TAG 050: Transfer Charger Circuit Shorted

Error Code:

050

Possible Defects: Transfer charger

High voltage unit

Connectors or wiring

PCL board

Upper paper guide assembly

1 Turn the printer off and unplug the power cord.

Verify that J/P23, J/P41 and the transfer charger high voltage unit lead are connected properly.

Power-on-reset the printer.

Run test prints.

Is error code 050 displayed?

No: A loose connector was at fault. Turn to TAG 002: Check & Problem Resolution.

Yes: Continue.

2 Turn the printer off and unplug the power cord.

Remove and clean the transfer charger housing and contacts.

Check between the two terminals on the back of the transfer charger for continuity.

Is there continuity?

No: Continue.

Yes: Repair or replace the transfer charger, then turn to TAG 002: Check & Problem Resolution .

3 Reinstall the transfer charger.

Power-on-reset the printer.

Run test prints.

Is error code 050 displayed?

No: A dirty transfer charger was at fault. Turn to TAG 002: Check & Problem Resolution.

Yes: Continue.

4 Turn the printer off and unplug the power cord.

Disconnect the transfer charger lead from the high voltage unit.

Check the transfer charger high voltage unit lead for continuity to ground.

Is there continuity to ground?

No: Continue.

Yes: Repair or replace the upper paper guide assembly or transfer charger, then turn to TAG 002: Check & Problem Resolution.

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