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Phaser 5500 Printer Service Manual
Phaser 5500 Operational Overview
The Phaser 5500 base configuration combines a dual-pass, monochrome laser print
engine with a multi-purpose Tray 1/MPT and two universal media trays, trays 2 and 3.
The Standard Output Tray holds 500 sheets facedown. Phaser 5500 options add
memory, paper capacity, and functionality. For models not originally equipped, a 20
GB Hard Drive is available. A selection of memory upgrades can raise the installed
RAM to the 512 MB maximum. Additional paper capacity is also available. Trays 4
and 5 (1000-Sheet Feeder) when installed, add two 500-sheet universal media trays.
An optional high-capacity 2000-Sheet Feeder (Tray 6) brings the maximum paper
capacity to 4,100 sheets. An Envelope Tray, replacing Tray 2, holds up to 35
envelopes. On the output side, 3500 sheet stapler/punch/stacker is available.
This section focuses on the printer’s operational characteristics providing detailed
descriptions of the paper path, sensors, xerographics and major system assemblies.
Operational details of the available options appear in Book 2, Phaser 5500 Printer
Options Service Manual.
Summary of the Printing Process
The illustration below shows the orientation of the major components associated with
the xerographics process as viewed from the front of the printer.
Fuser
Drum Cartridge
Paper
Transport
Laser Beam
Magnetic Roller
Charge Metering Blade
Cleaning
Blade
Detack Saw
Paper
Drum
BCR
Pressure
Roller
Heat Roller
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Transfer Roller
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