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    Service manual phaser ® 6180 701p45793 color laser printer.

  • Page 3: Service Manual

    Service manual 701p45793 phaser ® 6180 color laser printer 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. ...

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    Ii phaser 6180 color laser printer service manual prepared by: xerox corporation xog worldwide product training and information 26600 sw parkway wilsonville, or 97070 © 2007 by xerox corporation. All rights reserved. Unpublished rights reserved under the copyright laws of the united states. Contents...

  • Page 5: Service Terms

    Phaser 6180 color laser printer service manual iii service terms manual terms various terms are used throughout this manual to either provide additional information on a specific topic or to warn of possible danger present during a procedure or action. Be aware of all symbols and terms when they are...

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    Iv phaser 6180 color laser printer service manual symbols marked on the product danger invisible laser radiation when open. Avoid direct exposure to beam. Hot surface on or in the printer. Use caution to avoid personal injury. Use caution (or draws attention to a particular component). Refer to the ...

  • Page 7: Power Safety Precautions

    Phaser 6180 color laser printer service manual v power safety precautions power source for 115 vac printers, do not apply more than 127 volts rms between the supply conductors or between either supply conductor and ground. For 230 vac printers, do not apply more than 254 volts rms between the supply...

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    Vi phaser 6180 color laser printer service manual electrostatic discharge (esd) precautions some semiconductor components, and the respective sub-assemblies that contain them, are vulnerable to damage by electrostatic discharge (esd). These components include integrated circuits (ics), large-scale i...

  • Page 9: Service Safety Summary

    Phaser 6180 color laser printer service manual vii service safety summary general guidelines for qualified service personnel only: refer also to the preceding “power safety precautions” on page 1-v. Avoid servicing alone: do not perform internal service or adjustment of this product unless another p...

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    Viii phaser 6180 color laser printer service manual servicing electrical components before starting any service procedure, switch the printer power off and unplug the power cord from the wall outlet. If you must service the printer with power applied, be aware of the potential for electrical shock. ...

  • Page 11: Regulatory Specifications

    Phaser 6180 color laser printer service manual ix regulatory specifications xerox has tested this product to electromagnetic emission and immunity standards. These standards are designed to mitigate interference caused or received by this product in a typical office environment. United states (fcc r...

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    X phaser 6180 color laser printer service manual 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: this product, if used properly in accordance with the user's inst...

  • Page 13: Manual Organization

    Phaser 6180 color laser printer service manual xi manual organization the phaser 6180 color laser printer 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 characteristic...

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    Xii phaser 6180 color laser printer service manual.

  • Page 15: Contents

    Phaser 6180 color laser printer service manual xiii contents contents service terms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Iii symbols marked on the product . . . . . . . . . . . ...

  • Page 16: 2 Theory of Operation

    Xiv phaser 6180 color laser printer service manual contents 2 theory of operation phaser 6180 printer operational overview. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-2 print process block diagram . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...

  • Page 17: 3 Error Messages And Codes

    Phaser 6180 color laser printer service manual xv contents 3 error messages and codes introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-2 accessing error history report . . ...

  • Page 18: 4 General Troubleshooting

    Xvi phaser 6180 color laser printer service manual contents configuration, memory, and firmware errors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-69 control panel language set unsupported . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ....

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    Phaser 6180 color laser printer service manual xvii contents inoperable printer troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-66 engine power-up sequence . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...

  • Page 20: 8 Service Parts Disassembly

    Xviii phaser 6180 color laser printer service manual contents print-quality troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-23 print-quality defect definitions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...

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    Phaser 6180 color laser printer service manual xix contents covers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-11 rear cover (pl1.1.4). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...

  • Page 22: 9 Parts List

    Xx phaser 6180 color laser printer service manual contents electrical . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-79 eeprom board (pl9.1.1) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...

  • Page 23: A Reference

    Phaser 6180 color laser printer service manual xxi contents 10 plug/jack and wiring diagrams plug/jack diagrams and designators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-2 print engine plug/jack designators. . . . . . ....

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    Xxii phaser 6180 color laser printer service manual contents.

  • Page 25: In This Chapter...

    1 chapter general information in this chapter... ■ printer introduction and overview ■ printer configurations ■ parts of the printer ■ printer options ■ maintenance items ■ consumables ■ printer specifications ■ controller functions.

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    1-2 phaser 6180 color laser printer service manual general information printer introduction and overview the xerox phaser 6180 color laser printer has a single-pass color laser- design architecture, which offers color and mono print speed at 20/26-ppm, and resolutions up to 600 x 600 dots-per-inch (...

  • Page 27: Printer Configurations

    Phaser 6180 color laser printer service manual 1-3 general information printer configurations the phaser 6180 printer is available in two configurations. * all configurations have one memory slot supporting 256 mb/ 512 mb/ 1 gb ddr2 dimms, to a maximum of 1152 mb. Standard memories are soldered on b...

  • Page 28: Parts of The Printer

    1-4 phaser 6180 color laser printer service manual general information parts of the printer front and side views 1. Tray 2 2. Tray 3 3. Tray 1 (mpt) 4. Front cover (door a) 5. Control panel 6. Output tray 7. Extender cover 8. Top cover 9. Front cover release button 10. Power switch 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 10 ...

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    Phaser 6180 color laser printer service manual 1-5 general information rear view 1. Ethernet port 2. Parallel port 3. Usb port 4. Power cord connector s6180-259 1 2 3 4.

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    1-6 phaser 6180 color laser printer service manual general information control panel the control panel consists of 2 leds, 1 display window, and 8 functional buttons. These buttons are used to navigate the menu system, perform functions, and select modes of operation for the printer. Control panel b...

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    Phaser 6180 color laser printer service manual 1-7 general information led indicators control panel shortcuts led state printer state green ready to print or in power saver mode flashing green processing print job red error occurs, can be fixed by user flashing red error occurs, cannot be fixed by u...

  • Page 32: Printer Options

    1-8 phaser 6180 color laser printer service manual general information printer options phaser 6180 printer options include: ■ additional memory (256 mb/ 512 mb/ 1024 mb) ■ optional 550-sheet feeder (tray 3) ■ duplex unit ■ multi-protocol network card additional memory the printer features one slot t...

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    Phaser 6180 color laser printer service manual 1-9 general information multi-protocol network card the multi-protocol network card provides additional protocols and security features including ipp, smb, ssl/https, wins, ddns, and netware. Optional 550-sheet feeder (tray 3) the optional 550-sheet fee...

  • Page 34: Maintenance Items

    1-10 phaser 6180 color laser printer service manual general information maintenance items an item is a printer part or assembly that has a limited life, and requires periodic replacement. Routine maintenance items are typically customer replaceable. The listed items have limited life and require per...

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    Phaser 6180 color laser printer service manual 1-11 general information s6180-351 optional 550-sheet feeder feed roller tray 3 optional 550-sheet feeder retard roller.

  • Page 36: Consumables

    1-12 phaser 6180 color laser printer service manual general information consumables consumables consist of 4 print cartridges used in the printer. Cmy toner will not be consumed when printing in mono mode or when printing a grayscale job only. Internal counters track consumables and maintenance item...

  • Page 37: Printer Specifications

    Phaser 6180 color laser printer service manual 1-13 general information printer specifications functional specifications characteristic specification printing technology recording system : tandem electro-photographic system using opc drum and direct transfer by the transport belt exposure system : 4...

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    1-14 phaser 6180 color laser printer service manual general information memory specifications electrical specifications characteristic specifications memory minimum 128 mb on-board memory maximum 1152 mb supported ram supports up to 1152 mb of ddr2 dimm with one slot for 256 mb/ 512 mb/1 gb characte...

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    Phaser 6180 color laser printer service manual 1-15 general information print speed environmental specifications simplex (ppm) duplex (ipm) resolution color a/a4 mono a/a4 color a/a4 mono a/a4 600 standard 20/20 26/25 14/14 18/18 600 enhanced 20/20 26/25 14/14 18/18 paper type (65 - 220 gsm) letter ...

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    1-16 phaser 6180 color laser printer service manual general information operating mode mode condition description running mode the printer is under operating condition such as running or recording. Fusing the system keeps the operating temperature. Exposure the laser unit motor runs at the running s...

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    Phaser 6180 color laser printer service manual 1-17 general information first print output time (fpot) first print output time is defined as a time from when the engine receives a start signal in ready state, until a single page is printed and delivered to the output tray. The following conditions a...

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    1-18 phaser 6180 color laser printer service manual general information image specifications note the printer has 4 mm margins on all sides. ■ refer to “print-quality troubleshooting” on page 5-1 for detailed specifications. Characteristic specification maximum print area 210.9 mm (8.2 inches) x 351...

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    Phaser 6180 color laser printer service manual 1-19 general information physical dimensions and clearances printer dimensions minimum clearances print engine 6180n 6180dn height 470 mm (18.5 in.) 470 mm (18.5 in.) width 400 mm (15.7 in.) 400 mm (15.7 in.) depth 493 mm (19.4 in.) 493 mm (19.4 in.) we...

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    1-20 phaser 6180 color laser printer service manual general information mounting surface specifications these specifications apply to any printer used as a table-top printer. 1. In order to function properly, the printer must be placed on a surface with the following minimum dimensions. 2. Mounting ...

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    Phaser 6180 color laser printer service manual 1-21 general information 3. The printer must not be tipped or tilted more than 7 mm. Failure to adhere to the specified mounting specifications will void all guarantees of print-quality and/or performance. Known problems that can occur as a result of ex...

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    1-22 phaser 6180 color laser printer service manual general information media and tray specifications the following tables list the recommended xerox paper for the printer. Supported paper size paper type dimension tray 1 (mpt) tray 2, 3 letter 8.5 x 11 in. Yes yes legal 8.5 x 14 in. Yes yes us foli...

  • Page 47: Controller Functions

    Phaser 6180 color laser printer service manual 1-23 general information controller functions job control cancel print user can cancel a print job while printing is in progress using the cancel button on the control panel. Job cancellation is not immediate. Depending on the job size, it may take a wh...

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    24 phaser 6180 color laser printer service manual general information ram disk ram disk functions when memory is expanded, enabling collation, secure print, proof print, form overlay, and font download. 256 mb is needed to enable ram disk and all related functions. Collation the job is stored in the...

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    Phaser 6180 color laser printer service manual 25 general information form overlay the function for writing pcl6 forms are downloaded into ram disk. Font download pcl6 fonts can be downloaded into ram disk. Billing meters the billing print counter provides the number of pages printed properly (simpl...

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    26 phaser 6180 color laser printer service manual general information toner remaining amount the centreware internet services (is) and printingscout (simplemonitor) allow the printer to display toner remaining amount. Maintenance function firmware update the image processor board and multi-protocol ...

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    Phaser 6180 color laser printer service manual 27 general information diagnostics two types of diagnostic functions are available: 1. Auto diagnostics: the printer is checked when it is turned on. It is checked whether hardware (rom, ram, asic, etc...) operates properly. 2. Manual diagnostics: only ...

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    28 phaser 6180 color laser printer service manual general information user can print the configuration page from the control panel > menu > information pages > configuration . The configuration page is printed in from the default tray and includes the following information. Pcl fonts list user can p...

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    Phaser 6180 color laser printer service manual 29 general information postscript fonts list user can print the postscript fonts list default on a size paper from default tray. The postscript fonts list contains: ■ print fonts, fonts sample job history report the printer can retain up to 20 job logs....

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    30 phaser 6180 color laser printer service manual general information error history report the printer can retain up to 42 jam errors and up to 42 fatal errors. User can print the error history report default on a paper size from default tray using the printer menu in the control panel. Jam error lo...

  • Page 55: In This Chapter...

    2 chapter theory of operation in this chapter... ■ phaser 6180 printer operational overview ■ printing process ■ paper path of the printer ■ major assemblies and functions ■ printer modes ■ printer control ■ drive transmission.

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    2-2 phaser 6180 color laser printer service manual theory of operation phaser 6180 printer operational overview the phaser 6180 color laser printer is a full-color laser printer that uses raster output scanner (ros) lasers with an electrophotographic four-color cmyk process. The tandem system consis...

  • Page 57: Printing Process

    Phaser 6180 color laser printer service manual 2-3 theory of operation printing process the phaser 6180 printer print process consists of the following steps: 1. Charging – the drum surfaces are charged with electricity. 2. Exposure – the drums are exposed to laser beams. 3. Development – image is d...

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    2-4 phaser 6180 color laser printer service manual theory of operation charging the drum surface is charged with negative electricity by discharging of the bias charge roll (bcr) while rotating at a constant speed. This process is performed in parallel for cyan, magenta, yellow, and black colors. Th...

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    Phaser 6180 color laser printer service manual 2-5 theory of operation exposure laser beams are emitted from the laser diodes in the laser unit. The drum for each color is scanned from end to end in the axial direction as the polygon mirror rotates, which attaches the fixed mirror and lenses to the ...

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    2-6 phaser 6180 color laser printer service manual theory of operation the negative charged drum surface is scanned by the laser beams to form an invisible electrostatic latent image on the drum surface. The process is performed in parallel for cyan, magenta, yellow, and black colors. The area on th...

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    Phaser 6180 color laser printer service manual 2-7 theory of operation development toner is electrically attached to the invisible electrostatic latent image on the drum surface to form the visible toner image on the drum. The toner in the print cartridge is agitated by the built-in agitator and fed...

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    2-8 phaser 6180 color laser printer service manual theory of operation the magnet roll is covered by a thin semi-conductive sleeve over the surface. The developer bias voltage is supplied to this semiconductor sleeve from the high-voltage power supply (hvps). Developer bias is negative direct curren...

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    Phaser 6180 color laser printer service manual 2-9 theory of operation transfer (drum ---> paper) toner image formed on the drum surface is transferred onto the surface of the paper. The toner is transferred onto the paper in the order of y, m, c, and k. S6180-140 drum surface (black toner image) dr...

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    2-10 phaser 6180 color laser printer service manual theory of operation ■ bias transfer roll (btr) – the btr is a conductive roll, which receives positive voltage from the hvps. The btr contacts the rear side of the belt and applies the positive voltage to the belt. ■ transfer unit (belt) – the tran...

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    Phaser 6180 color laser printer service manual 2-11 theory of operation cleaning (print cartridge) excess toner is removed from the drum and the bcr surfaces, while excess charge is also eliminated from the drum surface. ■ drum cleaning – the cleaning blade contacts the surface of the drum collectin...

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    2-12 phaser 6180 color laser printer service manual theory of operation neutralization the detack saw neutralizes the charge on the paper via the belt. The detack saw, a metal sheet secured at the ground level, is installed at several millimeters away from the back side of the belt. S6180-142 negati...

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    Phaser 6180 color laser printer service manual 2-13 theory of operation fusing toner is applied by the btr and the developers. The toner image is applied on the paper with the fuser (fusing unit) by the free belt nip fusing (fbnf) thermal fusing system. The heat roll with the heater lamp melts the t...

  • Page 68: Paper Path of The Printer

    2-14 phaser 6180 color laser printer service manual theory of operation paper path of the printer paper path route the paper is supplied from tray 1, 2, or optional tray 3, and is transported into the printer along the paper path as shown in the diagram. S6180-144 tray 1 (mpt) multiple sheet feed pr...

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    Phaser 6180 color laser printer service manual 2-15 theory of operation paper path components paper path components for the printer and the optional 550-sheet feeder are shown in the following figure. Laser beam paper transfer paper sensors exit roller (fuser) duplex gate (fuser) exit sensor (fuser)...

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    2-16 phaser 6180 color laser printer service manual theory of operation major assemblies and functions major functional components for the printer are classified into the following categories based on the printer configuration. ■ tray 2 ■ paper feeder ■ tray 1 (mpt) & registration ■ fuser ■ transfer...

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    Phaser 6180 color laser printer service manual 2-17 theory of operation ■ tray 2 retard roll the retard roll and feed roll pinch the paper to prevent multiple sheets of paper from feeding. ■ tray 2 end guide the end guide moves in toward the paper transfer direction to determine the paper size. The ...

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    2-18 phaser 6180 color laser printer service manual theory of operation tray 2 multiple sheet feed prevention the sheets loaded into tray 2 are occasionally stuck together along the edges, which can cause a multiple feed or a jam. The nudger roller feeds the sheets to a position between the feed rol...

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    Phaser 6180 color laser printer service manual 2-19 theory of operation however, when two sheets are fed concurrently, only the feed roller rotates. The retard roller is coupled to a friction clutch that prevents the roller from rotating due to extra force from feeding two sheets; this process allow...

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    2-20 phaser 6180 color laser printer service manual theory of operation paper feeder ■ tray 2 feed roller the feed roller (takeaway roller) feeds the paper when the feed clutch operates. ■ tray 2 feed clutch the feed clutch transmits drive energy from the drive assembly to the feed roller. ■ tray 2 ...

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    Phaser 6180 color laser printer service manual 2-21 theory of operation ■ tray 2 end guide the paper size is detected at the end guide position. Note refer to “paper size detection” on page 2-50 for detailed information on paper size switches and paper size. ■ tray 2 no paper sensor the no paper sen...

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    2-22 phaser 6180 color laser printer service manual theory of operation tray 1 (mpt) & registration ■ tray 1 (mpt) turn clutch the turn clutch transmits drive energy from the drive assembly to the turn roller. ■ tray 1 (mpt) turn roller the turn roller is rotated by the drive from the drive assembly...

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    Phaser 6180 color laser printer service manual 2-23 theory of operation ■ tray 1 (mpt) feed solenoid the feed solenoid controls drive energy from the drive assembly to the tray 1 (mpt) feed roller. ■ tray 1 (mpt) no paper sensor the no paper sensor detects the presence of paper in tray 1 (mpt) based...

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    2-24 phaser 6180 color laser printer service manual theory of operation multiple sheet feed prevention the sheets loaded in tray 1 (mpt) are occasionally stuck together at the edges, which can cause a multiple sheet feed or a jam. Normally, when only one sheet is fed, both the feed roller and retard...

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    Phaser 6180 color laser printer service manual 2-25 theory of operation however, when two sheets are fed concurrently, only the feed roller rotates. The retard roller is coupled to a friction clutch that prevents the roller from rotating due to the extra force from feeding two sheets; this process a...

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    2-26 phaser 6180 color laser printer service manual theory of operation lead edge registration when a sheet is fed from tray 1 (mpt) to the toner transfer position, the registration of the sheet may not be correctly maintained due to misalignment of lead edges in the tray. To avoid this problem, the...

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    Phaser 6180 color laser printer service manual 2-27 theory of operation paper detection since the paper path from tray 1/duplex to the registration sensor and from the paper tray to the registration sensor are different, the registration sensor is provided with actuators a and b. ■ actuator a detect...

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    2-28 phaser 6180 color laser printer service manual theory of operation fuser the fuser fixes transferred toner onto the paper using heat and pressure and feeds the paper before and after toner is fixed. The fuser consists of the following components: heat roller, heater lamp, thermostat, temperatur...

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    Phaser 6180 color laser printer service manual 2-29 theory of operation ■ heater lamp the heater rods are glass tubes containing heater coils. The main heater lamp heats the entire length of the heat roller, and the dual sub- heater rods heat the center. ■ thermostat the thermostat provides a second...

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    2-30 phaser 6180 color laser printer service manual theory of operation transfer unit the transfer unit consists of the belt, adc sensor, adc solenoid, adc pad, and esa roller. ■ belt the belt feeds the paper toward the direction of the fuser. ■ adc sensor the adc sensor detects the toner patches on...

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    Phaser 6180 color laser printer service manual 2-31 theory of operation laser unit the laser unit is an exposure unit that generates laser beams to form electrostatic latent image on the drum surface. The laser unit consists of the following components: laser diode (ld), scanner, start of scan (sos)...

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    2-32 phaser 6180 color laser printer service manual theory of operation ■ laser diode board there are four laser diodes which produce laser beams that are turned on and off according to the print data signal. The laser diode board is comprised of four lds corresponding to c, m, y, and k. Each ld con...

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    Phaser 6180 color laser printer service manual 2-33 theory of operation print cartridge the print cartridge is a customer replaceable item consists of the following components: ■ customer replaceable unit memory (crum) connector the crum connector reads and writes the crum data. Printer specific inf...

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    2-34 phaser 6180 color laser printer service manual theory of operation ■ cru sensor (c/m/y/k) the cru sensor detects the presence of the print cartridge. ■ erase lamp (led) the light of the led passes through the lens of the print cartridge, illuminates the drum, and eliminates the charge on the dr...

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    Phaser 6180 color laser printer service manual 2-35 theory of operation main drive the main drive provides drive energy to the following components: ■ main motor the main motor provides drive energy for the black drum, transfer unit, and fuser. ■ sub motor the sub motor provides drive energy for the...

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    2-36 phaser 6180 color laser printer service manual theory of operation electrical control panel the control panel displays the printer status and operates the printer. Power switch the power switch turns the printer ac power supply on/off. S6180-282 power switch eeprom board image processor board m...

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    Phaser 6180 color laser printer service manual 2-37 theory of operation main fan the main fan removes heat from the printer to prevent overheating. Electrically erasable programmable read-only memory (eeprom) board the eeprom board stores the printer unique information. Information on the eeprom boa...

  • Page 92

    2-38 phaser 6180 color laser printer service manual theory of operation high-voltage power supply (hvps) the hvps provides high-voltage power to the components in the transfer unit and print cartridge to perform charging, development, and primary transfer of the print process to the bcr, btr, develo...

  • Page 93

    Phaser 6180 color laser printer service manual 2-39 theory of operation image processor board the image processor (i/p) board is connected to the mcu board, which controls the printer, including diagnostic, interface, and image processing. The i/p board is one of the major elements of the phaser 618...

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    2-40 phaser 6180 color laser printer service manual theory of operation machine control unit board the machine control unit (mcu) board controls the printing process based on the communication with the printer image processor board and information from the sensors or switches. Major functions includ...

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    Phaser 6180 color laser printer service manual 2-41 theory of operation data flow the electrical signal flow for the print data from the printer i/p board is shown in the following diagram. Host (electric signal) electronic sub-system control board (electric signal) machine control unit (electric si...

  • Page 96

    2-42 phaser 6180 color laser printer service manual theory of operation duplex unit ■ duplex jam sensor the duplex jam sensor detects paper that is carried to the duplex unit. ■ duplex clutch the duplex clutch transmits drive energy from the duplex motor to the exit roller in the fuser. When the clu...

  • Page 97

    Phaser 6180 color laser printer service manual 2-43 theory of operation tray 3 - optional 550-sheet feeder tray 3 function ■ tray 3 side guide (left/right) the left/right guide moves at a right angle to the paper transfer direction to align the paper width. ■ tray 3 end guide the end guide moves tow...

  • Page 98

    2-44 phaser 6180 color laser printer service manual theory of operation ■ tray 3 bottom plate a. When the tray is inserted into the sheet feeder, the actuator is pushed toward the front by the left guide, which pushes the stopper. B. The stopper unlocks the bottom lock oneway gear. C. When the tray ...

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    Phaser 6180 color laser printer service manual 2-45 theory of operation optional 550-sheet feeder ■ tray 3 no paper sensor the no paper sensor detects the presence of the paper in the paper tray based on the no paper actuator position. ■ tray 3 feed clutch the feed clutch transmits drive energy from...

  • Page 100

    2-46 phaser 6180 color laser printer service manual theory of operation ■ tray 3 turn clutch the turn clutch transmits drive energy from the optional 550-sheet feeder drive through the turn clutch to feed the paper from the paper tray to the printer. ■ optional 550-sheet feeder drive the optional 55...

  • Page 101

    Phaser 6180 color laser printer service manual 2-47 theory of operation tray 3 multiple sheet feed prevention the sheets loaded in tray 3 are occasionally stuck together along the edges, which can cause a multiple sheet feed or a jam. The nudger roller feeds the sheets to a position between the feed...

  • Page 102

    2-48 phaser 6180 color laser printer service manual theory of operation however, when two sheets are fed concurrently, only the feed roller rotates. The retard roller is coupled to a friction clutch that prevents the roller from rotating due to extra force from feeding two sheets; this process allow...

  • Page 103: Printer Modes

    Phaser 6180 color laser printer service manual 2-49 theory of operation printer modes operational modes the phaser 6180 printer includes the following modes: ■ diagnostics mode the printer is ready to receive diagnostic commands, or the printer diagnostic function is operating. ■ wait mode the print...

  • Page 104: Printer Control

    2-50 phaser 6180 color laser printer service manual theory of operation printer control paper size detection the paper size detection for trays 2 and 3 is determined by three paper size switches in each paper tray slot. The switch condition is set by moving the paper guide in the tray. This in turn ...

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    Phaser 6180 color laser printer service manual 2-51 theory of operation selective control on paper tray the default tray is tray 2. The preferred paper tray can be changed using the menu on the printer control panel: menu > tray settings . Laser unit light quantity control image data is sent to the ...

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    2-52 phaser 6180 color laser printer service manual theory of operation 4. The drum charging voltage, developing dc voltage, and the laser unit beam intensity are adjusted for each color according to the detected patch density. Toner density control toner density must be kept constant to attain stab...

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    Phaser 6180 color laser printer service manual 2-53 theory of operation adc sensor adjustment the adc sensor is a reflection type sensor that radiates light from its led onto the target and detects the reflected light at its photoreceptor and outputs electric signals responsive to the amount of the ...

  • Page 108

    2-54 phaser 6180 color laser printer service manual theory of operation color registration control the printer uses a tandem electro-photographic system with organic photo conductor (opc) drums and direct transfer by the transfer belt. The images are formed on the drums of respective colors and they...

  • Page 109

    Phaser 6180 color laser printer service manual 2-55 theory of operation fuser control fuser temperature control after the target temperature is set, the heat roll surface temperature is controlled so at that it can be the target temperature by turning the heater lamp on/off. Temperature of individua...

  • Page 110: Drive Transmission

    2-56 phaser 6180 color laser printer service manual theory of operation drive transmission mechanical components clutch the electromagnetic clutch in the printer controls the rotation of the roller by transferring torque from the motor to the roller. The electromagnetic clutch becomes an electromagn...

  • Page 111

    Phaser 6180 color laser printer service manual 2-57 theory of operation solenoid the solenoid opens/closes the shutter or controls the position of the gear for transferring torque of the motor to the roller. The solenoid becomes an electromagnet by transferring electric current through the coil insi...

  • Page 112

    2-58 phaser 6180 color laser printer service manual theory of operation switch a micro-switch closes the internal contacts via a button, which is pushed down under the leaf spring that is held down by the actuator of the cover or door that is being closed. When the door or cover is opened, the leaf ...

  • Page 113

    Phaser 6180 color laser printer service manual 2-59 theory of operation main drive the main drive transmits power for black and white, full color, and simplex modes as shown in the following diagrams. Black and white mode process s6180-291 [black and white mode] [name of moving parts] main drive mai...

  • Page 114

    2-60 phaser 6180 color laser printer service manual theory of operation front view s6180-292 [black and white mode] drive gear [belt] drum gear (k) [drum (k)] drum gear (c) [drum (c)] drum gear (m) [drum (m)] drum gear (y) [drum (y)] main motor main drive magnet roller gear (k) [magnet roller (k)] [...

  • Page 115

    Phaser 6180 color laser printer service manual 2-61 theory of operation full color mode process s6180-293 [full color mode] main motor main drive drive gear [belt] [drum (k)] [drum (c)] [drum (m)] [drum (y)] transfer unit drum gear (k) drum gear (c) drum gear (m) drum gear (y) sub motor print cartri...

  • Page 116

    2-62 phaser 6180 color laser printer service manual theory of operation front view s6180-294 [full color mode] main motor drive gear [belt] drum gear (k) [drum (k)] drum gear (c) [drum (c)] drum gear (m) [drum (m)] drum gear (y) [drum (y)] developer motor front [name of moving parts] magnet roller g...

  • Page 117

    Phaser 6180 color laser printer service manual 2-63 theory of operation simplex mode process s6180-295 [simplex mode] main drive main motor exit clutch exit idler gear 6 exit idler gear 6 exit idler gear 5 exit idler gear 4 exit idler gear 3 exit idler gear 2 heat roller idler gear duplex idler gear...

  • Page 118

    2-64 phaser 6180 color laser printer service manual theory of operation front view s6180-296 [simplex mode] duplex module duplex clutch duplex idler gear 21z duplex gear 21z 25z duplex gear 25z duplex idler gear 2 duplex idler gear 1 exit idler gear 6 exit idler gear 6 exit idler gear 5 exit idler g...

  • Page 119

    Phaser 6180 color laser printer service manual 2-65 theory of operation dispenser (c) (m) (y) (k) the dispenser drives the agitator and the auger in the print cartridge as shown in the following diagram. The operation is common among the dispensers c, m, y, and k. Cru process s6180-297 dispenser (c)...

  • Page 120

    2-66 phaser 6180 color laser printer service manual theory of operation front view s6180-298 agitator gear 2 [rear agitator] agitator gear 2 [front agitator] [name of moving parts] dispenser (c) (m) (y) (k) cleaning paddle gear [cleaning paddle] front dispenser input gear dispenser idler gear 1 prin...

  • Page 121

    Phaser 6180 color laser printer service manual 2-67 theory of operation drive assembly the drive assembly transmits drive energy as shown in the following diagram. Paper handling process s6180-299 [name of moving parts] drive assembly tray 2 motor tray 1 (mpt) feed solenoid tray 1 (mpt) gear [tray 1...

  • Page 122

    2-68 phaser 6180 color laser printer service manual theory of operation front view s6180-300 [name of moving parts] registration clutch [rubber registration roller] rubber registration gear metal registration gear [metal registration roller] feed clutch tray 2 motor nudger roller gear [feed roller] ...

  • Page 123

    Phaser 6180 color laser printer service manual 2-69 theory of operation duplex drive the following diagram provides a process flow of the duplex drive. Duplex mode process s6180-301 [duplex mode] duplex module duplex drive duplex gear 40z [duplex roller 2] [duplex belt] [duplex roller 1] duplex clut...

  • Page 124

    2-70 phaser 6180 color laser printer service manual theory of operation front view s6180-302 front duplex gear 40z [duplex roller 2] duplex motor [duplex belt] duplex module duplex clutch [duplex roller 1] duplex idler gear 21z duplex idler gear 1 duplex idler gear 2 duplex gear 21z 25z duplex gear ...

  • Page 125

    Phaser 6180 color laser printer service manual 2-71 theory of operation optional 550-sheet feeder drive the following diagram provides a process flow of the optional 550-sheet feeder drive. Optional 550-sheet feeder process 6180-303 optional 550-sheet feeder drive optional turn clutch [turn roller] ...

  • Page 126

    2-72 phaser 6180 color laser printer service manual theory of operation front view s6180-304 optional feeder drive optional turn clutch [turn roller] [name of moving parts] feed clutch front nudger roller gear [optional 550-sheet feeder tray feed roller] oneway nudger clutch [optional 550-sheet feed...

  • Page 127: In This Chapter...

    3 chapter error messages and codes in this chapter... ■ introduction ■ servicing instructions ■ messages, chain link codes, and procedures ■ jam error procedures ■ consumable/routine maintenance procedures ■ tray and paper errors ■ configuration, memory, and firmware errors.

  • Page 128: Introduction

    3-2 phaser 6180 color laser printer service manual error messages and codes introduction this chapter describes error messages and numeric codes displayed on the control panel or listed on the error history page. These error indications serve as the entry point into the troubleshooting process. Trou...

  • Page 129

    Phaser 6180 color laser printer service manual 3-3 error messages and codes the error history page contains two types of history information. System fail history system fail history contains: item number, total print count, and chain-link code. Paper jam history paper jam history contains: item no.,...

  • Page 130: Servicing Instructions

    3-4 phaser 6180 color laser printer service manual error messages and codes servicing instructions the service checklist below is an overview of the path a service technician should take when servicing the printer and printer optional equipment. Step 1: identify the problem 1. Verify the reported pr...

  • Page 131

    Phaser 6180 color laser printer service manual 3-5 error messages and codes messages, chain link codes, and procedures the error messages and chain link codes generated by the printer’s operating system are the lead-in to the troubleshooting procedures that follow in subsequent pages. This section c...

  • Page 132

    3-6 phaser 6180 color laser printer service manual error messages and codes error message and chain link code summary the error message summary table lists possible errors, along with the corresponding code, and page reference for the corrective procedure. ■ the control panel message column shows th...

  • Page 133

    Phaser 6180 color laser printer service manual 3-7 error messages and codes 093-930 093-931 093-932 093-933 replace print cartridge (y/m/c/k) page 3-42 093-935 093-936 093-937 093-938 empty print cartridge (y/m/c/k) page 3-43 093-950 093-951 093-952 print cartridge crum error (y/m/c) page 3-44 093-9...

  • Page 134

    3-8 phaser 6180 color laser printer service manual error messages and codes 016-720 pdl error page 3-71 016-738 mpc error (download initial error) page 3-74 016-739 reseat mpc page 3-74 016-740 mpc communication error page 3-74 016-799 invalid job page 3-73 018-310 mpc error (nic-ess communication f...

  • Page 135

    Phaser 6180 color laser printer service manual 3-9 error messages and codes 093-320 deve motor error page 3-88 116-310 font rom error (main) page 3-102 116-311 controller system error (font rom option (option)) page 3-102 116-314 controller system error (on board network mac address checksum error) ...

  • Page 136: Jam Error Procedures

    3-10 phaser 6180 color laser printer service manual error messages and codes jam error procedures jam at tray 2 (feeder 1 jam) paper fed from tray 2 did not reach the registration sensor on time. Applicable chain link ■ chain link 071-100 : jam at tray 2 initial actions ■ try picking paper from a di...

  • Page 137

    Phaser 6180 color laser printer service manual 3-11 error messages and codes 5 perform the registration sensor test (page 4-29): service mode > engine diag > sensor test > regi sensor . Does the number on the control panel increase by 1 when the actuator of the registration sensor is activated? Go t...

  • Page 138

    3-12 phaser 6180 color laser printer service manual error messages and codes 14 check the drive assembly signal. 1. Disconnect p/j25 on the mcu board. 2. Is there +24 v across ground j25-1/j25-2? Replace the drive assembly (page 8-76). Replace the mcu board (page 8-87). 15 perform the tray 2 feed cl...

  • Page 139

    Phaser 6180 color laser printer service manual 3-13 error messages and codes jam at tray 3 (feeder 2 jam) paper fed from tray 3 did not reach the registration sensor on time. Applicable chain link ■ chain link 072-100 : jam at tray 3 initial actions ■ try picking paper from a different tray. ■ check...

  • Page 140

    3-14 phaser 6180 color laser printer service manual error messages and codes 5 perform the registration sensor test (page 4-29): service mode > engine diag > sensor test > regi sensor . Does the number on the control panel increase by 1 when the actuator of the registration sensor is activated? Go t...

  • Page 141

    Phaser 6180 color laser printer service manual 3-15 error messages and codes 14 check the wiring harness connectors p/j419, p/j273, and p/j27 between the tray 3 feeder board and the mcu board. Are the connectors securely connected? Go to step 15. Reconnect the connectors. 15 check the tray 3 feeder ...

  • Page 142

    3-16 phaser 6180 color laser printer service manual error messages and codes 23 check the right side harness for continuity. 1. Disconnect p/j419 and p/j273. 2. Check continuity between p/j419 p/j273. Go to step 24. Replace the right side harness. 24 check the optional feeder board signal. 1. Discon...

  • Page 143

    Phaser 6180 color laser printer service manual 3-17 error messages and codes 32 check the tray 3 feeder board signal. 1. Disconnect p/j27 on the mcu board. 2. Is there +24 v across ground j27-b4/j27-b5 when the interlock switch is activated? Replace the tray 3 feeder (page 8-102). Replace the mcu bo...

  • Page 144

    3-18 phaser 6180 color laser printer service manual error messages and codes jam at tray 1 (mpt) paper fed from tray 1 (mpt) did not reach the registration sensor on time. Applicable chain link ■ chain link 075-100 : jam at tray 1 initial actions ■ try picking paper from a different tray. ■ check th...

  • Page 145

    Phaser 6180 color laser printer service manual 3-19 error messages and codes 5 perform the registration sensor test (page 4-29): service mode > engine diag > sensor test > regi sensor . Does the number on the control panel increase by 1 every time the actuator of the registration sensor is activated...

  • Page 146

    3-20 phaser 6180 color laser printer service manual error messages and codes 13 check the right side harness for continuity. 1. Disconnect p/j23 and p/j236. 2. Check continuity between p/j23 p/j236. Go to step 14. Replace the right side harness. 14 check the tray 1 feed solenoid signal. 1. Disconnec...

  • Page 147

    Phaser 6180 color laser printer service manual 3-21 error messages and codes 22 check the following for evidence of fault or damage: ■ retard roll, pl2.1.7 ■ mpt feed roll, pl3.1.10 ■ turn roll, 3.2.32 is the part damaged? Replace the mcu board (page 8-87). Replace the defective part(s). ■ retard ro...

  • Page 148

    3-22 phaser 6180 color laser printer service manual error messages and codes jam at tray 2 (feed jam) paper fed from tray 2 did not reach the registration sensor on time. Applicable chain link ■ chain link 077-903 : jam at tray 2 initial actions ■ ensure that tray 1 (mpt) is attached to the printer....

  • Page 149

    Phaser 6180 color laser printer service manual 3-23 error messages and codes 4 replace the paper. Does multiple feed still occur? Replace the damaged part(s): ■ retard holder (page 8-24) ■ tray 2 feed roll (page 8-49) ■ feeder unit (page 8-43). Complete. Troubleshooting procedure table (continued) s...

  • Page 150

    3-24 phaser 6180 color laser printer service manual error messages and codes jam at exit/jam at registration roll the registration sensor indicates that paper did not reach the sensor on time or that paper remains in the registration chute. Warning the fuser may be hot. Turn the printer power off an...

  • Page 151

    Phaser 6180 color laser printer service manual 3-25 error messages and codes troubleshooting references table applicable parts wiring and plug/jack map references ■ registration sensor harness, pl3.2.37 ■ fuser harness, pl6.1.11 ■ right side harness, pl10.1.15 ■ feeder, pl3.2.1 ■ mcu board, pl9.1.20...

  • Page 152

    3-26 phaser 6180 color laser printer service manual error messages and codes 8 check the exit sensor for signal. 1. Measure the voltage across ground p/j17-3. 2. Does the voltage change when the actuator of the exit sensor is activated? Replace the mcu board (page 8-87). Replace the fuser (page 8-10...

  • Page 153

    Phaser 6180 color laser printer service manual 3-27 error messages and codes 17 check the right side harness for continuity. 1. Disconnect p/j21 and p/j211. 2. Check continuity between p/j21 p/j211. Go to step 18. Replace the right side harness. 18 check the main drive signal. 1. Disconnect p/j21 fr...

  • Page 154

    3-28 phaser 6180 color laser printer service manual error messages and codes 26 check the drive assembly signal. 1. Disconnect p/j25 on the mcu board. 2. Is there +24 v across ground j25-1/j25-2 when the interlock switch is activated? Replace the drive assembly (page 8-76). Replace the mcu board (pa...

  • Page 155

    Phaser 6180 color laser printer service manual 3-29 error messages and codes jam at duplexer the duplex jam sensor indicates the paper did not reach the sensor on time or that paper remains in the chute assembly out. Applicable chain link ■ chain link 077-907 : jam at duplexer initial actions ■ chec...

  • Page 156

    3-30 phaser 6180 color laser printer service manual error messages and codes 5 check the exit out chute for correct installation. Is the exit out chute correctly installed? Go to step 6. Reseat the exit out chute. If damaged, replace the exit out chute (page 8-63). 6 perform the duplex jam sensor te...

  • Page 157

    Phaser 6180 color laser printer service manual 3-31 error messages and codes 14 perform the duplex motor test (page 4-44): service mode > engine diag > motor test > duplex motor. Does the motor operate properly? Go to step 15. Perform steps 7-12. 15 perform the tray 1 (mpt) turn clutch test (page 4-...

  • Page 158

    3-32 phaser 6180 color laser printer service manual error messages and codes consumable/routine maintenance procedures insert fuser the printer does not detect the presence of the fuser. Warning the fuser may be hot. Turn the printer power off and allow at least 5 minutes for the fuser to cool befor...

  • Page 159

    Phaser 6180 color laser printer service manual 3-33 error messages and codes 5 check the resistance of temperature sensor in the fuser. 1. Remove the fuser. 2. Disconnect p/j171. 3. Check continuity between: ■ p/j171-8 p/j171-7 ■ p/j171-4 p/j171-6 ■ p/j171-4 p/j171-5 replace the mcu board (page 8-87...

  • Page 160

    3-34 phaser 6180 color laser printer service manual error messages and codes replace fuser the fuser has reached its end of life. Warning the fuser may be hot. Turn the printer power off and allow at least 5 minutes for the fuser to cool before removing the fuser. Applicable chain link ■ chain link ...

  • Page 161

    Phaser 6180 color laser printer service manual 3-35 error messages and codes fuser crum id error the fuser crum id error is detected. Warning the fuser may be hot. Turn the printer power off and allow at least 5 minutes for the fuser to cool before removing the fuser. Applicable chain link ■ chain l...

  • Page 162

    3-36 phaser 6180 color laser printer service manual error messages and codes fuser error the fuser temperature regulation has failed. Warning the fuser may be hot. Turn the printer power off and allow at least 5 minutes for the fuser to cool before removing the fuser. Applicable chain link ■ chain l...

  • Page 163

    Phaser 6180 color laser printer service manual 3-37 error messages and codes 5 check the top lv harness for continuity. 1. Disconnect p/j171, p/j47, p/j501, and p/j14. 2. Check continuity between: ■ p/j47 p/j171 ■ p/j501 p/j14 go to step 6. Replace the top lv harness. 6 replace the fuser (page 8-10)...

  • Page 164

    3-38 phaser 6180 color laser printer service manual error messages and codes ready fuser life the fuser has reached its end of life. Warning the fuser may be hot. Turn the printer power off and allow at least 5 minutes for the fuser to cool before removing the fuser. Applicable chain link ■ chain li...

  • Page 165

    Phaser 6180 color laser printer service manual 3-39 error messages and codes print cartridge near life (yellow/magenta/cyan/black) the print cartridge (yellow/magenta,/cyan/black) is near or has reached its end of life. Applicable chain links ■ chain link 093-423 : yellow cartridge low ■ chain link ...

  • Page 166

    3-40 phaser 6180 color laser printer service manual error messages and codes check cartridge (yellow/magenta/cyan/black) the print cartridge (yellow/magenta/cyan/black) tape was not removed when a new print cartridge is installed. Applicable chain links ■ chain link 093-919 : check yellow cartridge ...

  • Page 167

    Phaser 6180 color laser printer service manual 3-41 error messages and codes 4 perform the toner motor test: service mode > engine diag > motor test > toner motor . ■ yellow toner motor (page 4-47) ■ magenta toner motor (page 4-48) ■ cyan toner motor (page 4-49) ■ black toner motor (page 4-50) while...

  • Page 168

    3-42 phaser 6180 color laser printer service manual error messages and codes replace print cartridge (yellow/magenta/cyan/black) the print cartridge (yellow/magenta,/cyan/black) has reached its end of life. Applicable chain links ■ chain link 093-930 : replace yellow cartridge ■ chain link 093-931 :...

  • Page 169

    Phaser 6180 color laser printer service manual 3-43 error messages and codes empty print cartridge the print cartridge has reached its end of life. Applicable chain link ■ chain link 093-935 : replace yellow cartridge ■ chain link 093-936 : replace magenta cartridge ■ chain link 093-937 : replace cy...

  • Page 170

    3-44 phaser 6180 color laser printer service manual error messages and codes print cartridge crum error (yellow/magenta/cyan/black) the print cartridge crum communication is detected. Applicable chain link ■ chain link 093-950 : yellow crum error ■ chain link 093-951 : magenta crum error ■ chain lin...

  • Page 171

    Phaser 6180 color laser printer service manual 3-45 error messages and codes 4 check the wiring harness connectors between the crum connector and the mcu board. ■ yellow: p/j31 and p/j311 ■ magenta: p/j31 and p/j312 ■ cyan: p/j31 and p/j313 ■ black: p/j31 and p/j314 are the connectors securely conne...

  • Page 172

    3-46 phaser 6180 color laser printer service manual error messages and codes print cartridge crum id error (yellow/magenta/cyan/black) the print cartridge crum id error indicates that a non-xerox print cartridge is installed. Applicable chain link ■ chain link 093-960 : non-xerox toner, invalid yell...

  • Page 173

    Phaser 6180 color laser printer service manual 3-47 error messages and codes insert print cartridge (yellow/cyan/magenta/black) the printer does not detect the print cartridge. Applicable chain links ■ chain link 093-970 : insert yellow cartridge ■ chain link 093-971 : insert magenta cartridge ■ cha...

  • Page 174

    3-48 phaser 6180 color laser printer service manual error messages and codes 5 check the toner sensor wiring harness connectors between the print cartridge sensor and the mcu board. ■ yellow: p/j19 and p/j191 ■ magenta: p/j19 and p/j192 ■ black: p/j19 and p/j193 ■ cyan: p/j19 and p/j194 are the conn...

  • Page 175

    Phaser 6180 color laser printer service manual 3-49 error messages and codes insert transfer unit the printer does not detect the transfer unit. Applicable chain link ■ chain link 094-910 : insert transfer unit initial actions ■ remove and reseat the transfer unit. ■ cycle printer power. ■ if the pr...

  • Page 176

    3-50 phaser 6180 color laser printer service manual error messages and codes replace transfer unit the transfer unit has reached its end of life. Applicable chain link ■ chain link 094-011 : replace transfer unit initial actions ■ check the transfer unit life using centreware is. ■ cycle printer pow...

  • Page 177

    Phaser 6180 color laser printer service manual 3-51 error messages and codes transfer unit crum error the transfer unit crum id error is detected. Applicable chain link ■ chain link 094-330 : transfer crum error initial actions ■ ensure the transfer unit is installed correctly. ■ cycle printer power...

  • Page 178

    3-52 phaser 6180 color laser printer service manual error messages and codes ready transfer unit life the transfer unit is near or has reached its end of life. Applicable chain link ■ chain link 094-422 : ready transfer life initial action ■ check the transfer unit life using centreware is. ■ cycle ...

  • Page 179: Tray and Paper Errors

    Phaser 6180 color laser printer service manual 3-53 error messages and codes tray and paper errors load tray 1 (mpt) (paper mismatch) the paper size mismatch is detected in tray 1 (mpt). Applicable chain link ■ chain link 024-958 : load tray 1 (mpt) initial actions ■ inspect the tray to ensure that ...

  • Page 180

    3-54 phaser 6180 color laser printer service manual error messages and codes 4 perform the registration sensor test (page 4-29): service mode > engine diag > sensor test > regi sensor . Does the number on the control panel increase by 1 when the actuator of the registration sensor is activated? Go t...

  • Page 181

    Phaser 6180 color laser printer service manual 3-55 error messages and codes load tray 2 (paper mismatch) the paper size mismatch is detected in tray 2. Applicable chain link ■ chain link 024-910 : load tray 2 initial actions ■ inspect the tray to ensure that it is free of obstructions, is loaded wi...

  • Page 182

    3-56 phaser 6180 color laser printer service manual error messages and codes 6 perform the registration sensor test (page 4-29): service mode > engine diag > sensor test > regi sensor . Does the number on the control panel increase by 1 when the actuator of the registration sensor is activated? Go t...

  • Page 183

    Phaser 6180 color laser printer service manual 3-57 error messages and codes load tray 3 (paper mismatch) the paper size mismatch is detected in tray 3. Applicable chain link ■ chain link 024-911 : load tray 3 initial actions ■ inspect the tray to ensure that it is free of obstructions, is loaded wi...

  • Page 184

    3-58 phaser 6180 color laser printer service manual error messages and codes 6 perform the registration sensor test (page 4-29): service mode > engine diag > sensor test > regi sensor . Does the number on the control panel increase by 1 when the actuator of the registration sensor is activated? Go t...

  • Page 185

    Phaser 6180 color laser printer service manual 3-59 error messages and codes insert tray 2 (tray missing) the tray 2 size switch indicates that tray 2 is not installed. Applicable chain link ■ chain link 024-946 : insert tray 2 (tray missing) ■ chain link 077-912 : insert tray 2 initial actions ■ re...

  • Page 186

    3-60 phaser 6180 color laser printer service manual error messages and codes insert tray 3 (tray 3 missing) the tray 3 size switch indicates that tray 3 is not installed. Applicable chain link ■ chain link 024-947 : insert tray 3 (tray missing) ■ chain link 024-947 : insert tray 3 initial actions ■ ...

  • Page 187

    Phaser 6180 color laser printer service manual 3-61 error messages and codes load tray 1 (mpt) (no suitable paper) the type or size of paper mismatched or tray 1 (mpt) is empty. Applicable chain link ■ chain link 024-963 : load tray 1 initial actions ■ inspect the tray to ensure that it is free of o...

  • Page 188

    3-62 phaser 6180 color laser printer service manual error messages and codes 4 check the tray 1 (mpt) actuator. Does the actuator operate smoothly. Go to step 5. Replace the tray 1 (mpt) actuator (page 8-28). 5 perform the tray 1 (mpt) no paper test (page 4-36): service mode > engine diag > sensor t...

  • Page 189

    Phaser 6180 color laser printer service manual 3-63 error messages and codes load tray 2 (no suitable paper) the type or size of paper mismatched or tray 2 is empty. Applicable chain link ■ chain link 024-959 : load tray 2 initial actions ■ inspect the tray to ensure that it is free of obstructions,...

  • Page 190

    3-64 phaser 6180 color laser printer service manual error messages and codes 4 reseat tray 2. Does the error still occur? Go to step 5. Complete. 5 check the no paper actuator. Does the actuator operate smoothly? Go to step 6. Replace the feeder (page 8-43). 6 perform the tray 2 no paper test (page ...

  • Page 191

    Phaser 6180 color laser printer service manual 3-65 error messages and codes load tray 3 (no suitable paper) the type or size of paper mismatched or tray 3 is empty. Applicable chain link ■ chain link 024-960 : load tray 3 initial actions ■ inspect the tray to ensure that it is free of obstructions,...

  • Page 192

    3-66 phaser 6180 color laser printer service manual error messages and codes 3 check the paper type. ■ paper in the tray ■ paper type setting in the control panel ■ paper type of the printing job go to step 4. Correct the paper type setting in the control panel. 4 reseat tray 2. Does the error still...

  • Page 193

    Phaser 6180 color laser printer service manual 3-67 error messages and codes 13 check the wiring harness connectors p/j419, p/j273, and p/j27. Are the connectors securely connected? Go to step 14. Reconnect the connectors. Go to step 14. 14 check the optional feeder harness for continuity. 1. Discon...

  • Page 194

    3-68 phaser 6180 color laser printer service manual error messages and codes multiple feed multiple sheets of paper are fed concurrently. Initial actions ■ inspect the tray to ensure that it is free of obstructions, is loaded with supported paper, and the guides are adjusted correctly. ■ cycle print...

  • Page 195

    Phaser 6180 color laser printer service manual 3-69 error messages and codes configuration, memory, and firmware errors control panel language set unsupported the control panel does not support the language. Applicable chain link ■ chain link 016-610 : control panel language set unsupported initial ...

  • Page 196

    3-70 phaser 6180 color laser printer service manual error messages and codes engine model mismatch printer engine model does not match. Applicable chain link ■ chain link 016-611 : print engine model does not match initial actions ■ cycle printer power. ■ if the problem persists, follow the procedur...

  • Page 197

    Phaser 6180 color laser printer service manual 3-71 error messages and codes out of memory the printer memory is full and cannot continue to print. Print job requires additional memory. Applicable chain link ■ chain link 016-718 : out of memory initial actions ■ cycle printer power. ■ if the problem...

  • Page 198

    3-72 phaser 6180 color laser printer service manual error messages and codes pdl error error relating to printer command language (pcl) has occurred. Applicable chain link ■ chain link 016-720 : pdl error initial actions ■ cycle printer power. ■ if the problem persists, follow the procedure below. T...

  • Page 199

    Phaser 6180 color laser printer service manual 3-73 error messages and codes invalid job error occurs when the configuration of the printer does not match the printer driver. Applicable chain link ■ chain link 016-799 : invalid job (job environment violation) initial actions ■ cycle printer power. ■...

  • Page 200

    3-74 phaser 6180 color laser printer service manual error messages and codes mpc error multi-protocol network card error occurs. Applicable chain link ■ chain link 016-738 : mpc error (download initial error) ■ chain link 016-739 : mpc error (reseat mpc) ■ chain link 016-740 : mpc communication erro...

  • Page 201

    Phaser 6180 color laser printer service manual 3-75 error messages and codes troubleshooting procedure table step actions and questions yes no 1 check the multi-protocol network card (mpc) for correct installation. Is the mpc correctly installed? Go to step 2. Reseat the mpc. Go to step 2. 2 does th...

  • Page 202

    3-76 phaser 6180 color laser printer service manual error messages and codes network error failure occurred on the image processor board. Applicable chain link ■ chain link 116-350 : network error (on board network communication fail) ■ chain link 116-351 : network error (on board network ethernet b...

  • Page 203

    Phaser 6180 color laser printer service manual 3-77 error messages and codes mcu firmware error the mcu board detected a firmware error. Applicable chain link ■ chain link 024-340 : mcu firmware error initial actions ■ cycle printer power. ■ if the problem persists, follow the procedure below. Note ...

  • Page 204

    3-78 phaser 6180 color laser printer service manual error messages and codes mcu communication error the mcu board detected communication error. Applicable chain link ■ chain link 024-371 : mcu comm error initial actions ■ cycle printer power. ■ if the problem persists, follow the procedure below. T...

  • Page 205

    Phaser 6180 color laser printer service manual 3-79 error messages and codes mcu nvram error engine nvram is corrupted. Applicable chain link ■ chain link 041-340 : mcu nvram error initial actions ■ cycle printer power. ■ if the problem persists, follow the procedure below. Troubleshooting reference...

  • Page 206

    3-80 phaser 6180 color laser printer service manual error messages and codes 7 check the eeprom board signal. 1. Disconnect p/j27 on the mcu board. 2. Is there +3.3 v across ground j27-b19? Replace the mcu board (page 8-87). Go to step 8. 8 replace the mcu board (page 8-87). Does the error still occ...

  • Page 207

    Phaser 6180 color laser printer service manual 3-81 error messages and codes fan motor error the fan motor is not in operation. Applicable chain link ■ chain link 042-313 : fan motor error ■ chain link 042-358 : fan motor error initial actions ■ cycle printer power. ■ if the problem persists, follow...

  • Page 208

    3-82 phaser 6180 color laser printer service manual error messages and codes 5 check the wiring harness connectors p/j428, p/j2720, p/j272, and p/j27 between the mcu board and duplex board? Are the connectors securely connected? Go to step 6. Reconnect the connectors. 6 check the duplex unit harness...

  • Page 209

    Phaser 6180 color laser printer service manual 3-83 error messages and codes laser error an error was detected in the laser unit. Applicable chain link ■ chain link 061-370 : laser error (ros failure) initial actions ■ cycle printer power. ■ if the problem persists, follow the procedure below. Troub...

  • Page 210

    3-84 phaser 6180 color laser printer service manual error messages and codes main motor error the main motor has failed. Applicable chain link ■ chain link 042-325 : main motor error initial actions ■ cycle printer power. ■ if the problem persists, follow the procedure below. Troubleshooting referen...

  • Page 211

    Phaser 6180 color laser printer service manual 3-85 error messages and codes 8 check the right side harness for continuity. 1. Disconnect p/j21 and p/j211. 2. Check continuity between p/j21 p/j211. Go to step 9. Replace the right side harness. 9 check the main drive signal. 1. Disconnect p/j21 on th...

  • Page 212

    3-86 phaser 6180 color laser printer service manual error messages and codes sub motor error the sub motor has failed. Applicable chain link ■ chain link 042-326 : sub motor error initial actions ■ cycle printer power. ■ if the problem persists, follow the procedure below. Troubleshooting reference ...

  • Page 213

    Phaser 6180 color laser printer service manual 3-87 error messages and codes 7 check the right side harness for continuity. 1. Disconnect p/j22 and p/j221. 2. Check continuity between p/j22 p/j221. Go to step 8. Replace the right side harness. 8 check the main drive signal. 1. Disconnect p/j22 from ...

  • Page 214

    3-88 phaser 6180 color laser printer service manual error messages and codes deve motor error the deve motor has failed. Applicable chain link ■ chain link 093-320 : deve motor error initial actions ■ cycle printer power. ■ if the problem persists, follow the procedure below. Troubleshooting referen...

  • Page 215

    Phaser 6180 color laser printer service manual 3-89 error messages and codes 7 check the right side harness for continuity. 1. Disconnect p/j22 and p/j222. 2. Check continuity between p/j22 p/j252. Go to step 8. Replace the right side harness. 8 check the main drive signal. 1. Disconnect p/j22 from ...

  • Page 216

    3-90 phaser 6180 color laser printer service manual error messages and codes tray 2 motor error the tray 2 motor has failed. Applicable chain link ■ chain link 077-343 : tray 2 motor error initial actions ■ cycle printer power. ■ if the problem persists, follow the procedure below. Troubleshooting r...

  • Page 217

    Phaser 6180 color laser printer service manual 3-91 error messages and codes 6 check the right side harness for continuity. 1. Disconnect p/j25 and p/j251. 2. Check continuity between p/j25 p/j251. Go to step 7. Replace the right side harness. 7 check the drive assembly signal. 1. Disconnect p/j25 f...

  • Page 218

    3-92 phaser 6180 color laser printer service manual error messages and codes optional feeder motor error the optional feeder motor has failed. Applicable chain link ■ chain link 072-216 : option feeder motor fail initial actions ■ cycle printer power. ■ if the problem persists, follow the procedure ...

  • Page 219

    Phaser 6180 color laser printer service manual 3-93 error messages and codes 6 check the tray 3 drive feeder for correct installation. Is the tray 3 drive feeder correctly installed? Go to step 7. Reseat the tray 3 drive feeder. Go to step 7. 7 does the error still occur? Go to step 8. Complete. 8 c...

  • Page 220

    3-94 phaser 6180 color laser printer service manual error messages and codes optional 550-sheet feeder error the optional 550-sheet feeder has failed. Applicable chain link ■ chain link 072-215 : 550 feeder error initial actions ■ cycle printer power. ■ if the problem persists, follow the procedure ...

  • Page 221

    Phaser 6180 color laser printer service manual 3-95 error messages and codes 6 check the right side harness for continuity. 1. Disconnect p/j27 and p/j273. 2. Check continuity between p/j27 p/j273. To go step 7. Replace the right side harness. 7 replace the optional 550-sheet feeder. Does the error ...

  • Page 222

    3-96 phaser 6180 color laser printer service manual error messages and codes duplex error the duplex unit has failed. Applicable chain link ■ chain link 077-215 : duplexer error initial actions ■ inspect the duplex to ensure that it is free of obstructions. ■ cycle printer power. ■ if the problem pe...

  • Page 223

    Phaser 6180 color laser printer service manual 3-97 error messages and codes 6 check the front cover harness for continuity. 1. Disconnect p/j272 and p/j2720. 2. Check continuity between p/j272 p/j2720. Go to step 7. Replace the front cover harness. 7 check the right side harness for continuity. 1. ...

  • Page 224

    3-98 phaser 6180 color laser printer service manual error messages and codes door a open the front cover is open. Applicable chain link ■ chain link 077-300 : door a open (front cover open) initial actions ■ cycle printer power. ■ if the problem persists, follow the procedure below. Troubleshooting ...

  • Page 225

    Phaser 6180 color laser printer service manual 3-99 error messages and codes adc sensor error the adc sensor has detected density error. Applicable chain link ■ chain link 092-651 : adc sensor error initial actions ■ ensure the transfer unit and surrounding area is free of waste toner. ■ cycle print...

  • Page 226

    3-100 phaser 6180 color laser printer service manual error messages and codes 4 check the solenoid in the transfer unit for operation. 1. Perform the adc sensor solenoid test (page 4-58): service mode > engine diag > motor test > adc sensor solenoid . 2. Perform the adc sensor led test (page 4-59): ...

  • Page 227

    Phaser 6180 color laser printer service manual 3-101 error messages and codes environmental (humidity/temperature) sensor error the environmental sensor has detected temperature error. Applicable chain link ■ chain link 092-661 : environmental sensor error initial actions ■ cycle printer power. ■ if...

  • Page 228

    3-102 phaser 6180 color laser printer service manual error messages and codes controller system error the printer controller has detected error. Applicable chain link ■ chain link 116-310 : font rom error (main) ■ chain link 116-311 : font rom error (option) ■ chain link 116-314 : mac address error ...

  • Page 229

    Phaser 6180 color laser printer service manual 3-103 error messages and codes ram error the printer controller has detected ram error. Applicable chain link ■ chain link 116-316 : ram error (dim slot ram w/r check fail) ■ chain link 116-320 : ram error (dimm slot ram error) initial actions ■ cycle p...

  • Page 230

    3-104 phaser 6180 color laser printer service manual error messages and codes parallel port error parallel port error occurs. Applicable chain link ■ chain link 116-367 : parallel port error (ieee 1284 data error) initial actions ■ cycle printer power. ■ if the problem persists, follow the procedure...

  • Page 231

    Phaser 6180 color laser printer service manual 3-105 error messages and codes macphy chip test error macphy chip test error occurs. Applicable chain link ■ chain link 116-392 : macphy chip test error (diag mode) initial actions ■ cycle printer power. ■ if the problem persists, follow the procedure b...

  • Page 232

    3-106 phaser 6180 color laser printer service manual error messages and codes macphy internal loop test error macphy internal loop test error occurs. Applicable chain link ■ chain link 116-393 : macphy int loop test error (diag mode) initial actions ■ cycle printer power. ■ if the problem persists, ...

  • Page 233

    Phaser 6180 color laser printer service manual 3-107 error messages and codes macphy external loop test error macphy external loop test error occurs. Applicable chain link ■ chain link 116-394 : macphy ext loop test error (diag mode) initial actions ■ cycle printer power. ■ if the problem persists, ...

  • Page 234

    3-108 phaser 6180 color laser printer service manual error messages and codes.

  • Page 235: In This Chapter...

    4 chapter general troubleshooting in this chapter... ■ introduction ■ system startup ■ power on seflf test (post) ■ service diagnostics ■ service diagnostics menu map ■ printer components ■ duplex components ■ service diagnostics tests ■ control panel troubleshooting ■ inoperable printer troubleshoo...

  • Page 236: Introduction

    4-2 phaser 6180 color laser printer service manual general troubleshooting introduction this chapter covers the system startup, power on self test (post), service diagnostics, and troubleshooting problems that are not associated with a chain link code or control panel error message. For troubleshoot...

  • Page 237: Power On Seflf Test (Post)

    Phaser 6180 color laser printer service manual 4-3 general troubleshooting power on seflf test (post) post diagnostics provide a quick mean of isolating a defective subsystem associated with the image processor board and sdram. Post returns control to the boot loader and the operating system is load...

  • Page 238

    4-4 phaser 6180 color laser printer service manual general troubleshooting mac+phy test 116-352 116-392 116-393 116-394 this test performs phy internal loopback. Asic 116-343 performs register test. Panel this test checks input and output of the control panel buttons. Iot 024-371 this test performs ...

  • Page 239: Service Diagnostics

    Phaser 6180 color laser printer service manual 4-5 general troubleshooting service diagnostics the phaser 6180 color laser printer has built-in diagnostics that allow access to sensors, clutches, solenoids, printer status, turning the motors on and off, and some nvram access. Using these tests, serv...

  • Page 240

    4-6 phaser 6180 color laser printer service manual general troubleshooting service diagnostics menu map menu map - page 1 engine diag print info ess diag power saver on/off ok exit service mode all test coderom test fontrom test eeprom test dram test mac+phy test asic test panel test engine test inf...

  • Page 241

    Phaser 6180 color laser printer service manual 4-7 general troubleshooting menu map - page 2 test print parameter parameter (cont.) no image iot testpat600 iot grid 2 ess cyan 20% ess magenta 20% ess yellow 20% ess black 20% ess cmy 20% ess gradation ess exit mode complete exit slow scan ktop slow s...

  • Page 242: Printer Components

    4-8 phaser 6180 color laser printer service manual general troubleshooting printer components motors, clutches, solenoids, lamps hvps ohp sensor led main motor black toner motor yellow toner motor magenta toner motor cyan toner motor black erase lamp yellow, magenta, cyan erase lamp tray 2 feed clut...

  • Page 243

    Phaser 6180 color laser printer service manual 4-9 general troubleshooting sensors s6180-153 tray 2 paper size switch tray 3 paper size switch tray 2 no paper sensor tray 1 (mpt) no paper sensor front cover interlock switch exit sensor regi sensor humidity/ temperature sensor tray 3 no paper sensor ...

  • Page 244: Duplex Components

    4-10 phaser 6180 color laser printer service manual general troubleshooting duplex components clutch, fan, motor, sensor s6180-362 duplex fan duplex clutch duplex motor duplex jam sensor.

  • Page 245: Service Diagnostics Tests

    Phaser 6180 color laser printer service manual 4-11 general troubleshooting service diagnostics tests service diagnostic tests and utilities service diagnostic test table test control panel display test description ess diag tests memory devices on the controller. All test all test ■ start ■ processi...

  • Page 246

    4-12 phaser 6180 color laser printer service manual general troubleshooting panel test panel test ■ start checks input and output of the control panel buttons. When buttons are pressed as shown, the test displays the corresponding contents on the led. Button lcd note: to exit the panel test, press t...

  • Page 247

    Phaser 6180 color laser printer service manual 4-13 general troubleshooting interlock switch interlock switch ■ off ■ l - 0 ■ h - 0 tests the front cover interlock switch. Cru sensor (y) cru sensor y ■ off ■ l - 0 ■ h - 0 tests the yellow print cartridge sensor. Cru sensor (m) cru sensor m ■ off ■ l...

  • Page 248

    4-14 phaser 6180 color laser printer service manual general troubleshooting main motor alarm main motor alarm ■ off ■ l - 0 ■ h - 0 tests main motor alarm. Sub motor alarm sub motor alarm ■ l - 0 ■ h - 0 tests sub motor alarm. Fan alarm fan alarm ■ off ■ l - 0 ■ h - 0 tests fan alarm. Tray 2 motor a...

  • Page 249

    Phaser 6180 color laser printer service manual 4-15 general troubleshooting sub motor (half) sub motor (half) sub motor (low) sub motor (low) tray 2 motor (full2) tray 2 motor (full2) tests the tray 2 motor. Tray 2 motor (full1) tray 2 motor (full1) tray 2 motor (half) tray 2 motor (half) tray 2 mot...

  • Page 250

    4-16 phaser 6180 color laser printer service manual general troubleshooting cyan toner motor cyan toner motor tests the cyan toner motor. Black toner motor black toner motor tests the black toner motor. Regi clutch regi clutch tests the registration clutch. Tray1 (mpt) turn clutch tray1(mpt) turn cl...

  • Page 251

    Phaser 6180 color laser printer service manual 4-17 general troubleshooting edit nvm edit nvm ■ ad0000=00000000* ■ please wait left or right button to move the cursor> up or down button to change the value at the cursor> set button to save the value in engine nvm> cancel button to move one level up ...

  • Page 252

    4-18 phaser 6180 color laser printer service manual general troubleshooting print nvm info print nvm info ■ processing ■ please wait set button to run the test> cancel button to move one level up the menu> prints nvram information saved in the controller. Print info provides printer configurations a...

  • Page 253

    Phaser 6180 color laser printer service manual 4-19 general troubleshooting tone correction tone correction ■ on * ■ off up or down button to switch tone correction on/off> set button to save the setting and move one level up the menu> cancel button to move one level up the menu without saving the v...

  • Page 254

    4-20 phaser 6180 color laser printer service manual general troubleshooting pixel counter pixel counter ■ y: nn.N ■ c: nn.N ■ m: nn.N ■ k: nn.N set or cancel button to move one level up the menu> displays the ratio (% used) of the number of pixel per c/m/y/k counted by the controller to a4 size area...

  • Page 255

    Phaser 6180 color laser printer service manual 4-21 general troubleshooting print counter print counter ■ color print ■ n ■ b/w print ■ n ■ total print ■ n ■ color backup ■ n ■ b/w backup ■ n ■ total backup ■ n ■ color error ■ n ■ b/w error ■ n menu buttons up or down button to move from one item to...

  • Page 256

    4-22 phaser 6180 color laser printer service manual general troubleshooting clear all nvm clear all nvm ■ ok? ■ processing ■ initialized cancel button to move one level up the menu> set button to run the test> clears all nvram of the controller including billing. Clear job history clear jobhistory ■...

  • Page 257

    Phaser 6180 color laser printer service manual 4-23 general troubleshooting cyan 20% ess cyan 20% ess ■ ready ■ processing prints 20% density paint pattern of cyan on the whole page. Magenta 20% ess magenta 20% ess ■ ready ■ processing prints 20% density paint pattern of magenta on the whole page. Y...

  • Page 258

    4-24 phaser 6180 color laser printer service manual general troubleshooting slow scan 600c slow scan 600c ■ -30 * ■ : ■ 30 * slow scan 1200m slow scan 1200m ■ -60 * ■ : ■ 60 * slow scan 1200y slow scan 1200y ■ -60 * ■ : ■ 60 * slow scan 1200c slow scan 1200c ■ -60 * ■ : ■ 60 * fast scan ktom fast sc...

  • Page 259

    Phaser 6180 color laser printer service manual 4-25 general troubleshooting fast scan 2 ktom fast scan 2 ktom ■ -1 * ■ : ■ 2 * fast scan 2 ktoy fast scan 2 ktoy ■ -1 * ■ : ■ 2 * fast scan 2 ktoc fast scan 2 ktoc ■ -1 * ■ : ■ 2 * fast scan 2 ktoy fast scan 2 ktoy ■ -1 * ■ : ■ 2 * fast scan 2 ktoc fas...

  • Page 260

    4-26 phaser 6180 color laser printer service manual general troubleshooting life c waste toner life cwaste toner ■ 0 reads life counter of the cyan waste toner. Life k waste toner life kwaste toner ■ 0 reads life counter of the black waste toner. Life developer y life developer y ■ 0 reads life coun...

  • Page 261

    Phaser 6180 color laser printer service manual 4-27 general troubleshooting sensor tests duplex jam sensor caution when performing this procedure, remove and cover the print cartridges to avoid exposure to light. 1. Enter the service diagnostic menu (page 4-5). 2. Open the front cover. 3. Remove the...

  • Page 262

    4-28 phaser 6180 color laser printer service manual general troubleshooting exit sensor warning ensure to wait for the fuser to cool down before starting the procedure. 1. Enter the service diagnostic menu (page 4-5). 2. Open the front cover. 3. Remove the transfer unit (page 8-7). 4. Perform the du...

  • Page 263

    Phaser 6180 color laser printer service manual 4-29 general troubleshooting regi sensor 1. Enter the service diagnostic menu (page 4-5). 2. Remove tray 2. 3. Perform the regi sensor test: engine diag > sensor test > regi sensor . 4. Insert one sheet of paper in between the registration chute and the...

  • Page 264

    4-30 phaser 6180 color laser printer service manual general troubleshooting interlock switch caution when performing this procedure, remove and cover the print cartridges to avoid exposure to light. 1. Enter the service diagnostic menu (page 4-5). 2. Open the front cover. 3. Remove the transfer unit...

  • Page 265

    Phaser 6180 color laser printer service manual 4-31 general troubleshooting cru sensor y (yellow toner cartridge sensor) caution when performing this procedure, remove and cover the print cartridges to avoid exposure to light. 1. Enter the service diagnostic menu (page 4-5). 2. Open the front cover....

  • Page 266

    4-32 phaser 6180 color laser printer service manual general troubleshooting cru sensor m (magenta toner cartridge sensor) caution when performing this procedure, remove and cover the print cartridges to avoid exposure to light. 1. Enter the service diagnostic menu (page 4-5). 2. Open the front cover...

  • Page 267

    Phaser 6180 color laser printer service manual 4-33 general troubleshooting cru sensor k (black toner cartridge sensor) caution when performing this procedure, remove and cover the print cartridges to avoid exposure to light. 1. Enter the service diagnostic menu (page 4-5). 2. Open the front cover. ...

  • Page 268

    4-34 phaser 6180 color laser printer service manual general troubleshooting cru sensor c (cyan toner cartridge sensor) caution when performing this procedure, remove and cover the print cartridges to avoid exposure to light. 1. Enter the service diagnostic menu (page 4-5). 2. Open the front cover. 3...

  • Page 269

    Phaser 6180 color laser printer service manual 4-35 general troubleshooting tray 3 no paper note the tray 3 no paper sensor is located in the optional 550-sheet feeder. 1. Enter the service diagnostic menu (page 4-5). 2. Perform the tray 3 no paper test: engine diag > sensor test > tray 3 no paper ....

  • Page 270

    4-36 phaser 6180 color laser printer service manual general troubleshooting tray 1 (mpt) no paper note ensure to remove paper from the tray 1 (mpt) prior performing the test. 1. Enter the service diagnostic menu (page 4-5). 2. Perform the mpt no paper test: engine diag > sensor test > mpt no paper ....

  • Page 271

    Phaser 6180 color laser printer service manual 4-37 general troubleshooting tray 2 no paper 1. Enter the service diagnostic menu (page 4-5). 2. Perform the tray 2 no paper test: engine diag > sensor test > tray 2 no paper . 3. Remove tray 2. 4. Move the actuator up and down while checking the inform...

  • Page 272

    4-38 phaser 6180 color laser printer service manual general troubleshooting tray 2 paper size 1. Enter the service diagnostic menu (page 4-5). 2. Perform the tray 2 paper size test: engine diag > sensor test > tray2 paper size . 3. The paper size information is displayed on the control panel. 4. Rem...

  • Page 273

    Phaser 6180 color laser printer service manual 4-39 general troubleshooting tray 3 paper size 1. Enter the service diagnostic menu (page 4-5). 2. Perform the tray 3 paper size test: engine diag > sensor test > tray3 paper size . 3. The paper size information is displayed on the control panel. 4. Rem...

  • Page 274

    4-40 phaser 6180 color laser printer service manual general troubleshooting motor tests main motor (full2/full1/half1/low) caution the main motor is in the main drive. When performing this procedure, remove and cover the print cartridges to avoid exposure to light. Note the rotational speed of the m...

  • Page 275

    Phaser 6180 color laser printer service manual 4-41 general troubleshooting sub motor (full2/full1/half/low) caution the sub motor is located in the main drive. When performing this procedure, remove and cover the print cartridges to avoid exposure to light. Note the rotational speed of the sub moto...

  • Page 276

    4-42 phaser 6180 color laser printer service manual general troubleshooting tray 2 motor (full2/full1/half/low) caution the tray 2 motor is located in the main drive. When performing this procedure, remove and cover the print cartridges to avoid exposure to light. Note the rotational speed of the tr...

  • Page 277

    Phaser 6180 color laser printer service manual 4-43 general troubleshooting deve motor (full2/full1/half) caution the deve motor is located in the main drive. When performing this procedure, remove and cover the print cartridges to avoid exposure to light. Note the rotational speed of the deve motor...

  • Page 278

    4-44 phaser 6180 color laser printer service manual general troubleshooting duplex motor (high/full2/full1/half/low) caution the duplex motor is located in the duplex unit. When performing this procedure, remove and cover the print cartridges to avoid exposure to light. Note the rotational speed of ...

  • Page 279

    Phaser 6180 color laser printer service manual 4-45 general troubleshooting tray 3 feed motor (full2/full1/half/low) note the rotational speed of the motor is as follows: ■ low 1. Enter the service diagnostic menu (page 4-5). 2. Remove tray 3. 3. Remove the tray 3 left cover (page 8-97). 4. Perform ...

  • Page 280

    4-46 phaser 6180 color laser printer service manual general troubleshooting fan (high/low) note the rotational speed of the motor is as follows: ■ low 1. Enter the service diagnostic menu (page 4-5). 2. Perform the fan (high/low) test: engine diag > motor test > fan (high/low) . 3. Verify that the f...

  • Page 281

    Phaser 6180 color laser printer service manual 4-47 general troubleshooting yellow toner motor caution when performing this procedure, remove and cover the print cartridges to avoid exposure to light. 1. Enter the service diagnostic menu (page 4-5). 2. Open the front cover. 3. Remove the transfer un...

  • Page 282

    4-48 phaser 6180 color laser printer service manual general troubleshooting magenta toner motor caution when performing this procedure, remove and cover the print cartridges to avoid exposure to light. 1. Enter the service diagnostic menu (page 4-5). 2. Open the front cover. 3. Remove the transfer u...

  • Page 283

    Phaser 6180 color laser printer service manual 4-49 general troubleshooting cyan toner motor caution when performing this procedure, remove and cover the print cartridges to avoid exposure to light. 1. Enter the service diagnostic menu (page 4-5). 2. Open the front cover. 3. Remove the transfer unit...

  • Page 284

    4-50 phaser 6180 color laser printer service manual general troubleshooting black toner motor caution when performing this procedure, remove and cover the print cartridges to avoid exposure to light. 1. Enter the service diagnostic menu (page 4-5). 2. Open the front cover. 3. Remove the transfer uni...

  • Page 285

    Phaser 6180 color laser printer service manual 4-51 general troubleshooting regi clutch caution when performing this procedure, remove and cover the print cartridges to avoid exposure to light. 1. Enter the service diagnostic menu (page 4-5). 2. Open the front cover. 3. Remove the transfer unit (pag...

  • Page 286

    4-52 phaser 6180 color laser printer service manual general troubleshooting tray 1 (mpt) turn clutch 1. Enter the service diagnostic menu (page 4-5). 2. Remove tray 2. 3. Perform the tray 2 motor (full2) test: engine diag > motor test > tray 2 motor (full2) . 4. While the tray 2 motor is running, pr...

  • Page 287

    Phaser 6180 color laser printer service manual 4-53 general troubleshooting tray 1 (mpt) feed solenoid 1. Enter the service diagnostic menu (page 4-5). 2. Remove tray 2. 3. Perform the tray 2 motor (full2) test: engine diag > motor test > tray 2 motor (full2) . 4. While the tray 2 motor is running, ...

  • Page 288

    4-54 phaser 6180 color laser printer service manual general troubleshooting tray 2 feed clutch 1. Enter the service diagnostic menu (page 4-5). 2. Remove tray 2. 3. Perform the tray 2 feed motor (full2) test: engine diag > motor test > tray 2 motor (full2) . 4. While the tray 2 motor is running, pre...

  • Page 289

    Phaser 6180 color laser printer service manual 4-55 general troubleshooting tray 3 feed clutch 1. Enter the service diagnostic menu (page 4-5). 2. Remove tray 3. 3. Perform the tray 3 feed motor (full2) test: engine diag > motor test > tray 3 feed motor (full2) . 4. While the tray 3 feed motor is ru...

  • Page 290

    4-56 phaser 6180 color laser printer service manual general troubleshooting tray 3 turn clutch 1. Enter the service diagnostic menu (page 4-5). 2. Remove tray 3. 3. Perform the tray 3 feed motor (full2) test: engine diag > motor test > tray 3 feed motor (full2) . 4. While the tray 3 feed motor is ru...

  • Page 291

    Phaser 6180 color laser printer service manual 4-57 general troubleshooting duplex clutch caution when performing this procedure, remove and cover the print cartridges to avoid exposure to light. 1. Enter the service diagnostic menu (page 4-5). 2. Open the front cover. 3. Remove the transfer unit (p...

  • Page 292

    4-58 phaser 6180 color laser printer service manual general troubleshooting adc sensor solenoid caution when performing this procedure, remove and cover the print cartridges to avoid exposure to light. 1. Enter the service diagnostic menu (page 4-5). 2. Open the front cover. 3. Remove the print cart...

  • Page 293

    Phaser 6180 color laser printer service manual 4-59 general troubleshooting adc sensor led caution when performing this procedure, remove and cover the print cartridges to avoid exposure to light. 1. Enter the service diagnostic menu (page 4-5). 2. Open the front cover. 3. Remove the print cartridge...

  • Page 294

    4-60 phaser 6180 color laser printer service manual general troubleshooting drum erase lamp (k) caution when performing this procedure, remove and cover the print cartridges to avoid exposure to light. 1. Enter the service diagnostic menu (page 4-5). 2. Open the front cover. 3. Remove the print cart...

  • Page 295

    Phaser 6180 color laser printer service manual 4-61 general troubleshooting drum erase lamp (y/m/c) caution when performing this procedure, remove and cover the print cartridges to avoid exposure to light. 1. Enter the service diagnostic menu (page 4-5). 2. Open the front cover. 3. Remove the print ...

  • Page 296

    4-62 phaser 6180 color laser printer service manual general troubleshooting exit clutch 1. Enter the service diagnostic menu (page 4-5). 2. Run the exit clutch test: engine diag > motor test > exit clutch . 3. Verify that the exit roller is not rotating. 4. Press the cancel button to stop the test. ...

  • Page 297

    Phaser 6180 color laser printer service manual 4-63 general troubleshooting duplex fan caution when performing this procedure, remove and cover the print cartridges to avoid exposure to light. 1. Enter the service diagnostic menu (page 4-5). 2. Open the front cover. 3. Remove the transfer unit (page...

  • Page 298

    4-64 phaser 6180 color laser printer service manual general troubleshooting control panel troubleshooting printer does not come to a “ready” state 1. Remove and reseat the image processor board (page 8-89). 2. Refer to “dc power supply troubleshooting” on page 4-70. 3. Replace the control panel (pag...

  • Page 299: Engine Test Print

    Phaser 6180 color laser printer service manual 4-65 general troubleshooting engine test print this test isolates printer hardware problems to either the engine control board or image processor board. Troubleshooting reference table applicable parts wiring and plug/jack map references ■ image process...

  • Page 300

    4-66 phaser 6180 color laser printer service manual general troubleshooting inoperable printer troubleshooting engine power-up sequence 1. Machine control unit (mcu) board logic check 2. Print cartridge (missing, nvram (crum) error, crum id, life over) 3. Fuser (missing, nvram (crum) error, life ove...

  • Page 301

    Phaser 6180 color laser printer service manual 4-67 general troubleshooting printer continually displays insert print cartridge initial actions ■ check the print cartridge life using centreware is. ■ cycle printer power. ■ if problem persists, follow the procedure below. Troubleshooting reference ta...

  • Page 302

    4-68 phaser 6180 color laser printer service manual general troubleshooting 7 check the toner sensor harness for continuity. 1. Disconnect p/j harnesses from the mcu board and the print cartridge sensor. ■ yellow: p/j19 and p/j191 ■ magenta: p/j19 and p/j192 ■ black: p/j19 and p/j193 ■ cyan: p/j19 a...

  • Page 303

    Phaser 6180 color laser printer service manual 4-69 general troubleshooting ac power supply troubleshooting troubleshooting reference table applicable parts wiring and plug/jack references ■ lvps, pl9.1.4 ■ “dc power supply” on page 10-30 troubleshooting procedure table step actions and questions ye...

  • Page 304

    4-70 phaser 6180 color laser printer service manual general troubleshooting dc power supply troubleshooting lvps overcurrent protection circuit this circuit stops all outputs if any of the low voltage power supply voltages 3.3 vdc, 5 vdc, or 24 vdc are shorted. The circuit is reset when the short is...

  • Page 305

    Phaser 6180 color laser printer service manual 4-71 general troubleshooting 4 1. Turn the ac power switch off. 2. Connect j501 to the lvps then turn the ac power switch on. 3. Check continuity between p501-3 p501-4? 4. Is there 3.3 v present? Go to step 7. Go to step 5. 5 check the following parts f...

  • Page 306: +24 Vdc Interlock Switch

    4-72 phaser 6180 color laser printer service manual general troubleshooting +24 vdc interlock switch troubleshooting reference table applicable parts wiring and plug/jack map references ■ interlock harness, pl9.1.3 ■ lvps, pl9.1.4 ■ top lv harness, pl10.1.16 ■ “map 4 - lvps and mcu board” on page 10...

  • Page 307

    Phaser 6180 color laser printer service manual 4-73 general troubleshooting abnormal and electrical noise abnormal noise when power is turned on warning ensure to wait for the fuser to cool down before starting the procedure. Troubleshooting reference table applicable parts wiring and plug/jack map ...

  • Page 308

    4-74 phaser 6180 color laser printer service manual general troubleshooting 5 1. Check the main drive for correct installation. 2. Reseat the main drive. 3. Perform the main motor test (page 4-40): service mode > engine diag > motor test > main motor . 4. Does the noise come from the printer? Replac...

  • Page 309

    Phaser 6180 color laser printer service manual 4-75 general troubleshooting 11 1. Check the main drive for correct installation. 2. Perform the deve motor test (page 4-43): service mode > engine diag > motor test > deve motor . 3. Does the noise come from the printer? Replace the following parts, on...

  • Page 310

    4-76 phaser 6180 color laser printer service manual general troubleshooting abnormal noise during printing troubleshooting reference table applicable parts wiring and plug/jack map references ■ retard roll (separator), pl2.1.7 ■ mpt feed roll, pl3.1.10 ■ turn roll, pl3.2.32 ■ feed roll, pl3.2.53 ■ r...

  • Page 311

    Phaser 6180 color laser printer service manual 4-77 general troubleshooting 8 check the print cartridges for correct installation. Reseat the print cartridges. Does the noise still occur? Go to step 9. Complete. 9 check the duplex unit. Does the noise come from the duplex unit while paper is feeding...

  • Page 312

    4-78 phaser 6180 color laser printer service manual general troubleshooting electrical noise there is a variable pitch sound coming from the printer. Electrical noise can be either noise in the electrical lines or static in electromagnetic communications. Initial actions ■ cycle printer power. ■ if ...

  • Page 313

    Phaser 6180 color laser printer service manual 4-79 general troubleshooting ac noise there is high pitch sound coming from the printer. Troubleshooting reference table applicable parts wiring and plug/jack map references ■ lvps, pl9.1.4 troubleshooting procedure table step actions and questions yes ...

  • Page 314

    4-80 phaser 6180 color laser printer service manual general troubleshooting operating system and application problems windows 2000, windows xp, windows server troubleshooting note for window xp, select classic look or the windows xp procedures will not match the following procedures. To select class...

  • Page 315

    Phaser 6180 color laser printer service manual 4-81 general troubleshooting 8. Click the ports tab. Verify that the ip address in the print to the following 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 necessa...

  • Page 316

    4-82 phaser 6180 color laser printer service manual general troubleshooting unix / linux this section includes: ■ quick install steps ■ additional resources your printer supports connection to a variety of unix platforms through the parallel and network interface. The workstations currently supporte...

  • Page 317

    Phaser 6180 color laser printer service manual 4-83 general troubleshooting c. Type xpadmin to open the admin tool for creating print queues. Select the printer from the list of discovered printers you want to print to. Click on the printer icon at the top left of the screen to add a print queue. 5....

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    4-84 phaser 6180 color laser printer service manual general troubleshooting.

  • Page 319: In This Chapter...

    5 chapter print-quality troubleshooting in this chapter... ■ print-quality problems overview ■ checklist before troubleshooting print-quality ■ test prints ■ print-quality specifications ■ print-quality troubleshooting.

  • Page 320

    5-2 phaser 6180 color laser printer service manual print-quality troubleshooting print-quality problems overview print-quality defects can be attributed to printer components, consumables, media, internal software, external software applications, and environmental conditions. To successfully trouble...

  • Page 321

    Phaser 6180 color laser printer service manual 5-3 print-quality troubleshooting transfer unit ■ light or undertone print ■ horizontal band, voids, or streaks ■ vertical stripes ■ horizontal stripes ■ partial band ■ random spots ■ repeating bands, lines, marks, or spots ■ background contamination fu...

  • Page 322

    5-4 phaser 6180 color laser printer service manual print-quality troubleshooting checklist before troubleshooting print-quality checking the printer condition toner low toner can cause print-quality problems, such as fading, streaking, white lines, or dropouts. Print a small document from different ...

  • Page 323

    Phaser 6180 color laser printer service manual 5-5 print-quality troubleshooting checklist check the following items prior to performing troubleshooting. These procedures may help to resolve the problems without troubleshooting the printer. 1. Color is out of alignment. Note after installing a new b...

  • Page 324

    5-6 phaser 6180 color laser printer service manual print-quality troubleshooting 2. Print is too light. A. The toner may be too low. Check the amount of toner and change the print cartridges if necessary. B. In the printer printing preferences menu, advanced > details > draft mode , verify off is se...

  • Page 325

    Phaser 6180 color laser printer service manual 5-7 print-quality troubleshooting 4. Toner spots appear on the page and printing is blurred. A. Check the print cartridge(s) to make sure that it is installed correctly. B. Change the print cartridge(s). 5. Entire page is white or one color is missing f...

  • Page 326

    5-8 phaser 6180 color laser printer service manual print-quality troubleshooting 7. Characters have jagged or uneven edges. A. If you are using downloaded fonts, verify that the fonts are supported by the printer, the host computer, and the software application. 8. Part or all the page prints in cya...

  • Page 327: Test Prints

    Phaser 6180 color laser printer service manual 5-9 print-quality troubleshooting test prints this section provides information for how to analyze test prints. A variety of test prints are available for determining the quality of output from the printer and to assist in troubleshooting the problems. ...

  • Page 328

    5-10 phaser 6180 color laser printer service manual print-quality troubleshooting testpat600 iot this test print provides the printer’s built-in test pattern. This test is used to identify problems with the printer function or the image processor board. The colors should be aligned vertically and ho...

  • Page 329

    Phaser 6180 color laser printer service manual 5-11 print-quality troubleshooting grid 2 ess this test print provides the controller built-in grid pattern sample. This test is used to identify problems with the printer function. Compare the print with following chart to determine the problem. ■ fail...

  • Page 330

    5-12 phaser 6180 color laser printer service manual print-quality troubleshooting cyan 20% ess this test print provides 20% cyan density on the whole page. This test is used to identify problems with cyan toner or another color toner. Compare the print with the following chart to determine the probl...

  • Page 331

    Phaser 6180 color laser printer service manual 5-13 print-quality troubleshooting magenta 20% ess this test print provides 20% magenta density on the whole page. This test is used to identify problems with magenta toner or another color toner. Compare the print with the following chart to determine ...

  • Page 332

    5-14 phaser 6180 color laser printer service manual print-quality troubleshooting yellow 20% ess this test print provides 20% yellow density on the whole page. This test is used to identify problems with yellow toner or another color toner. Compare the print with the following chart to determine the...

  • Page 333

    Phaser 6180 color laser printer service manual 5-15 print-quality troubleshooting black 20% ess this test print provides 20% black density on the whole page. This test is used to identify problems with black toner or another color toner. Compare the print with the following chart to determine the pr...

  • Page 334

    5-16 phaser 6180 color laser printer service manual print-quality troubleshooting cym 20% ess this test print provides 20% density for combination of cyan, magenta, and black on the whole page. This test is used to identify problems with balance of three color toners or another toner. Compare the pr...

  • Page 335

    Phaser 6180 color laser printer service manual 5-17 print-quality troubleshooting gradation ess this test print provides 2 - 100% density for cyan, magenta, yellow, or black on the whole page. This test is used to identify problems with the printer function or the image processor board. Compare the ...

  • Page 336: Print-Quality Specifications

    5-18 phaser 6180 color laser printer service manual print-quality troubleshooting print-quality specifications the print-quality specifications are provided as follows. Environmental condition ■ temperature: 10° c - 32° c ■ humidity: 15% rh - 85% rh (85% rh at 28° c) note defects may occur due to co...

  • Page 337

    Phaser 6180 color laser printer service manual 5-19 print-quality troubleshooting specifications the following charts provide specifications for skew, parallelism, linearity, perpendicularity, magnification error, registration, and guaranteed and maximum print areas. Skew ■ 190 mm ± 1.2 mm to measur...

  • Page 338

    5-20 phaser 6180 color laser printer service manual print-quality troubleshooting parallelism ■ horizontal: 180 mm ± 1.2 mm ■ vertical: 234 mm ± 1.2 mm linearity ■ horizontal: 190 mm ± 0.5 mm ■ vertical: 234 mm ± 0.5 mm ■ slant: 269 mm ± 1.2 mm s6180-310 234 mm 179.8 mm i k c parallelism (within ±1....

  • Page 339

    Phaser 6180 color laser printer service manual 5-21 print-quality troubleshooting perpendicularity ■ 114.5 mm ± 0.8 mm magnification error ■ horizontal simplex: 190 mm ± 0.5% ■ horizontal duplex:190 mm ± 0.8% ■ vertical simplex: 234 mm ± 0.5% ■ vertical duplex: 234 mm ± 0.8% lead edge assumed perfec...

  • Page 340

    5-22 phaser 6180 color laser printer service manual print-quality troubleshooting registration ■ leading edge: 10.0 mm ± 2.0 mm ■ side edge: 8.5 mm ± 2.5 mm guaranteed and maximum print areas ■ maximum print area: 210.9 mm x 351.6 mm ■ guaranteed print area: 207.9 mm x 347.6 mm registration = measur...

  • Page 341

    Phaser 6180 color laser printer service manual 5-23 print-quality troubleshooting print-quality troubleshooting print-quality defect definitions the following table lists the print-quality defect corrective procedure, their definition, and the page where each procedure is provided. Defect definition...

  • Page 342

    5-24 phaser 6180 color laser printer service manual print-quality troubleshooting repeating defect measurement when horizontal lines and/or spot occur periodically, it is possibly caused by the trouble of particular roller. Measure the trouble interval on the test print, and check the relation to th...

  • Page 343: Abcde

    Phaser 6180 color laser printer service manual 5-25 print-quality troubleshooting light or undertone print the overall image density is too light in all colors. Initial actions ■ check the paper transfer path. ■ ensure there are no debris on the transfer path. Troubleshooting reference table applica...

  • Page 344

    5-26 phaser 6180 color laser printer service manual print-quality troubleshooting 3 1. Perform test print (cyan 20%, magenta 20%, yellow 20%, and black 20%): service mode > test print . 2. Check the print cartridge (c/m/y/k). Is there a faint toner? Go to step 4. Complete. 4 check the transfer unit ...

  • Page 345

    Phaser 6180 color laser printer service manual 5-27 print-quality troubleshooting blank print (no print) the entire image area is blank. Initial actions ■ check the paper transfer path. ■ ensure there are no debris on the transfer path. Troubleshooting reference table applicable parts example print ...

  • Page 346

    5-28 phaser 6180 color laser printer service manual print-quality troubleshooting 4 check the transfer unit for correct installation. Reseat the transfer unit. Does the image quality improve? Complete. Go to step 5. 5 check the laser beam path. Are there any debris between the laser unit and transfe...

  • Page 347

    Phaser 6180 color laser printer service manual 5-29 print-quality troubleshooting black print the entire image is black. Initial actions ■ check the paper transfer path. ■ ensure there are no debris on the transfer path. Troubleshooting reference table applicable parts example print ■ print cartridg...

  • Page 348

    5-30 phaser 6180 color laser printer service manual print-quality troubleshooting 4 check the transfer unit for correct installation. Reseat the transfer unit. Does the image quality improve? Complete. Go to step 5. 5 check the wiring harness connectors p/j12 and p/j151 between the laser unit and th...

  • Page 349: Abcde

    Phaser 6180 color laser printer service manual 5-31 print-quality troubleshooting vertical blank lines there are faded or completely non-printed lines along the page in the direction of the paper travel from the leading edge to the trailing edge. Initial actions ■ check the paper transfer path. ■ en...

  • Page 350

    5-32 phaser 6180 color laser printer service manual print-quality troubleshooting 4 check the transfer unit for correct installation. Reseat the transfer unit. Does the image quality improve? Complete. Go to step 5. 5 check for debris in the laser beam path between the laser unit and transfer unit. ...

  • Page 351: Abcde

    Phaser 6180 color laser printer service manual 5-33 print-quality troubleshooting horizontal band, voids, or streaks there are areas of the image that are extremely light or are missing entirely. These missing areas form wide bands which cover a wide area horizontally, perpendicular to the paper fee...

  • Page 352

    5-34 phaser 6180 color laser printer service manual print-quality troubleshooting 2 check the print cartridge (c/m/y/k) for damages. Is the print cartridge damaged? Go to step 3. Replace the print cartridge (page 8-9). 3 check the paper condition. Is the paper dry, recommended type, and loaded in th...

  • Page 353: Abcde

    Phaser 6180 color laser printer service manual 5-35 print-quality troubleshooting vertical stripes there are black lines along the page in the direction of the paper travel from the leading edge to the trailing edge. Initial actions ■ check the paper transfer path. ■ ensure there are no debris on th...

  • Page 354

    5-36 phaser 6180 color laser printer service manual print-quality troubleshooting 3 check the transfer unit for correct installation. Reseat the transfer unit. Does the image quality improve? Complete. Go to step 4. 4 check the fuser for correct installation. Reseat the fuser. Does the image quality...

  • Page 355: Abcde

    Phaser 6180 color laser printer service manual 5-37 print-quality troubleshooting horizontal stripes there are black lines running parallel with the leading edge of the print, perpendicular to the direction of the paper travel. Initial actions ■ check the paper transfer path. ■ ensure there are no d...

  • Page 356

    5-38 phaser 6180 color laser printer service manual print-quality troubleshooting warning ensure to wait for the fuser to cool down before starting the procedure. Troubleshooting procedure table step actions and questions yes no 1 check the black line’s regular intervals. Are there any black lines o...

  • Page 357

    Phaser 6180 color laser printer service manual 5-39 print-quality troubleshooting 11 check the hvps for correct installation. Reseat the hvps. Does the image quality improve? Complete. Go to step 12. 12 replace the print cartridge (page 8-9). Does the image quality improve? Complete. Go to step 13. ...

  • Page 358: Abcde

    5-40 phaser 6180 color laser printer service manual print-quality troubleshooting partial band there are areas of the image that are extremely light or are missing in a limited area on the paper. Initial actions ■ check the paper transfer path. ■ ensure there are no debris on the transfer path. Trou...

  • Page 359

    Phaser 6180 color laser printer service manual 5-41 print-quality troubleshooting 2 check the print cartridge (c/m/y/k) for damages. Is the print cartridge damaged? Go to step 3. Replace the print cartridge (page 8-9). 3 check the paper condition. Is the paper dry, recommended type, and loaded in th...

  • Page 360: Abcde

    5-42 phaser 6180 color laser printer service manual print-quality troubleshooting random spots there are spots of toner randomly scattered across the page. Initial actions ■ check the paper transfer path. ■ ensure there are no debris on the transfer path. Warning ensure to wait for the fuser to cool...

  • Page 361

    Phaser 6180 color laser printer service manual 5-43 print-quality troubleshooting 2 check the print cartridge (c/m/y/k) for damages. Is the print cartridge damaged? Go to step 3. Replace the print cartridge (page 8-9). 3 check the transfer unit. Are there any damages on the transfer unit surface? Re...

  • Page 362: Abcde

    5-44 phaser 6180 color laser printer service manual print-quality troubleshooting repeating bands, lines, marks, or spots there are recurring lines, marks, or spots on the page. Initial actions ■ check the paper transfer path. ■ ensure there are no debris on the transfer path. Warning ensure to wait...

  • Page 363: Abcde

    Phaser 6180 color laser printer service manual 5-45 print-quality troubleshooting residual image or ghosting there are faint, ghostly images appearing on the page. The images may be either from a previous page or from the page currently being printed. Initial actions ■ check the paper transfer path....

  • Page 364

    5-46 phaser 6180 color laser printer service manual print-quality troubleshooting 3 check the transfer unit. Are there any damages on the transfer unit surface? Replace the transfer unit (page 8-7). Go to step 4. 4 check the transfer unit for correct installation. Reseat the transfer unit. Does the ...

  • Page 365: Abcde

    Phaser 6180 color laser printer service manual 5-47 print-quality troubleshooting background contamination there is toner contamination on all or most of the page. The contamination appears as a very light gray dusting. Initial actions ■ check the paper transfer path. ■ ensure there are no debris on...

  • Page 366

    5-48 phaser 6180 color laser printer service manual print-quality troubleshooting 3 check the transfer unit. Are there any damages on the transfer unit surface? Replace the transfer unit (page 8-7). Go to step 4. 4 check the transfer unit for correct installation. Reseat the transfer unit. Does the ...

  • Page 367: Abcde

    Phaser 6180 color laser printer service manual 5-49 print-quality troubleshooting skew the printed image is not parallel with both sides of the paper. Initial actions ■ check the paper transfer path. ■ ensure there are no debris on the transfer path. Troubleshooting reference table applicable notes ...

  • Page 368

    5-50 phaser 6180 color laser printer service manual print-quality troubleshooting 4 check the print cartridge (c/m/y/k) for correct installation. Reseat the print cartridge. Does the error still occur? Go to step 5. Complete. 5 check the skewed tray. Is the skewed paper fed from tray 1 (mpt)? Go to ...

  • Page 369

    Phaser 6180 color laser printer service manual 5-51 print-quality troubleshooting damaged paper paper comes out from the printer wrinkled, folded, or worn-out. Initial actions ■ check the paper transfer path. ■ ensure there are no debris on the transfer path. Warning ensure to wait for the fuser to ...

  • Page 370

    5-52 phaser 6180 color laser printer service manual print-quality troubleshooting 4 check the print cartridge (c/m/y/k) for correct installation. Reseat the print cartridge. Does the error still occur? Go to step 5. Complete. 5 check the fuser for correct installation. Reseat the fuser. Does the err...

  • Page 371

    Phaser 6180 color laser printer service manual 5-53 print-quality troubleshooting 19 replace the feed roll (tray 2 - page 8-49, tray 3 - page 8-104). Does the error still occur? Replace the retard roll (tray 2 - page 8-33, tray 3 - page 8-109). Complete. Troubleshooting procedure table (continued) s...

  • Page 372: Abcde

    5-54 phaser 6180 color laser printer service manual print-quality troubleshooting unfused image the toner image is not completely fused to the paper. The image easily rubs off. Initial actions ■ check the paper transfer path. ■ ensure there are no debris on the transfer path. Warning ensure to wait ...

  • Page 373

    Phaser 6180 color laser printer service manual 5-55 print-quality troubleshooting 3 check the fuser for correct installation. Reseat the fuser. Does the image quality improve? Complete. Go to step 4. 4 replace the fuser (page 8-10). Does the image quality improve? Complete. Replace the mcu board (pa...

  • Page 374: Abcde

    5-56 phaser 6180 color laser printer service manual print-quality troubleshooting color registration a printed yellow or black image is not overlapped on a cyan or magenta image correctly. Initial actions ■ check the paper transfer path. ■ ensure there are no debris on the transfer path. Troubleshoo...

  • Page 375

    Phaser 6180 color laser printer service manual 5-57 print-quality troubleshooting 3 1. Perform test print procedure (cyan 20%, magenta 20%, yellow 20%): service mode > test print . 2. Adjust the color registration in the control panel: menu > admin menu > maintenance mode > adjust colorregi . 3. Doe...

  • Page 376

    5-58 phaser 6180 color laser printer service manual print-quality troubleshooting.

  • Page 377: In This Chapter...

    6 chapter adjustments and calibrations in this chapter... ■ adjustments ■ calibrations ■ parameter setting.

  • Page 378: Adjustments

    6-2 phaser 6180 color laser printer service manual adjustments and calibrations adjustments color registration color registration adjustment procedure allows the user to change or correct the alignment of the four color images to meet specifications and/or user’s requirements. Note adjusting laser p...

  • Page 379

    Phaser 6180 color laser printer service manual 6-3 adjustments and calibrations enabling/disabling automatic color registration this procedure provides instructions for how to enable or disable the automatic color registration function after a new print cartridge is installed. ■ if the function is s...

  • Page 380

    6-4 phaser 6180 color laser printer service manual adjustments and calibrations manual adjustment use the adjustment information in the following table to perform color registration procedure. Caution after printing the color registration correction chart, do not turn off the printer until the print...

  • Page 381

    Phaser 6180 color laser printer service manual 6-5 adjustments and calibrations resetting the fuser fuser reset is required when a new fuser is installed into the printer. This function sets the life counter to “0.” 1. From the control panel, press the menu button. 2. Press the up arrow or down arro...

  • Page 382: Calibrations

    6-6 phaser 6180 color laser printer service manual adjustments and calibrations calibrations initializing print meter this process initializes the print meter. 1. From the control panel, press the menu button. 2. Press the up arrow or down arrow button to find admin menu . Press the ok button. 3. Pr...

  • Page 383: Parameter Setting

    Phaser 6180 color laser printer service manual 6-7 adjustments and calibrations parameter setting this function reads/writes the parameter values, errors, and life counter values stored in the printer. Note print the parameter list from the service mode > parameter before changing the registration v...

  • Page 384

    6-8 phaser 6180 color laser printer service manual adjustments and calibrations note the default values are different in each printer. Parameter setting item range description slow scan k to p -128 to 127 sets the registration in the paper feeding direction. Slow scan 600 y/m/c -30 to 30 slow scan 1...

  • Page 385

    Phaser 6180 color laser printer service manual 6-9 adjustments and calibrations reference counter values counter name value of life warning life y toner (dispense time) --- life m toner (dispense time) --- life c toner (dispense time) --- life k toner (dispense time) --- life dtb (transfer unit) 1 (...

  • Page 386

    6-10 phaser 6180 color laser printer service manual adjustments and calibrations.

  • Page 387: In This Chapter...

    7 chapter cleaning and maintenance in this chapter... ■ service maintenance procedure ■ cleaning ■ maintenance.

  • Page 388: Cleaning

    7-2 phaser 6180 color laser printer service manual cleaning and maintenance service maintenance procedure perform the following procedures whenever you check, service, or repair a printer. Cleaning the printer, as outlined in the following steps, assures proper operation of the printer and reduces t...

  • Page 389

    Phaser 6180 color laser printer service manual 7-3 cleaning and maintenance cleaning the print cartridge 1. Open the front cover. 2. Using a flash light, inspect the gaps between the print cartridges. Remove the print cartridge if necessary. Using tweezers, remove any paper debris from the area. 3. ...

  • Page 390: Maintenance

    7-4 phaser 6180 color laser printer service manual cleaning and maintenance maintenance rip (repair, inspect, and prevent) procedure perform these routine maintenance procedures during the course of servicing the printer. ■ clean the feed rollers, exit rollers, and guides; replace if necessary. ■ re...

  • Page 391: In This Chapter...

    8 chapter service parts disassembly in this chapter... ■ overview ■ maintenance items and consumables ■ covers ■ paper tray ■ paper feeder ■ xerographics ■ exit chute ■ frame ■ drive ■ electrical ■ duplex unit ■ optional 550-sheet feeder.

  • Page 392: Overview

    8-2 phaser 6180 color laser printer service manual service parts disassembly overview this section contains the removal procedures for field-replaceable parts of the printer listed in the parts list. In most cases, the replacement procedure is simply the reverse of the removal procedure. In some ins...

  • Page 393

    Phaser 6180 color laser printer service manual 8-3 service parts disassembly standard orientation of the printer 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...

  • Page 394

    8-4 phaser 6180 color laser printer service manual service parts disassembly preparation before you begin any removal and replacement procedure: 1. Wear an electrostatic discharge wrist strap to help prevent damaging to the sensitive electronics of the printer circuit boards. 2. Turn off the printer...

  • Page 395

    Phaser 6180 color laser printer service manual 8-5 service parts disassembly c. Fuser (page 8-10) warning the fuser may be hot. Turn the printer power off and allow at least 5 minutes for the fuser to cool before removing the fuser. Note names of parts that appear in the removal and replacement proc...

  • Page 396

    8-6 phaser 6180 color laser printer service manual service parts disassembly fastener types the following table lists the primary types of posi-drive screws used to assemble the printer. The procedures provide dimensional specifications for screws being removed. Caution use care when installing self...

  • Page 397

    Phaser 6180 color laser printer service manual 8-7 service parts disassembly maintenance items and consumables maintenance items include the transfer unit, fuser, and feed/retard rollers. Individual procedures for the rollers removal and replacement are provided starting on page 8-7. Consumables con...

  • Page 398

    8-8 phaser 6180 color laser printer service manual service parts disassembly 3. Tilt the right side of the transfer unit up toward the left side to move the notch out of the u-shape groove and slide the notch on the left side away from the hole. Replacement note replacement note if there is a duplex...

  • Page 399

    Phaser 6180 color laser printer service manual 8-9 service parts disassembly print cartridge (c/m/y/k) (pl5.1.18-21) caution do not expose the print cartridges to light for more than 5 minutes. Cover the print cartridges to avoid damage. 1. Open the front cover. 2. Hold the levers on the left and ri...

  • Page 400

    8-10 phaser 6180 color laser printer service manual service parts disassembly fuser (pl6.1.10) warning the fuser may be hot. Turn the printer power off and allow at least 5 minutes for the fuser to cool before removing the fuser. 1. Open the front cover. 2. Open the duplex gate chute (pl6.1.13). 3. ...

  • Page 401: Covers

    Phaser 6180 color laser printer service manual 8-11 service parts disassembly covers rear cover (pl1.1.4) 1. Remove 2 screws (10 mm) and 2 screws (8 mm, flanged) securing the rear cover. 2. Push the metal clips on the parallel connector against the shield and remove the rear cover. Replacement note ...

  • Page 402

    8-12 phaser 6180 color laser printer service manual service parts disassembly right side cover (pl1.1.6) 1. Remove the rear cover (page 8-11). 2. Remove 3 screws (10 mm) securing the right side cover. 3. Use a flat tip screwdriver to release the plastic tabs from the notches on the top and rear side...

  • Page 403

    Phaser 6180 color laser printer service manual 8-13 service parts disassembly left side cover (pl1.1.7) 1. Remove the rear cover (page 8-11). 2. Remove 3 screws (10 mm) securing the left side cover. 3. Use a flat tip screwdriver to release the plastic tabs from the notches on the top and rear sides ...

  • Page 404

    8-14 phaser 6180 color laser printer service manual service parts disassembly top cover (pl1.1.4) 1. Remove the rear cover (page 8-11). 2. Remove the right side cover (page 8-12). 3. Remove the left side cover (page 8-13). 4. Remove 5 screws (10 mm) securing the cover. 5. Release the tabs from the h...

  • Page 405

    Phaser 6180 color laser printer service manual 8-15 service parts disassembly front cover (pl1.2.1) 1. Remove the duplex unit (page 8-94). 2. Remove the rear cover (page 8-11). 3. Remove the right side cover (page 8-12). 4. Remove 1 screw (6 mm) securing the ground wire on the printer. 5. Disconnect...

  • Page 406

    16 phaser 6180 color laser printer service manual service parts disassembly 7. Open the tray 1 (mpt) cover (pl1.2.24). 8. Release the hook of the shaft pivot on the left and right side of the front cover. Pull the shaft pivot outward while holding the front cover and remove the cover from the left a...

  • Page 407

    Phaser 6180 color laser printer service manual 17 service parts disassembly tray 2 cover (pl1.1.5) 1. Remove tray 2. 2. Pull the tray 2 cover all the way out until it stops. 3. Press the center part of the tray 2 cover to release the hooks (on the left and right sides) and remove the tray 2 cover fr...

  • Page 408

    18 phaser 6180 color laser printer service manual service parts disassembly extender cover (pl1.1.9) 1. Open the extender cover. 2. Press the center part of the extender cover and pull one of the two notches of the extender cover from the hole of the top cover (pl1.1.1). 3. Pull out the other notch ...

  • Page 409

    Phaser 6180 color laser printer service manual 19 service parts disassembly control panel (pl1.2.16) 1. Remove the exit out chute (page 8-63). 2. Disconnect the control panel connector p/j220. 3. Release the 6 hooks securing the control panel to the front cover (pl1.2.9). 4. Remove the control panel...

  • Page 410

    20 phaser 6180 color laser printer service manual service parts disassembly tray 1 (mpt) base (pl1.2.26) 1. Remove the duplex unit (page 8-94). 2. Remove the latch spring (pl1.2.3) from the latch plate (pl1.2.2). 3. Remove 2 screws (black, 10 mm, flanged) securing the left and right sides of the fro...

  • Page 411

    Phaser 6180 color laser printer service manual 21 service parts disassembly 5. Push the front latch downward to release the hooks and remove the front latch from the latch plate. S6180-174.

  • Page 412

    22 phaser 6180 color laser printer service manual service parts disassembly tray 1 (mpt) cover (pl1.2.24) 1. Remove tray 2. 2. Open tray 1 (mpt) cover. 3. Rotate the pivot pin (pl1.2.17) to release the hooks securing the link on the left and right sides of the tray 1 (mpt) cover. Remove the left and...

  • Page 413

    Phaser 6180 color laser printer service manual 23 service parts disassembly replacement note replacement note ensure to place the tray 1 (mpt) lever on top of tray 1 (mpt). S6180-496.

  • Page 414: Paper Tray

    24 phaser 6180 color laser printer service manual service parts disassembly paper tray tray 1 (mpt) retard holder (pl2.1.3) 1. Remove tray 2. 2. Press lightly on the left and right sides of the separator holder (pl2.1.10) toward the center, lift and remove the holder. 3. Remove the tray 1 (mpt) reta...

  • Page 415

    Phaser 6180 color laser printer service manual 25 service parts disassembly bottom plate (pl2.1.20) 1. Remove tray 2. 2. Remove the mpt springs (pl2.1.17) on the left and right arms. 3. Remove 1 screw (6 mm) securing the left mpt holder (pl2.1.21). Remove the left mpt holder. 4. While pushing the no...

  • Page 416

    26 phaser 6180 color laser printer service manual service parts disassembly tray 1 (mpt) front cover (pl2.1.22) 1. Remove tray 2. 2. Remove the tray 2 handle (page 8-27). 3. While pushing the tray 1 (mpt) no paper actuator (pl2.1.26) upward, remove the left and right shaft sections of the front cove...

  • Page 417

    Phaser 6180 color laser printer service manual 27 service parts disassembly tray 2 handle (pl2.1.23) 1. Remove tray 2. 2. Use a small flat tip screwdriver to press on the 2 latches and remove the tray handle. S6180-182.

  • Page 418

    28 phaser 6180 color laser printer service manual service parts disassembly no paper actuator (pl2.1.26) 1. Remove tray 2. 2. Press on the notches on the actuator (pl2.1.24) to release the hooks. Remove the actuator from the tray handle (pl2.1.23). 3. Remove the no paper spring hooks (pl2.1.28) from...

  • Page 419

    Phaser 6180 color laser printer service manual 29 service parts disassembly bottom plate - tray 2/tray 3 (pl2.2.2) 1. Remove tray 2. 2. Remove the tray 2 left and right side guides (page 8-31). 3. Remove 2 screws (10 mm) securing the gear lock plate on the left and right sides of tray 2. 4. Use a sc...

  • Page 420

    30 phaser 6180 color laser printer service manual service parts disassembly 6. Use a screwdriver to release the hook on the size set switch (pl2.2.19) and remove the switch from tray 2. 7. Pull the bottom plate shaft out toward the left from the bottom plate and remove the stopper (pl2.2.3) and the ...

  • Page 421

    Phaser 6180 color laser printer service manual 31 service parts disassembly tray 2 side guide (left/right) (pl2.2.9 & pl2.2.10) 1. Remove tray 2. 2. Release the hook securing the pinion gear (pl2.2.11) to the housing base and remove the pinion gear. 3. Shift the bottom plate release actuator (pl2.2....

  • Page 422

    32 phaser 6180 color laser printer service manual service parts disassembly 4. Hold the knob of the right side guide and move the guide toward the inside. 5. Move the left side guide toward the inside. 6. While pressing down on the hooks securing the right guide, release the claws from the notches o...

  • Page 423

    Phaser 6180 color laser printer service manual 33 service parts disassembly tray 2 retard roll (pl2.2.17) 1. Remove tray 2. 2. Release the hooks on the left and right of the retard tray cover (pl2.2.13) and open the retard tray cover. 3. Release the hooks on the left and right side of the retard rol...

  • Page 424

    34 phaser 6180 color laser printer service manual service parts disassembly tray 2 end guide (pl2.2.22) 1. Remove tray 2. 2. From the bottom side of tray 2, remove 1 screw (8 mm, flanged) securing the tray 2 end guide. 3. Remove the tray 2 end guide. 4. Remove the rail sections from the tray 2 end g...

  • Page 425: Paper Feeder

    Phaser 6180 color laser printer service manual 35 service parts disassembly paper feeder tray 1 (mpt) feed solenoid (pl3.1.3) 1. Remove the rear cover (page 8-11). 2. Remove the right side cover (page 8-12). 3. Remove the mpt feed spring (pl3.1.4). 4. Release the hook and remove the mpt gear (pl3.1....

  • Page 426

    36 phaser 6180 color laser printer service manual service parts disassembly 5. Disconnect the tray 1 (mpt) feed solenoid connector p/j236. 6. Release the feed solenoid wiring harness from the solenoid duct (pl3.1.2) and the drive duct (pl8.1.8). 7. Remove 1 screw (8 mm) securing the feed solenoid to...

  • Page 427

    Phaser 6180 color laser printer service manual 37 service parts disassembly tray 1 (mpt) roll (pl3.1.8) 1. Remove the rear cover (page 8-11). 2. Remove the right side cover (page 8-12). 3. Remove the mpt feed spring (pl3.1.4). 4. Release the hook of the mpt gear (pl3.1.5) and remove the gear from th...

  • Page 428

    38 phaser 6180 color laser printer service manual service parts disassembly 5. Remove the e-ring securing the bearing on the left and right sides of the roll, and shift the bearing toward the inside. 6. Shift the roll to the right and pull out the left side shaft section of the roll from the bearing...

  • Page 429

    Phaser 6180 color laser printer service manual 39 service parts disassembly tray 1 (mpt) feed roll (pl3.1.10) 1. Remove tray 2. 2. Release the mpt core roll hook (pl3.1.9) on the right side of the mpt feed roll. Shift the mpt core roll to the right. 3. Shift the mpt feed roll to the right and remove...

  • Page 430

    40 phaser 6180 color laser printer service manual service parts disassembly tray 1 (mpt) no paper sensor (pl3.1.15) 1. Remove tray 2. 2. Release the cover sensor hook (pl3.1.16). 3. Push the cover sensor backward while pressing on the lower side of the sensor to remove the latch on the upper right s...

  • Page 431

    Phaser 6180 color laser printer service manual 41 service parts disassembly registration clutch (pl3.1.19) 1. Remove tray 2. 2. Remove the rear cover (page 8-11). 3. Remove the right side cover (page 8-12). 4. Remove the drive assembly (page 8-76). 5. Disconnect the registration clutch connector p/j...

  • Page 432

    42 phaser 6180 color laser printer service manual service parts disassembly feed clutch (pl3.1.20) 1. Remove tray 2. 2. Remove the rear cover (page 8-11). 3. Remove the right side cover (page 8-12). 4. Remove the drive assembly (page 8-76). 5. Disconnect the feed clutch connector p/j235. 6. Release ...

  • Page 433

    Phaser 6180 color laser printer service manual 43 service parts disassembly feeder unit (pl3.2.1) 1. Remove tray 2. 2. Remove the rear cover (page 8-11). 3. Remove the right side cover (page 8-12). 4. Remove the drive assembly (page 8-76). 5. Remove the registration clutch (page 8-41). 6. Remove the...

  • Page 434

    44 phaser 6180 color laser printer service manual service parts disassembly 10. Disconnect the feeder connectors p/j232 and p/j241. 11. Disconnect the turn clutch connector p/j234. 12. Release the wiring harnesses from the clamps and hooks. S6180-192 p/j241 p/j232 p/j234.

  • Page 435

    Phaser 6180 color laser printer service manual 45 service parts disassembly caution ensure to hold the feeder while removing the 2 screws to prevent the feeder drop to the bottom of the printer. 13. Shift the cam shaft on the left side to access the screws. Remove 2 screws (10 mm) securing the feede...

  • Page 436

    46 phaser 6180 color laser printer service manual service parts disassembly replacement procedures 1. Insert the feeder into the printer with the right side in first. 2. Insert the 2 wiring harness connectors coming out of the feeder and the connector of the turn clutch through the hole of the print...

  • Page 437

    Phaser 6180 color laser printer service manual 47 service parts disassembly turn clutch (pl3.2.25) 1. Remove the feeder unit (page 8-43). 2. Release the turn clutch wiring harness from the clamps. 3. Remove the e-ring securing the turn clutch. 4. Remove the turn clutch from the feeder. S6180-197.

  • Page 438

    48 phaser 6180 color laser printer service manual service parts disassembly no paper sensor (pl3.2.30) 1. Remove the feeder unit (page 8-43). 2. Remove 1 screw (6 mm) securing the no sensor holder (pl3.2.34) and remove the no sensor holder. 3. Release the 3 hooks securing the no paper sensor. 4. Dis...

  • Page 439

    Phaser 6180 color laser printer service manual 49 service parts disassembly tray 2 feed roll (pl3.2.53) 1. Remove tray 2. 2. Release the hook on the tray 2 feed roll hook and remove the feed roll from each shaft. Replacement note replacement note ensure to align the convex section of the tray 2 feed...

  • Page 440: Xerographics

    50 phaser 6180 color laser printer service manual service parts disassembly xerographics laser unit (pl5.1.2) 1. Remove the rear cover (page 8-11). 2. Remove the right side cover (page 8-12). 3. Remove the left side cover (page 8-13). 4. Remove the top cover (page 8-14). 5. Remove the main fan (page...

  • Page 441

    Phaser 6180 color laser printer service manual 51 service parts disassembly 10. Remove 4 screws (10 mm) securing the laser unit springs (pl5.1.1) on the left and right sides. 11. Remove the laser unit springs. 12. Slowly lift up the laser unit and remove it from the printer. S6180-054.

  • Page 442

    52 phaser 6180 color laser printer service manual service parts disassembly crum connector (pl5.1.3) 1. Remove the rear cover (page 8-11). 2. Remove the right side cover (page 8-12). 3. Remove the print cartridge sensor assembly (page 8-53, page 8-54). 4. Shift the crum connector to the right. 5. Di...

  • Page 443

    Phaser 6180 color laser printer service manual 53 service parts disassembly print cartridge sensor assembly (black) (pl5.1.4) 1. Remove the rear cover (page 8-11). 2. Remove the right side cover (page 8-12). 3. Remove the main drive (page 8-73). 4. Remove the 1 screw (10 mm) securing the black print...

  • Page 444

    54 phaser 6180 color laser printer service manual service parts disassembly print cartridge sensor assembly (cyan/magenta/yellow) (pl5.1.4) 1. Remove the rear cover (page 8-11). 2. Remove the right side cover (page 8-12). 3. Remove the 1 screw (10 mm) securing the print cartridge sensor assembly to ...

  • Page 445

    Phaser 6180 color laser printer service manual 55 service parts disassembly print cartridge sensor (pl5.1.8) 1. Remove the rear cover (page 8-11). 2. Remove the right side cover (page 8-12). 3. Remove the print cartridge sensor assembly (page 8-53, page 8-54). 4. Release the 3 hooks securing the pri...

  • Page 446

    56 phaser 6180 color laser printer service manual service parts disassembly dispenser (c/m/y/k) (pl5.1.12) 1. Remove the rear cover (page 8-11). 2. Remove the left side cover (page 8-13). 3. Disconnect the 4 dispenser motor wiring harnesses. 4. Release the 2 hooks securing the motor harness duct to ...

  • Page 447

    Phaser 6180 color laser printer service manual 57 service parts disassembly 6. Remove 1 screw (10 mm) securing the dispenser motor. 7. Slightly shift the dispenser motor toward the front, release the convex sections, and remove the motor. Replacement note replacement note ensure to align the convex ...

  • Page 448

    58 phaser 6180 color laser printer service manual service parts disassembly bias (pl5.1.13) 1. Remove the rear cover (page 8-11). 2. Remove the right side cover (page 8-12). 3. Remove the left side cover (page 8-13). 4. Remove the top cover (page 8-14). 5. Remove the led (page 8-60). Note it is not ...

  • Page 449

    Phaser 6180 color laser printer service manual 59 service parts disassembly 10. Remove 1 screw (10 mm) securing the esa roll spring (pl5.1.14). 11. Remove the esa roll spring. 12. Remove 3 screws (10 mm) securing the bias. 13. Remove the bias. S6180-206.

  • Page 450

    60 phaser 6180 color laser printer service manual service parts disassembly led (pl5.1.15) 1. Remove the rear cover (page 8-11). 2. Remove the left side cover (page 8-13). 3. Remove 2 screws (8 mm) securing the left side duct (pl7.1.23) and remove the left side duct. 4. Remove 1 screw (10 mm) securi...

  • Page 451

    Phaser 6180 color laser printer service manual 61 service parts disassembly hvps (pl5.1.17) 1. Remove the rear cover (page 8-11). 2. Remove the right side cover (page 8-12). 3. Remove left side cover (page 8-13). 4. Remove the top cover (page 8-14). 5. Remove the main fan (page 8-84). 6. Remove the ...

  • Page 452

    62 phaser 6180 color laser printer service manual service parts disassembly 8. Remove 2 screws (6 mm, with washer) securing the wiring harnesses coming out of the hvps. 9. Remove 5 screws (10 mm) securing the hvps to the printer. 10. Remove 3 screws (6 mm) securing the hvps to the printer. 11. Shift...

  • Page 453: Exit Chute

    Phaser 6180 color laser printer service manual 63 service parts disassembly exit chute exit out chute (pl6.1.1) 1. Remove 2 screws (black,10 mm, flanged) securing the exit out chute to the front cover. 2. Remove the exit out chute. S6180-016.

  • Page 454

    64 phaser 6180 color laser printer service manual service parts disassembly duplex gate chute (pl6.1.13) 1. Open the duplex gate chute approximately 45° and align the cut surface of the axis on the right side of the duplex gate chute with the notch on the printer. 2. Detach the axis on the left side...

  • Page 455: Frame

    Phaser 6180 color laser printer service manual 65 service parts disassembly frame star wheel (pl7.1.1) 1. Remove 1 screw (8 mm, flanged) securing the star wheel to the printer. 2. Remove the star wheel. S6180-015.

  • Page 456

    66 phaser 6180 color laser printer service manual service parts disassembly left link (pl7.1.3) 1. Remove the rear cover (page 8-11). 2. Remove the left side cover (page 8-13). 3. Release the hook of the shaft pivot (pl1.2.8) securing the left link and remove the shaft pivot. 4. Remove the left link...

  • Page 457

    Phaser 6180 color laser printer service manual 67 service parts disassembly 7. Remove the release lever (pl7.1.4). 8. Remove the left link from the printer. 9. Remove the support spring (pl7.1.8). 10. Remove the damper holder (pl7.1.6) together with the oil damper (pl7.1.7). Replacement note replace...

  • Page 458

    68 phaser 6180 color laser printer service manual service parts disassembly right link (pl7.1.13) 1. Remove the rear cover (page 8-11). 2. Remove the right side cover (page 8-12). 3. Release the hook of the shaft pivot (pl1.2.8) securing the right link. Pull out the shaft pivot. 4. Remove the right ...

  • Page 459

    Phaser 6180 color laser printer service manual 69 service parts disassembly 7. Remove the release lever (pl7.1.4). 8. Remove the right link from the printer. 9. Remove the support spring (pl7.1.8). 10. Remove the damper holder (pl7.1.6) together with the oil damper (pl7.1.7). Replacement note replac...

  • Page 460

    70 phaser 6180 color laser printer service manual service parts disassembly right tray guide (pl7.1.17) 1. Remove tray 2. 2. Remove the rear cover (page 8-11). 3. Remove the right side cover (page 8-12). 4. Remove the tray 2 cover (page 8-17). 5. Remove the size switch (page 8-72). 6. Remove 1 screw...

  • Page 461

    Phaser 6180 color laser printer service manual 71 service parts disassembly left tray guide (pl7.1.19) 1. Remove tray 2. 2. Remove the rear cover (page 8-11). 3. Remove the left side cover (page 8-13). 4. Remove the tray 2 cover (page 8-17). 5. Remove 1 screw (8 mm, flanged) securing the left tray g...

  • Page 462

    72 phaser 6180 color laser printer service manual service parts disassembly tray 2 size switch (pl7.1.18) 1. Remove the rear cover (page 8-11). 2. Remove the right side cover (page 8-12). 3. Release the clamp (pl7.1.15) securing the size switch and remove the wiring harness. 4. Disconnect the size s...

  • Page 463: Drive

    Phaser 6180 color laser printer service manual 73 service parts disassembly drive main drive (pl8.1.2) 1. Remove the rear cover (page 8-11). 2. Remove the right side cover (page 8-12). 3. Remove the left side cover (page 8-13). 4. Remove the top cover (page 8-14). 5. Remove the interlock harness (pa...

  • Page 464

    74 phaser 6180 color laser printer service manual service parts disassembly 12. Remove the clamp and wiring harness that are secured to the main drive. S6180-056 p/j211 p/j2761 p/j221 p/j222.

  • Page 465

    Phaser 6180 color laser printer service manual 75 service parts disassembly 13. Remove 6 screws (10 mm) securing the main drive to the printer. 14. Remove the main drive. Replacement note replacement note ensure to place the wiring harness connecting the developer motor through the back of the hook ...

  • Page 466

    76 phaser 6180 color laser printer service manual service parts disassembly drive assembly (pl8.1.7) 1. Remove the rear cover (page 8-11). 2. Remove the right side cover (page 8-12). 3. Remove the mpt feed spring (pl3.1.4). 4. Release the mpt gear (pl3.1.5) and remove the gear from the mpt shaft (pl...

  • Page 467

    Phaser 6180 color laser printer service manual 77 service parts disassembly 5. Release the wiring harnesses from the drive duct (pl8.1.8). 6. Release the hook of the drive duct from the drive assembly. Shift the drive duct toward the rear side of the printer and remove it from the drive assembly. S6...

  • Page 468

    78 phaser 6180 color laser printer service manual service parts disassembly 7. Remove 4 screws (10 mm) securing the drive assembly to the printer. Caution do not separate the drive assembly from the printer, because they are connected with the wiring harness. 8. Remove the drive assembly. 9. Disconn...

  • Page 469: Electrical

    Phaser 6180 color laser printer service manual 79 service parts disassembly electrical eeprom board (pl9.1.1) 1. Remove the rear cover (page 8-11). 2. Remove the right side cover (page 8-12). 3. Disconnect the eeprom board connector p/j144. 4. Remove 1 screw (10 mm) securing the eeprom board to the ...

  • Page 470

    80 phaser 6180 color laser printer service manual service parts disassembly interlock harness (pl9.1.3) 1. Remove the rear cover (page 8-11). 2. Remove the right side cover (page 8-12). 3. Remove the left side cover (page 8-13). 4. Remove the top cover (page 8-14). 5. Disconnect the interlock harnes...

  • Page 471

    Phaser 6180 color laser printer service manual 81 service parts disassembly lvps (pl9.1.4) 1. Remove the rear cover (page 8-11). 2. Remove the right side cover (page 8-12). 3. Remove the left side cover (page 8-13). 4. Remove the top cover (page 8-14). 5. Remove the main fan (page 8-84). 6. Disconne...

  • Page 472

    82 phaser 6180 color laser printer service manual service parts disassembly 8. Remove 2 screws (10 mm) and 3 screws (6 mm) securing the lvps shield. S6180-052 p/j44 p/j501 p/j502 p/j503 p/j40 p/j47 p/j48 p/j504.

  • Page 473

    Phaser 6180 color laser printer service manual 83 service parts disassembly 9. Remove the lvps shield and the lvps. 10. Remove 6 screws (6 mm) securing the lvps to the lvps shield and remove the lvps. Replacement note replacement note ensure the lvps shield sits under the earth plate. S6180-053.

  • Page 474

    84 phaser 6180 color laser printer service manual service parts disassembly main fan (pl9.1.10) 1. Remove the rear cover (page 8-11). 2. Remove the right side cover (page 8-12). 3. Remove the left side cover (page 8-13). 4. Remove the top cover (page 8-14). 5. Disconnect the main fan connector p/j50...

  • Page 475

    Phaser 6180 color laser printer service manual 85 service parts disassembly power switch (pl9.1.13) 1. Remove the rear cover (page 8-11). 2. Remove the right side cover (page 8-12). 3. Disconnect the power switch connector p/j481. 4. Release the hook and remove the power switch. S6180-035 p/j481.

  • Page 476

    86 phaser 6180 color laser printer service manual service parts disassembly humidity/temperature sensor (pl9.1.19) 1. Remove the rear cover (page 8-11). 2. Remove the right side cover (page 8-12). 3. Remove the left side cover (page 8-13). 4. Remove the controller shield (page 8-92). 5. Release the ...

  • Page 477

    Phaser 6180 color laser printer service manual 87 service parts disassembly mcu board (pl9.1.20) note if the mcu board is exchanged, store internal data to the image processor board. Enter service diagnostics menu: service mode > engine diag > nvm settings > save nvm . Refer to ”service diagnostics”...

  • Page 478

    88 phaser 6180 color laser printer service manual service parts disassembly 6. Remove 6 screws (6 mm) securing the mcu board to the printer and remove the mcu board. Replacement note replacement note if the mcu board is exchanged, simply move the nvram chip from the old mcu board to the new mcu boar...

  • Page 479

    Phaser 6180 color laser printer service manual 89 service parts disassembly image processor board (pl9.1.27) 1. Remove the rear cover (page 8-11). 2. Remove the right side cover (page 8-12). 3. Remove the left side cover (page 8-13). 4. Loosen 1 knurling screw (pl9.1.22) and open the window shield (...

  • Page 480

    90 phaser 6180 color laser printer service manual service parts disassembly 7. Pull the if shield out at an angle toward the arrow direction together with the i/p board and remove the shield. 8. Remove 3 screws and 2 screws (6 mm) securing the i/p board connectors to the if shield. 9. Remove the i/p...

  • Page 481

    Phaser 6180 color laser printer service manual 91 service parts disassembly replacement note replacement note do not use the nvram rom from the new i/p board. Do not apply pressure on the i/p board when removing the nvram rom. Make sure to move the nvram rom from the old i/p board to the new i/p boa...

  • Page 482

    92 phaser 6180 color laser printer service manual service parts disassembly controller shield (pl9.1.25) 1. Remove the rear cover (page 8-11). 2. Remove the right side cover (page 8-12). 3. Remove the left side cover (page 8-13). 4. Remove 7 screws (6 mm) securing the controller shield. Caution when...

  • Page 483

    Phaser 6180 color laser printer service manual 93 service parts disassembly multi-protocol network card (pl9.1.30) 1. Turn the printer power off. 2. Disconnect the power cord. 3. Loosen 1 knurling screw (pl9.1.22) and open the window shield (pl9.1.21). 4. Loosen 2 screws securing the multi protocol ...

  • Page 484: Duplex Unit

    94 phaser 6180 color laser printer service manual service parts disassembly duplex unit duplex unit (pl11.1.1) 1. Remove the transfer unit (page 8-7). 2. Lift the duplex unit lever to release the lock. 3. Pull the notches on the bottom of the duplex unit out from the holes of the front cover and rem...

  • Page 485

    Phaser 6180 color laser printer service manual 95 service parts disassembly duplex fan (pl11.1.25) 1. Remove the transfer unit (page 8-7). 2. Remove the duplex unit (page 8-94). 3. Remove the duplex board cover (pl11.1.16). 4. Release the 4 hooks securing the harness chute cover (pl11.1.24) and remo...

  • Page 486: Optional 550-Sheet Feeder

    96 phaser 6180 color laser printer service manual service parts disassembly optional 550-sheet feeder optional 550-sheet feeder (pl12.1.1) 1. Remove tray 2. 2. Remove the 2 joint screws securing the printer to the optional 550-sheet feeder. Caution lifting the printer requires two people. Use care w...

  • Page 487

    Phaser 6180 color laser printer service manual 97 service parts disassembly tray 3 left cover (pl12.1.2) 1. Remove tray 3 from the optional 550-sheet feeder. 2. Remove 2 screws (8 mm, flanged) securing the left cover to the optional frame (pl12.2.1). 3. Open the left cover toward the front side to r...

  • Page 488

    98 phaser 6180 color laser printer service manual service parts disassembly tray 3 right cover (pl12.1.7) 1. Remove tray 3 from the optional 550-sheet feeder. 2. Remove 4 screws (8 mm, flanged) securing the right cover to the optional frame (pl12.2.1). 3. Open the rear side of the right cover toward...

  • Page 489

    Phaser 6180 color laser printer service manual 99 service parts disassembly tray 3 cover (pl12.1.4) 1. Remove the tray 2 cover (page 8-17). 2. Remove tray 3 from the optional 550-sheet feeder. 3. Pull the tray 3 cover backward until it stops. 4. Press the center part of the tray 3 cover to release t...

  • Page 490

    100 phaser 6180 color laser printer service manual service parts disassembly tray 3 turn clutch (pl12.1.5) 1. Remove tray 3 from the optional 550-sheet feeder. 2. Remove the tray 3 right cover (page 8-98). 3. Disconnect the tray 3 turn clutch connector p/j4201. 4. Release the 2 clamps securing the t...

  • Page 491

    Phaser 6180 color laser printer service manual 101 service parts disassembly tray 3 feed clutch (pl12.1.6) 1. Remove tray 3 from the optional 550-sheet feeder. 2. Remove the tray 3 right cover (page 8-98). 3. Disconnect the tray 3 feed clutch connector p/j4213. 4. Release the clamp securing the tray...

  • Page 492

    102 phaser 6180 color laser printer service manual service parts disassembly tray 3 feeder (pl12.1.8) 1. Remove tray 3 from the optional 550-sheet feeder. 2. Remove the tray 3 left cover (page 8-97). 3. Remove the tray 3 right cover (page 8-98). 4. Remove the tray 3 turn clutch (page 8-100). 5. Remo...

  • Page 493

    Phaser 6180 color laser printer service manual 103 service parts disassembly 9. Release the convex part on the left and right sides of the tray 3 feeder from the flange on the left and right sides of the frame to remove the tray 3 feeder. S6180-233.

  • Page 494

    104 phaser 6180 color laser printer service manual service parts disassembly tray 3 feed roll (pl12.1.9) 1. Remove tray 3 from the optional 550-sheet feeder. 2. Release the tray 3 feed roll hook and remove the tray 3 feed roll from each shaft. S6180-065.

  • Page 495

    Phaser 6180 color laser printer service manual 105 service parts disassembly tray 3 size switch (pl12.2.5) 1. Remove tray 3 from the optional 550-sheet feeder. 2. Remove the tray 3 right cover (page 8-98). 3. Disconnect the tray 3 size switch connector p/j4211. 4. Release the clamp securing the tray...

  • Page 496

    106 phaser 6180 color laser printer service manual service parts disassembly tray 3 feeder drive (pl12.2.10) 1. Remove tray 3 from the optional 550-sheet feeder. 2. Remove the tray 3 right cover (page 8-98). 3. Remove the tray 3 turn clutch (page 8-100). 4. Remove the tray 3 feed clutch (page 8-101)...

  • Page 497

    Phaser 6180 color laser printer service manual 107 service parts disassembly tray 3 right guide (pl12.2.11) 1. Remove tray 3 from the optional 550-sheet feeder. 2. Remove the tray 3 cover (page 8-99). 3. Remove the tray 3 right cover (page 8-98). 4. Remove the tray 3 size switch (page 8-105). 5. Rem...

  • Page 498

    108 phaser 6180 color laser printer service manual service parts disassembly tray 3 left guide (pl12.2.12) 1. Remove tray 3 from the optional 550-sheet feeder. 2. Remove the tray 3 left cover (page 8-97). 3. Remove the tray 3 cover (page 8-99). 4. Remove 1 screw (8 mm) securing the tray 3 left guide...

  • Page 499

    Phaser 6180 color laser printer service manual 109 service parts disassembly tray 3 retard roll (pl12.3.10) 1. Remove tray 3 from the optional 550-sheet feeder. 2. Release the hooks on the left and right sides of the retard tray cover (pl12.3.6) and open the retard tray cover. 3. Release the hook of...

  • Page 500

    110 phaser 6180 color laser printer service manual service parts disassembly.

  • Page 501: In This Chapter...

    9 chapter parts list in this chapter... ■ serial number format ■ using the parts list ■ print engine parts ■ options ■ xerox supplies and accessories ■ service kits.

  • Page 502: Serial Number Format

    9-2 phaser 6180 color laser printer service manual 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 mod...

  • Page 503: Using The Parts List

    Phaser 6180 color laser printer service manual 9-3 parts list using the parts list ■ id no.: the callout number from the exploded part diagram. ■ name/description: the name of the part to be ordered and the number of parts supplied per order. ■ part number: the material part number used to order tha...

  • Page 504: Print Engine Parts

    9-4 phaser 6180 color laser printer service manual parts list print engine parts parts list 1.1 covers (1 of 2) front 1 2 4 5 7 3 s6180-154 9 (with 2,3) 6.

  • Page 505

    Phaser 6180 color laser printer service manual 9-5 parts list parts list 1.1 covers (1 of 2) id no. Name/description part number 1. Cover top 802k99750 2. Cover extension 1 3. Cover extension 2 4. Cover rear 848e07961 5. Cover cst (tray cover) 848e07990 6. Cover side right assy 848e07950 7. Cover si...

  • Page 506

    9-6 phaser 6180 color laser printer service manual parts list parts list 1.2 covers (2 of 2) front 1 (with 2~9, 14, 17~24, 36) 24 (with 25~29, 35) 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 8 9 11 13 12 31 14 17 17 21 22 20 25 26 27 29 30 35 35 30 28 19 18 23 4 s6180-155 j272 p2720 p2721 36 32 j29 p2900 j2900 15 16 j220

  • Page 507

    Phaser 6180 color laser printer service manual 9-7 parts list parts list 1.2 covers (2 of 2) id no. Name/description part number 1. Kit cover assy front (with 2-9, 11-15, 18-23, 36) 675k47129 2. Plate latch 3. Spring latch 4. Latch front 5. Cover harness 6. Button top 7. Contact front 8. Shaft pivot...

  • Page 508

    9-8 phaser 6180 color laser printer service manual parts list parts list 2.1 tray 2 (1 of 2) front [ref pl2.2.1] 1 (with 2-28, pl2.2.1) 2 (with 3,12~24) 24 (with 25~28) 4 5 8 9 9 10 11 12 12 13 13 14 15 16 17 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 25 26 6 7 27 28 s6180-156 3 (with 4~11).

  • Page 509

    Phaser 6180 color laser printer service manual 9-9 parts list parts list 2.1 tray 2 (1 of 2) no. Name/description part number 1. Cassette assy 250 (with 2-28, pl2.2.1) (tray 2) 050k57912 2. Cassette assy front (with 3-28) (tray 2 front assy) 3. Kit holder assy retard mpt (with 4-11) 019k09060 4. Chu...

  • Page 510

    9-10 phaser 6180 color laser printer service manual parts list parts list 2.2 tray 2 (2 of 2) 1 (with 2~33) 12 (with 13~18) 2 8 9 10 13 15 18 19 21 23 22 24 26 27 21 28 29 30 31 32 33 25 14 16 17 8 11 3 4 6 7 5 s6180-157 front.

  • Page 511

    Phaser 6180 color laser printer service manual 9-11 parts list parts list 2.2 tray 2 (2 of 2) no. Name/description part number 1. Cassette assy rear 250 2. Plate assy btm a4 3. Stopper pb 4. Gear btm lock oneway 5. Shaft pb a4 6. Gear btm dmp oneway 7. Gear pb left 8. Spring btm up 250 a4 9. Guide a...

  • Page 512

    9-12 phaser 6180 color laser printer service manual parts list parts list 3.1 paper feeder (1 of 2) front [ref pl3.2.1] 2 3 4 5 6 7 9 10 12 14 15 16 17 13 11 11 9 18 8 (with 7,9~12,18) s6180-158 j236 j275 p2751 j2751 mpt no paper sensor 19 20 j233 j235 1.

  • Page 513

    Phaser 6180 color laser printer service manual 9-13 parts list parts list 3.1 paper feeder (1 of 2) id no. Name/description part number 1. Clamp 2. Duct mpt solenoid 3. Kit solenoid feed mpt (with 4, 5) 675k35590 4. Spring feed mpt 5. Gear mpt 6. Bearing earth 7. Cam mpt right 8. Roll assy mpt (with...

  • Page 514

    9-14 phaser 6180 color laser printer service manual parts list parts list 3.2 paper feeder (2 of 2) front 1 (with 2,11,21,25~28,32,33,37,42,51~59 pl3.1.19-20) 2 (with 3~21,60) 28 (with 29, 30) 59 (with 44~50) 33 (with 30, 34~36) 3 3 4 5 6 7 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 27 8 11 9 11 11 10 8 20 21 21 21 25...

  • Page 515

    Phaser 6180 color laser printer service manual 9-15 parts list parts list 3.2 paper feeder (2 of 2) id no. Name/description part number 1. Kit feeder assy (with 2, 11, 21, 25-28, 32, 33, 37, 42, 51-59, pl3.1.19-20) 675k47543 2. Chute assy regi (with 3-21, 60) 3. Bracket nip 4. Spring regi left 5. Sp...

  • Page 516

    9-16 phaser 6180 color laser printer service manual parts list 41. ----- 42. Shaft feed 43. ----- 44. Support nudger assy 45. Shaft nudger 46. Roll assy gear nudger 47. Gear idler nudger 48. Holder no paper left a4 49. Actuator no paper a4 50. Holder no paper right a4 51. Clutch oneway nudger 52. Cl...

  • Page 517

    Phaser 6180 color laser printer service manual 9-17 parts list parts list 4.1 transfer unit parts list 4.1 transfer id no. Name/description part number 1. Kit belt cru (transfer unit) (periodic replacement part - per 100k prints) 675k47084 front [ref pl1.2.9] 1 s6180-160 j2721.

  • Page 518

    9-18 phaser 6180 color laser printer service manual parts list parts list 5.1 xerographics print cartridge sensor front 1 2 1 3 4 18 19 20 21 3 3 3 4 4 4 9 10 5 6 7 8 4 (with 5~8) 10 10 10 11 12 9 9 11 11 11 12 12 12 13 14 15 16 17 s6180-161 p314 j183 j16 p161 p313 p312 p311 p193 (k) p194 (c) p192 (...

  • Page 519

    Phaser 6180 color laser printer service manual 9-19 parts list parts list 5.1 xerographics id no. Name/description part number 1. Spring ros (laser unit spring) 2. Ros assy (with 1x2) (laser unit) 604k36193 3. Connector crum 4. Sensor assy cru (with 5-8) 130k69871 5. Actuator sensor cru 6. Spring cr...

  • Page 520

    9-20 phaser 6180 color laser printer service manual parts list parts list 6.1 fuser & exit front 16 17 [ref pl1.2.9] 2 2 3 3 3 4 5 6 3 2 2 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 8 1 (with 2~9,16,17) 15 s6180-162 p171 j171 j47 j17 110v: black and white 230v: blue and brown.

  • Page 521

    Phaser 6180 color laser printer service manual 9-21 parts list parts list 6.1 fuser & exit id no. Name/description part number 1. Chute assy exit out (with 2-9, 16, 17) (attached on pl 01.02.09) 054k30850 2. Spring pinch exit out 3. Roll pinch exit 4. Spring corr 5. Roll corrugate 6. Holder corr 2 7...

  • Page 522

    9-22 phaser 6180 color laser printer service manual parts list parts list 7.1 frame 1 2 3 8 6 7 12 13 14 14 15 18 17 20 22 24 23 14 14 8 7 1 19 (with 20, 22) 99 (with 4, 6~8, 12, 13) 98 (with 2~8) s6180-163 jp231 4 6 4 front.

  • Page 523

    Phaser 6180 color laser printer service manual 9-23 parts list parts list 7.1 frame id no. Name/description part number 1. Wheel star assy 019k08450 2. Link assy left (kits) 3. Link latch trans (kits) 4. Lever release (kits) 5. ----- 6. Holder damper h (kits) 7. Damper oil h (kits) 8. Spring support...

  • Page 524

    9-24 phaser 6180 color laser printer service manual parts list parts list 8.1 drive front 1 2 7 8 6 4 5 s6180-164 9 j2761 p211 p221 p222 p251.

  • Page 525

    Phaser 6180 color laser printer service manual 9-25 parts list parts list 8.1 drive id no. Name/description part number 1. Bracket gear t1 2. Drive assy main 675k45142 3. ----- 4. ----- 5. ----- 6. ----- 7. Drive assy ph 675k47390 8. Duct drive ph 9. Duct drive main.

  • Page 526

    9-26 phaser 6180 color laser printer service manual parts list parts list 9.1 electrical front 3 2 4 5 5 6 8 8 8 9 10 18 19 20 21 25 33 33 26 28 29 30 31 34 35 35 36 37 38 22 22 22 22 23 23 24 11 12 13 14 14 14 14 14 14 33 33 15 14 16 33 1 2 s6180-165 j44 j503 j48 j481 p144 27 (with 35) 5.

  • Page 527

    Phaser 6180 color laser printer service manual 9-27 parts list parts list 9.1 electrical id no. Name/description part number 1. Pwba eeprom (xpro) 960k17290 2. Varistor 3. Harness assy interlock (harness kit) 604k38550 4. Lvps kmy 100/115v 105k22420 lvps kmy 230v 105k22430 5. Edge saddle es-0510 6. ...

  • Page 528

    9-28 phaser 6180 color laser printer service manual parts list parts list 10.1 wiring harness s6180-166 p17 p16 p12 p27 p26 p24 p31 p14 p11 p10 p19 p15 p18 p101 p22 p21 p25 p23 [ref pl9.1.4] [ref pl9.1.20] 4 7 8 9 13 14 15 16 j31 j311 j312 j313 j314 j276 j19 j194 j193 j192 j26 j10 j11 j191 j261 j101...

  • Page 529

    Phaser 6180 color laser printer service manual 9-29 parts list parts list 10.1 wiring harness id no. Name/description part number 1. ----- 2. ----- 3. ----- 4. Harness assy humidity (j26-j261) - (harness kit) 604k38560 5. ----- 6. ----- 7. Harness assy ess (j10-j101) - (harness kit) 604k38560 8. Har...

  • Page 530: Options

    9-30 phaser 6180 color laser printer service manual parts list options parts list 11.1 duplex duplex jam sensor front 1 (with 2~7, 9~20, 22~26) 2 3 4 2 5 5 6 9 10 12 13 14 14 15 16 17 18 19 11 7 5 6 7 6 7 22 26 23 5 6 7 5 6 7 5 6 7 20 20 s6180-167 p430 p427 j427 j430 p4301 j4301 p431 p428 j428 j2711...

  • Page 531

    Phaser 6180 color laser printer service manual 9-31 parts list parts list 11.1 duplex id no. Name/description part number 1. Kit duplex module (with 2-7, 9-20, 22-26) 675k47078 2. Stopper latch pivot 3. Handle latch duplex 4. Latch duplex 5. Holder main 6. Spring chute duplex 7. Bracket holder duple...

  • Page 532

    9-32 phaser 6180 color laser printer service manual parts list parts list 12.1 optional-550 sheet feeder - tray 3 (1 of 3) 1 (with 2, 5~7, pl12.2, 12.3) 8 [ref pl12.3.1] [ref pl12.2] 2 3 3 7 4 5 6 s6180-169 j4201 j4213 front 9.

  • Page 533

    Phaser 6180 color laser printer service manual 9-33 parts list parts list 12.1 optional 550-sheet feeder - tray 3 (1 of 3) id no. Name/description part number 1. 550 option feeder (with 2, 5-7, pl12.2-12.5) 675k47066 2. Cover left 3. Screw joint 4. Cover tray 550 5. Clutch assy ph turn 6. Clutch ass...

  • Page 534

    9-34 phaser 6180 color laser printer service manual parts list parts list 12.2 optional 550-sheet feeder - tray 3 (2 of 3) 1 3 5 6 7 8 11 10 a a 9 18 17 13 15 15 15 15 16 12 (with 13, 17) s6180-170 j421 p421 p423 p419 p1 p420 p422 j420 j422 j273 j419 j4222 p4222 p4221 j4221 j4211 p4211 p4213 p4212 p...

  • Page 535

    Phaser 6180 color laser printer service manual 9-35 parts list parts list 12.2 optional 550-sheet feeder - tray 3 (2 of 3) id no. Name/description part number 1. Frame assy option 2. ----- 3. Harness assy feeder unit (j273-j419) 4. ----- 5. Switch assy size option 6. Pwba option feeder (tray 3 feede...

  • Page 536

    9-36 phaser 6180 color laser printer service manual parts list parts list 12.3 optional 550-sheet feeder - tray 3 (3 of 3) front 1 (with 2) 2 (with 3, 4) 3 4 s6180-172 5 (with 6~11) 6 8 11 7 9 10

  • Page 537

    Phaser 6180 color laser printer service manual 9-37 parts list parts list 12.3 550-sheet feeder - tray 3 (3 of 3) id no. Name/description part number 1. Cassette assy 550 option (tray 3) (with 2) 050k57921 2. Cassette assy front 550 option (with 3, 4) (tray 3 front assy) 3. Housing base fr 550 (tray...

  • Page 538

    9-38 phaser 6180 color laser printer service manual parts list xerox supplies and accessories world kit/documentation description part number world kit 650k27620 consumable and maintenance items parts list reference description part number pl2.2.17 pl3.2.53 pl12.3.10 kit, roll assy feed (100k) 675k4...

  • Page 539

    Phaser 6180 color laser printer service manual 9-39 parts list service kits service kits are developed to provide an easy means to obtain spare parts normally associated with larger assemblies. A number of service kits have been developed for the phaser 6180. The following tables list the contents f...

  • Page 540

    9-40 phaser 6180 color laser printer service manual parts list packaging kit parts list reference description part number packaging kit 604k48130 harness kits parts list reference description part number 99.99.96 kit harness front cover std 604k38541 pl1.2.11 harness assy front cover (j272-p2720, p2...

  • Page 541: In This Chapter...

    10 chapter plug/jack and wiring diagrams in this chapter... ■ plug/jack diagrams and designators ■ plug/jack locators ■ notations used in the wiring diagrams ■ print engine wiring diagrams ■ optional 550-sheet feeder wiring diagram ■ duplex wiring diagram.

  • Page 542

    10-2 phaser 6180 color laser printer service manual plug/jack and wiring diagrams plug/jack diagrams and designators this chapter contains the plug/jack designators, locators, and wiring diagrams for the print engine and all options. The plug/jack locator diagrams show the p/j locations within the p...

  • Page 543

    Phaser 6180 color laser printer service manual 10-3 plug/jack and wiring diagrams j24 4 i-159 connects mcu board and overhead paper (ohp) harness. J25 4 h-158 connects mcu board and right side harness. J26 4 i-159 connects mcu board and humidity/temperature harness. J27 4 i-159 connects mcu board an...

  • Page 544

    10-4 phaser 6180 color laser printer service manual plug/jack and wiring diagrams j211 1 h-107 connects main drive (main motor) and right side harness. J220 1 f-106 connects control panel and control panel harness. J221 1 h-108 connects main drive (sub motor) and right side harness. J222 1 g109 conn...

  • Page 545

    Phaser 6180 color laser printer service manual 10-5 plug/jack and wiring diagrams j2321 2 d-125 connects feeder unit (no paper sensor) and registration sensor harness. J2322 2 e-125 connects feeder unit (registration sensor) and registration sensor harness. J2411 2 f-125 connects ohp sensor board an...

  • Page 546

    10-6 phaser 6180 color laser printer service manual plug/jack and wiring diagrams optional feeder plug/jack designators optional feeder plug/jack designators p/j map coordinates remarks 1 6 g-180 not connected (debug only). J273 6 h-183 connects optional-550 sheet feeder (feeder unit harness) and pr...

  • Page 547

    Phaser 6180 color laser printer service manual 10-7 plug/jack and wiring diagrams duplex plug/jack designators duplex plug/jack designators p/j map coordinates remarks 1 5 e-168 not connected (debug only). J427 5 f-168 connects duplex board and duplex fan. J428 5 f-168 connects duplex board and dupl...

  • Page 548: Plug/jack Locators

    10-8 phaser 6180 color laser printer service manual plug/jack and wiring diagrams plug/jack locators maps 1 through 6 indicate the location of key connections within the printer. Connections are referenced by their p/j designation. 1. General diagram - plug/jack locations 2. Map 1 - electrical and d...

  • Page 549

    Phaser 6180 color laser printer service manual 10-9 plug/jack and wiring diagrams general diagram - plug/jack locations mcu board pl9.1.20 hvps pl5.1.17 p/j16 p161 main motor main drive pl8.1.2 p/j211 p/j21 sub motor p/j221 p/j22 developer motor p/j222 exit clutch p/j2761 humidity/temperature sensor...

  • Page 550

    10-10 phaser 6180 color laser printer service manual plug/jack and wiring diagrams map 1 - electrical and drive a 102 103 104 105 106 107 108 109 110 111 112 113 114 115 101 b c d e f g h i j k l s6180-418 171 211 2900 220 2721 27213 27212 144 236 251 272 2751 222 275 221 276 2761.

  • Page 551

    Phaser 6180 color laser printer service manual 10-11 plug/jack and wiring diagrams map 2 - laser unit a 117 118 119 120 121 122 123 124 125 126 127 128 129 130 116 b c d e f g h i j k l s6180-419 193 121 194 235 233 234 192 191 232 231 314 313 312 273 2322 2412 2411 2321 241 311.

  • Page 552

    10-12 phaser 6180 color laser printer service manual plug/jack and wiring diagrams map 3 - image processor board and dispenser a 132 133 134 135 136 137 138 139 140 141 142 143 144 145 131 b c d e f g h i j k l s6180-420 161 184 29 183 141 182 181 401 101 3 111 5041.

  • Page 553

    Phaser 6180 color laser printer service manual 10-13 plug/jack and wiring diagrams map 4 - lvps and mcu board a 147 148 149 150 151 152 153 154 155 156 157 158 159 160 146 b c d e f g h i j k l s6180-421 261 *(cn1) 44 502 501 144 481 48 47 504 503 40 * the cn1 is printed on the board. 17 16 12 27 26...

  • Page 554

    10-14 phaser 6180 color laser printer service manual plug/jack and wiring diagrams map 5 - duplex unit a 162 163 164 165 166 167 168 169 170 171 172 173 174 175 161 b c d e f g h i j k l s6180-422 1 427 430 431 428 4301 2720 429.

  • Page 555

    Phaser 6180 color laser printer service manual 10-15 plug/jack and wiring diagrams map 6 - optional 550-sheet feeder 273 4212 4213 4202 4201 42121 422 421 419 423 420 1 4211 4222 *(cn2) 4221 *(cn1) *the cn1 and cn2 are printed on the board. A 177 178 179 180 181 182 183 184 185 186 187 188 189 190 1...

  • Page 556

    10-16 phaser 6180 color laser printer service manual plug/jack and wiring diagrams notations used in the wiring diagrams the following table lists the symbols used in the wiring diagrams. Symbol description denotes a plug. Denotes a jack. Denotes pin yy and jack yy of the connector pxx and jxx. Deno...

  • Page 557

    Phaser 6180 color laser printer service manual 10-17 plug/jack and wiring diagrams denotes the control and its outline in the board. Denotes a connection between parts with harness or wires, attached with signal name/ contents. Denotes the function, and logic value of the signal to operate the funct...

  • Page 558

    10-18 phaser 6180 color laser printer service manual plug/jack and wiring diagrams denotes a photo sensor. Denotes an led. Denotes a safety interlock switch. Denotes an on-off switch (single-pole, single- throw switch). Denotes an on-off switch (temperature - normally close). Denotes an npn photo-tr...

  • Page 559

    Phaser 6180 color laser printer service manual 10-19 plug/jack and wiring diagrams print engine wiring diagrams wiring diagrams configurations wiring diagram description dc power supply connections of lvps with mcu board. Connections of power switch with lvps. Connections of main fan with lvps. Conn...

  • Page 560

    10-20 phaser 6180 color laser printer service manual plug/jack and wiring diagrams connections of mcu board with lvps. Controller connections of image processor board with mcu board. Connections of control panel with image processor board. Connections of lvps with image processor board. Feeder conne...

  • Page 561

    Phaser 6180 color laser printer service manual 10-21 plug/jack and wiring diagrams general wiring diagram - electrical (refer to page 10-22 for details) cf-k cf-cmy p162-1 p162-2 db-k tr-k db-c tr-c db-m tr-m db-y tr-y ad ct10 3-173985-0 asic indy:130e09680 hvps p161 p16 j16 tr_mon cf_mon xcolor dat...

  • Page 562

    10-22 phaser 6180 color laser printer service manual plug/jack and wiring diagrams detailed electrical wiring diagram (1 of 6) cf-k cf-cmy p162-1 p162-2 db-k tr-k db-c tr-c db-m tr-m db-y tr-y ct10 3-173985-0 asic indy :130e09680 hvps p161 p16 j16 tr_mon cf_mon xcolor da ta clk 3.3v s.G. 5v rt n 24v...

  • Page 563

    Phaser 6180 color laser printer service manual 10-23 plug/jack and wiring diagrams detailed electrical wiring diagram (2 of 6) 1 2 3 1 2 3 1 2 3 1 2 3 1 2 3 1 2 1 2 3 3 2 1 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 1 2 3 4 5 1 2 3 4 5 2 1 1 2 14 13 12 11 10 7 8 9 10 11 ...

  • Page 564

    10-24 phaser 6180 color laser printer service manual plug/jack and wiring diagrams detailed electrical wiring diagram (3 of 6) j27 p27 optional feeder board j27-b eeprom xpro eeprom xpro p274 j274 j276 p276 j2761 p2761 j275 p275 j2751 p2751 j273 p273 p419 j419 b10 b9 b8 b7 b6 b5 b4 b3 b2 b1 b20 b19 ...

  • Page 565

    Phaser 6180 color laser printer service manual 10-25 plug/jack and wiring diagrams detailed electrical wiring diagram (4 of 6) cz11 czw20 mct8 12 11 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 1 2 3 ...

  • Page 566

    10-26 phaser 6180 color laser printer service manual plug/jack and wiring diagrams detailed electrical wiring diagram (5 of 6) czw24 6 5 4 3 2 1 1 2 3 4 5 6 a1 a2 a3 a4 a5 a6 b1 b2 b3 b4 b5 b6 a7 a8 a9 a10 a11 a12 b7 b8 b9 b10 b11 b12 p18 j18 j18-a j18-b p181 j181 6 5 4 3 2 1 1 2 3 4 5 6 p182 j182 6...

  • Page 567

    Phaser 6180 color laser printer service manual 10-27 plug/jack and wiring diagrams detailed electrical wiring diagram (6 of 6) cz18 cz18 cz8 cz8 vh2 cz14 p15 j15 j502 p502 p14 j14 1 2 1 2 24v(aft) rt n 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 alarm_f an xf an_low xf an_stop 24v_off sleep deep_sleep lv...

  • Page 568

    10-28 phaser 6180 color laser printer service manual plug/jack and wiring diagrams electrical wiring diagram (1 of 2) cf-k cf-cmy p162-1 p162-2 db-k tr-k db-c tr-c db-m tr-m db-y tr-y ad ct10 3-173985-0 asic indy :130e09680 hvps p161 p16 j16 tr_mon cf_mon xcolor da ta clk 3.3v s.G. 5v rt n 24v mct10...

  • Page 569

    Phaser 6180 color laser printer service manual 10-29 plug/jack and wiring diagrams electrical wiring diagram (2 of 2) 1 2 3 1 2 1 2 3 3 2 1 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 1 2 3 4 5 1 2 3 4 5 2 1 1 2 14 13 12 11 10 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 4 3 2 1 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 ...

  • Page 570

    10-30 phaser 6180 color laser printer service manual plug/jack and wiring diagrams dc power supply mcu board pl9.1.20 power control fan control 1 3 p/j44 i/l +24vdc 1 2 p/j502 1 2 3 p/j503 line nut main fan pl9.1.10 fan +24vdc fan alarm sg i/l +24vdc p/j501 p/j14 +3.3vdc +5vdc 1 2 3 4 7 8 9 10 11 12...

  • Page 571

    Phaser 6180 color laser printer service manual 10-31 plug/jack and wiring diagrams lvps over-current protection circuit this circuit stops all outputs if the power supply voltage 3.3 vdc, 5 vdc, or 24 vdc is shorted. The circuit is reset, when after the cause of short was removed, the power is turne...

  • Page 572

    10-32 phaser 6180 color laser printer service manual plug/jack and wiring diagrams tray 1 (mpt) and registration mcu board pl9.1.20 p/j27 b11 b12 b13 3 2 1 1 2 3 right side harness pl10.1.15 right side harness pl10.1.15 right side harness pl10.1.15 tray 1 (mpt) npp harness pl3.1.17 registration sens...

  • Page 573

    Phaser 6180 color laser printer service manual 10-33 plug/jack and wiring diagrams signal line name description paper empty sensed (l) +3.3 vdc paper detects signal of the tray 1 (mpt) by the photo sensor (tray 1 (mpt) no paper sensor). Regi sensed (l) +3.3 vdc paper detects signal of the registrati...

  • Page 574

    10-34 phaser 6180 color laser printer service manual plug/jack and wiring diagrams main drive sg mcu board pl9.1.20 main drive pl8.1.2 a1 a2 a4 a5 a6 a3 a8 a9 a10 a7 p/j22 p/j27 p/j221 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 sub motor i/l +24vdc sg i/l +24vdc sg sub moto on sub mot alarm sub mot clk sub mot lo sub mot...

  • Page 575

    Phaser 6180 color laser printer service manual 10-35 plug/jack and wiring diagrams signal line name description main mot on drives control signal of the main motor. Main mot alarm main mot lo main mot cw/ccw sub mot on drives control signal of the sub motor. Sub mot alarm sub mot clk sub mot lo sub ...

  • Page 576

    10-36 phaser 6180 color laser printer service manual plug/jack and wiring diagrams feeder signal line name description paper size sw 1 on (l) +3.3 vdc on/off signal of the size switch. Paper size sw 2 on (l) +3.3 vdc paper size sw 3 on (l) +3.3 vdc paper empty sensed (l) +3.3 vdc paper detects signa...

  • Page 577

    Phaser 6180 color laser printer service manual 10-37 plug/jack and wiring diagrams outline of size switch the paper size is determined by a combination of on/off statuses of the sw 1, sw 2, and sw 3 switches of the size switch. Note the actuator is pushing the size switch. Feed cl on (l) +24 vdc on/...

  • Page 578

    10-38 phaser 6180 color laser printer service manual plug/jack and wiring diagrams laser unit signal line name description ros mot on drives control signal of the laser unit motor. Ros mot clk v ref k emits control signal of the laser diode. V ref c v ref m v ref y monit k monitors voltage of the la...

  • Page 579

    Phaser 6180 color laser printer service manual 10-39 plug/jack and wiring diagrams data k provides video signal of the laser diode. Data c data m data m signal line name description.

  • Page 580

    10-40 phaser 6180 color laser printer service manual plug/jack and wiring diagrams xerographic mcu board pl9.1.20 p/j27 a1 a2 a3 a4 a5 a6 a7 a8 a9 a10 p/j272 front cover harness pl1.2.11 humidity/temperature harness pl10.1.4 belt harness transfer unit pl4.1.1 20 19 18 17 16 15 14 13 12 11 1 2 3 4 5 ...

  • Page 581

    Phaser 6180 color laser printer service manual 10-41 plug/jack and wiring diagrams signal line name description clock controls signal of the eeprom board. Data adc sol on (l) +24 vdc on/off signal of the adc solenoid. Adc sensor toner patch density data measured by the adc sensor (analog value). Led...

  • Page 582

    10-42 phaser 6180 color laser printer service manual plug/jack and wiring diagrams high voltage mcu board pl9.1.20 p/j16 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 hvps pl5.1.17 p/j161* * j161 * p162 * p163 p162-1* p163-1* db4 tr4 tr3 tr2 tr1 esa bcr btr btr : bias transfer roll bcr : bias charge roll esa : electric static at...

  • Page 583

    Phaser 6180 color laser printer service manual 10-43 plug/jack and wiring diagrams signal line name description tr mon controls signal of the hvps. Cf mon color data clk.

  • Page 584

    10-44 phaser 6180 color laser printer service manual plug/jack and wiring diagrams developer i/l +24vdc mcu board pl9.1.20 a1 a2 a4 a5 a6 a3 p/j18 p181 6 5 4 3 2 1 j181 1 2 3 4 5 6 dispenser (y) pl5.1.12 dispenser (m) pl5.1.12 dispenser (k) pl5.1.12 dispenser (c) pl5.1.12 i/l +24vdc y dispense mot a...

  • Page 585

    Phaser 6180 color laser printer service manual 10-45 plug/jack and wiring diagrams signal line name description y dispense mot a drives control signal of the dispenser (y). Y dispense mot b y dispense mot xa y dispense mot xb m dispense mot a drives control signal of the dispenser (m). M dispense mo...

  • Page 586

    10-46 phaser 6180 color laser printer service manual plug/jack and wiring diagrams fuser mcu board pl9.1.20 p/j17 p/j171 12 11 10 9 8 7 sg 6 5 4 3 2 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 1 12 11 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 sts 3 1 1 2 3 1 2 3 line vc vd sg fuser exit sensed (l) +3.3vdc fuser harness pl6.1.11 sg pull...

  • Page 587

    Phaser 6180 color laser printer service manual 10-47 plug/jack and wiring diagrams signal line name description sts heat roll surface temperature data measured by the humidity/temperature sensor for detecting high temperature (analog value). Vc temperature data measured by the humidity/ temperature ...

  • Page 588

    10-48 phaser 6180 color laser printer service manual plug/jack and wiring diagrams controller i/p board pl9.1.27 p/j101 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 p/j29 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 p/j401 1 2 3 4 p/j10 test print i/p harness pl10.1.7 video harness pl10.1.8 top lv harness pl10.1.16 control panel harnes...

  • Page 589

    Phaser 6180 color laser printer service manual 10-49 plug/jack and wiring diagrams signal line name description test print controls signal for the test print mode. Deep sleep controls signal for the deep sleep mode. Sts status signal transmitted from the mcu board to the image processor board. Cmd c...

  • Page 590

    10-50 phaser 6180 color laser printer service manual plug/jack and wiring diagrams optional 550-sheet feeder wiring diagram mcu board pl9.1.20 p/j27 b1 b2 b3 b4 b5 b6 b7 b8 b9 b10 p/j273 feeder unit harness pl12.2.3 p/j419 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 3 4 5 p/j421 6...

  • Page 591

    Phaser 6180 color laser printer service manual 10-51 plug/jack and wiring diagrams outline of optional size switch the paper size is determined by a combination of the on/off statuses of the sw 1, sw 2, and sw 3 switches of optional size switch. Note the actuator is pushing the size switch. Signal l...

  • Page 592: Duplex Wiring Diagram

    10-52 phaser 6180 color laser printer service manual plug/jack and wiring diagrams duplex wiring diagram mcu board pl9.1.20 p/j27 a12 a13 a14 a15 a16 a17 a18 a19 a20 p/j272 p/j2720 front cover harness pl1.2.11 duplex unit harness pl11.1.18 txd rxd +3.3vdc sg i/l +24vdc i/l +24vdc sg sg p/j428 9 8 7 ...

  • Page 593

    Phaser 6180 color laser printer service manual 10-53 plug/jack and wiring diagrams signal line name description txd controls signal of the duplex board. Rxd dup mot a drives control signal of the duplex motor. Dup mot b dup mot xa dup mot xb dup in sensed (l) +3.3 vdc paper detects signal of the dup...

  • Page 594

    10-54 phaser 6180 color laser printer service manual plug/jack and wiring diagrams.

  • Page 595: Contents...

    A appendix reference contents... ■ phaser 6180 menu map ■ firmware update ■ printer chain link codes ■ acronyms and abbreviations.

  • Page 596: Phaser 6180 Menu Map

    A-2 phaser 6180 color laser printer service manual reference phaser 6180 menu map billing meters admin menu information pages requires: power saver on/off ok cancel walk-up features * menu map demo page configuration pcl fonts list pcl macro list ps fonts list job history error history print meter s...

  • Page 597: Firmware Update

    Phaser 6180 color laser printer service manual a-3 reference firmware update boot controller update note boot code can be updated via usb or parallel port only. 1. Down load applicable files from the xerox support web site. 2. Turn off the printer. 3. Ensure your appropriate downloading cable option...

  • Page 598

    A-4 phaser 6180 color laser printer service manual reference firmware controller update 1. Down load the applicable files from the xerox support web site. 2. Ensure your appropriate downloading cable option (ethernet, usb, or parallel) is connected. 3. Reboot the printer. 4. On your computer, locate...

  • Page 599

    Phaser 6180 color laser printer service manual a-5 reference firmware mpc update 1. Down load the applicable files from the xerox support web site. 2. Ensure your appropriate downloading cable option (ethernet, usb, or parallel) is connected. 3. Reboot the printer. 4. On your computer, locate the do...

  • Page 600: Printer Chain Link Codes

    A-6 phaser 6180 color laser printer service manual reference printer chain link codes the chain link codes in the table below may not require troubleshooting procedures. These chain link codes appear as an information when the printer operates. Error message and chain link code display chain link de...

  • Page 601: Acronyms and Abbreviations

    Phaser 6180 color laser printer service manual a-7 reference acronyms and abbreviations acronym description 3tm three tray module a3 paper size 297 millimeters (11.69 inches) x 420 millimeters (16.54 inches). A4 paper size 210 millimeters (8.27 inches) x 297 millimeters (11.69 inches). A5 paper size...

  • Page 602

    A-8 phaser 6180 color laser printer service manual reference dc direct current is type of power for printer components. Machine converts ac power from power source to dc power. Ddns dynamic domain name system ddr2 dimm double data rate dual in-line memory module dev developer dhcp dynamic host confi...

  • Page 603

    Phaser 6180 color laser printer service manual a-9 reference ic integrated circuit idt intermediate drum transfer iec international electrotechnical commission i/f interface iot image output terminal - the ros/xerox/paper handling/ fusing portion of the printer ip image processor ipm impression per ...

  • Page 604

    A-10 phaser 6180 color laser printer service manual reference nvram non-volatile random access memory oem original equipment manufacturer ohp overhead paper (transparency) opc organic photo conductor opt optional os operating system pc personal computer pcb printed circuit board pcdc pixel count dis...

  • Page 605

    Phaser 6180 color laser printer service manual a-11 reference snr sensor sol solenoid sos start of scan sts soft touch sensor tdc toner density control tnr toner trns transport ui user interface usb universal serial bus wins wireless integrated network sensor acronym description.

  • Page 606

    A-12 phaser 6180 color laser printer service manual reference.

  • Page 607: Index

    Phaser 6180 color laser printer service manual i – 1 index numerics 550-sheet feeder connector location, 10-15 description, 1-9 operation, 2-43 part number, 9-33, 9-38 process diagram, 2-71 removal, 8-96 troubleshooting, 3-94 wiring diagram, 10-50 a abbreviations error messages, 3-5 phaser 6180, a-7...

  • Page 608

    I – 2 phaser 6180 color laser printer service manual wiring diagram, 10-44 drive assembly connector location, 10-10 flow diagram, 2-67 operation, 2-35 part number, 9-25 removal, 8-76 wiring diagram, 10-32 duplex board connector location, 10-14 location, 2-42 operation, 2-42 wiring diagram, 10-52 dup...

  • Page 609

    Phaser 6180 color laser printer service manual i – 3 precautions, 8-6 screws, 8-6 feed clutch tray 2 troubleshooting, 4-54 tray 3 troubleshooting, 4-55 feed roller tray 1 (mpt) part number, 9-13 removal, 8-39 tray 2 operation, 2-20 part number, 9-16 removal, 8-49 tray 3 operation, 2-45 part number, ...

  • Page 610

    I – 4 phaser 6180 color laser printer service manual location, 2-31 operation, 2-5, 2-31 part number, 9-19 removal, 8-50 troubleshooting, 3-83 wiring diagram, 10-38 led connector location, 10-12 indicators, 1-7 part number, 9-19 removal, 8-60 left side cover part number, 9-5 removal, 8-12, 8-13 lvps...

  • Page 611

    Phaser 6180 color laser printer service manual i – 5 multiple sheet feed prevention tray 1 (mpt), 2-24 tray 2, 2-18 tray 3, 2-47 n network ethernet port, 1-5 macintosh troubleshooting, 4-81 unix troubleshooting, 4-82 windows troubleshooting, 4-80 network card connector location, 10-12 description, 1...

  • Page 612

    I – 6 phaser 6180 color laser printer service manual location, 2-34 magenta, troubleshooting, 4-32 operation, 2-34 part number, 9-19 removal, 8-55 wiring diagram, 10-44 yellow, troubleshooting, 4-31 print volume, 1-13 printer configurations, 1-3 dimensions, 1-19 flow diagram, 2-2 operating mode, 1-1...

  • Page 613

    Phaser 6180 color laser printer service manual i – 7 size switch connector location, 10-11 outline, 10-37 part number, 9-23 tray 2 operation, 2-20 wiring diagram, 10-36 tray 3 wiring diagram, 10-50 skew measurement, 5-19 solenoid, 2-57 adc, 2-30 tray 1 feed, 2-23 specifications electrical, 1-14 envi...

  • Page 614

    I – 8 phaser 6180 color laser printer service manual part number, 9-15 removal, 8-43 no paper sensor connector location, 10-11 operation, 2-21 part number, 9-15 troubleshooting, 4-37 wiring diagram, 10-36 operation, 2-17 part number, 9-9 retard roller operation, 2-17 part number, 9-11 removal, 8-33 ...

  • Page 616

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