Specifications

Chapter 4: Troubleshooting and General Procedures
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F General Printer Operations
Below is important information to know concerning:
• Normal power-up sequence
• Cleaning process
• Recovery sequence
• Engine self test
• Reporting process, such as the start page and error and hardware reports
The printer normal power-up sequence (about 50 seconds)
• The fan operates continuously upon power up.
• The motor runs for about 3 to 13 seconds, moving the drive gears. The rollers turn and reach
an initial position. (The cassette must be in.)
• The fuser warms up (The lamp lights about 3 seconds after power on.)
• The control panel LCD displays the following sequence of messages:
Self-Test
ONLINE
Initializing . . .
ONLINE
Warming Up . . .
ONLINE
Idle
The Start page is printed from selected tray (if enabled). If the tray is missing, the start page does
not print.
The print engine normal cleaning process
The printer starts the cleaning routine when:
• Power is switched on
• The interlock is activated
• The CRU switch is switched on (and the toner (EP) Cartridge is installed
• Between printing cycles (except during continuous printing)
During the cleaning routine, the main motor and HVPS are on.
There are two types of Cleaning Routines:
Warm up cleaning Starts when the main power and CRU switch are switched on. The printer
is ready when warm up cleaning is finished and the fuser is at operating
temperature.
Cycle out cleaning Starts at the end of each print cycle.
You can stop the cleaning routine by deactivating the interlock switch, removing the paper
cassette, or actuating the exit sensor. To restart the cleaning, see the recovery sequence below.