Service manual
3-
24 QMS 3260/4032 Laser Printer - Base Engine Technical Manual
Release Version 11-97
Primary FIPS: Error Codes
3.18 Error Code E1-6
The Registration Sensor is actuated at printer power on.
Logic Control on the MCU PWB sensed the Registration Sensor was on while the printer was in standby.
Step Actions and Questions Yes No
SUSPECT COMPONENTS
The following components are associated with this specific
problem. One or more of these components may have failed
partially or completely. If you cannot isolate the problem using
this FIP, replace each component listed below, one at a time,
until the problem disappears.
•
wiring and connectors linking the components
1
SENSOR INSPECTION
Inspect the Registration Sensor for contamination or paper
scraps that may have actuated the Sensor.
Is the Registration Sensor clean and free of paper scraps?
Go to step 2 Clean or clear
paper from
the Sensor
2
REGISTRATION SENSOR TEST
1. Enter Diagnostic Mode - Input H/L 8-5 (8-32 if the jam
occurred during Duplex operation).
2. Open the Left Upper Cover.
3. Insert, then remove, a sheet of paper into the Registration
Sensor.
Does the Control Panel LCD display H when you insert the
paper into the Registration Sensor, and does the LCD dis-
play L when you remove the paper?
Go to step 3 Replace the
Registration
Sensor (RRP
4.6), then
repeat this
step.
3
Replace the MCU PWB (RRP 9.7).
Does the E1-6 error code appear when you switch on
printer main power?
Refer to the
wiring dia-
grams Section
14 and check
for a broken
wire or loose
connection
between com-
ponents
Problem
solved