HL-5130/5140/5150D/5170DN SERVICE MANUAL
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CHAPTER 6 TROUBLESHOOTING
1. INTRODUCTION
1.1 Initial
Check
(1) Operating
environment
Check if :
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The source voltage stays within ±10% from the rated voltage shown on the rating plate.
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The printer is installed on a solid, level surface.
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The room temperature is maintained between 10°C and 32.5°C. The relative humidity
is maintained between 20% and 80%.
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The printer is not located in a dusty place.
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The printer is not exposed to ammonia fumes or other harmful gases.
•
The printer is not located in a hot or humid area (such as near water or a humidifier).
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The printer is not exposed to direct sunlight.
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The room is well-ventilated.
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The printer is not placed where the ventilation hole of the printer is blocked.
(2) Print
paper
Check if :
•
A recommended type of print paper is being used. [If the paper is too thick or too thin,
or tends to curl, paper jams or paper feed problems may occur, or printed images may
be blurred.]
•
The print paper is damp. [If so, use fresh paper, and check whether the print quality
improves or not.]
•
The print paper is short-grained paper or acid paper. [If so, print quality problems may
occur.]
For further information on paper, refer to
subsection 3.5 ‘Paper’ in CHAPTER 1
.
(3) Consumable
parts
Check
if:
•
The LEDs on the printer control panel indicate “TONER EMPTY”. If the LEDs indicate
“TONER EMPTY”, replace the cartridge with a new one.
For further information on consumable parts, refer to
1. ‘CONSUMABLE PARTS’ in
CHAPTER 5
.
