 6121MFP Service Manual...
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Gear 42T — Compressing Spring — — Ventilation Fan Motor 127E16790 Guide Assembly, Fan Duct 032K09830 Guide Assembly, Paper Path 032K09840 2nd Image Transfer Solenoid Assembly 604K61490 1. Included in Hardware Kit, see page 9-54. Phaser 6121MFP Service Manual 9-25...
Parts List Part List 8.0 Paper Exit Section PS16 s6121mfp-060 9-26 Phaser 6121MFP Service Manual...
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Media Full Sensor — Wiring (see “Wiring Kit” on page 9-55) Duct — Exit Tray Cooling Fan — Upper Cover — 1. Included in Hardware Kit, see page 9-54. 2. Include in Wiring Kit, see page 9-55. Phaser 6121MFP Service Manual 9-27...
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Parts List Part List 9.1 Drive Section (1/2) s6121mfp-061 9-28 Phaser 6121MFP Service Manual...
Parts List Part List 10.0 Right Guide Section s6121mfp-063 9-32 Phaser 6121MFP Service Manual...
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— Guide /Right — Spring — Mounting Plate — Contact — Lever — Torsion Coil Spring — — Wiring 1. Included in Hardware Kit, see page 9-54. 2. Included in Wiring Kit, see page 9-55. Phaser 6121MFP Service Manual 9-33...
Parts List Part List 12.0 Cooling Section s6121mfp-065 9-36 Phaser 6121MFP Service Manual...
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Ground Plate — Power Supply Fan Motor 127E16810 Filter — Duct — Label Jam Remove — — Wiring (see “Wiring Kit” on page 9-55) CSIC Contact Assembly 115K02550 1. Included in Wiring Kit, see page 9-55. Phaser 6121MFP Service Manual 9-37...
Parts List Part List 14.3 Duplex Base Unit PS17 REYB/2 25 25 25 s6121mfp-091 9-46 Phaser 6121MFP Service Manual...
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Front Cover — Guide — Guide Plate — Left Cover — Lever — Guide — Guide — Guide — Pressure Spring — Roll — Shaft — Spacer — 1. Included in Hardware Kit, see page 9-54. Phaser 6121MFP Service Manual 9-47...
P/J15 I-139 Connects Engine Control Board to P/J42 of the Contact Switch (SW5) P/J16 I-138 Connects Engine Control Board to the Ventilation Fan P/J17 D-135 Connects Engine Control Board to CN1 of the High Voltage Board 10-2 Phaser 6121MFP Service Manual...
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Connects the Power Supply to P/J2 of the Engine Control Board C-136 Connects the Power Supply to P/9 of the Image Processor Board B-137 Connects the Power Supply to P/3 of the Engine Control Board Phaser 6121MFP Service Manual 10-3...
Lower Feeder Motor (M101) P/J21 Unit; Duplex Unit ADF Transport P/J1 Motor (M100) P/J19 Laser Unit Fax Control P/J18 N.C. Board N.C. P/J8 N.C. Speaker P/J1 N.C. USB Port P/J3 N.C. P/J5 N.C. P/J1 N.C. s6121mfp-092 10-4 Phaser 6121MFP Service Manual...
JPxxx designation. Jumper Denotes the parts. PL X.Y.Z implies the item “Z” of plate (PL) “X.Y” Fuser in Parts List. PL X.Y.Z Subassembly 1 Denotes functional parts attached with functional parts name. Heater Subassembly 2 10-10 Phaser 6121MFP Service Manual...
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The given voltage is for signal in high status. The arrow indicates the direction of signal. Function Logic 2 Denotes a connection between wires. Connection of Wires Denotes a Clutch or Solenoid. Solenoid/Clutch Denotes a Motor. Motor Phaser 6121MFP Service Manual 10-11...
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Denotes an NPN Photo-transistor. NPN Phototransistor I/L +24 VDC Denotes DC voltage when the Interlock Switch in MCU Board turns On. +5 VDC Denotes DC voltage. +3.3 VDC Denotes signal ground. Denotes analog ground. Denotes return. 10-12 Phaser 6121MFP Service Manual...
+24VDC (SD5) P/J32 PS5_ON Rack Positioning +5VDC Sensor (PS5) +5VDC Rack Motor (M2) P/J30 Developer Fan (FM3) +5VDC P/J24 P/J44 +5VDC Paper Full Sensor (PS16) PS16_ON CN14 FM4_REM Exit Tray Cooling Fan (FM4) FM4_LOCK s6121mfp-183 10-18 Phaser 6121MFP Service Manual...
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Reference In this chapter... • Phaser 6121MFP Menu Map • Firmware Update • Acronyms and Abbreviations Appendix...
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Reference Phaser 6121MFP Menu Map Network Setup TCP/IP Internal Pages Menu Email Setup Supplies DHCP/BOOTP Print Menu Map LDAP Setup Usage Auto IP Print Configuration Page USB Setup Print Fax Reports IP Address Subnet Mask DNS Configuration Gateway Information Toner Remaining...
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Cancel Delay Send Date Format Device Setup Footer Fax Default Setup Send Options Setup Select Tray Print Fax Reports Receive Options Setup Reset to Default? System Menu Fax Report Setup Activity Report Send Report Receive Report s6121mfp-295 Phaser 6121MFP Service Manual...
System Menu Copy Menu – See “Copy Menu” on page A-7. Scan Menu – See “Scan Menu” on page A-9. Fax Menu (Phaser 6121MFP/N or /D only) – See “Fax Menu” on page A-10. Print Config Prints the Configuration page showing printer configuration...
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(B/W copy, Color copy, B/W print, Color print, fax print, and scan). Print Fax Reports (Phaser 6121MFP/N or /D only) – Variety of fax usage information, such as number of faxes sent, received, general activity, speed dial and group dial lists and the address book contents.
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Initial Mode Controls which is the default printer mode: Copy Scan Fax (Phaser 6121MFP/N or /D only) Toner Out Action Controls the action when a toner cartridge is out of toner: Stop All – Stops all printing. Continue – Continue printing.
Poster Copy – The length and width of the copied document are each enlarged 200% and are printed on four pages. Clone Copy – Repeat copying; used to copy small documents onto one piece of larger paper. Phaser 6121MFP Service Manual...
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Specifies the default tray to use as the paper source (Phaser 6121MFP/N and for copies. If you do not have Tray 2 installed /D printer configurations (optional only for Phaser 6121MFP/N and /D printer with the optional configurations), this setting is not available. 500-sheet feeder...
To access the Scan Menu, press the Scan button on the control panel. Scan Menu – Main Menu Item Contents Scan To: Specifies the default scan destination: Email (Phaser 6121MFP/N or /D printer configurations only) PC: Scan Dashboard (Windows only) USB Memory FTP (Phaser 6121MFP/N or /D printer configurations only) Resolution Specifies the scan resolution in dpi (dots per inch).
Scan To: Specifies the default scan destination: Email – Sends the scan to a specified email address (Phaser 6121MFP/N or/D printer configuration with network connection required). PC – Scan Dashboard (Windows only) USB Memory – Sends the scan to a USB flash drive attached to the printer.
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Reference Note This section applies to Phaser 6121MFP/N or /D printer configurations only. To access the Fax Menu, press the Fax button on the control panel. Fax Menu – Main Menu Item Contents Fax To: Specifies whether you want to use the keypad, speed dial, or address book to enter the fax number.
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For details, see “Fax Receive Options Setup Menu” on page A-13. Fax Report Setup Activity Report – Provides information about completed fax jobs. Send Report – Provides information about fax jobs sent. Receive Report – Provides information about received faxes. A-12 Phaser 6121MFP Service Manual...
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Off – The information is divided into the number of pages it takes to print it. Crop – The information that is outside the printable area of the page is not included in the fax printout. Phaser 6121MFP Service Manual A-13...
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(Selection is not possible if there is only one tray.) Tray 1 Tray 2 (available as an option for Phaser 6121MFP/N or /D printer configurations only) Reset to Default? When selected, resets the Receive options back to their original factory defaults.
Firmware Update Note The Phaser 6121MFP print driver must be installed on the PC that is used for the firmware upgrade. Use the SW & Documentation CDROM (Disk1) to install the scanner driver in your PC. (The scan driver needs to be installed by the Plug and Play New Hardware Found wizard - the CDROM only copies the files to the printer.)
Light Emitting Diode Long-Edge Feed Line Printer Daemon Line Printer Remote Letter Size Paper (8.5 x 11 inches) LVPS Low-Voltage Power Supply Mega Byte Machine Control Unit (Engine Control Board) Mega Hertz Management Information Base Phaser 6121MFP Service Manual A-17...
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Raster Output Scanner - Laser Unit Short-Edge Feed Server Message Block SNMP Simple Network Management Protocol Sensor Solenoid Start of Scan Toner Density Control Toner User Interface Universal Serial Bus WINS Wireless Integrated Network Sensor A-18 Phaser 6121MFP Service Manual...
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European Union 2-xix menu timeout Exit Roller 2-53 removal 8-54 Exit Sensor troubleshooting 4-10 4-27 operation 2-53 controller functions exposure process information pages 1-19 controller specifications 1-13 I – 1 Phaser 6121MFP Service Manual...
Registration Sensor 2-52 ADF Feed test 6-35 media size detection 2-53 paper feed test 6-31 residual toner 2-34 performance Retard Rollers 2-52 specifications 1-12 right side cover 8-29 Pick Roller tray 1 2-51 I – 3 Phaser 6121MFP Service Manual...
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3-54 media and tray 1-15 minimum clearances 1-17 mounting surface 1-18 performance 1-12 printer 1-11 USB board print-quality 5-35 removal 8-70 regulatory - Canada 2-xviii regulatory - United States 2-xviii switch locations 2-11 I – 4 Phaser 6121MFP Service Manual...
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Index voltage measured tolerances 3-55 power consumption 1-14 power supply 1-14 Windows troubleshooting 4-31 wiring Control Panel 10-13 Engine Control Board 10-14 High Voltage Power Supply 10-18 Image Processor Board 10-16 imaging 10-15 Power Supply 10-17 Phaser 6121MFP Service Manual...