HP Official Troubleshooting Guide for Printer Models Including C3941A

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Figure 7-3

 

 

 

 

Heating Element Resistance Check

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Table 7-4

 

 

 

 

 

Service and Error Messages (Continued 2 of 3 )

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

LEDs

 

Description

Recommended Action

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Beam Error. There are a number of causes

1. Power-cycle the printer by unplugging the printer

 

 

 

 

 

for this error, and some of the causes may

and plugging it back in.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

be transient. (They may disappear.)

2. Make certain the Laser/Scanner Assembly is

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

correctly seated on the printer chassis.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

3. Replace the Laser/Scanner cable (J208 on the DC

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Controller).

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

4. Replace the Laser/Scanner Assembly.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

5. Replace the DC Controller PCA.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Engine Error. The formatter and engine

1. Power-cycle the printer by unplugging the printer

 

 

 

 

 

are not communicating.

and plugging it back in. If this doesn’t clear the error:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2. Reseat Formatter to DC Controller PCA.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

3. Replace the Formatter PCA

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

4. Replace the DC Controller PCA.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Contents HP LaserJet 5L C3941A Warranty Conventions Product Information Chapter DescriptionsList of Figures Figure B-1 Vcci Statement Japan List of Tables Viii Product Information ContentsProduct Information Paper Capacities and Sizes Printer FeaturesPrinter Features Paper Capacities and SizesHP LaserJet 5L Model and Serial Numbers IdentificationModel and Serial Category Specification SpecificationsPerformance Specifications Electrical SpecificationsFront/Side Views of the Printer Product OverviewFront Door Assemblies Back View of the Printer Ordering Consumables Service ApproachParts Exchange Program Ordering PartsDescription Related DocumentationHP CompuServe Forum Technical AssistanceNorth American Response Center Customer Information Centers North America OnlyCustomer Support Center Assist Line Warranty Exclusions WarrantyVoltage Conversions Warranty LimitationsSite Requirements Site Requirements Operating Storage Site RequirementsOperating Environment Environmental RequirementsPrinter Space Requirements Printer Space Requirements Printer DimensionsDescription Dimension Storing Opened Toner Cartridges HP C3906A Toner CartridgeStorage Conditions Toner Cartridge Distribution Toner Cartridge Handling SuggestionsInstallation and Configuration Installation and Configuration Unpack the printer Unpacking and InstallationCheck package contents Choose the best locationLoad paper Install the toner cartridgeAttach the power cord Install printing softwareMinimum System Requirements Host-Based Printer DriverHost-Based Printer Settings Options Host-Based Printer SettingsHost-Based Printing Status PCL Printer DriverPCL Printer Settings Options PCL Printer SettingsPCL Printing Status Using Host-Based and PCL Drivers TogetherControl Panel Layout Using the Control PanelIt means this Do this Indicator Lights 1When this Indicator LED LightsHardware Error There is an Indicator Lights 2Function Action Lights Result Front Panel ButtonFront Panel Button Usage Self-test Printing a Self-TestContinuous Self Test Engine Test Button Printing an Engine TestTo Reset the Printer Resetting the PrinterInstallation and Configuration Printer Maintenance Printer Maintenance Description Est Life Remarks Pgs Life Expectancy of ConsumablesLife Expectancy of Consumables Five Percent Text Coverage Toner Cartridge LifeSaving Toner with EconoMode Recycling Toner Cartridges Refilled Toner CartridgesCleaning the Printer Cleaning Printer Components Cleaning Printer ComponentsCleaning Spilled Toner Functional Overview Functional Overview Basic Printer Functions Printer Functional Block DiagramDC Controller Loads DC Controller/Power SystemLaser and Scanner Drive Print Engine Control SystemAC Power Distribution Power System on DC Controller PCAHigh Voltage Power Distribution Parallel Interface Random Access Memory RAMFormatter System Read Only Memory ROMControl Panel Resolution Enhancement REtMemory Enhancement technology MEt EconoMode vs Normal ModeEconoMode PJL Overview Enhanced I/OProtect Image Formation System Image Formation Block DiagramImage Writing Drum CleaningToner Cartridge Drum ConditioningImage Transferring Image FusingImage Developing Paper Feed System Simplified Paper Path Name Description Solenoid and Sensors Solenoid and PhotosensorsPaper Jam Detection Period Timing Purpose Refer to Timing Diagram on the nextBasic Sequence of Operation Printer TimingGeneral Timing Diagram Removal and Replacement Removal and Replacement Removal and Replacement Strategy Phillips and Posidriv screwdrivers Required ToolsInstalling Memory Cards Dram Back Cover Removal 1 Covers and DoorsBack Cover Back Cover Removal 2 EP Door Assembly Removal EP Door AssemblyMemory Door Removal Memory DoorMain Cover and Paper Input Assembly Removal Main Cover and Paper Input AssemblyControl Panel Removal Internal AssembliesExit Roller Removal Exit Roller AssemblyDelivery Assembly Removal 1 Delivery AssemblyDelivery Assembly Removal 2 Fuser Pressure Plate Removal Fuser Pressure PlateFuser Pressure Plate Replacement Heating Element Removal 1 Heating ElementHeating Element Removal 2 Heating Element Removal 3 Pressure Roller Removal Pressure RollerFace-Up/Face-Down Lever Face-Up/Face-Down Lever ReplacementFuser Exit Roller Removal Fuser Exit Roller AssemblyPaper Exit Sensor Flag Paper Exit Sensor Flag ReplacementTop Assemblies Laser/Scanner AssemblyLaser/Scanner Assembly Removal Solenoid Removal 1 SolenoidSolenoid Removal 2 Pickup Roller Assembly Removal 1 Pickup Roller AssemblyPickup Roller Assembly Removal 2 Paper Pickup Roller Assembly Replacement Inside/Front View To reinstallPaper Feed Frame Removal Paper Feed FramePaper Feed Frame Removal 1 Paper Feed Frame Removal 2 Transfer Roller Guide & Transfer Roller Kick Plate Removal Kick PlateKick Plate Spring Replacement Separation Pad Removal Separation PadSubpad Removal SubpadsFeed Assembly Removal 1 Feed AssemblyFeed Assembly Removal 2 Feed Assembly Removal 3 Memory Door Guide Removal Bottom AssembliesMemory Door Guide Motor Removal MotorDC Controller Removal 1 DC ControllerDC Controller Removal 2 DC Controller Removal 3 Formatter Board Removal Formatter PCATroubleshooting Troubleshooting Start General Troubleshooting FlowchartExit Paper Path and Components Paper Path and ComponentsDC Controller PCA Components DC Controller DiagramPriority of Errors Printer Error TroubleshootingLEDs Description Recommended Action Printer Status MessagesPrinter Status Messages 1 Printer Status Messages 2 Unclearable ErrorService and Error Messages 1 Service and Error MessagesBeam Error. There are a number of causes Formatter Error Service and Error Messages 3Check the Toner Cartridge Image Formation TroubleshootingFaded Print Image Defect ExamplesVertical Lines Character Voids Dropouts Blank Page Occasional White Horizontal Line Distorted Image or BD Failure Engine Test Troubleshooting ChecksEngine Test Half-Self Test Functional Check Drum Rotation Functional Check Checks Action High-Voltage Power Supply CheckHigh-Voltage Power Supply Check Toner Cartridge High Voltage Connection Points 1Toner Cartridge High Voltage Connection Points 2 Possible Cause Recommended Action Paper Curl TroubleshootingPaper Curl Overriding PS204 Troubleshooting ToolsPaper Path Check Repetitive Image Defect Ruler Repetitive Image Defect RulerTroubleshooting Main Wiring DiagramCable Pinouts Connector Signal Name RemarksDosns Troubleshooting Parts and Diagrams Parts and Diagrams How to Use the Part Lists and Diagrams Parts and cannot be ordered through SMO Product Number Description Accessories and SuppliesAccessories and Supplies Example Description Common HardwareMajor Assembly Locations Covers and Doors Description Internal Components 1 Qty Description Internal Components 2 Parts and Diagrams Internal Components 3 Parts and Diagrams DC Controller/Formatter and Cables Inches Connector Cable LengthECU Case Pickup Roller Assembly Parts and Diagrams Feed Assembly RG5-1942-000CN Feed Assembly RB1-7226-000CN Idler Roller Separation Guide Assembly Parts and Diagrams Delivery Assembly Parts and Diagrams Parts and Diagrams Parts Index Parts Index Alphabetical Parts ListParts Index A-3 Parts Index Parts Index A-5 Table A-2 Numerical Parts Index Table A-2 Numerical Parts ListParts Index Parts Index A-9 Parts Index Regulatory Information Laser Safety U.S.ALaser Statement Finland Ozone Emission Toner SafetyVcci Statement Japan FCC Statement Class BVcci Statement Japan HP AUDIO-TIPS IndexIndex-2 Index-3 Index-4