Brother 4200CN - Color Laser Printer- User Manual

3.2 Fail Code List ........................................................................................................................ V-3 3.3 Error Code FIP.................................................................................................................... V-13 4. HOW TO USE DI...

1.1 How to Use the BSD ............................................................................................................ VI-1 1.2 Explanations of Symbols ..................................................................................................... VI-1 1.3 Signal Name/Other descri...

i REGULATIONS LASER SAFETY (FOR 120 V MODEL ONLY) This printer is certified as a Class I laser product under the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) Radiation Performance Standard according to the Radiation Control for Health and Safety Act of 1968. This means that the printer does n...

ii IEC 60825 SPECIFICATION (FOR 220-240 V MODEL ONLY) This printer is a Class 1 laser product as defined in IEC 60825 specifications. The label shown below is attached in countries where required. CLASS 1LASER PRODUCTAPPAREIL Å LASER DE CLASSE 1LASER KLASSE 1 PRODUKT This printer has a Class 3B Lase...

iii SAFETY To prevent possible accidents during maintenance operation, you should observe strictly the "Warning" and "Caution" information in this manual. Dangerous operations and operations out of range of this manual should be absolutely avoided. Generally various processes not cov...

iv Power Source Keep the power supply off during maintenance operation to prevent electric shock, burns and other damages. Keep the power plug disconnected during the maintenance operation. If the power supply should be kept connected for measurement of voltage or other similar reasons, sufficient c...

v High-temperature Units When servicing high-temperature units (securing unit, etc.), be sure to turn them OFF to prevent burns, injuries and other troubles, remove the power plug and start service processes after they have cooled down enough. WARNING Immediately after completion of operation, they ...

vi Warning/Caution Labels Warning labels and caution labels are attached to this laser printer to prevent accidents check those labels for their peeling or stain when servicing the printer. < Caution label for high-temperature units > Unpacking the Printer WARNING The printer must be carried h...

vii ACRONYMS In this manual, the manual specific acronyms are used in addition to the generally used ones. The table below contains typical acronyms that are used throughout this manual. ADC Automatic Density Control AG Analog Ground AUX. Auxiliary B/W Black and White BCR Bias Charge Roll CART. Cart...

viii Service call procedures 1. Notes Before Work 1.1 Safety notes To prevent an accident during maintenance, follow warnings and precautions strictly. Avoid dangerous work. 1. Power supply To prevent an electric shock, burn, or injury, turn off the power and unplug the power cable before maintenanc...

ix 1.2 Other notes Do maintenance work correctly and efficiently with the following notes in mind: 1. Reference materials Read the related technical information (SB, FTI, FTO and so on) well and do maintenance work systematically. 2. Disassembling Before removing parts for disassembling, check the n...

x 2. Workflow in the Field < Initial Actions > 1. Question the Customer for details about the system malfunction. 2. Note down the meter count. 3. Inspect the rejected print and determine the machine condition. 4. Check the Machine Log Book. < For UM visit > 1. Perform the Level 1 troubl...

I-1 CHAPTER I SPECIFICATIONS 1. PRODUCT NAME Product Name Product Code HL-4200CN 54S602 2. OPTIONAL PRODUCTS No. Product Name Product Code Remarks 1 1 x 500 – sheet tray LT-41CL 2 2 x 500 – sheet tray LT-42CL 3 Hard Disk HD-41CL 20GB 3. DIMENSIONS / WEIGHT (MAIN UNIT) Width (mm) Depth (mm) Height (m...

I-2 4.2 Feeder Unit Option Feeder installed under the printer. This printer basically consists of an option feeder and two universal paper tray (500 sheets each). Fig.1-2

I-3 4.3 Tray Feeder Unit Option Feeder installed under the printer. This printer basically consists of an option feeder and a universal paper tray (500 sheets). Fig.1-3 5. FUNCTIONAL CONFIGURATION Functional configuration of this printer is shown below. Fig.1-4

I-4 6. ELECTRICAL PROPERTIES 6.1 Power Source Two types of power source as follows are available for this printer, which are selected according to the specifications. * 100V/120V printer: Voltage: 100-127VAC ±10% (90 to 140V), frequency: 50/60Hz ± 3Hz * 220/240V printer: Voltage: 220-240VAC ±10% (19...

I-6 7.2 Dimensions / Mass of Universal Paper Tray (standard paper supply – 500sheets) Width: 321mm ± 1% Depth: 558mm ± 1% Height: 97mm ± 1% Mass: 2.5kg ± 1% Fig.1-8 7.3 Dimensions / Mass of Consumables 7.3.1 Print head cartridge Width: 339mm ± 3mm Depth: 146mm ± 3mm Height: 179mm ± 3mm Mass: 4.5kg ±...

I-9 *3: Fan status is changed depending on the state (temperature, etc.) of the fixing system. 8.7 Process Speed The printer prints by switching two levels, Full speed (printing with the highest process speed of the printer) and Half speed (printing with the half of process speed). The controller ca...

I-10 8.9 Paper Mode 8 paper modes are available for this printer. Modes are switched over under the instruction from the controller. <Classification of paper mode> (1) Plain paper: Japanese plain paper such as FX-P, L, R, J/JD, and plain paper such as XC-4200 20lb, 24ibs RX-80, 90. (2) Label-L...

I-12 8.12 Continuous Printing Speed Assuming the time until the trailing end of the 11th sheet is discharged after the trail end of the 1st sheet is discharged as t seconds, number of printed sheets for a minute given by the equation [60/t ×10] is shown in the table below, excluding, however, the ti...

I-13 8.13.3 Guaranteed printing area Area for which the image quality is guaranteed as follows: Area except for 4mm (0.1575 inch) from edges of the paper. Maximum area for which the image quantity is guaranteed as follows: Width: 207.9mm (8.2 inch) × length: 347.6mm (13.7 inch) Fig.1-15 8.14 Input P...

I-15 8.16.3 Paper size Paper size which can be set to each paper pick-up unit is shown in the table below. Cassette Paper size 500 Sheet Paper Universal Tray A4 –SEF B5(JIS) –SEF A5 -SEF *1 EXECUTIVE –SEF LETTER –SEF LEGAL(13")-SEF LEGAL(14")-SEF MSI Tray Minimum size Width 88.9mm(3.5inch)×L...

I-16 9.3 Parts Requiring Periodical Replacement Following parts are replaced when a certain number of sheets are printed (life over) to prevent troubles. ♦ Fuser ASSY: Equivalent to about 100,000 prints ♦ Roll ASSY retard: Equivalent to about 100,000 prints ♦ Roll ASSY feed MSI : Equivalent to about...

I-17 11.3 EMI ♦ 100V system (JPN) VCCI Class B ♦ 120V system (US) FCC Part 15, Subpart B, Class B (ANSI C63.4) ♦ 220V / 240V system (EC) EN55022 (CISPR Publication 22), Class B 11.4 Noise Noise of printing (including simplex, duplex, with option) is as follows. Printer (simplex / duplex) Option 1 Tr...

CONTENTS CHAPTER II INSTALLATION...........................................................II-1 1. TRANSPORTING THE PRINTER ................................................................... II-1 2. INSTALLATION PROCEDURE ....................................................................... II-2 ...

II-1 CHAPTER II INSTALLATION 1. TRANSPORTING THE PRINTER Note the following points when transporting the printer into position. At least two people should carry the printer. Note: Because the printer weighs 34.9kg with the tray and consumables installed, at least two people should carry it. To lift ...

II-2 2. INSTALLATION PROCEDURE Install the printer as follows: 2.1 Checking the Packaged Items 2.2 Removing the Tapes from the Printer 2.3 Removing the Paper Tray Protective Materials 2.4 Mounting the Print Head Cartridge 2.5 Preparing the Toner Cartridges 2.6 Loading Paper 2.7 Connecting the Power ...

II-3 2.1 Checking the Packaged Items The printer package contains the items shown below. Before starting installation, make sure that no items are missing. Note: Keep the packaging materials if a future long-distance move of the printer is anticipated. < Printer > Fig.2-3 < Print head cartr...

II-4 2.2 Removing the Tapes from the Printer When you first remove the printer from its box, there is packing tape to secure the covers during shipping. Refer to the illustrations below and remove all the packing tape from the printer. < Right side > Fig.2-6 < Left side > Fig.2-7 < Re...

II-5 2.3 Removing the Paper Tray Protective Materials Two spacers are installed in the paper tray to protect it from shock and vibrations during shipping. Remove the spacers before using the printer. Follow the procedure below to remove the spacers from the paper tray. Note: Keep the spacers in case...

II-7 2.4 Mounting the Print Head Cartridge Follow the procedure below to install the print head cartridge. Fig.2-15 1) Lift the A button ((1)) and open the front cover ((2)). Fig.2-16 2) Open the paper outlet cover. Fig.2-17

II-12 2.5 Preparing the Toner Cartridges Follow the procedure below to prepare the toner cartridges for use. Note: The toner is harmless but should still be washed off immediately if it comes into contact with hands or clothing. 1) Remove the top cover, and then remove the packing sheet covering the...

II-13 2.6 Loading Paper Follow the procedure below to load paper into the paper tray. Fig.2-31 1) Pull out the paper tray until it stops. Fig.2-32 2) Hold the tray with both hands, lift up the front slightly and remove it from the printer. Note: Place the tray on a flat surface. Fig.2-33

II-16 8) Push the paper tray completely back into the printer. Note: Do use excessive force on the paper tray. Doing so could damage the paper tray or the inside of the printer. Fig.2-39 Note: There is an indicator next to the paper tray that tells you how much paper remains in the tray. Use the met...

II-17 2.7 Connecting the Power Code Connect the power cable as explained below. WARNING Power specifications are listed below. The specifications that apply to your machine depend on your machine configuration. Connect the power plug only to a properly rated power outlet. Otherwise, it can cause fir...

II-18 2.8 Adjusting Color Registrations Follow the procedure below to adjust the color registration when first installing the printer or after moving it to a new location. 1) Use the control panel to print the color registration adjustment chart. 2) From the lines to the right of the Y (yellow), M (...

III-1 CHAPTER III STRUCTURE OF SYSTEM COMPONENTS 1. PRINTING PROCESS 1.1 Summary of Printing Process This printer is a "Full-color laser printer" which applies the principal of an electrophotographic recording system. The tandem system comprising a drum and developing unit respectively for e...

III-3 1.2 Schematic Diagram for Printing Processes Outline of printing processes is shown in the figures below. Toner Cartridge ASSY(Y)[(3) Development] Toner Cartridge ASSY(M)[(3) Development] Toner Cartridge ASSY(C)[(3) Development] Toner Cartridge ASSY(K)[(3) Development] Scanner ASSY[(2) Exposur...

III-4 1.3 Description of Printing Process Techniques 1.3.1 Charging with electricity In the charging process, the drum surface rotating at a constant speed is charged uniformly with negative electricity by discharging of RTC (Rubber Tube Charge: Charged film). This process is performed in parallel f...

III-16 2) Refresher and RTC High voltage of the polarity (negative) reverse to that at the printing transfer is applied to the IDT1, IDT2, and transfer roll cartridge. At this time, the drum surface is charged negatively by negative voltage of the IDT1. The toner (positive polarity) remaining in the...

III-17 2. FLOW OF PRINT DATA 2.1 Data Flow Print data (electric signal) from the printer controller flows as shown below to turn to the print image finally. Host (electric signal) Printer controller (electric signal) MCU HL-4200 (electric signal) Scanner ASSY (laser beams) Electrostatic latent on dr...

III-18 3. DRIVE TRANSMISSION ROUTE 3.1 Drive ASSY main Rotary power of the drive ASSY main is transmitted through the route below. MAIN DRIVE ASSY CLUTCH ASSY TURN ROLL ASSY TURN GEAR IDLLER FEED GEAR FEED H1 ROLL ASSY FEED PAPER FEEDER CHUTE REGI ASSY Regi.Clutch Regi.Roll CLUTCH TURN ROLL TURN HOU...

III-19 3.2 Drive ASSY DEVE The rotary power of the Drive ASSY DEVE drives the developers of 4 colors in the print head cartridge ASSY. DEVE DRIVE ASSY PRINT HEAD CARTRIDGE ASSY Developer (Y) Developer (M) Developer (C) Developer (K) Fig.3-26 3.3 Holder Toner Cartridge ASSY (Y, M, C, K) Rotary power ...

III-20 3.4 Fuser Drive ASSY Rotary power of the fuser drive ASSY drives the fuser ASSY. FUSER DRIVE ASSY Heat Roll FUSER ASSY Gear Exit Roll Assy Exit Fig.3-28 3.5 Motor ASSY DUP Rotary power of the motor ASSY DUP is transmitted through the route below. MOTOR ASSY DUP GEAR ROLL ROLL EXIT GEAR ROLL R...

III-21 3.6 Gear Layout HOUSING ASSY RETARD CLUTCH TURN CHUTE REGIASSY REGI CLUTCH PRINT HEAD CARTRIDGE ASSY TRANSFER ROLLCARTRIDGE ASSY MAIN DRIVE ASSY GEAR IDLER IN GEAR IDLER GEAR IDLER FEED GEAR FEED H1 GEAR FEED1 CLUTCH ASSY TURN PAPER FEEDER (PICK UP ASSY) CHUTE ASSY OUT GEAR MSI FRONT Fig.3-30...

III-22 4. PAPER TRANSFER 4.1 Paper Transfer Route (without option) Paper transfer by "Regi Roll" and "Metal Roll" of CHUTE ASSY REGI Paper feed from paper tray (Tray 1) Print output Paper transfer by "ROLL DUP" and "ROLL PINCH DUP" Paper transfer to duplex path by rev...

III-23 4.2 Layout of Paper Transfer Route ROLL ASSY FEED (PICK UP ASSY) ROLL ASSY (Paper Cassette) ROLL ASSY(PICK UP ASSY) ROLL ASSY TURN(PICK UP ASSY) CHUTE ASSY TURN ROLL ASSY FEED (MSI) ROLL ASSY RETARD ROLL TURN ROLL PINCH TURN Regi Roll Metal Roll ROLL PINCH DUP ROLL DUP Transfer Roll Cartridge...

III-24 5. FUNCTIONS OF MAJOR FUNCTIONAL COMPONENTS Major functional components comprising the printer are described below referring to their illustrations. Those components are classified into the following blocks based on the configuration of the printer. • Paper Cassette • Paper Feeder • Housing A...

III-25 5.1 Paper Cassette 5.1.1 Major functions • Side Guide The side guide can move at right angle to the paper transfer direction to align the paper width. • End Guide The end guide can move in the paper transfer direction to determine the paper size. The ON/OFF of switch ASSY size (see 5.2 Paper ...

III-26 5.2 Paper Feeder 5.2.1 Major functions • Switch ASSY size Switch ASSY size detects paper size and existence or non existence of the paper tray. • Sensor photo (No paper sensor) Detects existence or non existence of paper in the paper tray based on the position of actuator no paper. (No paper:...

III-28 5.3 Housing ASSY Retard 5.3.1 Major functions • Clutch turn (MSI) Transmits the drive from the drive ASSY main to the roll turn. • Roll turn The roll turn is rotated by the drive from the drive ASSY main through the clutch turn (MSI) to feed the paper from the manual feed tray to the chute RE...

III-29 5.4 Front ASSY In 5.4.1 Major functions • Holder ASSY CTD Reads the density of the toner image prepared on the surface of transfer roll cartridge in the transfer roll cartridge unit ASSY (refer to "5.7 Transfer Roll Cartridge ASSY & Fuser") and feeds it back to the process control...

III-30 5.5 Chute ASSY Out 5.5.1 Major functions • Sensor photo (Full stack sensor) Detects that the prints discharged onto the top cover have accumulated more than specified number of sheets based on the change of position of the actuator. (Full stack: Sensor beam is received) • Sensor photo (DUP ja...

III-32 5.6 Chute ASSY Exit 5.6.1 Major functions • Motor ASSY DUP Supplies drive to the roll exist, roll MID, and roll DUP. • Roll exit The roll exit rotates under the drive from the motor ASSY DUP, and feeds fixed prints onto the top cover. It reverses in the duplex document mode and feeds the prin...

III-33 5.7 Transfer Roll Cartridge ASSY & Fuser 5.7.1 Major functions • Fuser ASSY The fuser ASSY fixes toner which was transferred onto the paper but not fixed by the heat and pressure and feeds paper before and after being fixed. The fuser ASSY mainly consists of the following parts: • Heat ro...

III-35 5.8 Xerographics 5.8.1 Major functions • Scanner ASSY Scanner ASSY (raster output scanner assembly) is an exposure unit to generate laser beams to form electrostatic latent image on the drum surface. In this manual, the scanner ASSY is referred to as scanner ASSY. The scanner ASSY mainly cons...

III-37 5.9 Toner Cartridge ASSY 5.9.1 Major functions • PWBA CRUM READER The PWB consists of each color toner bottle switch and CRUM. Toner bottle switch: Detects whether toner cartridge (toner bottle) of each color is installed or not. CRUM: Printer specific information is stored. • Sensor no toner...

III-40 5.11 Electrical 5.11.1 Major functions • Fan Rear Discharges heat out of the printer to prevent too high temperature in the printer. • Harness ASSY AC SW Composed of the main switch and inlet and controls supply of AC power from the power source to LVPS. • LVPS The LVPS is provided with two t...

III-42 6. MODES 6.1 Print Mode The printer has four modes, Standard mode, Fine mode, High gloss mode, and Super high gloss mode. Modes are switched over under the instruction from the controller. 1. Standard mode: Used for printing with resolution 600dpi 2. Fine mode: Process direction resolution 12...

III-43 • Error mode Any error was detected in the printer. • Initiglizing mode New parts have been just set to the printer (initializing with a new PHD). • Checking Unit mode Printer is under checking consumable units. 7. CONTROL 7.1 Control of Paper Size "ON/OFF of paper size switch of switch A...

III-44 7.4 Process Control For a stable printing, the parameters related to the image forming must be corrected as necessary. The control of entire printing process including parameter correction control is called "process control". Mainly, the following two controls are made: • Potential co...

III-46 7.4.3 High area coverage mode A continuous printing of the image of area coverage exceeding the toner dispense capability causes the toner density in the developer to be lowered. The high area coverage mode extends the next page feed and dispenses the toner during this time, if the toner disp...

III-47 7.5 Color Registration Control The printer uses a tandem system where the drums and developers exclusively for yellow, magenta, cyan, and black are arranged respectively. The images are formed on the drums of respective colors cyan, and black are arranged respectively. The images are formed o...

III-48 7.6 Transfer Roll Cartridge Unit ASSY Control 7.6.1 Detecting the installation of transfer roll cartridge unit ASSY Whether the transfer roll cartridge unit ASSY is installed is detected when the power is turned on, or the front cover is opened and closed. The sensor for detecting the install...

III-49 7.7 Toner Control Whether the toner bottle is installed is detected by the switch toner cartridge ASSY, and the presence of toner in the toner bottle is detected by the sensor no toner . These switches and sensors are provided for respective colors, and detection is made for each color. 7.7.1...

III-50 7.8 Fuser Control 7.8.1 Fuser temperature control As for the fuser temperature control, the target temperature is set, then the heat roll surface temperature is controlled so as to be the target temperature by turning on/off the heater lamp. Temperature of individual area of the heat roll is ...

- IV-1 - CHAPTER IV ASSEMBLY / DISASSEMBLY 1. REPLACING PROCEDURE OF PERIODICAL REPLACEMENT PARTS Periodical replacement parts are the parts to be replaced periodically to maintain product quality. Refer to APPENDIX5. “PERIODICAL REPLACEMENT PARTS” in detail. 1.1 Replacing the Fuser ASSY WARNING Fus...

- IV-2 - 4) Lift the levers on both sides of the fuser ASSY. Fig.4-4 5) Hold the levers on both sides as you remove the fuser ASSY from the printer carefully. Fig.4-5 6) Unpack a new fuser ASSY and lift the levers on both sides. Grip the lever and install the fuser ASSY into the printer gently placi...

- IV-3 - 7) Push down the levers on both sides of the fuser ASSY. Fig.4-7 8) Push and slide backward the switches on both sides of the fuser ASSY. Fig.4-8 9) Close the Paper outlet cover. Fig.4-9 10) Close the chute ASSY. Fig.4-10

- IV-4 - 1.2 Replacing the Transfer ASSY 1) Push up latch A and fully open the chute ASSY. Fig.4-11 2) Grip the orange tabs at both ends of the transfer roll and gently lift it out of the printer. Fig.4-12 3) Unpack a new transfer roll cartridge unit ASSY and grip the orange tabs. Fig.4-13

- IV-6 - 1.3 Replacing the Roll ASSY 1) Release the cover feed secured to the paper tray at one point and open the cover feed. 2) Release the hook securing the roll ASSY to the shaft retard from the paper tray. 3) Pull out the roll ASSY from the shaft retard. Fig.4-16 4) Push the new roll ASSY into ...

- IV-7 - 2. DISASSEMBLY PROCEDURE 2.1 Precautions Note: Parts are controlled as spare parts. When servicing for parts for which no procedures are described, observe their assembling condition before starting the service. Note: For optional parts, refer to the manual for them. Note: Though the option...

- IV-8 - 2.2 Cover of the Printer 2.2.1 Cover ASSY front head 1) Release latch B of the printer and open the front cover. Note: Do not separate the front cover and cover ASSY front head too far in the following process. 2) Release the 4 hooks securing the cover ASSY front head to the front cover. 3)...

- IV-10 - 2.2.3 Fan fuser 1) Remove 2 screws securing the holder lever out from the rear of the cover ASSY front head. 2) Remove the fan assembly from the cover ASSY front head. 3) Remove the lever out from the holder lever out. 4) Disconnect of the fan fuser. 5) Release the 4 hooks securing the fan...

- IV-11 - 2.2.4 Cover MSI 1) Close the front cover. 2) Open the cover MSI. 3) While pulling the left hand side of the cover MSI, release the boss of the tray ASSY base from the slot in the cover MSI. 4) Repeat for the right hand side. 5) Lower the front of the cover MSI unit the cover MSI releases f...

- IV-12 - 2.2.6 STRAP 1) Release hooks that secure the bottom portion of STRAP, and slide the bottom portion of STRAP toward the right to remove from the chute ASSY out. 2) Turning the top of STRAP secured to the upper right of the chute ASSY IN, meet a convex portion with the key hole in the chute ...

- IV-14 - 2.2.8 Cover ASSY front IN Note: In the following process, do not separate the cover ASSY front IN and link: R too far. 1) Release latch A and open the chute ASSY IN together with the chute ASSY out. 2) Remove 2 screws securing the cover ASSY front IN to the chute ASSY IN. 3) Pull out the c...

- IV-15 - 2.2.9 Cover top main Note: Before removing the cover top main, remove the toner cartridges. 1) Open the Paper outlet cover. 2) Remove 2 screws securing the cover top main to the printer. 3) Release the 4 hooks securing the cover top main to the printer. 4) Raise the cover top main slightly...

- IV-17 - 2.2.12 Cover side R 1) Remove 1 screw securing the rear of cover side R to the printer. 2) Release the hook securing the cover side R at the front of the printer. 3) Remove the cover side R from the printer. Fig.4-32 2.2.13 Cover rear 1) Lift the cover rear slightly, put it backwards and r...

- IV-19 - 2.3 Front of the Printer 2.3.1 Chute ASSY out Note: In the following step, lock the chute ASSY out and chute ASSY IN to the printer with latches A and B. 1) Remove the connectors from the connector bracket on the left side surface of the printer. 2) Remove 1 screw which is fixing the earth...

- IV-20 - 8) Remove the ring E on the right and left shaft pivot securing the bottom portion of the chute ASSY out and chute ASSY IN. CAUTION In the following steps, take care not to hurt your hand with burrs of the plate ASSY bottom MSI. 9) Pull out the left shaft pivot from the chute ASSY out inwa...

- IV-22 - 2.3.4 Actuator DUP 1) Release the 2 hooks securing the cover actuator to the chute ASSY out. 2) Remove the cover actuator from the chute ASSY out. 3) Pushing the front arm of the actuator DUP down, slide the actuator DUP to the right and extract the left side shaft of the actuator DUP from...

- IV-23 - 2.3.5 Sensor photo: DUP 1) Remove the sensor photo: DUP cable. 2) Release the 3 hooks securing the sensor photo: DUP to the chute ASSY out. 3) Remove the sensor photo: DUP from the chute ASSY out. Fig.4-43 2.3.6 Actuator MSI 1) Pushing down the plate bottom MSI on the chute ASSY out push t...

- IV-24 - 2.3.7 Sensor photo: MSI 1) Remove the connector on the sensor photo: MSI from the chute ASSY out. 2) Release the 3 hooks securing the sensor photo: MSI to the chute ASSY out. 3) Remove the sensor photo: MSI from the chute ASSY out. Fig.4-45 2.3.8 Bracket ASSY eliminator 1) Remove 1 screw s...

- IV-25 - 2.3.9 Roll DUP 1) Release the hook remove the gear 30 from the shaft of the roll DUP. 2) Extract the bush earth securing the left end of the shaft to the chute ASSY out. 3) Remove the E-ring securing the right end of the shaft to the chute ASSY out. 4) Extract the bush securing the right e...

- IV-26 - 2.3.11 Roll ASSY feed 1) Release the hook securing the roll core MSI: right to the shaft MSI on the chute ASSY out and push down the plate bottom MSI slightly to release the nip with the roll ASSY feed. 2) Slide the roll ASSY feed to the right on the shaft MSI and lift out the roll ASSY fe...

- IV-28 - 6) Pull off the bush MSI on the shaft MSI toward the inside. 7) Raising the right end of the shaft ASSY roll feed, pull out the shaft ASSY feed from the chute ASSY out. Note: When refitting the cam MSI ensure that it is located connecting on the shaft. When refitting the stopper sol cam, e...

- IV-29 - 2.3.15 Chute ASSY exit 1) Disconnect the connector of the motor ASSY DUP on the chute ASSY out and release the cable from the clips. 2) Remove 2 screws securing the chute ASSY exit to the chute ASSY out. 3) Pull out the chute ASSY exit from the left side surface of the chute ASSY out. Note...

- IV-33 - 2.3.19 Chute ASSY IN Note: In the following step, lock the chute ASSY IN to the printer with latch at A to prevent the chute ASSY IN from drop off. 1) Remove the connectors on the S-HVPS from the left side of the printer. 2) Remove the connectors from the connector bracket on the left side...

- IV-35 - 2.3.21 Sensor TNR full 1) Release the 2 hooks securing the sensor TNR full to the chute ASSY IN. 2) Remove the connector on the sensor TNR full. 3) Remove the sensor TNR full from the chute ASSY IN. Fig.4-61 2.3.22 Latch R 1) Release the hook at the lower part of the spring latch securing ...

- IV-38 - 2.3.26 Actuator REGI 1) Holding the shielding portion of the actuator REGI move the actuator REGI left and extract the right hand end of the shaft of the actuator REGI from the bush of the chute ASSY REGI. 2) Pull out the actuator REGI from the chute ASSY REGI together with the spring sens...

- IV-45 - 2.4 Top of the Printer 2.4.1 Holder toner cartridge ASSY unit Note: When removing the holder toner cartridge ASSY unit, remove the toner deposit on the holder toner cartridge ASSY with a vacuum cleaner before starting the removal process. Note: When removing the toner deposit on the holder...

- IV-47 - Note: When replacing the gear slide, meet the leading edge of gear rail on the left side. with the vertex of a triangle mark on the rack V. Fig.4-84 2.4.2 Holder toner cartridge ASSY 1) On the holder toner cartridge ASSY unit, release the hook securing the toner discharging unit of the hol...

- IV-50 - 2.4.3 Actuator toner cartridge ASSY 1) Release the 2 hooks securing the actuator toner cartridge ASSY to the holder toner cartridge ASSY with a mini screwdriver. 2) Remove the actuator toner cartridge ASSY from the holder toner cartridge ASSY. Fig.4-89 2.4.4 Bracket sensor 2 and actuator s...

- IV-51 - 2.4.5 Sensor no toner 1) Remove the 4 hooks securing the sensor no toner to the holder toner cartridge ASSY. 2) Remove the sensor no toner from the holder toner cartridge ASSY. Fig.4-91 2.4.6 Box ASSY CRUM reader 1) Remove the connector on PWBA CRUM reader. Remove harness ASSY toner 4 from...

- IV-52 - 2.4.7 PWBA EEPROM 1) Remove 1 screw securing the PWBA EEPROM. 2) Remove the PWBA EEPROM from the printer. Fig.4-93 2.4.8 S-HVPS 1) Remove 4 screws securing the S-HVPS. 2) Remove the S-HVPS from the printer. Fig.4-94 PWBA EEPROM Left Left S-HVPS Screw, M3x6 Screw, M3x6 Screw, M3x6 Screw, M3...

- IV-53 - 2.4.9 Fan rear 1) Remove the connector on the LVPS from the right side surface of the printer. 2) Shift the harness of the fan rear from 3 hooks of the holder toner cartridge ASSY of the printer. 3) Remove 2 screws securing the fan rear from the printer. 4) Remove the fan rear from the pri...

- IV-54 - 2.5 Right / Left / PCBs of the Printer 2.5.1 Controller Board 1) Loosen the two screws, and then remove the controller board. Note: In replacing the controller board on the printer, connect the connector at the leading end of controller board to the connector of the MCU HL-4200. Fig.4-97 2...

- IV-55 - 2.5.2 HSG ASSY BIAS 1) Remove 5 screws securing the HSG ASSY BIAS to the left side surface of the printer. 2) Remove the HSG ASSY BIAS from the printer. 3) Remove 8 contact pads from the printer. Fig.4-99 2.5.3 Lever drum: L 1) Remove 4 screws securing the plate ASSY lever L from the left ...

- IV-59 - 2.5.6 Drive ASSY DEVE 1) Remove 4 screws securing the Drive ASSY DEVE from the right side of the printer. 2) Remove the Drive ASSY DEVE from the printer. Fig.4-105 2.5.7 Actuator I/R 1) From the right side of the printer, release the hook of the spring I/R from the convex portion of the pl...

- IV-60 - 2.5.8 Lever drum: R 1) Remove 4 screws securing the plate ASSY lever R from the right side of the printer. 2) Remove the plate ASSY lever R from the printer. 3) Release the hook of the spring lever 30N hitched over the convex portion of the 4 lever drum: R from the right side of the printe...

- IV-61 - Note: When replacing the link lever: R, align the spring IDT R and the bottom of link lever: L with the positions shown in the figure (lever drum: L replacement). Fig.4-109 2.5.9 LVPS 1) Remove the three connectors from the LVPS. 2) Remove the clamp guide harness. 3) Remove the harness fro...

- IV-64 - 2.5.11 Housing ASSY contact 1) Remove the housing ASSY contact from the box ASSY MCU/ESS. 2) Pull out the housing ASSY contact from the box ASSY MCU/ESS and remove it. Fig.4-115 Housing ASSY contact

- IV-68 - 2.6.3 Link actuator 1) Shift the bracket of the link actuator from the shaft of the actuator no paper of the printer. 2) Extract the actuator of the link actuator from the hole on the printer and remove the link actuator. Fig.4-121 Actuator no paper Link actuator

- IV-69 - 2.6.4 Feeder ASSY unit 1) Remove the connector connecting the printer and feeder ASSY unit from the left side of the printer. 2) Remove the 2 connectors connecting the printer and feeder ASSY unit from the right side of the printer. 3) Remove 8 screws securing the feeder ASSY unit to the p...

- IV-71 - 2.6.6 Roll ASSY feed 1) Rotate the shaft feed 1 (180°) so that the rubber of the roll ASSY feed L and R faces downward from the printer feeder. 2) Release the hook securing the roll ASSY feed L and R to the shaft feed 1 and remove the roll ASSY feeds. Fig.4-124 Fig.4-125 Roll ASSY feed: L ...

- IV-72 - 2.6.7 Actuator no paper 1) Release the hook securing the actuator no paper to the pickup ASSY and extract the left side shaft of the actuator no paper. 2) Pull out the actuator no paper left and upward from the pickup ASSY. Fig.4-126 Actuator no paper Rear Top Front

- IV-74 - 2.6.10 Solenoid feed 1) Remove 1 screw securing the solenoid feed from the pickup ASSY. 2) Separate the solenoid feed a little from the pickup ASSY and shift the harness of the solenoid feed. 3) Remove the connector of the solenoid feed from the pickup ASSY. Fig.4-129 2.6.11 Clutch ASSY tu...

- IV-76 - 2.6.14 Housing ASSY feeder L 1) Remove 4 screws securing the housing ASSY feeder L to the plate bottom. Fig.4-133 2) Pull down the housing ASSY feeder L inward and extract the 3 hooks out of the hole at the plate bottom. 3) Remove the housing ASSY feeder L upward from the plate bottom. Fig...

- IV-81 - 2.6.20 Guide indicator 1) Release the 2 hooks securing the holder shaft to the housing ASSY feeder R. Fig.4-141 2) Pull out the guide indicator from the housing ASSY feeder R together with the spring indicator and shaft indicator. 3) Pull out the guide indicator from the shaft indicator. N...

- IV-85 - 2.6.25 Actuator exit 1) Holding the actuator of the actuator exit from fuser ASSY, pull down the actuator exit rightward an extract the left shaft of the actuator exit. 2) Pull out the actuator exit from the fuser ASSY rightward together with the spring actuator. 3) Remove the spring actua...

CONTENTS CHAPTER V TROUBLESHOOTING ............................................... V-1 1. PROGRESSING WITH THE TROUBLESHOOTING ...................................V-1 1.1 Flow of Troubleshooting....................................................................................................V-1 2. ...

V-1 CHAPTER V TROUBLESHOOTING 1. PROGRESSING WITH THE TROUBLESHOOTING After making sure of actual condition of a trouble, proceed with the troubleshooting process efficiently making use of the Fault Isolation Procedure (FIP), Operation of Diag., Principles of operation, and BSD (Block Schematic Diag...

V-2 2. LEVEL 1 FIP 2.1 Level 1 FIP The level 1 FIP is the first step for trouble diagnosis. The level 1 FIP isolates the presence of various troubles including error codes, and the level 2 FIP provides a guide for proceeding of the troubleshooting. 2.2 Flow of Level 1 FIP Ask the operator about trou...

V-3 3. LEVEL 2 TROUBLESHOOTING 3.1 Level 2 FIP The Level 2 FIP is the trouble diagnostic procedure to sort various troubles in addition to the error codes. In the troubleshooting, executing the steps given in the FIP or checking procedure allows you to find out a cause of trouble in a short time. 3....

V-13 3.3 Error Code FIP 001-360 Fan Motor Failure FIP Remedy Step Check Yes No 1 Initial setting Check the following for evidence of fault. Fuser fan replacing condition Rear fan replacing condition Replace the parts concerned Go to step [2] 2 Isolating faulty fan Does the fan rear rotate when print...

V-17 Duplex JAM FIP Remedy Step Check Yes No 1 Initial setting Check the following for evidence of fault. Chute ASSY exit replacing condition DUP motor replacing condition DUP JAM sensor actuator replacing condition Chute ASSY out replacing condition Replace the parts concerned With tool Go to step ...

V-21 Feed JAM FIP Remedy Step Check Yes No 1 Initial setting Check the following for evidence of fault. Paper cassette replacing condition Paper condition in cassette Wear or damage of rolls and gears in feeder Paper dust or foreign substances in paper path REGI sensor replacing condition Main drive...

V-26 Cyan Toner Cartridge Detached FIP Remedy Step Check Yes No 1 Initial setting Check the following for evidence of fault. Cartridge replacing condition Toner cartridge switch ASSY (C) replacing condition Toner cartridge switch ASSY (C) actuator replacing condition Toner cartridge switch ASSY (C) ...

V-27 Black Toner Cartridge Detached FIP Remedy Step Check Yes No 1 Initial setting Check the following for evidence of fault. Cartridge replacing condition Toner cartridge switch ASSY (K) replacing condition Toner cartridge switch ASSY (K) actuator replacing condition Toner cartridge switch ASSY (K)...

V-29 Yellow Toner Empty FIP Remedy Step Check Yes No 1 Initial setting Check the following for evidence of fault. Low toner sensor replacing condition Toner cartridge replacing condition Toner motor replacing condition Replace the parts concerned Go to step [2] 2 Checking toner cartridge Check if an...

V-30 Magenta Toner Empty FIP Remedy Step Check Yes No 1 Initial setting Check the following for evidence of fault. Low toner sensor replacing condition Toner cartridge replacing condition Toner motor replacing condition Replace the parts concerned Go to step [2] 2 Checking toner cartridge Check if a...

V-31 Cyan Toner Empty FIP Remedy Step Check Yes No 1 Initial setting Check the following for evidence of fault. Low toner sensor replacing condition Toner cartridge replacing condition Toner motor replacing condition Replace the parts concerned Go to step [2] 2 Checking toner cartridge Check if an e...

V-32 Black Toner Empty FIP Remedy Step Check Yes No 1 Initial setting Check the following for evidence of fault. Low toner sensor replacing condition Toner cartridge replacing condition Toner motor replacing condition Replace the parts concerned Go to step [2] 2 Checking toner cartridge Check if an ...

V-39 4.5 Operation Procedure After entering Diag. (C/E) mode, select a diagnostic item with the or button and press the Form Feed/Set button to determine the selection. If there is a lower menu, select a diagnostic item with the or button and press the Form Feed/Set button to determine the selection...

V-40 4.6 Diag. Mode Menu Tree Diag mode ESS Diag S Normal Diag CodeROM Test FontROM Test EEPROM Test DRAM Test Centro Test USB Test REMORA Test Cont Panel Test IOT Test HD Test IOT Diag Print Info Config Page Print Settings FailHistoryPage JamHistoryPage DloadHistoryPage FailHistoryInit JamHistoryIn...

V-41 Continued from the up page Test Print CMY 20% [ESS] Gradation [ESS] P Regi Adj Chart NIP adjust [ESS] PFRegi K to Paper PFRegi 600 K to M PF Regi 600 K to Y PF Regi 600 K to C PF Regi 1200 K to Y PF Regi 1200 K to M PF Regi 1200 K to C Scan Regi K to M Scan Regi K to Y Scan Regi K to C Scan Reg...

V-42 4.7 ESS Diagnosis Function: Executing an ESS related diagnosis. Operation procedure: 1. Enter the Diag. (C/E) mode. 2. Select [CE Maintenance ESS Diag] with the and buttons. 3. Press the Form Feed/Set button to advance to diagnostic menu selection in [CE Maintenance ESS Diag]. 4. Select a diagn...

V-43 Details of the control panel test For a control panel check, each button is pressed to see whether the three LED indicator lights go on or off and how the LCD panel display changes. The table below lists the relationships between the buttons and the LED indicator lights and LCD panel display. B...

V-44 4.8.1 Digital input test Function: Displaying a sensor or switch signal level on the LCD panel as "H" or "L" and also the number of changes from "H" to "L" or "L" to "H" Operation procedure: 1. Enter the Diag. (C/E) mode. 2. Select [CE Maintenance...

V-50 Menu No. Part/signal name Test method Reference BSD DO-36 TRAY1 TURN CLUTCH ON Check by hearing that the clutch operates. 2.7.1 DO-38 TRAY1 FEED SOLENOID ON Check by hearing that the clutch operates. 2.7.1 DO-40 CHARGI FILM ON <WARNING><CAUTION> 2.8.1 DO-42 DEVE BIAS AC ON <WARNI...

V-53 4.9 Installation Setting Function: Setting parameters at printer installation and displaying various counter values Operation procedure: 1. Enter the Diag. (C/E) mode. 2. Select [CE Maintenance Installation Set] with the and buttons. 3. Press the Form Feed/Set button to advance to setting/displ...

V-54 *Electronic billing meter (count) function and backup The monochrome and color meters have backup meters. The printer compares the main and backup meters when the power is turned ON. If there is a discrepancy between the main and backup meters, the hardware of both meters is diagnosed by read/w...

V-55 4.11 Parameter Setting 4.11.1 Parameter setting/display Function: Setting and displaying parameters held by IOT in NVM Operation procedure: 1. Enter the Diag. (C/E) mode. 2. Select [CE Maintenance Parameter] with the and buttons. 3. Press the Form Feed/Set button to advance to setting/display p...

V-57 4.12 Information Print Function: Printing printer information Operation procedure: 1. Enter the Diag. (C/E) mode. 2. Select [CE Maintenance Print info] with the and buttons. 3. Press the Form Feed/Set button to advance to print item selection in [CE Maintenance Print info]. 4. Select a print it...

V-59 5. DIAGNOSIS FOR STANDALONE PRINTER 5.1 General The test print can be taken place on the standalone printer for operation check. For this purpose, the test print pattern stored in the printer is printed continuously at the continuous printing speed. 5.2 Printing Method 1. Remove the ESS PWB. 2....

V-60 5.3 Test Print Pattern The test print pattern is lattice patterns composed of black (K), cyan (C), magenta (M), and yellow (Y) patterns in this order every 128 dots in vertical and horizontal directions. B lack K Yellow Y Cyan C Magenta M 128dot 128dot Approx.2mm Approx.2mm Fig.5-9

V-61 6. TRANSFER ROLL CARTRIDGE ADJUSTING THIRD TRANSFER CURRENT VALUE The transfer current value of the toner image is set so that the image quality can get for each type of paper. This set value is selected by assuming the average characteristic per paper type, therefore, the best image quality ma...

V-63 Check the image error was improved by printing the image caused an error after setting. If it is not improved, repeat 1 to 10. Note: Be careful not to cause other image error by changing the current value to the adjusting value too much. The changed adjusting value is maintained for the same pa...

V-64 7. NVM LIST CAUTION Never write the data to the NVM numbers not listed below, as they are for the system areas of the printer. CAUTION Never write the data to the items which address field is hatched, as they are read only. Set value Address Hex Dec Word/ Long Description 1200 00 0 Lead regi. b...

V-70 8. HEX/DEC CONVERSION TABLE Decimal HEX Decimal HEX Decimal HEX Decimal HEX Decimal HEX 1 01 53 35 105 69 157 9D 209 D1 2 02 54 36 106 6A 158 9E 210 D2 3 03 55 37 107 6B 159 9F 211 D3 4 04 56 38 108 6C 160 A0 212 D4 5 05 57 39 109 6D 161 A1 213 D5 6 06 58 3A 110 6E 162 A2 214 D6 7 07 59 3B 111 ...

V-71 Decimal HEX Decimal HEX Decimal HEX Decimal HEX Decimal HEX 261 0105 297 0129 333 014D 369 0171 405 0195 262 0106 298 012A 334 014E 370 0172 406 0196 263 0107 299 012B 335 014F 371 0173 407 0197 264 0108 300 012C 336 0150 372 0174 408 0198 265 0109 301 012D 337 0151 373 0175 409 0199 266 010A 3...

V-72 9. IMAGE QUALITY TROUBLE ENTRY CHART Y N Y N Y N Y N Y N Ask the operator about troublestatus.Print internal test pattern.Image quality trouble recurred? Is trouble more than performancewhen compared with standardsample?Acknowledged by operator? Check print instructionsAre print instructions co...

V-73 10. IMAGE QUALITY SPECIFICATIONS 10.1 Parallelism Fig.5-13 10.2 Diagonal Fig.5-14 10.3 Skew Fig.5-15

V-76 11. TEST PRINT 11.1 Test Print Function: Printing an internal test pattern of the printer Operation procedure: 1. While pressing the and buttons together, turn the power on to enter the Diag. mode. 2. Enter the password. (Password: Press the button twice and the Form Feed/Set button.) 3. Go adv...

V-77 12. IMAGE QUALITY FIP 12.1 Notes on Image Quality Trouble Check Image quality troubles are checked and processed according to the troubleshooting table by trouble phenomena. In case of a continuous or abnormal image defect, check the installation environment at the customer, the document, and t...

V-78 12.3 Toubleshooting Table by Trouble Phenomena <Fogging> Fig.5-20 Condition: Fogging over print. Toner attaches to margin of print. Initial check: Parts of different specifications, improper installation, damage, deformation, dirt, foreign substance attached, etc. Major parts to be checke...

CONTENTS CHAPTER VI DIAGRAMS .............................................................. VI-1 1.PREFACE .......................................................................................................VI-1 1.1 How to Use the BSD .................................................................

2.8.5 Low toner sensing ................................................................................................... VI-32 2.8.6 Transfer and cleaning.............................................................................................. VI-33 2.8.7 ADC and environment sensing............

VI-1 CHAPTER VI DIAGRAMS 1. PREFACE 1.1 How to Use the BSD 1. Enter the chain specified in the chapter of troubleshooting. 2. See the contents to enter the appropriate Chain. 3. Diagnose the failure in the appropriate Chain. 4. If the failure can be isolated, refer to the Parts List No or Adjustment...

VI-2 A B B A This symbol identifies a signal line is connected in the meet direction. This symbol identifies a signal line is connected in the arrow direction. ZONEE3 This symbol indicates that a signal line is connected within the same Function. It shows that the location to which signal line is co...

VI-7 AB CD EF G H J 1 2 3 4 5 6 P220 P221 CONSOLE PANEL HIBANA PL1.1 MCU HL-4200 PL12.1 CONTROL LOGIC 2.2.1 CONTROL PANEL J22 12 0 J221 12 0 J2211 12 0 SHILD CABLE SHILD CABLE Ready Alarm Menu Form Feed Set Job Cancel Back brother NETWORK READY HL-4200CN -- - 2.2 Mode Selection

APPENDIX 1 1.1 When PCB is replaced The information below is stored in NV-RAM (EEPROM) on ESS. If necessary, transfer the data to a new PCB. - U8 (Part number) 1. Data set with Control Panel 2. NV-RAM data on MCU that is saved manually 3. Error Log 4. Jam Log 5. Billing Counter - U9 (Part number) Th...

1.2 Controller Firmware upgrade All PCBs are supplied with Firmware written in, however, if there is a problem, you can upgrade PCBs with the following procedures: The following Firmware can be upgraded with the On-demand Downloader - Controller firmware - NIC Boot program (DIP SW (JP2) of NIC card ...

APPENDIX 2 CONSUMABLES REPLACEMENT Printhead Unit The life is 30,000-page (@ C:5%, M:5%, Y:5% , K:5%). The life will change by “Coverage” and “Job”. 1.Coverage If the print coverage increased, the life decreases as below. Coverage[%] vs Life[PV] (Base on Dispense Time) 0 5,000 10,000 15,000 20,000 2...

2.Job If each print job increased, the life increases as below. 0 5,000 10,000 15,000 20,000 25,000 30,000 35,000 1 2 3 4 7 9 Life(PV) R/L[PV/Job] vs Life[PV] (Based on Work Time) Life [PV] R/L [PV/Job] 5 6 8 10 1-page 10-page 30,000-page 15,000-page

1 Print Head Cartridge Cleaning Kit User Guide Thank you for choosing this product.If your printer is printing colored dots at regular intervals like in the diagram below, use the cleaning kit to clean the print head cartridge. Handling Precautions „ Attention during cleaning z Do not use this clean...

2 How to clean the print head cartridge Attach this cleaning kit to the printer so the brush directly brushes the dirty parts of the print head cartridge. Follow the following procedures. Lining up the brush with the dirty part of the print head cartridge 1 Remove the dust and dirt from the brush pa...

3 2 Push up button A (1) and fully open the front door (2). 3 Push the button as shown and open the paper outlet cover. 4 Grip the handle on top of the print head cartridge and gently lift it out of the printer. Place the print head cartridge on a level surface with itsback facing you. 5 Holding the...

4 7 Close the paper outlet cover (1), an d then close the front door (2). Display will show "Please Wait." The printer will automatically operate to clean the print head cartridge.It'll take about 20 sec. to 2 min. 8 The message changes to "Ready to Print," and the sound of the print...

APPENDIX 4 MEASURE OF TONER CARTRIDGE WEIGHT Toner Cartridge Weight (approximate weight) NOTE: Toner Cartridge Weight and Remain Toner Weight while may vary depending on the printing condition when the printer displays “Toner Empty”. Yellow Magenta Cyan Black Brand new Toner Cartridge Weight 315g ± ...

APPENDIX 5 PERIODICAL REPLACEMENT PARTS Periodical replacement parts are the parts to be replaced periodically to maintain product quality. These parts would affect the product quality greatly if they lost their function even if they do not appear to be damaged or there is no change in their appeara...