TAG 045: Main Charger Circuit Shorted

Error Code:

045

Possible Defects: Main charger

High voltage unit

Main charger terminal assembly

Connectors or wiring

PCL board

1 Turn the printer off and unplug the power cord.

Verify that J/P23, J/P41, J/P85, P124, P143, and the high voltage unit main charger lead are con- nected properly.

Clean the main charger contacts.

Power-on-reset the printer.

Run test prints.

Is error code 045 displayed?

No: Loose connectors or dirty contacts were at fault. Turn to TAG 002: Check & Problem Resolution.

Yes: Continue.

2 Has the main charger been replaced recently?

No: Continue.

Yes: Go to #4 in this TAG.

3 Replace the main charger and photoconductor unit.

Run test prints.

Is error code 045 still displayed?

No: The main charger was at fault. Turn to TAG 002: Check & Problem Resolution.

Yes: Reinstall the original main charger and photoconductor unit, then continue.

4 Turn the printer off and unplug the power cord.

Disconnect the main charger lead from the high voltage unit.

Check for continuity the main charger terminal assembly’s lower contact to the lead removed from the high voltage unit.

Is there continuity?

No: Repair or replace the high voltage lead or the main charger terminal block, then turn to TAG 002: Check & Problem Resolution.

Yes: Continue.

Troubleshooting Analysis Guide (TAGs)

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