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Tektronix Phaser 550 Service Manual (236 pages)
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Printer
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Table of Contents
Table of Contents
7
1 General Information
19
Figure 1-1 the Phaser 550 Color Printer
19
The Phaser 550 Color Printer
20
RAM and Printer Capabilities
21
Table 1-1 Installed RAM and Printer Capabilities
21
Figure 1-2 Print Engine Major Components
22
Figure 1-3 Print Engine Components (Continued)
23
Figure 1-4 Print Engine Sensor, Switch and Solenoid Locations
24
Figure 1-5 the Front Panel and Its Functions
26
Figure 1-6 the Phaser 550 Rear Panel
28
Test Print Button
29
Health LED
30
Media Tray Type Sensing
30
Rear Panel
27
Network Card Leds
28
Table 1-2 Tray Switch Sensor Combinations
30
Figure 1-7 Tray Switch Sensors and Actuators
31
Specifications
32
Print Engine Assemblies
22
Front Panel
25
Table 1-4 Printer Clearances
32
Table 1-3 Physical Dimensions
32
Table 1-5 Functional Specifications
33
Table 1-6 Electrical Specifications
34
Table 1-7 Environmental Specifications
34
Regulatory Specifications
35
2 Installing the Printer and Drivers
37
Pre-Install Questions for Customers
38
Unpacking
41
Accessory Box
41
Printer Inventory
41
Figure 2-1 the Phaser 550 and Its Packaging
42
Figure 2-2 Connecting a SCSI Hard Disk Drive to the Phaser 550
47
Figure 2-3 Connecting a Copystation to the Phaser 550
48
The Startup
49
Turning on the Printer
49
Driver and Communication Set up
57
Loading the Laserwriter PPD File
57
Installing a Printer Driver for Microsoft Windows 95
58
If You Have Other Tektronix Printer Drivers Already Installed
60
Installing the Tektronix Driver for Windows 3.1
60
Configuring the Tektronix Windows Printer Driver
61
Updating the Standard Microsoft Windows Postscript Driver
63
Installing the Printer Driver for OS/2 Version 2
64
Setting the Printer's IP Address Using the Front Panel
66
Configuring the Printer's Serial Port for a PC
67
Using Printcap to Configure a Workstation for the Printer's Serial Port
69
Configuring a Novell Netware Server for the Printer
70
Configuring TCP/IP on a UNIX Host
71
Connecting the Optional Copystation to the Printer
48
Setting up the Printer
43
Installing SIMM Memory
43
Installing a Font SIMM
43
Installing a Network Card
43
Cabling the Printer
44
Connecting the Printer to a Macintosh
44
Ethernet Connection to a Macintosh
44
Localtalk Connection to a Macintosh
44
Connecting the Printer to a PC
45
Direct Connection to a PC
45
Networked Connection Using the Ethernet Port
45
Networked Connection Using the Token Ring Port
45
Connecting the Printer to a Workstation
46
Direct Connection to the Workstation
46
Networked Connection to a Workstation
46
Networked Connection Using the Token Ring Port
46
Connecting an Optional SCSI Hard Disk Drive to the Printer
47
Verifying the Printer and Host Connections
73
Macintosh Verification
73
Selecting the Printer Via the Chooser
73
Printing the Directory from a Macintosh
75
Using the Error Handler Utility
76
Verifying that an Application Communicates to the Printer
76
PC Verification
77
DOS Connection Verification
77
Windows 95 Driver Verification
77
OS/2 Connection Verification
78
Windows 3.1 Driver Verification
78
Novell Netware Verification
79
Send a Print File to the Printer
79
Using the Error Handler Utility
80
Workstation Verification
81
Verifying Connection and Printing Using TCP/IP Protocols
81
Using the Error Handler Utility
82
4 Key Operator Training
83
Overview
83
Printer Controls and Indicators
84
Loading Media
85
Customer-Replaceable Consumables
86
Imaging Unit
86
Toner Cartridges
86
Transfer Roller
86
Fuser
86
Clearing Paper Jams
87
Cleaning
87
Warranty Information
88
Service Support
88
Supplies Ordering
89
If You Need Help
89
Using the Automated Fax Systems
89
Tektronix Color Printer Information Server
92
Customer Support Hotline
92
Service Support
93
Electronic Bulletin Board Service
93
5 Theory of Operation
95
Overview
95
Figure 5-1 Block Diagram of the Printer
96
Functional Block Diagram
96
Laser Imaging
98
Overview
98
Figure 5-2 Laser Printing Process Overview
99
Figure 5-4 Electrostatic Charging of the Photoconductive Belt
101
Figure 5-5 Laser Exposure of the Photoconductive Belt
102
Figure 5-6 the Laser Scanner
103
The Laser Scanner
103
Figure 5-7 Toner Pickup
104
Toner Pickup (Development)
104
Figure 5-8 Toner Transfer to the Accumulator Belt
105
Toner Transfer to the Accumulator Belt
105
Figure 5-9 Paper Picking
106
Paper Picking
106
Figure 5-10 Transferring Toner to the Paper
107
Toner Transfer to Paper
107
Figure 5-11 Fusing the Toner to the Paper
108
Fusing and Exiting
108
Figure 5-12 Print Modes and Printing Dots
109
Print Modes
109
Printer Color Correction
110
Figure 5-13 the Power Supply
111
Power Supply
111
Image Processor
112
Image Rendering Technology
112
Laser Exposure
102
Figure 5-3 Pre-Exposing the Photoconductive Belt
100
Pre-Exposure
100
Electrostatic Charging
101
Figure 5-14 the Image Processor Graphics Pipeline
113
6 Troubleshooting
115
System Power-Up Sequence
115
Print Engine Troubleshooting
116
Testing the Print Engine
116
Verifying Power Supply Operation
117
Measuring Power Supply Voltages
117
Inspecting the Power Supply Fuses
118
Verifying Printer Operation by Using Its Self-Test Print
117
Figure 6-1 Measuring the DC Voltages (Test Points)
118
Figure 6-2 Door Safety Interlock Switches
120
Table 6-1 Motor and Solenoid Resistances
121
Media Jams and the Paper Path
122
Media Problems
122
Media-Based Problems
122
Multiple-Sheet Pick
122
The Media Skews Passing through the Paper Path
123
The Printer Is Not Distinguishing between Paper and Transparency Film
123
No Imaging Unit Installed
124
No Paper Feeder Installed
124
Paper Tray Indicates Empty When It Is Not
124
Jams
125
Paper Jams Midway in the Paper Feeder
125
Paper Mis-Picks at the Paper Tray
125
Paper Jams at the Second Bias Transfer Roller
126
Eject Jams
127
Fuser Jams
127
Manual Feed Jams
128
Other Problems
129
The Printer Continuously Displays "Initializing
129
Transfer Roller Waste Tray Indicates Not Full When It Is
129
Front Door Open When It Is Closed
130
Left-Side Door Open When It Is Not
130
No Fuser Installed When It Is
130
No Toner Cartridge Installed When It Is
130
High Temperature Error
131
High Voltage Error
131
Low Temperature Error
131
Front Panel Cycling between READY and WARMING up
132
Power Supply Fan Does Not Run
132
Thermistor Open Error
132
Error Messages
133
Print Engine Error Codes
133
Table 6-2 Print Engine Service Error Codes
133
All-Black Print
138
Blank Print
138
Printing and Print Quality Problems
138
Light Print
139
Missing Primary Color
139
Dark Vertical Line in Print
140
Missing Primary Color on One Side of Print
140
Repeated Spots or Lines on Print In-Line with each Other
140
Dirty Background
141
Mis-Transfer, Missing Portions of Toner
141
Partial Black Dots
141
White Horizontal Line or Band in All the Colors of a Print
141
White Vertical Lines in the Print
141
Dark, Irregular Steaks in All Colors
142
Ghosting
142
Image Is Skewed on the Paper
142
Unfused or Partially Fused Printing
142
Image Is Not Centered on the Print When It Should be
143
No Printing on Edge of Print
143
Stains on the Back of the Print
143
The Print Is Wrinkled
144
Image Is Rotated 90 Degrees
145
Image Never Prints
145
Image Prints in Black-And-White
145
Macintosh Printing Problems
145
Image Never Prints
146
PC DOS Printing Problems
146
Printer Isn't in the Chooser
146
Blue Color on the Screen Is Printing too Purple
148
Image Never Prints
148
Windows Message "Problem Writing Device LPT1: Cancel or Retry
148
Windows Printing Problems
148
Image Never Prints
149
Workstation Printing Problems
149
Testing for a Shorted Motor
120
Testing Motor Resistances
121
Recommended Tools
151
Service Preventive Maintenance Procedure
151
Cleaning
152
Lubrication
152
Required Tools
153
The Printer Cabinet
154
Left Door (for Paper Feeder Access)
154
Left Side Cover
154
Lower Rear Cover
154
Manual Feed Tray
154
Top Cover
154
Upper Rear Cover
154
Safety Interlocks
119
Cleaning and Maintenance
151
8 FRU Disassembly/Assembly
153
Figure 8-1 Removing Cabinet Covers
155
Figure 8-2 Removing Cabinet Covers
157
Figure 8-3 Removing the Paper Feeder and the Paper Tray Sensor Board
159
Cartridge Selector/Eject Unit (Right Door)
160
Right Side Covers (Front, Rear and Lower)
157
Paper Feeder
158
Paper Tray Sensor Board
158
Bottom Front Cover
156
Front Door
156
Front Panel Board
156
Toner Level Sensor Board
156
Upper and Lower Front Covers
156
Figure 8-4 Removing the Cartridge Selector/Eject Unit
160
Figure 8-5 Removing the Laser Scanner
161
Figure 8-6 Removing the Laser Modulation Board
162
Figure 8-7 Removing the Power Supply and the Fuser Installed Switch
164
Figure 8-8 Replacing the Power Supply Fuse
165
Power Supply Fuse
165
Engine Control Board
166
Engine Driver Board
166
Printer Rear Assemblies
166
Charger Sensor Board
167
Figure 8-9 Removing the Engine Control, Engine Driver and Charger Sensor Boards
167
Cleaning Board
168
Main Motor
168
Paper Feed Motor
168
Figure 8-10 Removing the Main Motor, Paper-Feed Motor and Cleaning Board
169
Home Position Sensor Assembly and the Left Door Opened Switch
170
Toner Cartridge Drive Unit
170
Figure 8-11 Removing the Toner Cartridge Drive Unit, Home Position Sensor and the Left Door Interlock Switch
171
Figure 8-12 Removing the High-Voltage Board
172
High-Voltage Board
172
Pre-Exposure Lamp
173
Pre-Transfer Lamp
173
Toner Auto-Density Sensor
173
Figure 8-13 Removing the Pre-Exposure Lamp, Pre-Transfer Lamp and Toner Auto-Density Sensor
174
Figure 8-14 Removing the Image Processor Board
175
Image Processor Board
175
Installing RAM Simms
176
Figure 8-15 Installing RAM Simms
177
Installing an Extended Features SIMM
178
Figure 8-16 Installing an Extended Feature SIMM
179
Figure 8-17 Installing a Network Card in the Printer
180
Installing a Network Card
180
Replacing the Code ROM SIMM
181
Laser Motor Drive Board
162
Fuser Installed Switch
163
Power Supply
163
Laser Scanner
161
Figure 8-18 Installing the Code ROM SIMM
181
9 Checks and Adjustments
183
Required Tools
183
Figure 9-1 Menu Map
184
Figure 9-3 Status Codes Diagnostic Tree
193
Figure 9-4 Manual Color Correction Reference Print
215
Checking Print Registration
216
Front Panel Menu
184
Figure 9-2 Menu Map
185
Table 9-1 Print Engine Service Test Descriptions
190
Table 9-2 Status Code Meanings
193
Resetting NVRAM
213
Manually Setting Color Corrections
214
Print Engine Calibration
214
Printer Color Correction
214
Starting Printer Semi-Automatic Color Correction
214
Service Mode Status Code Meanings
193
Printing Test Prints
186
Print Service Test Prints
186
Printing the Print Engine's Test Print
186
Image Processor Hard and Soft Error Indicators
187
Image Processor Normal Indicators
187
Printer Self-Diagnostics
188
Figure 9-5 Checking the Registration of the Toner Layers
216
Field Replaceable Units List
217
Table A-1 FRU Parts List of the Printer Cabinet
218
Figure A-1 Cabinet Frus
218
Table A-2 FRU Part List of the Printer Cabinet
219
Figure A-2 Cabinet Frus
219
Table A-3 FRU Parts List of the Exploded Printer
220
Figure A-3 the Internal Printer
221
Table A-4 Supplies and Accessories
222
Figure C-1 Wiring Diagram
235
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Tektronix Phaser 550 User Manual (226 pages)
Color Printer
Brand:
Tektronix
| Category:
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Table of Contents
User Manual
1
Users Safety Summary
4
Table of Contents
7
Introduction
18
Ordering Supplies
18
Getting Set up
19
At a Glance
19
Setting up the Printer
20
Printer Box
20
Standard Accessories Box
20
What You Get with Your Printer
20
Optional Accessories
22
Registering Your Printer
23
Removing the Packing Material
23
Installing the Optional Lower Tray Assembly
24
Installing the Toner Cartridges
26
Installing the Fuser
28
Installing the Imaging Unit
30
Installing the Output Tray
34
Adding Paper or Transparencies
35
Connecting the Printer
38
Printer Ports
38
Parallel Connection
40
Phasershareª Network and Serial Connections
41
SCSI Connections
41
Turning on the Printer
42
What Happens at Power-Up
43
When the Printer Is Ready for Operation
43
Selecting a Language for the Front Panel
44
Making a Demonstration Print
45
Installing the Printerõs Software
46
PC Software
46
PC: Software for Microsoft Windows 95
47
PC: Software for Microsoft Windows 3.1
50
PC: Updating the Driver Software for Windows NT
53
PC: DOS and Setting up Ports
57
Macintosh Software
58
Using the Installer to Load Software
60
Laserwriter 8.X Setup
61
Phaser 550 GX Driver
64
Workstation Users
65
What Next
66
3 Printing
67
Which Platform
67
Printing from Windows 95
68
Printing from Windows 3.1 and Windows NT
69
Printing from a PC: DOS
70
Printing from a UNIX or VMS Workstation
71
Printing from a Macintosh
73
Printing from Specific Applications
74
Selecting Print Features
75
Print-Quality Modes
76
Selecting Print-Quality Modes from the Front Panel
77
Color Correction
78
Selecting Tekcolor Corrections from the Front Panel
79
Controlling Color Density
80
Using Color Sampler Charts
84
Quick Collate
85
Check Print
85
All about Media
86
Margins and Print Area
87
Media Trays
88
Selecting a Media Tray by Location or Media Type
89
Upper, Middle and Lower Selections
89
Autoselect
90
Manual Feed
90
Paper or Transparency
90
Image Orientation
91
Using Manual Feed
92
Insert the Paper
93
Insert the Transparency
94
Making Transparencies
95
Fonts
96
Resident Typefaces (Postscript)
96
Resident Typefaces (PCL5)
98
Downloading Fonts
98
Installing Macintosh Screen Fonts
98
Printer Languages: Postscript, HP-GL, PCL5
99
Printing Hints
100
Application Hints
100
Tektronix Supplies and Software
100
Getting the Best Results
101
Getting the Largest Printed Picture
101
Relative Port Speed
101
Fastest Print Time
102
Caring for Your Printer
103
Overview
103
User-Replaceable Components
104
When to Replace Components
105
Replacing a Toner Cartridge
106
Replace the Used Toner Cartridge
106
Replacing the Imaging Unit
109
Remove the Used Imaging Unit
110
Unpack the New Imaging Unit
112
Clean the Sensors
113
Replace the Filter
113
Insert the New Imaging Unit
114
Reset the Copy Count
116
What to Do with the Used Imaging Unit
116
If the New Imaging Unit DID Not Fix the Symptom
117
Remove the Used Fuser
118
Replacing the Fuser
118
Insert the New Fuser
120
Reset the Copy Count
121
Remove the Used Transfer Roller
122
Replacing the Transfer Kit
122
Insert the New Transfer Roller
124
Replace the Waste bin
125
Reset the Copy Count
126
Manually Resetting Component Copy Counts
127
Cleaning the Paper-Pick and Paper-Feed Rollers
128
Occasional Cleaning
128
Cleaning Other Rollers
132
5 Supplies and Accessories
133
Tektronix Supplies: the Mark of Quality
133
Ordering Information
133
Supplies and Accessories
133
6 Troubleshooting
137
If You Need Help
137
Customer Support Hotline
137
Printer Service
137
Troubleshooting if You Need Help
137
Online Services
138
The Tektronix Bulletin Board Service
138
Using the Automated Fax Systems
140
Symptoms and Solutions
143
Diagnostic Tools
143
Maintaining Print Quality
144
If You Canõt Make a Print
156
Printer Not Operating
156
Power Indicator Blinks and Stops, but the File Does Not Print
158
Printer Doesnõt Appear in the Chooser (Macintosh)
158
Printer will Not Power up to Ready
158
Error Indicator Is Blinking
159
Print Job Does Not Finish (the Printer Times Out)
159
Media Problems
160
Frequent Media Jams
160
Frequent Paper-Picking Errors
160
Media Is Picked but Does Not Advance
160
Problems with Image Size and Position
161
Cut-Off Images
161
Image Shifts or Margins Are Incorrect (Macintosh)
161
Off-Set Images
161
Print Quality Problems
162
Prints Have Dull, Faded Colors
162
Photographic Images Appear Grainy
163
Streaks or Spots
163
Black-And-White Prints Instead of Color
164
Startup Page Prints Even Though It Is Disabled
165
Clearing a Media Jam
166
Front and Rear Panels
171
Front Panel
171
Front Panel Indicators
171
Front Panel Buttons
172
Two-Line Display
173
Protected Mode for the Front Panel Menu
174
Front Panel Menu Map
175
Rear Panel
176
Printing Help Pages
177
Printing the Test Print and Service Print
178
Printing the Demonstration Page
179
Printing the Startup Page
180
Enabling and Disabling the Startup Page
181
Printing the Front Panel Menu Map
183
Technical Notes
177
Using the Quick Collate Option
184
Increasing the Collation Capacity
187
Quick Collate and the Check Print Option
187
Energy Star Mode
188
Changing the Energy Star Timeout
188
Parallel Port
189
Specifications
192
Expanding Your Printing System
195
Upgrade Kits
195
Advantages of Adding Memory
196
Lower Tray Assembly
197
Phaser Copystation Accessory
197
Phaserprint
198
Phasersym
198
Adding a Hard Disk for Font Storage
199
Compatible Hard Disks
199
Requirements for Adding a Hard Disk
199
Connecting One Disk
201
Connecting Multiple Disks
202
C Moving Your Printer
203
Repacking Your Printer
203
Canadian EMC (Electromagnetic Compatibility) Regulatory Standards
207
Regulatory Information
207
Declaration of Conformity (for 220-230 VAC Equipment
208
FCC Class B Device (for 100-120 VAC Equipment
209
Material Safety Data Sheets
210
MSDS for Toner
211
MSDS for Silicone Oil
214
Tektronix Phaser 550 User Manual (79 pages)
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Table of Contents
User Manual
3
Users Safety Summary
6
Table of Contents
7
About the Phaser Copystation
11
Understanding Copyright Laws
12
Setting up
13
At a Glance
13
Checking the Inventory
14
Registering Your Product
14
Placing the Copystation
16
Connecting the Copystation
17
Rear Panel Connectors
17
Connecting the Copystation Directly to the Printer (with no Disk Drive)
18
Connecting the SCSI Cable
18
Connecting the Copystation and a Disk Drive to the Printer
19
Connecting to Power
21
Setting SCSI Ids
22
Powering up and Making a Test Copy
24
If the Copier Does Not Appear to Work Correctly
26
Setting the Front-Panel Language
26
Making Copies
27
Quick Start: Making a Copy
27
Selecting Copystation Options
29
Front Panel Overview
29
Function Display
30
Status Display
30
Value Selection Buttons
30
Color Balance Button
31
Print Mode Button
31
Scale Button
31
Copy (Green) Button
32
Darken/Lighten Button
32
Numeric-Entry Keypad
32
Of Copies Button
32
Tray Selection Button
32
Cancel (Red) Button
33
Special Functions (Gray) Button
33
Copying at 100% Scale
34
Placing and Scaling Images
34
Copying to Fit Full-Bleed Images
35
Scaling Images
36
Centering Small Images
37
Using Special Functions
39
Using the Special Functions Menus
40
Setting Default Values with the Special Functions
41
Default Reset Time
41
Default Tray
41
Default Print Mode
41
Default Scale
41
Default Cyan
41
Default Magenta
42
Default Yellow
42
Default Black
42
Default Dark/Light
42
Service Tests Sub-Menu
43
Cleaning
45
Moving and Shipping
47
Moving the Copystation
47
Disconnecting the Copystation (Without a Disk Drive)
47
Disconnecting the Copystation (with a Disk Drive)
48
Putting the Copier Mechanism in the Parked Position
49
Packing the Copystation
50
Troubleshooting
51
Troubleshooting the Copystation and Printer
51
Copystation and Printer Are Not Making Copies
52
Checking to See if the Copystation Is Functional
52
Eliminating Printer Problems First
52
Copy Quality Problems
54
Problems Inherent in the Copying and Printing Process
54
Checking and Correcting Printer Problems
55
Checking and Correcting Copystation Problems
56
Troubleshooting with Copystation Status and Error Messages
57
If You Need Help
60
Warranty and Service Instructions
60
Using the Automated Fax Systems
61
Use HAL to Order a Catalog or Individual Documents in the U.S.A. and Canada
62
Use Eurohal to Order a Catalog or Individual Documents in Europe
63
Technical Notes
67
Specifications
67
Safety and Emission Standards
69
Interface Cables and Adapters
69
Regulatory Information
71
Declaration of Conformity
72
Replaceable Parts
75
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Tektronix Phaser 550 Quick Reference (2 pages)
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Table of Contents
Phaser Copystation
1
Place this Card under the Copystation for Easy Reference.
1
Select a Printer Tray or Manual Feed.
1
Enlarge or Reduce (5%, 10%, 15% ...); or Use the Numbered Keypad.
1
Select Color, Gray Scale or Black-And-White.
1
Print Mode
1
Quick Reference
2
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