Dell Multifunction Laser Printer 5535dn, Service Manual

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4-2
Service Manual
Adjustments
Polygon printhead mechanical registration adjustment
Do the printhead mechanically registration adjustment whenever you remove or replace the printhead or loosen
the mounting screws.
Install the new printhead with the mounting screws centered in the slots in the printhead frame assembly. Leave
perform a mechanical registration adjustment before locking down the three printhead mounting screws.
To perform the mechanical registration adjustment:
1. Turn the printer off.
2. Press and hold 3 and 6 to enter the diagnostic mode.
3. Turn the printer on, and release the buttons when Performing Self Test displays.
4. Select Registration from the menu.
5. Select Quick Test Page . The test page should only be printed on letter or A4 paper from Tray 1. The Quick
Test Page consists of alignment diamonds, horizontal lines that can be used for mechanical registration
6. When you have the correct adjustment, ensure that the printhead mounting screws are properly tightened.
Loader
Kernel
Base
Network
Netwrk Drvr
Engine
Panel
Font LF.LBH.P055-0
FFN.APS.F191a-0
LF.LBH.P055-0
NF.APS.N179-0
LF.LBH.P055-0
AF.LB.E037-0
9.9
8.31M02-U5.0
Quick Test
Device Information
Printer Revision Levels
Printer Margin Settings
Page Cou nt
Installed Memory
Processor Speed
31
192 MB
467MHz
Serial Number
0116413
TDS Calibration
00 14 FF 00 00 00 00
Engine ID 40
System Card ID 0004007E24A2
Top Margin = 5
Bottom Margin
= 0
Left Margin
Right Margin
Dup Top Margin
Dup Left Margin
Paper Source
Formatted Size
= -3
= 0
= 0
= 0
= Tray 1
= Letter
Darkest bar indicates
ADJUSTMENT AMOUNT
for bidirectional alignment
- 12
- 10
- 8
- 6
- 4
- 2
0
+ 2
+ 4
+ 6
+ 8
+ 10
+ 12
Check the Quick Test Page for any sign of misalignment by checking the diamonds at the top left and top
right of the test page for equal distance from the top of the page. If necessary, rotate the printhead to the
left or right and tighten down the mounting screws and check for proper alignment again by running another
Quick Test Page. This procedure may take two or three attempts before you get satisfactory results.
adjustment. An example of the printhead alignment printout is shown below:
the screws loose enough to allow the printhead to move from side to side within the slots. It is necessary to
Note: In the case of paperfeed skew, go to “Alignment assembly adjustment” on page 4-3 .