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HP LaserJet 5Si Family Printers Service Manual
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Conventions
Chapter Descriptions
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List of Figures
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List of Tables
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Product Information
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Printer Features
Table 1-1 Printer Features
Product Information 1-3
Information
Paper Capacities and Sizes
Tray 1
Tray 2
Tray 3
Tray 4 (2000 Sheet Input Unit)
Identification
Model and Serial Numbers
Specifications
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Media Selection Guidelines
Paper
Envelopes
Adhesive Labels
Transparencies
Storing Print Media
Shipping Print Media
Product Overview
External View of HP LaserJet 5Si/5Si MX/NX and Mopier Engine
External View of HP LaserJet 5Si Mopier
Formatter Assemblies
Accessories and Options
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Hard Disk
Determining Memory Requirements
Service Approach
Ordering Parts
Exchange Program
Consumables
Toner Cartridge Life
Refilled Toner Cartridges & Non-HP Staple Cartridges
Recycling Toner Cartridges
Related Documentation and Training Media
Technical Assistance
HP AUDIO-TIPS
HP FIRST
HP CompuServe Forum
Internet
World Wide Web
HP Reseller Sales and Service Support Line
Other Areas
Warranty
Warranty Limitations
Service During the Warranty Period
Service After the Warranty Period
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Operating Environment
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Space Requirements
Environmental Requirements
Operating Overview
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Using the Control Panel
Control Panel Layout
Indicator Lights
Settings and Defaults
Printer Driver Information
Paper Source Default
Restoring Factory Defaults
Setting the Display Language
Table 3-3 Factory Default Settings
Operating Overview 3-7
Heavy Media Fuser Mode Explanation
Setting the Fuser Mode Using PJL Command
Control Panel Menus
To select a menu item:
Note Shaded items appear only if the associated option or function is activated.
Table 3-5 Control Panel Menu Map
Operating Overview 3-11
Tray Menu
Table 3-6 Tray Menu Items
3-12 Operating Overview
Job Control Menu
Test Menu
3-14 Operating Overview
Table 3-8 Test Menu Items
Configuration Menu
Table 3-9 Configuration Menu Items
3-16 Operating Overview
Print Quality Menu
PostScript Menu
Operating Overview 3-17
Table 3-11 PostScript Menu Items
Table 3-10 Print Quality Menu Items
PCL Menu
Table 3-12 PCL Menu Items
3-18 Operating Overview
I/O Menu
MIO 1 and 2 Menus
Service Mode
Table 3-15 Service Mode Menu Items
3-22 Operating Overview
Setting Page Count, Maintenance Count, and Serial Number
Setting the Cold Reset Default Paper Size
PowerSave
Testing the Printer
PCL Configuration Page
Paper Path Test
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Cold Reset
Maintenance and Adjustments
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Cleaning the Printer and Accessories
Cleaning the Printer
Cleaning Spilled Toner
Preventative Maintenance
Tray 2 and 3 Adjustment Procedure
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Tray 4 Adjustment Procedure
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Functional Overview
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Basic Printer Functionality
Printer Functional Block Diagram
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FormatterSystem
MIO#2
Power Distribution System
AC Power Distribution
Overcurrent/Overvoltage Protection
High Voltage Power Distribution
Toner Cartridge Detection
Print Density Adjustment
Formatter System
Resolution Enhancement (REt)
EconoMode
DC Controller System
Laser and Scanner Drive
Paper Motion Monitoring and Control
Clutches
Engine Test Microswitch
Motors
Image Formation System
I mage Formation Block Diagram
Toner Cartridge
Toner Cartridge/High Voltage Power Supply Contacts
The Photosensitive Drum
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Drum Conditioning
Image Writing
Image Developing
Image Transferring and Media Separation
Image Fusing
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Table 5-1 Printer Sensors, Solenoids, Clutches, Motors, and Fans
Functional Overview 5-21
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2000-Sheet Input Unit (Tray 4) Components
Table 5-2 2000-Sheet Input Unit Sensors, Switches, Clutches, and Motors
5-24 Functional Overview
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2000-Sheet Input Unit Operation
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Multi-Bin Mailbox Components
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Multi-Bin Mailbox Operation
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Table 5-6 Stapling Unit Sensors, Switches, and Motors
5-34 Functional Overview
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Mailbox with Stapler Operation
Main Functional Cycles of the Stapler
Paper Feed Cycle
Stapling Cycle
Eject Cycle
Power-On or Reset Sequence
Printer Input Sources
Paper Size Switches
Printing from Trays 2 and 3
Printing from Tray 1
Printing from the Envelope Feeder
Printing from Tray 4 (2000-Sheet Input Unit)
Two-Sided Printing
Paper Jam Detection
Printer Timing
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Removal and Replacement
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Removal and Replacement Strategy
Required Tools
User Installable Accessories
Memory and Personality Upgrade
Disk Drive
To Reinstall Disk Drive
Duplex Unit
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External Paper Handling Controller
Tray 4 (2000-Sheet Input Unit)
Multi-Bin Mailbox/Mailbox With Stapler
Hardware Table
Table 6-1 Hardware Table (continued)
6-16 Removal and Replacement
Control Panel
Covers
AC Access Cover
Back Cover
Front Cover
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Left Lower Cover
Top Cover
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Delivery Unit (for Face-Down Bin)
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Diverter Assembly
Door Assembly, Diverter
Door Assembly, Right Lower
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Fan 1, Exhaust (Laser/Scanner) and Housing
Fan Housing
Fan Motor
Fan 2, Exhaust (LVPS)
Fan 3, Intake (Formatter) and Housing
Fan Motor
Fan Housing (See Fan 2)
Fan 4, Exhuast (Delivery Unit)
Feeder Assembly
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Formatter Assembly
Setting Page Count, Maintenance Count, and Serial Number
Fusing Assembly
Laser/Scanner Assembly
Main Gear Assembly
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Main Motor Assembly
Paper Input Unit (PIU)
PCA, DC Controller
PCA, Output Paper Sensor
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PCA, Paper Size
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Power Supply, High Voltage (HVPS)
Power Supply, Low Voltage (LVPS)
Registration Assembly
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Roller and Separation Pad, Tray 1
Feed Roller
Separation Pad
Rollers: Tray 2 & 3, Pickup, Feed, and Separation
Sensor, Paper Input Unit (PS2)
Sensor, Registration (PS1)
Solenoid Assembly, SL3 (Face-Up)
Transfer Roller Assembly
Tray 1 Assembly
Tray 2/3 Assemblies
Tray 4 (2000-Sheet Input Unit)
Back Cover
Left Cover
Right Cover
Main Drive Assembly
Paper Tray
PCA, Controller
Pickup Assembly
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Power Supply
Rollers: Pickup, Feed, and Separation
Switch Assembly, Paper Quantity
Switch Assembly, Paper Size
Switch Assembly, Lifter Sensing
T ransfer Assembly
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Multi-Bin Mailbox/Mailbox With Stapler
Covers
Delivery Head Assembly
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Flipper Assembly
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Input Paper Guide
Interlock Switch
Jam Access Door Assembly
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Lower Elevator Pulley Assemblies
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Metallic Tape and Housing Assembly
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Motor, Delivery Head Position
Motor, Transport Belt and Encoder Assembly
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Paper Bins and Blind Cover
PCA, Controller
Strings, Anti-Curl
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Stapling Unit Assembly
Back Plate
To Reinstall
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Stapling Unit Controller PCA
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Top Cover Assembly
Stapling Bed Assembly
Hinges
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Troubleshooting
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Troubleshooting Process
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Power-On
Overview
7-6 Troubleshooting
Table 7-1 Power-On
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Engine Test
Engine Test Button Location
Printing an Engine Test
Display
Overview
Display and Evaluate the Error Log
Configuration
Verify Presence of Installed Personalities and Options on the Configuration Pages
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Configuration Page Illustration and Key
Configuration Page Example
7-12 Troubleshooting
Figure 7-5
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Communications Link (C-Link) Cables
Image Quality
Check the Toner Cartridge
Faulty Image Examples
Error Log
Print and Evaluate the Error Log
After printing the error log:
Error Log Interpretation
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Communication
Verify Communication
Verify Host System Operation
Verification
Paper Path Test
Customer Print Job
Reference
Control Panel Messages and Errors
Error Log Table
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7-24 Troubleshooting
Table 7-5 Printer Control Panel Messages
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7-26 Troubleshooting
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7-28 Troubleshooting
Category/
<media type> <paper size>
Troubleshooting 7-29
<media type> <paper size>
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7-30 Troubleshooting
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Troubleshooting 7-31
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7-32 Troubleshooting
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7-34 Troubleshooting
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General Paper Path Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting 7-37
General Paper Path Troubleshooting Questions
Problem Action
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7-38 Troubleshooting
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Troubleshooting 7-39
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7-40 Troubleshooting
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Troubleshooting 7-41
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7-42 Troubleshooting
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7-44 Troubleshooting
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7-46 Troubleshooting
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Troubleshooting 7-47
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7-48 Troubleshooting
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Troubleshooting 7-49
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7-50 Troubleshooting
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Troubleshooting 7-51
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7-52 Troubleshooting
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Troubleshooting 7-53
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7-54 Troubleshooting
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Troubleshooting 7-55
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7-56 Troubleshooting
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7-58 Troubleshooting
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Troubleshooting 7-59
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7-62 Troubleshooting
Image Formation Troubleshooting
Check the Toner Cartridge
Faulty Image Examples
Image Quality Tables
HP LaserJet Printer Family Paper Specifications Guide)
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Table 7-6 Blank (White) Page
Table 7-7 Black Page
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Table 7-8 Fading Print
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Table 7-9 Dropout
Table 7-10 Black Lines (parallel or perpendicular to path)
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Table 7-11 Toner Smear
Table 7-12 Background Scatter (or Leading Edge Halo)
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Table 7-13 Repetitive Defects
Table 7-14 Line at Edge of Paper
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HP LaserJet Printer Family Paper Specifications Guide
Possible Cause Recommended Action
HP LaserJet Printer
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Table 7-15 Improperly Formed Characters, Character Voids
Table 7-16 Faulty Registration
Table 7-17 Image Skew
Table 7-18 Bubble Print
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Table 7-19 White Stripes (parallel to path)
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Image System Troubleshooting
Drum Rotation Functional Check
High-Voltage Power Supply Check
Troubleshooting Checks
Paper Jams
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Clearing Paper Jams
Clearing Repeated Paper Jams
General Troubleshooting Information
Miscellaneous Problems and Solutions
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Paper Curl
Diagrams
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MULTI-BIN MAILBOX CONTROLLER PCA
Figure 7-39 Multi-Bin M ailbox Main Wiring Diagram 7-98 Troubleshooting
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How to Use the Part Lists and Diagrams
Ordering Parts
Accessories and Supplies
Common Hardware
Illustrations and Parts Lists
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Table 8-1 Printer and Paper Handling Components
8-8 Parts and Diagrams
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Table 8-2 Printer Covers and Doors
Parts and Diagrams 8-11
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Table 8-3 Printer Internal Components (1 of 4)
Parts and Diagrams 8-13
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Table 8-4 Printer Internal Components (2 of 4)
Parts and Diagrams 8-15
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Table 8-5 Printer Internal Components (3 of 4)
Parts and Diagrams 8-17
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Table 8-6 Printer Internal Components (4 of 4)
Parts and Diagrams 8-19
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Table 8-7 2000-Sheet Input Unit Internal Components
Parts and Diagrams 8-21
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Table 8-9 Multi-Bin Mailbox/Mailbox with Stapler Components (1 of 3)
Parts and Diagrams 8-25
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Table 8-10 Multi-Bin Mailbox/Mailbox with Stapler Components (2 of 3)
Parts and Diagrams 8-27
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Alphabetical Parts Index
Table A-1 Alphabetical Parts List
A-2 Parts Index
Parts Index A-3
A-4 Parts Index
Parts Index A-5
A-6 Parts Index
Parts Index A-7
A-8 Parts Index
Parts Index A-9
A-10 Parts Index
Numerical Parts Index
Table A-2 Numerical Parts Index
Parts Index A-11
A-12 Parts Index
Parts Index A-13
A-14 Parts Index
Parts Index A-15
A-16 Parts Index
Parts Index A-17
A-18 Parts Index
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I/O Information
IEEE 1284 Parallel Cable Information
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Connecting to LocalTalk Networks
Connecting to the END of a LocalTalk Network
Connecting to the MIDDLE of a LocalTalk Network
Connecting to a Network.
BNC Interface
10Base-T Interface
DIN-8 (LocalTalk) Interface
Optional Network Configuration.
Configuring Novell NetWare Frame Type Parameters.
Configuring TCP/IP Parameters
Configuring Apple EtherTalk Phase Parameter
Disable Network Protocols (Optional).
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Regulatory Information
Laser Safety (U.S.A.)
Laser Statement (Finland)
Toner Safety
MSDS Information
Ozone Emission
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FCC Regulations
VCCI Statement (Japan)
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Index
Index
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Index-2
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Index-3
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HP LaserJet 5Si Family Printers Service Manual