HP 5100 5100Le manual Troubleshooting, Parts and diagrams, Index

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Optional 250-sheet feeder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 168 Separation pad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 168 Pickup roller . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 169 Sensing flag . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 170 Control PCA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 171 Paper-size spring assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 173

Optional 500-sheet feeder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 174 Covers and base frame. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 174 Tray indicator assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 176 Left front corner cover installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 177 500-sheet feeder feed roller . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 178 500-sheet feeder pickup roller. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 179 500-sheet feeder PCAs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 180 500-sheet feeder power connector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 181 500-sheet feeder separation roller . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 182

7 Troubleshooting

 

Troubleshooting process

184

Troubleshooting process flow

185

Troubleshooting the printing system

187

Preliminary operating checks

187

Power on

188

Engine test

190

Display

190

Event log

191

Printer messages

193

General paper-path troubleshooting

202

Information pages

204

Image quality

207

Image system troubleshooting

224

Interface troubleshooting

225

Reference diagrams

227

Locations of components

227

Sensors and signals

236

Dc controller inputs and outputs

252

8 Parts and diagrams

 

Ordering parts and supplies, and getting support

259

Related documentation and software

259

Support

259

Ordering parts

259

Ordering consumables

259

Accessories and supplies

260

Common hardware and replacement cables

261

Diagrams and parts lists

262

Alphabetical parts list

290

Numerical parts list

294

Index

 

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