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Mono Laser Printer

Xpress M283x Series
SL-M2830DW / SL-M2835DW

(Ver1.00)

SERVICE

MANUAL

Mono Laser Printer

Contents

1. Precautions

2. Product Specifications and Description

3. Disassembly and Reassembly

4. Troubleshooting

5. System Diagrams

6. Schematic Diagrams

Refer to the service manual in the GSPN (see the rear cover) for more information.

Summary of Contents for xpress m283 series

Page 1: ... 00 SERVICEMANUAL Mono Laser Printer Contents 1 Precautions 2 Product Specifications and Description 3 Disassembly and Reassembly 4 Troubleshooting 5 System Diagrams 6 Schematic Diagrams Refer to the service manual in the GSPN see the rear cover for more information ...

Page 2: ...2 1 General Print Engine 2 2 2 1 2 2 Controller and Software 2 2 2 1 2 3 Paper Handling 2 3 2 1 2 4 Reliability and Service 2 4 2 1 2 5 Environment 2 4 2 1 2 6 Supplies 2 5 2 1 2 7 Maintenance parts 2 6 2 1 2 8 Options 2 6 2 1 3 Model Comparison Table 2 7 2 2 System Overview 2 8 2 2 1 Front View 2 8 2 2 2 Rear View 2 9 2 2 3 Paper Path 2 10 2 2 4 System Layout 2 11 2 2 4 1 Feeding Part 2 12 2 2 4 ...

Page 3: ...hen assembling and disassembling 3 1 3 1 2 Precautions when handling PBA 3 1 3 1 3 Releasing Plastic Latches 3 2 3 2 Screws used in the printer 3 3 3 3 Replacing the Main SVC parts 3 4 3 3 1 Side Cover 3 4 3 3 2 Rear Cover 3 5 3 3 3 Front Cover 3 6 3 3 4 Top Cover 3 7 3 3 5 Main Board 3 7 3 3 6 SMPS 3 8 3 3 7 HVPS 3 8 3 3 8 Bin Full Sensor 3 9 3 3 9 Main Drive unit 3 9 3 3 10 Pick up and Regi Clut...

Page 4: ...ating Firmware 4 15 4 1 6 1 Update the firmware by using the USB port 4 15 4 1 6 2 Update the firmware by using the network 4 15 4 1 7 EDC program 4 18 4 2 Troubleshooting 4 20 4 2 1 Procedure of checking the symptoms 4 20 4 2 1 1 Basic Check List 4 21 4 3 Error Code and Troubleshooting 4 22 4 4 Image quality problem 4 37 5 System Diagrams 5 1 5 1 Block Diagram 5 1 5 2 Connection Diagram 5 2 6 Sch...

Page 5: ...S to conform to the requirements of DHHS 21 CFR chapter 1 Subchapter J for Class I 1 laser products and elsewhere is certified as a Class I laser product conforming to the requirements of IEC 60825 1 Class I laser products are not considered to be hazardous The laser system and printer are designed so there is never any human access to laser radiation above a Class I level during normal operation ...

Page 6: ...able could cause the cable to overheat and potentially cause a fire 3 Do not overload the power socket this could lead to overheating of the cables inside the wall and could lead to a fire 4 Do not allow water or other liquids to spill into the product this can cause electric shock Do not allow paper clips pins or other foreign objects to fall into the product these could cause a short circuit lea...

Page 7: ...ch weather conditions are expected Do not touch the machine or the power cord if it is still connected to the wall socket in these weather conditions 10 Avoid damp or dusty areas install the product in a clean well ventilated location Do not position the machine near a humidifier or in front of an air conditioner Moisture and dust built up inside the machine can lead to overheating and cause a fir...

Page 8: ...ns 1 Replace parts carefully and always use Samsung parts Take care to note the exact location of parts and also cable routing before dismantling any part of the machine Ensure all parts and cables are replaced correctly Please carry out the following procedures before dismantling the product or replacing any parts 2 Ensure that power is disconnected before servicing or replacing any electrical pa...

Page 9: ...n get harm 3 When you move the printer use safe lifting and handling techniques This printer is heavy Use the lifting handles located on each side of the machine Back injury could be caused if you do not lift carefully 4 Ensure the printer is installed safely Ensure the printer is installed on a level surface capable of supporting its weight Failure to do so could cause the printer to tip or fall ...

Page 10: ...n the vicinity of the assembly 3 Use only a grounded tip soldering iron to solder or desolder ESDs 4 Use only an anti static solder removal device Some solder removal devices not classified as anti static can generate electrical charges sufficient to damage ESDs 5 Do not use Freon propelled chemicals When sprayed these can generate electrical charges sufficient to damage ESDs 6 Do not remove a rep...

Page 11: ...1 Precautions 1 4 Caution for Data Loss To prevent loss of customers data the SVC engineer provides end user with relevant information in advance Copyright 1995 2013 SAMSUNG All rights reserved 1 7 ...

Page 12: ...e output 3 Processor 600MHz 4 Printer Language Emulation SPL PCL5e PCL6 5 Memory DDR3 128 MB 6 Interface Hi Speed USB 2 0 Ethernet 10 100 Base TX Interface 802 11b g n wireless LAN NFC printing support 7 Control Panel No LCD 4 keys and 2 LEDs 8 Toner cartridge yield Initial M2830 series 1 500 pages M2835 series 1 200 pages Standard High yield M2830 series 3 000 pages M2835 series 1 200 pages 3 000...

Page 13: ...L6 Window Window 8 7 Vista XP 2008 Server R2 2008 server 2003 Server Linux RedHat Enterprise Linux WS 4 5 6 32 64 bit Fedora 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 32 64 bit OpenSuSE 10 2 10 3 11 0 11 1 11 2 11 3 11 4 32 64 bit Mandriva 2007 2008 2009 2009 1 2010 32 64 bit Ubuntu 6 06 6 10 7 04 7 10 8 04 8 10 9 04 9 10 10 04 10 10 11 04 32 64 bit SuSE Linux Enterprise Desktop 10 11 32 64 bit Debian 4 0 5 0 6...

Page 14: ...A4 A5 A6 Letter Legal Executive Folio Oficio ISO B5 JIS B5 Media Types Plain Thin Thick Cardstock Recycled Archive Bond Media Weight 60 163 g m 16 43 lb Standard Cassette Tray Sensing H W Install Detect No Paper Empty Yes Paper Type Detect No Paper Size Detect No Capacity 1 sheet Media Size A4 A5 A6 Letter Legal Executive Folio Oficio ISO B5 JIS B5 Envelope Monarch No 10 DL C5 C6 Custom 76 x 127 m...

Page 15: ...s than 26 dBA Ready Less than 45 W Normal operation Less than 400 W Max Peak Less than 450 W Sleep Less than 1 3 W Wi Fi Direct on less than 1 8W Power Off Less than 0 2 W Power Consumption TEC Less than 1 2 W Wi Fi Direct on less than 1 3W SET 368 x 334 5 x 202 mm 14 5 x 13 2 x 8 0 Dimension W x D x H SET Packing 452 x 418 x 330 mm 17 8 x 16 5 x 13 Weight Net SET with Consumables 7 2 kg 16 0 lbs ...

Page 16: ...ridge High Yield Toner 3 000 Pages MLT D116L Xpress M2835 series Imaging Unit 9 000 Pages MLT R116 Integrated Toner System Model Item Average Yield Model Name Initial Toner 1 500 Pages Standard Toner Xpress M2830 series Laser Toner Cartridge High Yield Toner 3 000 Pages MLT D115L NOTE Declared yield value in accordance with ISO IEC 19752 2 5 Copyright 1995 2013 SAMSUNG All rights reserved ...

Page 17: ...01034B 110V JC91 01034A 100 000 pages Transfer Roller JC66 01218A 100 000 pages Pick Up Feed Forward Roller Assy JC93 00405A 50 000 pages Reverse Retard Roller JC90 01107B 50 000 pages 2 1 2 8 Options Item Specification Memory N A Second Cassette N A Hard Disk N A Copyright 1995 2013 SAMSUNG All rights reserved 2 6 ...

Page 18: ...LAN On 2 8W 65W 495W 1 2W 45W 400W 0 4W Manual off 1 6W Auto off 2 2W 440W Noise Ready Printing 31dB 53dB 26dB 50dB INA 53dB Product Size WxDxH 368 x 360 x 183 mm 14 5 x 14 2 x 7 2 368 x 334 5 x 201 mm 378 x 284 x 246 mm 15 24 x 11 18 x 9 69 Max 387 x 420 x 255 mm 7 17Kg 15 8 lbs All in One Product Weight kg lbs 6 8Kg 15 4 lbs 7 39Kg 16 3 lbs Separate 7 0Kg 15 4 lbs Toner Cartridge 700 pages Toner...

Page 19: ...e depending on its model Some features and optional goods may not be available depending on model or country 1 Output Tray 2 Control Panel 3 Front Cover 4 Paper Level Indicator 5 Tray 1 6 Manual Feeder 7 Paper Width Guides 8 Paper Width Guides on a Manual Feeder 9 Laser Toner Cartridge 10 Toner Cartridge 11 Imaging Unit Xpress M2830 Series Xpress M2835 Series Copyright 1995 2013 SAMSUNG All rights...

Page 20: ...lustration may differ from your machine depending on its model Some features and optional goods may not be available depending on model or country 1 Network Port 2 USB Port 3 Power Switch 4 Power Receptacle 5 Rear Cover 2 9 Copyright 1995 2013 SAMSUNG All rights reserved ...

Page 21: ...2 Product Specifications and Description 2 2 3 Paper Path The following diagram displays the path the paper follows during the printing process Copyright 1995 2013 SAMSUNG All rights reserved 2 10 ...

Page 22: ...ransfer roller Fuser Cassette The Hardware part consists of the main control board power board operation panel PC Interface 1 LSU 2 Toner Cartridge 3 Regi Roller 4 MP 5 Feed Roller 6 Forward Roller 7 Retard Roller 8 Pick up Roller 9 Cassette 10 Transfer Roller 11 Duplex Unit 12 Fuser Unit 13 Exit Roller1 14 Exit Roller2 15 Toner Cartridge Pressure Unit Xpress M2835DW only 2 11 Copyright 1995 2013 ...

Page 23: ...aper existence sensing function paper arranging function various size papers accepting function 2 Pick Up Forward Reverse Retard roller When pickup takes place the pickup roller moves down to come into contact with the surface of the paper The pickup roller moves down when the pickup clutch is activated The forward roller and the retard roller serve to make sure that a single sheet of paper is mov...

Page 24: ... Feeder The multi purpose tray can hold special sizes and types of print material such as postcards note cards and envelopes 2 2 4 2 Transfer Roller The transfer roller delivers the toner of the OPC drum to the paper Life Span Print over 100 000 sheets in 15 30 2 2 4 3 Drive Unit In this model the driving device consists of BLDC motor Regi Pick up clutches various gears for OPC Fuser Pick up Feed ...

Page 25: ...o toner does not stick to the surface 4 Pressure roller A pressure roller mounted under a heat roller is made of a silicon resin and the surface also is coated with Teflon When a paper passes between a heat roller and a pressure roller toner adheres to the surface of a paper and is permanently fused 5 Halogen Lamp Voltage 120 V 115 5 220 V 230 5 Capacity 850 Watt 42 5 W 6 Items for safety Protecti...

Page 26: ...OPC drum is turned with the paper feeding speed The HSYNC signal is created when the laser beam from LSU reaches the end of the polygon mirror and the signal is sent to the controller The controller detects the HSYNC signal to adjust the vertical line of the image on paper In other words after the HSYNC signal is detected the image data is sent to the LSU to adjust the left margin on paper The one...

Page 27: ...ly roller developing roller and blade Developing Method Non magnetic 1 element contacting method Toner Non magnetic 1 element shatter type toner OPC Cleaning Collect the toner by using cleaning blade Handling of wasted toner Collect the wasted toner in the cleaning frame by using cleaning blade Classifying device for toner cartridge ID is classified by CRUM Integrated Toner System Image Layout Sep...

Page 28: ...ngine controller controls all modules required to print that is LSU HVPS SMPS FAN Fuser etc It communicates with the video control block inside CPU for printing And it has the interface for all video sync signal to print out the video data The video controller receives print data from the host through network or USB Port It takes this information and generates printable video bitmap data The main ...

Page 29: ...ssor Its process speed is 600 MHz It is integrated engine controller and video controller DDR3 128MB is adopted for high speed data processing Boot has 8MB SPI USB is the embedded type and wired network supports 100M full duplex Main board diagram Copyright 1995 2013 SAMSUNG All rights reserved 2 18 ...

Page 30: ... 5 SMPS interface connector 6 Main BLDC Motor connector 7 Paper Exit sensor connector 8 Fuser thermistor interface connector 9 Wired network connector 10 USB device connector 11 Wireless module interface connector 12 CRUM interface connector M2835 only Information Part Code JC92 02615F PBA name PBA MAIN 2 19 Copyright 1995 2013 SAMSUNG All rights reserved ...

Page 31: ...MAFTR Satus LED Mode LED Power LED WPS LED OPE communicates with main controller via UART The power LED is controlled by the main board OPE board diagram OPE board image Information Part Code JC92 02609A PBA name PBA OPE Connection 1 MAIN PBA I F HARNESS JC39 01990A Copyright 1995 2013 SAMSUNG All rights reserved 2 20 ...

Page 32: ...less LAN Module supports 802 11b g n It communicates with video controller via SPI WLAN board image Information Part Code JC92 02517A PBA name PBA WNPC Connection 1 Interface connector to main board JC39 01984A FFC CABLE WLAN 2 21 Copyright 1995 2013 SAMSUNG All rights reserved ...

Page 33: ...he Joint PBA is the interface connection board for Regi clutch Pick up clutch Fan Joint PBA image Information Part Code JC92 02406A PBA name JOINT PBA Connection 1 Regi Clutch 2 Pick Up Clutch 3 HVPS I F 4 Fan Copyright 1995 2013 SAMSUNG All rights reserved 2 22 ...

Page 34: ...des 5V and 24V from a 110V 220V power input SMPS board image Specification General Input Output Voltage AC 110V 90V 135V AC 220V 180V 270V Input Current 10 0A 110V 8 0A 220V Output Power 58W DC 5V 10W DC 24V 48W Information 110V 220V Part Code JC44 00206A JC44 00207A PBA name SMPS V1 SMPS V2 Connection 1 AC_Inlet 2 INPUT_AC Switch 3 FUSER_AC Output 4 OUTPUT_DC 2 23 Copyright 1995 2013 SAMSUNG All ...

Page 35: ...cription 1 AC_N 2 AC_N AC Input Switch DC Output Connector CON3 Pin Assign Pin No Description Pin Assign Pin No Description 1 GND Ground 8 5V 5V Power 2 GND Ground 9 5V 5V Power 3 GND Ground 10 GND Ground 4 24V 24V Power 11 24V_OFF Sleep mode 5 24V 24V Power 12 RELAY ON Fuser Relay 6 24V 24V Power 13 24V_F Photo Triac Bias 7 GND Ground 14 Fuser on Fuser On Copyright 1995 2013 SAMSUNG All rights re...

Page 36: ...includes MHV DEV BLADE SUPPLY THV HVPS board image Information Part Code JC44 00205A PBA name HVPS Connection 1 Charger 2 DEV 3 SUP 4 Blade 5 THV 6 HVPS I F 7 Clutch I F 8 Outbin Full I F 9 Crum I F 10 FAN SMPS I F 11 Regi Feed sensor I F 12 Empty sensor I F 2 25 Copyright 1995 2013 SAMSUNG All rights reserved ...

Page 37: ...no more than a few centimeters Present and anticipated applications include contactless transactions data exchange and simplified setup of more complex communications such as Wi Fi Communication is also possible between an NFC device and an unpowered NFC chip called a tag NFC tag sticker stores Mac PIN Mobile Print App URL of Printer MFP Information Part Code JC68 03012A Part Name LABEL ETC NFC TE...

Page 38: ...per empty sensor Paper empty sensor S2 Photo interrupter exit Sensor Paper detection S3 Photo interrupter Bin full sensor Bin full detection S4 Photo interrupter Regi sensor Paper detection S5 Photo interrupter feed Sensor Paper detection S6 Switch Front Cover Main Board Cover open detection 2 27 Copyright 1995 2013 SAMSUNG All rights reserved ...

Page 39: ...2 Product Specifications and Description 2 Motor Clutch Ref Description 1 Main motor 2 Pick up clutch 3 Registration clutch Copyright 1995 2013 SAMSUNG All rights reserved 2 28 ...

Page 40: ... High Voltage Generation 2 SMPS Constant Voltage Generation 3 Main Board Main Controller 4 CRUM Board Toner Cartridge Check 5 OPE Board Toner status display Machine Operation for power cancel 6 WLAN Board Wi Fi Xpress M2835 only 2 29 Copyright 1995 2013 SAMSUNG All rights reserved ...

Page 41: ...ng edge of the paper cannot pass the feed sensor after predetermined period of time After the leading edge of the paper passes the feed sensor the paper cannot reach the exit sensor after predetermined period of time The paper exists between the feed sensor and the exit sensor JAM 2 After the trailing edge of the paper passes the feed sensor the paper cannot pass the exit sensor predetermined peri...

Page 42: ...nit is higher than the specified temperature and the temperature state is detected for a specific duration then the engine defines Over Heat Error When this error is detected the engine stops all functions and keeps it at the error state Also the engine informs the error status of the main system so it can take appropriate action and then the error message is displayed at LCD window or LED informi...

Page 43: ...iver translates the received document to a Printing Command language which printer can understand and transfers data to spooler 3 Stand alone Application offers the various printing application such as Easy Printer Manager Printer Status in Window system 4 Web based Application offers the same functions as Stand alone Application in Web environment Firmware is made up of 1 Application Emulation th...

Page 44: ...ilar Window software as same as above 2 4 Port Monitor that manages the network communication between spooler and Network Interface Card or various additional application and Network Interface Card this is at first make communication logical port manage the data transfer them from spooler to network port and offer the result of printing Firmware Side is made up of 1 Network Interface Card is that ...

Page 45: ...a to required paper with the sequential developing process 2 Case of using Network Interface Card After user start to print the wanted document to PCL string or compressed GDI bit map data Driver translate the all graphic data of it and send data to host spooler If so Port monitor managing network port receives data from spooler and sends a data stream to the Network Interface Card Network interfa...

Page 46: ...r unit malfunction 3 1 2 Precautions when handling PBA Static electricity can damage a PBA always used approved anti static precautions when handling or storing a PBA Precautions when moving and storing PBA 1 Please keep PBA in a conductive case anti static bag or wrapped in aluminum foil 2 Do not store a PBA where it is exposed to direct sunlight Precautions when replacing PBA 1 Disconnect power ...

Page 47: ...tches Many of the parts are held in place with plastic latches The latches break easily release them carefully To remove such parts press the hook end of the latch away from the part to which it is latched Copyright 1995 2013 SAMSUNG All rights reserved 3 2 ...

Page 48: ...RCH18A 22 6003 000269 FRAME MAIN SCREW TAPTYPE BH S M3 L6 ZPC WHT SWRCH18A 26 6003 000196 SCREW TAPTYPE PWH B M3 L10 NI PLT SWRCH18A 1 6003 000261 DUPLEX SCREW TAPTYPE BH B M3 L6 ZPC WHT SWRCH18A 3 6003 000269 SCREW TAPTYPE BH S M3 L6 ZPC WHT SWRCH18A 12 6003 000282 FRAME MAIN LEFT SCREW TAPTYPE BH B M3 L8 ZPC BLK SWRCH18A 1 6003 000269 SCREW TAPTYPE BH S M3 L6 ZPC WHT SWRCH18A 6 6003 000282 FRAME...

Page 49: ...n SVC parts 3 3 1 Side Cover 1 Remove the Cassette from Printer 2 Open the Front Cover then pull out the Toner Cartridge 3 Remove the Left Cover and Right Cover Attention to the direction of the hooks Copyright 1995 2013 SAMSUNG All rights reserved 3 4 ...

Page 50: ...r 2 Turn the machine back then remove 4 screws of the back side of the machine 3 Open the Lower Rear Cover 4 Remove 2 hooks at each side of the Lower Rear cover 5 Remove 2 screw of the upper back side of the machine then pull off the Rear Cover 3 5 Copyright 1995 2013 SAMSUNG All rights reserved ...

Page 51: ...e Side Covers and Rear Cover Refer to 3 3 1 Side Cover Refer to 3 3 2 Rear Cover 2 Remove a Harness cable at right side of the machine 3 Remove a hook at inside of the Front Cover 4 Remove the Front Cover Copyright 1995 2013 SAMSUNG All rights reserved 3 6 ...

Page 52: ...Rear Cover Refer to 3 3 3 Front Cover 2 Remove 2 screws at the upper of the machine 3 Remove the Top Cover to upward 3 3 5 Main Board 1 Remove the Right Cover Refer to 3 3 1 Side Cover 2 Remove all connectors on the board 3 Remove 4 screws on the board 4 Separate the Main Board from the machine 3 7 Copyright 1995 2013 SAMSUNG All rights reserved ...

Page 53: ...nnectors on the board 3 Remove 6 screws on the board 4 Separate the SMPS from the machine 3 3 7 HVPS 1 Remove the Right Cover Refer to 3 3 1 Side Cover 2 Remove all connectors on the board 3 Remove 6 screws on the board 4 Separate the HVPS from the machine Copyright 1995 2013 SAMSUNG All rights reserved 3 8 ...

Page 54: ...cover 2 Remove the main board 3 Unplug the sensor connector 4 Release the Bin Full sensor 3 3 9 Main Drive unit 1 Remove the left cover 2 Remove 5 screws 3 Release the main drive unit after moving the holder to the right 3 9 Copyright 1995 2013 SAMSUNG All rights reserved ...

Page 55: ...her securing the clutch Unplug the connector on Joint PBA And release the clutch Regi Clutch Pick up Clutch 3 3 11 Pick up and Forward roller 1 Remove the bottom bar after removing 2 screws 2 Remove 2 screws 3 Release the pick up forward roller Assy Copyright 1995 2013 SAMSUNG All rights reserved 3 10 ...

Page 56: ...he cassette 2 Open the retard roller cover 3 Release the retard roller holder Then release the retard roller form its holder NOTE When reassembling the retard roller holder place two springs on the bottom hole 3 11 Copyright 1995 2013 SAMSUNG All rights reserved ...

Page 57: ...he Rear Cover 2 Open the Rear Cover Release the 2 hinges at the each side of the cover And then remove the rear cover 3 Stand the machine Push the green handle to release the duplex unit 4 Pull off the hinge then remove the Duplex Unit to upward Copyright 1995 2013 SAMSUNG All rights reserved 3 12 ...

Page 58: ... 1 Open the front cover Remove the toner cartridge 2 Remove the holder Then remove the transfer roller 1 2 3 3 15 LSU 1 Remove the top cover 2 Unplug 2 flat cables Remove 3 screws And release the LSU 3 13 Copyright 1995 2013 SAMSUNG All rights reserved ...

Page 59: ...and rear cover 2 Unplug 2 connectors SMPS board x 1 Main board x 1 3 Remove the fuser unit after removing 4 screws 3 3 17 Exit Sensor 1 Remove the fuser unit 2 Release the exit sensor after unplugging the connector Copyright 1995 2013 SAMSUNG All rights reserved 3 14 ...

Page 60: ...3 18 Feed and Regi sensor PBA 1 Remove the duplex unit 2 Remove 1 screw 3 Remove the sensor cover while pushing the hook Hook 4 Remove the sensor PBA after unplugging the connector 3 15 Copyright 1995 2013 SAMSUNG All rights reserved ...

Page 61: ... Remove the top cover 2 Remove 2 screws on the board 3 Remove a connector on the board then separate the board from the machine 3 3 20 Wireless LAN PBA 1 Remove top cover 2 Release the WLAN PBA Copyright 1995 2013 SAMSUNG All rights reserved 3 16 ...

Page 62: ...3 Remove the Duplex unit while pushing green buttons 4 Remove 1 screw Remove the GROUND SAW And unplug the motor connector 5 Remove GEAR RDCN EXIT GEAR IDLE EXIT GEAR EXT 6 Remove Clutches and GEAR FEED after removing washers securing them 7 Turn the machine to backward Removing 10 screws 3 17 Copyright 1995 2013 SAMSUNG All rights reserved ...

Page 63: ...st output related to maintenance and repair Jam removing method and so on It includes the contents of manual 4 1 1 Control Panel 1 Toner LED Shows the status of the toner 2 Eco Enters Eco mode to reduce toner consumption and paper usage 3 WPS WPS Configures the wireless network connection easily without a computer Copyright 1995 2013 SAMSUNG All rights reserved 4 1 ...

Page 64: ...wly and release Supplied Info Event Log Press and hold this button for about 6 seconds and release Prints configuration reports network configuration reports 4 Press and hold this button for about 4 seconds until the status LED blinks fast and release 5 Power You can turn the power on and off with this button 6 Status LED Shows the status of your machine 4 2 Copyright 1995 2013 SAMSUNG All rights ...

Page 65: ... An imaging unit has almost reached its estimated cartridge lifea It is recommended to replace the imaging unit Blinking Upgrading firmware Status LED Orange On A paper jam has occurred Toner LED WPS LED Status Description Blinking Small amount of toner is left in the cartridge The estimated cartridge life of toner is close Prepare a new cartridge for replacement You may temporarily increase the p...

Page 66: ...y In Tray 1 Open and close the front cover The jammed paper is automatically ejected from the machine If the paper does not exit go to the next step 2 Pull out tray 3 Remove the jammed paper by gently pulling it straight out If the paper does not move when you pull or if you do not see the paper in this area check the fuser area around the toner cartridge 4 Insert tray back into the machine until ...

Page 67: ...4 Troubleshooting In the manual feeder 1 If the paper is not feeding properly pull the paper out of the machine 2 Open and close the manual feeder Copyright 1995 2013 SAMSUNG All rights reserved 4 5 ...

Page 68: ...ccurs you have to check the model number Xpress M2830 Series 1 Open the front cover 2 Remove the Toner Cartridge 3 Pull the jam guides then remove a jammed paper 4 Close the jam guide 5 Install the toner cartridge 6 Close the front cover and check printing automatically resumes 4 6 Copyright 1995 2013 SAMSUNG All rights reserved ...

Page 69: ...then remove the Toner Cartridge 2 Remove the Drum Unit 3 Pull the jam guides then remove a jammed paper 4 Close the jam guide 5 Install the Drum Unit 6 Close the front cover and check printing automatically resumes Copyright 1995 2013 SAMSUNG All rights reserved 4 7 ...

Page 70: ...t of the output tray If you do not see the jammed paper or if there is any resistance when you pull stop and go to the next step 3 Open the rear cover 4 Open the Fuser cover with pushing the each side levers Green Color 5 Remove the jammed paper in the Exit Unit 6 Close the Fuser cover 7 Close the Rear Cover and check printing automatically resumes 4 8 Copyright 1995 2013 SAMSUNG All rights reserv...

Page 71: ...hooting In the duplex area 1 Remove the Rear Cover 2 Remove the jammed paper in the Duplex Unit 3 Close the Rear Cover and check printing automatically resumes Copyright 1995 2013 SAMSUNG All rights reserved 4 9 ...

Page 72: ...Pressure Roller 75 4 mm Background 2 Heat Roller 77 6 mm Black spot and image ghost Fuser 3 Charging Roller 26 7 mm Black Spot and line and periodic band 4 OPC Drum 75 49 mm White and Black Spots 5 Supply Roller 63 22 mm Periodic Band by little difference of density 6 Developing Roller 36 75 mm White spot Horizontal black band Toner Cartridge 7 Transfer Roller 47 12 mm Ghost Damaged image by abnor...

Page 73: ...ide a gateway to conveniently use your Samsung machine Samsung Easy Printer Manager provides two different user interfaces for the user to choose from the basic user interface and the advanced user interface Switching between the two interfaces is easy just click a button Understanding Samsung Easy Printer Manager To open the program For Windows Select Start Programs or All Programs Samsung Printe...

Page 74: ...ging the network and machines Device Settings You can configure various machine settings such as machine setup paper layout emulation network and print information Scan to PC Settings This menu includes settings to create or delete scan to PC profiles Scan Activation Determines whether or not scanning is enabled on the device Profile Displays the scanning profiles saved on the selected device Basi...

Page 75: ...task bar Icon Mean Description Normal The machine is in ready mode and experiencing no errors or warnings Warning The machine is in a state where a soft error has occurred For example a toner low status which may lead to toner empty status Error The machine has at least one hard error such as out of paper fuser error etc Machine does not have ability to come to ready without customer intervention ...

Page 76: ...tridge The machine and the number of toner cartridge s shown in the above window may differ depending on the machine in use Some machines do not have this feature 2 Buy Now You can order replacement toner cartridge s from online 3 User s Guide You can view the online User s Guide NOTE This button opens the Troubleshooting Guide when an error occurs You can directly open the troubleshooting section...

Page 77: ...ware file to update Upgrade Procedure 1 Turn the machine off 2 Connect USB cable to printer 3 Turn the machine on Check if the printer is the ready status 4 Drag the SWUPGRADE_ON prn file and drop down on the usblist2 exe 5 Drag the firmware file and drop down on the usblist2 exe And then firmware update will be started automatically 6 When upgrading is completed machine is automatically re bootin...

Page 78: ...de Procedure 1 Open the Web browser and input IP address of machine Click Login 2 Log in Admin Mode ID admin PW sec00000 3 Select Maintenance menu and click upgrade wizard 4 16 Copyright 1995 2013 SAMSUNG All rights reserved ...

Page 79: ...r button and press next button 5 SyncThru will check verify firmware file and compare version and press next button 6 Machine starts upgrading SyncThru will return home page after upgrading is completed Copyright 1995 2013 SAMSUNG All rights reserved 4 17 ...

Page 80: ... Fan run Output On Off 101 0010 T1 Pick Up Clutch Engages drive to pick up a paper from tray1 Output On Off 101 0050 Registration Clutch Engages drive to registartion rolls Output On Off 101 0190 Out Bin Full Sensor Detect when a paper is at Out bin full sensor Input High Low 102 0010 T1 Paper Empty Sensor Detect when paper is in Tray1 Input High Low 102 0290 Feed Sensor Detect when a paper is at ...

Page 81: ...60 LSU Motor1 Run LSU Motor1 On Off Output On Off 110 0110 LSU LD Power4 LSU LD4 Power On Off black Output On Off 110 0170 LSU Hsync4 Detect LSU Motor Hsync Signal Input High Low NOTE Acronyms and Abbreviations DEV Bias Developing High Voltage Bias EDC Embedded Diagnostic Control F W Firmware HVPS High Voltage Power Supply H W Hardware LD Laser Diode LSU Laser Scanning Unit MHV Main High Voltage C...

Page 82: ...etailed description of the problem from the customer Power On Red LED on Error message is displayed OPE LED Green OK Print test page Printing quality is nomal Refer to Solution of Image Problem See the troubleshooting for error code END No Power Power Module error Main PBA OPE LED ON 4 20 Copyright 1995 2013 SAMSUNG All rights reserved ...

Page 83: ...peatedly at a specific point in the Paper Path Open the fuser cover Jam clear Dismantle the machine and carefully inspect the region where the jam occurs Especially check if paper fragments are caught in the Fuser 4 Print the Information Page Configuration Try printing a test page from a computer If there is an error check cables and driver installation 5 Check the Print Quality Is there are a Pri...

Page 84: ...e 4 26 C3 1110 Prepare new imaging unit Page 4 27 C3 1140 End of life Replace with new imaging unit Page 4 27 C3 1150 Replace with new imaging unit C3 1150 Page 4 27 C3 1170 End of life Replace with new imaging unit C3 1170 Page 4 27 C3 1411 Imaging unit is not installed Install the unit Page 4 27 C3 1512 Imaging unit is not compatible Check users guide Page 4 27 M1 1110 Paper jam in Tray 1 Page 4...

Page 85: ...e 4 35 U1 2330 Fuser Unit Failure U1 2330 Turn off then on Call for service if the problem persists Page 4 35 U1 2334 Fuser Unit Failure U1 2334 Turn off then on Call for service if the problem persists Page 4 35 U1 2340 Fuser Unit Failure U1 2340 Turn off then on Call for service if the problem persists Page 4 35 U1 234H Fuser Unit Failure U1 234H Turn off then on Call for service if the problem ...

Page 86: ...orking the main BLDC motor the Ready signal has not occurred within 1 sec Troubleshooting method First turn the machine off then on If the error persists refer to the following 1 Check if the motor connector on the main board is connected properly Reconnect it 2 OPC coupler has overloaded After removing the toner cartridge rotate the OPC coupler Spec 6 kgf cm If there is any damage the OPC coupler...

Page 87: ... installed Install the cartridge Symptom The toner cartridge is not installed The machine can t detect the toner cartridge Troubleshooting method 1 Turn the machine off then on 2 Remove the toner cartridge Thoroughly roll the cartridge five or six times to distribute the toner evenly inside the cartridge And reinstall the toner cartridge 3 Check if the CRUM contact area is contaminated Clean it Er...

Page 88: ... installed Install the cartridge Symptom The toner cartridge is not installed The machine can t detect the toner cartridge Troubleshooting method 1 Turn the machine off then on 2 Remove the toner cartridge Thoroughly roll the cartridge five or six times to distribute the toner evenly inside the cartridge And reinstall the toner cartridge 3 Check if the CRUM contact area is contaminated Clean it Er...

Page 89: ...with new one Error Code C3 1410 Error message Imaging unitis not installed Install the cartridge Symptom The Imaging unit is not installed The machine can t detect the Imaging unit Troubleshooting method 1 Turn the machine off then on 2 Remove the Imaging unit then reinstall the toner cartridge 3 Check if the CRUM contact area is contaminated Clean it Error Code C3 1512 Error message Imaging unit ...

Page 90: ...t clear the jam 2 Remove the tray Check if the loaded paper is in proper place Align it 3 If the jammed paper occurred before entering it to the retard roller check the Sheet Retard Pickup roller Forward roller CST Knock up CST Knock up Spring 4 If the jammed paper occurred after entering it to the retard roller check the Ribs in paper path 4 28 Copyright 1995 2013 SAMSUNG All rights reserved ...

Page 91: ...y in tray Paper is loaded in tray but the machine detects empty status Troubleshooting method 1 If there is a jammed paper first clear the jam Refer to 4 1 3 Jam removal 2 Load the paper in tray 3 Check if the empty actuator works normally If it is defective or broken replace it 4 If the actuator operation is OK check the empty sensor Reconnect the sensor connector If the sensor is defective repla...

Page 92: ...s defective or broken replace it Error Code M2 2110 M2 2310 Error message Paper jam at the top of duplex path Paper jam at the bottom of duplex path Symptom A paper jam was detected in the duplex area Troubleshooting method 1 First remove the jammed paper Refer to 4 1 3 Jam removal 2 Check if the paper in tray is loaded properly Adjust the guide Check the machine setting is normal for paper 3 Chec...

Page 93: ...detected in the exit area Troubleshooting method 1 Open the rear cover Remove the jammed paper Refer to 4 1 3 Jam removal 2 Check if the Guide Change Duplex of the rear cover is defective 3 Check if the exit sensor and actuator is working normally Copyright 1995 2013 SAMSUNG All rights reserved 4 31 ...

Page 94: ...t tray has got full or the bin full sensor is defective Troubleshooting method 1 Remove the paper on the output tray The maximum loading capacity is 150 sheets based on standard paper 80g m2 2 Check if the Bin full Sensor connector is connected properly Reconnect it or replace the Bin full sensor 4 32 Copyright 1995 2013 SAMSUNG All rights reserved ...

Page 95: ...ace the main board Error Code S2 4110 Error message Door is open Close it Symptom Door is open or the cover open switch is defective Troubleshooting method 1 Check if the front cover is closed perfectly 2 Check if the connection between the main board and HVPS board is correct 3 Check if the cover open switch on HVPS board is operated properly If it is defective replace the HVPS board Copyright 19...

Page 96: ...ung Easy Printer Manager program Device setting Network IP address Change the IP address In case of DHCP or Bootp reboot the machine to receive a new IP address Error Code S6 3210 Error message Network Failure S6 3210 Turn off then on Call for service if the problem persists Symptom Departments along with wireless module is abnormal Troubleshooting method 1 Turn the machine off and then turn on 2 ...

Page 97: ...roblem persists Fuser Unit Failure U1 2330 Turn off then on Call for service if the problem persists Fuser Unit Failure U1 2334 Turn off then on Call for service if the problem persists Fuser Unit Failure U1 2340 Turn off then on Call for service if the problem persists Fuser Unit Failure U1 234H Turn off then on Call for service if the problem persists Symptom The temperature control of fuser uni...

Page 98: ...o sound remove the right cover Check if the LSU harness on the main board is connected properly picture 3 If it is OK remove the top cover Check if the LSU harness on LSU board is connected properly picture 4 Check if the LSU harness is defective picture 5 Reconnect the LSU harness and then execute the LSU motor test in EDC program again 6 If the problem persists replace the LSU 7 If the problem p...

Page 99: ...l White Line Description White vertical voids occurs in the printed image Check and cause Solution Foreign matter stucks onto the window of internal lenses of LSU mirror Clean the LSU window with recommended cleaner IPA Clean the window with a clean cotton swab The life of the laser toner cartridge or imaging unit has been expired Replace the laser toner cartridge or imaging unit Some foreign subs...

Page 100: ...f dark or blurry black spots occur periodically the rollers in the Imaging unit may be contaminated with foreign matte or paper particles OPC Drum 75 4 mm Charge Roller 26 7 mm Developing Roller 36 75 mm Clean each voltage terminal of the Charge Developing roller and Transfer roller remove the toner particles and paper particles If faded areas or voids occur in a black image at intervals of 75 4 m...

Page 101: ... The output from the HVPS is abnormal Replace the HVPS board 6 Dark or Black page Description The printed image is dark or black Check and cause Solution Check if the high voltage terminal is contaminated Clean the high voltage terminal The charging roller is defective Replace the laser toner cartridge or imaging unit The output from the HVPS is abnormal Replace the HVPS board Copyright 1995 2013 ...

Page 102: ...s any wrong part 3 Replace the transfer roller Assy The toner level is not even on the imaging unit roller due to the bad blade Replace the laser toner cartridge or imaging unit 8 Background Description Light dark background appears in whole area of the printing Check and cause Solution Does recycle paper be used Use the proper papers The life of the imaging unit has been expired Replace the laser...

Page 103: ...nals The life of the imaging unit has been expired Replace the laser toner cartridge or imaging unit The life of the transfer roller has been expired Replace the transfer roller 10 Stains on back of page Description The back of the page is stained Check and cause Solution Transfer roller is contaminated Replace the transfer roller Copyright 1995 2013 SAMSUNG All rights reserved 4 41 ...

Page 104: ...l image void Description The partial void occurs in the printed page Check and cause Solution The printer is not installed on flat ground Install the printer on flat ground Print 10 sample pages for test The developer circulation in the laser toner cartridge or imaging unit is bad 1 Shake the imaging unit 2 3 times from right to left Reinstall the imaging unit Print 10 sample pages for test 2 If t...

Page 105: ...5 System Diagrams 5 System Diagrams 5 1 Block Diagram Copyright 1995 2013 SAMSUNG All rights reserved 5 1 ...

Page 106: ...5 System Diagrams 5 2 Connection Diagram 5 2 Copyright 1995 2013 SAMSUNG All rights reserved ...

Page 107: ...s Cleaning Equipments Standard An IPA Isopropyl Alcohol dry wipe tissue or a gentle neutral detergent and lint free cloth Driver Standard type type M3 long M3 short M2 long M2 short Vacuum Cleaner Tweezers Standard For general home use small type Spring Hook Standard For general use Cotton Swab Standard For general home use for medical service Software Driver installation CD ROM Copyright 1995 201...

Page 108: ...ng systems running on them The BOOTP servers assign the IP address from a pool of addresses to each client BOOTP enables diskless workstation computers to obtain an IP address prior to loading any advanced operating system CCD Charge Coupled Device CCD is a hardware which enables the scan job CCD Locking mechanism is also used to hold the CCD module to prevent any damage when you move the machine ...

Page 109: ...external behavior which is in contrast to simulation which concerns an abstract model of the system being simulated often considering its internal state Ethernet Ethernet is a frame based computer networking technology for local area networks LANs It defines wiring and signaling for the physical layer and frame formats and protocols for the media access control MAC data link layer of the OSI model...

Page 110: ... produces world wide industrial and commercial standards ITU T The International Telecommunication Union is an international organization established to standardize and regulate international radio and telecommunications Its main tasks include standardization allocation of the radio spectrum and organizing interconnection arrangements between different countries to allow international phone calls ...

Page 111: ...me an industry standard Originally developed for early inkjet printers PCL has been released in varying levels for thermal dot matrix printer and laser printers PDF Portable Document Format PDF is a proprietary file format developed by Adobe Systems for representing two dimensional documents in a device independent and resolution independent format PostScript PS PostScript PS is a page description...

Page 112: ... compliant program a scan can be initiated from within the program It is an image capture API for Microsoft Windows and Apple Macintosh operating systems UNC Path Uniform Naming Convention UNC is a standard way to access network shares in Window NT and other Microsoft products The format of a UNC path is servername sharename Additional directory URL Uniform Resource Locator URL is the global addre...

Page 113: ...ection easily without a computer XPS XML Paper Specification XPS is a specification for a Page Description Language PDL and a new document format which has benefits for portable document and electronic document developed by Microsoft It is an XML based specification based on a new print path and a vector based device independent document format Copyright 1995 2013 SAMSUNG All rights reserved 6 7 ...

Page 114: ...Schematic Diagrams 6 3 The Sample Pattern for the Test The life of the toner cartridge and the printing speed are measured using the pattern shown below 6 8 Copyright 1995 2013 SAMSUNG All rights reserved ...

Page 115: ...lated and away from direct sunlight or sources of heat cold and humidity Do not set the machine close to the edge of your desk or table Clearance space Front 326 mm enough space so that the paper tray can be removed Back 100 mm enough space for ventilation Right 100 mm enough space for ventilation Left 100 mm enough space for ventilation Copyright 1995 2013 SAMSUNG All rights reserved 6 9 ...

Page 116: ...me by Segment Xpress ProXpress MultiXpress 2 Model code Information Basic Structure SL Function Information Function N Network W Wireless Network D Duplex Printing R Reverse Type ADF F Fax X XOA eXtensible Open Architecture H Handset A Auto Document Feeder 6 10 Copyright 1995 2013 SAMSUNG All rights reserved ...

Page 117: ...6 Schematic Diagrams 6 6 Document Revision List Version Date Page Description 1 00 17 02 2014 Release Copyright 1995 2013 SAMSUNG All rights reserved 6 11 ...

Page 118: ...na Japan https gspn2 samsungcsportal com N America S America https gspn3 samsungcsportal com This Service Manual is a property of Samsung Electronics Co Ltd Any unauthorized use of Manual can be punished under applicable International and or domestic law 2013 Samsung Electronics Co Ltd All rights reserved Printed in Korea ...

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