HP LaserJet Pro MFP M227, LaserJet Pro M203 Troubleshooting Manual and Repair Manual

Troubleshooting Manual

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Table of contents

1 Theory of operation .................................................................................................................................................................................. 1

Related documentation and software .................................................................................................................................. 2

Basic operation ......................................................................................................................................................................... 3

Sequence of operation ........................................................................................................................................ 4

Formatter-control system ...................................................................................................................................................... 5

Sleep delay ............................................................................................................................................................ 5

Printer job language (PJL) .................................................................................................................................. 5

Printer management language (PML) .............................................................................................................. 6

Control panel ........................................................................................................................................................ 6

Wireless ................................................................................................................................................................. 6

Low end data model (LEDM) overview ............................................................................................................. 6

Advanced control language (ACL) overview .................................................................................................... 6

CPU ......................................................................................................................................................................... 6

Input/output (I/O) ................................................................................................................................................. 6

USB .................................................................................................................................................... 6

USB hosts ......................................................................................................................................... 6

10/100 networking ......................................................................................................................... 6

Fax ..................................................................................................................................................... 7

Memory ............................................................................................................................................. 7

Firmware ...................................................................................................................... 7

Nonvolatile random access memory (NVRAM) ...................................................... 7

Flash memory ............................................................................................................. 7

Random access memory ........................................................................................... 7

HP Memory Enhancement technology (MEt) ......................................................... 7

Engine-control system ............................................................................................................................................................ 8

DC controller ......................................................................................................................................................... 9

Motor control ................................................................................................................................. 11

Fan control ..................................................................................................................................... 11

Low-voltage power supply .............................................................................................................................. 12

Overcurrent/overvoltage protection ......................................................................................... 14

Low-voltage power supply failure detection ...................................................... 14

High-voltage power supply ............................................................................................................................. 14

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High-voltage power supply circuits ........................................................................................... 15

Fuser control ...................................................................................................................................................... 15

Fuser control functions ................................................................................................................ 17

Fuser heater protection ............................................................................................................... 18

Engine laser scanner system ............................................................................................................................................... 19

Laser scanner failure detection ...................................................................................................................... 20

Safety .................................................................................................................................................................. 20

Image-formation process ................................................................................................................................ 21

Step 1: Pre-exposure ................................................................................................................... 24

Step 2: Primary charging ............................................................................................................. 24

Step 3: Laser-beam exposure .................................................................................................... 25

Step 4: Development ................................................................................................................... 25

Step 5: Transfer ............................................................................................................................ 26

Step 6: Separation ........................................................................................................................ 27

Step 7: Fusing ................................................................................................................................ 27

Step 8: Drum cleaning .................................................................................................................. 28

Toner cartridges ................................................................................................................................................ 28

Design ............................................................................................................................................. 28

Engine pickup, feed, and delivery system .......................................................................................................................... 30

Sensors and switches ....................................................................................................................................... 32

Motors and solenoids ....................................................................................................................................... 33

Jam detection/prevention ................................................................................................................................ 33

Scanning and image capture system (MFP printers) ....................................................................................................... 36

Motor and sensors ............................................................................................................................................ 38

Document feeder system (MFP printers) ........................................................................................................................... 39

Document feeder simplex operation ............................................................................................................. 39

Fax functions and operation (fax models only) ................................................................................................................ 40

Computer and network security features ..................................................................................................... 40

PSTN operation .................................................................................................................................................. 40

Receive faxes when you hear fax tones ........................................................................................................ 40

Distinctive ring function .................................................................................................................................... 41

Set up the distinctive ring function ............................................................................................ 41

Fax by using voice over IP (VOIP) services ..................................................................................................... 41

The fax subsystem ............................................................................................................................................ 42

Fax card in the fax subsystem ........................................................................................................................ 42

Safety isolation ............................................................................................................................. 42

Safety-protection circuitry .......................................................................................................... 42

Data path ........................................................................................................................................ 42

Hook state ...................................................................................................................................... 43

Downstream device detection .................................................................................................... 43

Hook switch control ...................................................................................................................... 43

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Ring detect ..................................................................................................................................... 43

Line current control ...................................................................................................................... 43

Billing or metering tone filters .................................................................................................... 44

Fax page storage in flash memory ................................................................................................................. 44

Stored fax pages ........................................................................................................................... 44

Advantages of flash memory storage ...................................................................................... 44

2 Solve problems ....................................................................................................................................................................................... 45

For additional service and support ...................................................................................................................................... 46

Troubleshooting process ...................................................................................................................................................... 47

Determine the problem source ....................................................................................................................... 47

Pre-troubleshooting checklist .................................................................................................... 47

Troubleshooting flowchart ......................................................................................................... 48

Power subsystem .............................................................................................................................................. 49

Power-on checks .......................................................................................................................... 49

Control panel checks ......................................................................................................................................... 49

Tools for troubleshooting ..................................................................................................................................................... 51

Individual component diagnostics .................................................................................................................. 51

Tools for troubleshooting: LED diagnostics ............................................................................. 51

Network LEDs (network models) ........................................................................... 51

Control-panel LEDs .................................................................................................. 51

Change the link speed setting (network models) ............................................... 52

Tools for troubleshooting: Engine diagnostics ........................................................................ 52

Engine test ................................................................................................................ 52

Diagrams ............................................................................................................................................................. 54

Diagrams: Block diagrams .......................................................................................................... 54

Sensors and switches (image formation system; printer base) ....................... 54

Cross section diagrams ........................................................................................... 56

Diagrams: Printed circuit assembly (PCA) connector locations ............................................ 59

Engine controller PCA .............................................................................................. 59

Formatter PCA .......................................................................................................... 60

Diagrams: External plug and port locations ............................................................................. 62

Diagrams: Locations of major components ............................................................................. 64

Major components (printer base) .......................................................................... 64

Diagrams: Timing chart ................................................................................................................ 65

Diagrams: Circuit diagrams ......................................................................................................... 67

Use advanced configuration with HP Embedded Web Server (EWS) and HP Device Toolbox

(Windows) ........................................................................................................................................................... 68

Internal test and information pages .............................................................................................................. 71

Print the configuration report ..................................................................................................... 72

Print a configuration report from an LED control panel (M203) ...................... 72

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Print the configuration report from a 2-line control panel (M227) ................. 72

Print the configuration report from a touchscreen control panel (M227) ...... 72

Finding important information on the configuration report ............................. 73

Control panel menus ........................................................................................................................................ 76

Setup menu ................................................................................................................................... 76

HP Web Services menu ........................................................................................... 76

Reports menu ........................................................................................................... 77

Self Diagnostics menu ............................................................................................. 79

Fax Setup menu (fax models) ................................................................................ 79

System Setup menu ................................................................................................ 82

Network Setup menu .............................................................................................. 85

Quick Forms menu ................................................................................................... 86

Function specific menus .............................................................................................................. 88

Fax Menu (fax models) ............................................................................................ 88

Copy menu (MFP models) ....................................................................................... 89

Scan menu (MFP models) ....................................................................................... 91

USB menu (MFP models) ........................................................................................ 91

Apps ............................................................................................................................ 91

Supplies ..................................................................................................................... 91

Control panel message document (CPMD) ................................................................................................... 92

Control-panel message types .................................................................................................... 92

Control-panel messages and event log entries ...................................................................... 92

Control Panel Error Messages (M203d/dn/dw, M206dn models) ................... 92

Control Panel Error Messages (M227d/sdn/fdn/fdw, M230sdn/fdw

models) ...................................................................................................................... 98

Tools for troubleshooting: Event log messages ................................................................... 114

Print an event log ................................................................................................... 114

View the event log ................................................................................................. 115

Improve print quality ........................................................................................................................................................... 117

Print from a different software program .................................................................................................... 117

Check the paper-type setting for the print job ........................................................................................... 117

Check the paper type setting (Windows) ................................................................................ 117

Check the paper type setting (OS X) ........................................................................................ 118

Check toner-cartridge status (M203) .......................................................................................................... 118

Check toner-cartridge status (M227) .......................................................................................................... 118

Print a cleaning page (M203) ........................................................................................................................ 119

Print a cleaning page (M227) ........................................................................................................................ 120

Check the scanner glass for dirt and smudges (M227) ............................................................................ 121

Visually inspect the toner cartridge or cartridges ..................................................................................... 121

Check paper and the printing environment ................................................................................................ 121

Step one: Use paper that meets HP specifications ............................................................... 121

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Step two: Check the environment ........................................................................................... 122

Step three: Set the individual tray alignment (M203) .......................................................... 122

Step three: Set the individual tray alignment (M227) .......................................................... 123

Try a different print driver ............................................................................................................................. 124

Check the EconoMode settings ..................................................................................................................... 125

Adjust print density (M203) ........................................................................................................................... 125

Adjust print density (M227) ........................................................................................................................... 126

Print quality troubleshooting guide .................................................................................................................................. 127

Image defects table ........................................................................................................................................ 127

Printer-specific image defects ...................................................................................................................... 134

Repetitive image defect ruler ................................................................................................... 134

Use a ruler to measure between repetitive defects ........................................ 135

Print quality troubleshooting guide ........................................................................................ 138

OPC short ................................................................................................................ 139

White blotches at low temperature .................................................................... 140

OPC drum ghost ..................................................................................................... 141

Toner block contamination on the exit roller .................................................... 142

Cartridge coupling defect (1 of 2) ....................................................................... 143

Cartridge coupling defect (2 of 2) ....................................................................... 144

Toner contamination ............................................................................................. 145

Sharp vertical streaks ........................................................................................... 146

Improve copy and scan image quality (M227) ................................................................................................................ 147

Introduction ...................................................................................................................................................... 147

Check the scanner glass for dirt and smudges .......................................................................................... 147

Check the paper settings ............................................................................................................................... 148

Optimize for text or pictures ......................................................................................................................... 149

Edge-to-edge copying ................................................................................................................................... 150

Clean the pickup rollers and separation pad in the document feeder ................................................... 150

Clean the printer .................................................................................................................................................................. 152

Print a cleaning page (M203) ........................................................................................................................ 152

Print a cleaning page (M227) ........................................................................................................................ 152

Clean the pickup roller and separation pad ................................................................................................ 153

Clean the pickup rollers and separation pad in the document feeder ................................................... 155

Check the scanner glass and white backing for dirt or smudges (M227) .............................................. 156

Clean the ADF replaceable film assembly (M227) ..................................................................................... 157

Clean the touchscreen (M227) ...................................................................................................................... 159

Solve paper-handling problems ....................................................................................................................................... 160

Printer feeds incorrect page size .................................................................................................................. 160

Printer pulls from incorrect tray ................................................................................................................... 160

Printer will not duplex or duplexes incorrectly .......................................................................................... 160

Paper does not feed from the input tray .................................................................................................... 160

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Output is curled or wrinkled .......................................................................................................................... 161

Printer does not pick up paper or misfeeds ............................................................................................... 161

The printer does not pick up paper ......................................................................................... 161

The printer picks up multiple sheets of paper ....................................................................... 162

The document feeder jams, skews, or picks up multiple sheets of paper (MFP

models) ........................................................................................................................................ 162

Paper does not feed automatically ......................................................................................... 162

Clear paper jams (M203, M206) ................................................................................................................... 163

Introduction ................................................................................................................................. 163

Paper path jam sensor locations (M203) ............................................................................... 163

Jam locations .............................................................................................................................. 164

Experiencing frequent or recurring paper jams? ................................................................... 165

Clear jams in the Main input tray ............................................................................................. 166

Clear jams in the toner-cartridge area .................................................................................... 170

Clear jams in the output bin ...................................................................................................... 174

Clear jams in the duplexer ........................................................................................................ 176

Clear paper jams (M227, M230) ................................................................................................................... 179

Introduction ................................................................................................................................. 179

Paper path jam sensor locations (M227) ............................................................................... 180

Jam locations .............................................................................................................................. 182

Experiencing frequent or recurring paper jams? ................................................................... 182

Clear jams in the document feeder ......................................................................................... 184

Clear jams in the Main input tray ............................................................................................. 187

Clear jams in the toner-cartridge area .................................................................................... 170

Clear jams in the output bin ...................................................................................................... 174

Clear jams in the duplexer ........................................................................................................ 176

Solve performance problems ............................................................................................................................................ 203

Solve connectivity problems .............................................................................................................................................. 204

Solve USB connection problems .................................................................................................................. 204

Solve wired network problems ..................................................................................................................... 204

Introduction ................................................................................................................................. 204

Poor physical connection .......................................................................................................... 204

The computer is using the incorrect IP address for the printer .......................................... 204

The computer is unable to communicate with the printer .................................................. 205

The printer is using incorrect link speed and duplex settings for the network ................ 205

New software programs might be causing compatibility problems ................................. 205

The computer or workstation might be set up incorrectly .................................................. 205

The printer is disabled, or other network settings are incorrect ........................................ 205

Solve wireless network problems (M203, M206)) ..................................................................................... 205

Introduction ................................................................................................................................. 206

Wireless connectivity checklist ................................................................................................. 206

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The printer does not print after the wireless configuration completes ............................ 206

The printer does not print, and the computer has a third-party firewall installed ......... 207

The wireless connection does not work after moving the wireless router or printer .... 207

Cannot connect more computers to the wireless printer .................................................... 207

The wireless printer loses communication when connected to a VPN ............................. 207

The network does not appear in the wireless networks list ............................................... 207

The wireless network is not functioning ................................................................................ 207

Perform a wireless network diagnostic test .......................................................................... 208

Reduce interference on a wireless network .......................................................................... 208

Solve wireless network problems (M227, M230) ...................................................................................... 209

Introduction ................................................................................................................................. 209

Wireless connectivity checklist ................................................................................................. 209

The printer does not print after the wireless configuration completes ............................ 210

The printer does not print, and the computer has a third-party firewall installed ......... 210

The wireless connection does not work after moving the wireless router or printer .... 210

Cannot connect more computers to the wireless printer .................................................... 210

The wireless printer loses communication when connected to a VPN ............................. 211

The network does not appear in the wireless networks list ............................................... 211

The wireless network is not functioning ................................................................................ 211

Perform a wireless network diagnostic test .......................................................................... 211

Reduce interference on a wireless network .......................................................................... 212

Service mode functions ...................................................................................................................................................... 213

Service menu (M227) ..................................................................................................................................... 213

Secondary service menu ................................................................................................................................ 215

Printer resets ................................................................................................................................................... 217

Restore the factory-set defaults (M203) ............................................................................... 217

Restore the factory-set defaults (M227) ............................................................................... 218

NVRAM initialization ................................................................................................................... 219

Super NVRAM initialization ........................................................................................................ 219

Solve fax problems (fax models only) ............................................................................................................................. 221

Checklist for solving fax problems ............................................................................................................... 221

Solve general fax problems .......................................................................................................................... 222

Faxes are sending slowly .......................................................................................................... 222

Print quality of a photo is poor or prints as a gray box. ....................................................... 223

Fax quality is poor ...................................................................................................................... 223

Fax cuts off or prints on two pages ......................................................................................... 224

You touched the Cancel button to cancel a fax, but the fax was still sent .................. 224

No fax address book button displays ..................................................................................... 224

Not able to locate the fax settings in HP Web Jetadmin ...................................................... 225

The header is appended to the top of the page when the overlay option is enabled .... 225

A mix of names and numbers is in the recipients box .......................................................... 225

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A one-page fax prints as two pages ....................................................................................... 225

A document stops in the document feeder in the middle of faxing .................................. 225

The volume for sounds coming from the fax accessory is too high or too low .............. 225

Use fax over VoIP networks ...................................................................................................... 225

Solve problems receiving faxes .................................................................................................................... 226

Solve problems sending faxes ...................................................................................................................... 230

Fax error messages on the control panel ................................................................................................... 231

The No Fax Detected message displays ................................................................................. 231

The Communication error message appears ........................................................................ 231

No Dial Tone ................................................................................................................................ 232

The Fax is busy message appears ........................................................................................... 233

The No fax answer message appears ..................................................................................... 233

Document feeder paper jam .................................................................................................... 234

The Fax storage is full message appears ............................................................................... 234

Scanner error .............................................................................................................................. 234

The control panel displays a Ready message with no attempt to send the fax .............. 234

The control panel displays the message "Storing page 1" and does not progress

beyond that message ................................................................................................................ 234

Faxes can be received, but not sent ........................................................................................ 235

Printer is password protected .................................................................................................. 235

Unable to use fax functions from the control panel ............................................................ 235

Unable to use speed dials ......................................................................................................... 235

Unable to use group dials ......................................................................................................... 236

Receive a recorded error message from the phone company when trying to send a

fax ................................................................................................................................................. 236

Unable to send a fax when a phone is connected to the printer ........................................ 237

Troubleshoot fax codes and trace reports ................................................................................................. 237

View and interpret fax error codes .......................................................................................... 237

Fax trace report .......................................................................................................................... 238

Fax logs and reports ....................................................................................................................................... 238

Print all fax reports .................................................................................................................... 238

Print individual fax reports ........................................................................................................ 238

Set the fax error report ............................................................................................................. 239

Set the fax-error-correction mode .............................................................................................................. 239

Change the fax speed ..................................................................................................................................... 239

Use fax on a DSL, PBX, or ISDN system ....................................................................................................... 240

DSL ................................................................................................................................................ 240

PBX ............................................................................................................................................... 240

ISDN .............................................................................................................................................. 240

Solve email problems (M129/M134) ................................................................................................................................ 241

Cannot connect to the email server ............................................................................................................. 241

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Validate the SMTP gateway (Windows) ....................................................................................................... 241

Validate the LDAP gateway (Windows) ....................................................................................................... 241

Update the firmware ........................................................................................................................................................... 242

Method one: Update the firmware using the control panel (M227) ....................................................... 242

Method two: Update the firmware using the Firmware Update Utility (M203 and M227) ................. 243

Appendix A Printer specifications ......................................................................................................................................................... 245

Printer dimensions (M203) ................................................................................................................................................ 246

Printer dimensions (M227) ................................................................................................................................................ 247

Printer space requirements ............................................................................................................................................... 248

Power consumption, electrical specifications, and acoustic emissions ..................................................................... 248

Operating environmental range ........................................................................................................................................ 249

Certificates of volatility ....................................................................................................................................................... 250

Index ........................................................................................................................................................................................................... 255

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List of tables

Table 1-1 Sequence of operation ........................................................................................................................................................... 4

Table 1-2 Motors ..................................................................................................................................................................................... 11

Table 1-3 Fans ......................................................................................................................................................................................... 11

Table 1-4 List of DC voltages ................................................................................................................................................................ 13

Table 1-5 Fuser components ................................................................................................................................................................ 16

Table 1-6 Fuser control functions ........................................................................................................................................................ 17

Table 1-7 Sensors ................................................................................................................................................................................... 22

Table 1-8 Image formation process .................................................................................................................................................... 23

Table 1-9 Toner cartridge functions .................................................................................................................................................... 29

Table 1-10 Pickup, feed, and delivery system functions ................................................................................................................. 30

Table 1-11 Photo sensors and switches ............................................................................................................................................. 32

Table 1-12 Motors and solenoids ........................................................................................................................................................ 33

Table 1-13 Jams that the printer detects ........................................................................................................................................... 34

Table 1-14 Motor and sensors ............................................................................................................................................................. 38

Table 2-1 Troubleshooting flowchart ................................................................................................................................................. 48

Table 2-2 Sensors and switches (image formation system; printer base) ................................................................................... 54

Table 2-3 Sensors (pickup, feed, and delivery system; printer base) ............................................................................................ 55

Table 2-4 Service parts (cross section; printer base) ........................................................................................................................ 56

Table 2-5 Motor (cross section; printer base) .................................................................................................................................... 58

Table 2-6 Engine controller PCA connectors ..................................................................................................................................... 59

Table 2-7 Formatter PCA (M203) ......................................................................................................................................................... 60

Table 2-8 Formatter PCA (M227) ......................................................................................................................................................... 61

Table 2-9 External plug and port locations (M203) .......................................................................................................................... 62

Table 2-10 External plug and port locations (M227) ........................................................................................................................ 62

Table 2-11 Main assemblies ................................................................................................................................................................. 64

Table 2-12 Main parts (printer base) ................................................................................................................................................... 65

Table 2-13 PCAs (printer base) ............................................................................................................................................................. 65

Table 2-14 M203 sample configuration report ................................................................................................................................. 73

Table 2-15 M227 sample configuration report (first page) ............................................................................................................. 74

Table 2-16 M227 sample configuration report (second page) ....................................................................................................... 75

Table 2-17 HP Web Services menu ...................................................................................................................................................... 76

Table 2-18 Reports menu ..................................................................................................................................................................... 77

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Table 2-19 Self Diagnostics menu ....................................................................................................................................................... 79

Table 2-20 Fax Setup menu .................................................................................................................................................................. 79

Table 2-21 System Setup menu .......................................................................................................................................................... 82

Table 2-22 Network Setup menu ......................................................................................................................................................... 85

Table 2-23 Quick Forms menu ............................................................................................................................................................. 86

Table 2-24 Fax Menu .............................................................................................................................................................................. 88

Table 2-25 Copy menu ........................................................................................................................................................................... 90

Table 2-26 Scan menu ........................................................................................................................................................................... 91

Table 2-27 USB Menu ............................................................................................................................................................................. 91

Table 2-28 Status-light legend ............................................................................................................................................................ 92

Table 2-29 Primary control-panel light patterns .............................................................................................................................. 92

Table 2-30 Secondary control-panel light patterns ......................................................................................................................... 94

Table 2-31 Image defects table quick reference ............................................................................................................................ 127

Table 2-32 Light print .......................................................................................................................................................................... 129

Table 2-33 Gray background or dark print ....................................................................................................................................... 129

Table 2-34 Blank page — No print .................................................................................................................................................... 130

Table 2-35 Black page ......................................................................................................................................................................... 130

Table 2-36 Banding defects ............................................................................................................................................................... 131

Table 2-37 Streak defects .................................................................................................................................................................. 131

Table 2-38 Fixing/fuser defects ......................................................................................................................................................... 132

Table 2-39 Image placement defects ............................................................................................................................................... 132

Table 2-40 Color plane registrations defects (color models only) .............................................................................................. 133

Table 2-41 Output defects .................................................................................................................................................................. 133

Table 2-42 Repetitive defects ............................................................................................................................................................ 134

Table 2-43 Printer base jam sensors ................................................................................................................................................ 163

Table 2-44 Printer base jam sensors ................................................................................................................................................ 180

Table 2-45 Document feeder jam sensors ...................................................................................................................................... 181

Table 2-46 Solve performance problems ........................................................................................................................................ 203

Table 2-47 Service menu .................................................................................................................................................................... 213

Table 2-48 Secondary service menu ................................................................................................................................................. 216

Table 2-49 Solve problems receiving faxes ..................................................................................................................................... 226

Table 2-50 Solve problems sending faxes ...................................................................................................................................... 230

Table A-1 Operating environmental range ...................................................................................................................................... 249

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List of figures

Figure 1-1 Relationship between the main printer systems ............................................................................................................. 3

Figure 1-2 Engine-control system ......................................................................................................................................................... 8

Figure 1-3 DC controller block diagram ................................................................................................................................................. 9

Figure 1-4 Low-voltage power-supply circuit .................................................................................................................................... 13

Figure 1-5 High-voltage power supply circuits .................................................................................................................................. 15

Figure 1-6 Fuser components .............................................................................................................................................................. 16

Figure 1-7 Fuser control ........................................................................................................................................................................ 17

Figure 1-8 Laser scanner system ......................................................................................................................................................... 19

Figure 1-9 Image-formation system ................................................................................................................................................... 21

Figure 1-10 Main motor (M1) and image formation components .................................................................................................. 22

Figure 1-11 Sensors ............................................................................................................................................................................... 22

Figure 1-12 Image-formation process ................................................................................................................................................ 23

Figure 1-13 Pre-exposure ..................................................................................................................................................................... 24

Figure 1-14 Primary charging ............................................................................................................................................................... 24

Figure 1-15 Laser-beam exposure ...................................................................................................................................................... 25

Figure 1-16 Development ..................................................................................................................................................................... 25

Figure 1-17 Primary transfer ................................................................................................................................................................ 26

Figure 1-18 Separation .......................................................................................................................................................................... 27

Figure 1-19 Fusing .................................................................................................................................................................................. 27

Figure 1-20 Drum cleaning ................................................................................................................................................................... 28

Figure 1-21 Cartridge block diagram ................................................................................................................................................... 29

Figure 1-22 Pickup, feed, and delivery system .................................................................................................................................. 30

Figure 1-23 Sensors and switches for the pickup, feed, and delivery system ............................................................................. 32

Figure 1-24 Motors and solenoids ....................................................................................................................................................... 33

Figure 1-25 Jam detection sensors ..................................................................................................................................................... 34

Figure 1-26 Image scanner model block diagram ............................................................................................................................ 36

Figure 1-27 Integrated scanner assembly model block diagram ................................................................................................... 37

Figure 1-28 Motor and sensors ............................................................................................................................................................ 38

Figure 2-1 Engine test page .................................................................................................................................................................. 53

Figure 2-2 Sensors and switches (image formation system; printer base) .................................................................................. 54

Figure 2-3 Sensors (pickup, feed, and delivery system; printer base) ........................................................................................... 55

Figure 2-4 Service parts (cross section; printer base) ...................................................................................................................... 56

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Figure 2-5 Image formation (cross section; printer base) ............................................................................................................... 57

Figure 2-6 Motor (cross section; printer base) ................................................................................................................................... 58

Figure 2-7 Engine controller PCA connectors .................................................................................................................................... 59

Figure 2-8 Formatter PCA (M203) ........................................................................................................................................................ 60

Figure 2-9 Formatter PCA (M227) ........................................................................................................................................................ 61

Figure 2-10 External plug and port locations (M203) ...................................................................................................................... 62

Figure 2-11 External plug and port locations (M227) ...................................................................................................................... 62

Figure 2-12 Main assemblies ................................................................................................................................................................ 64

Figure 2-13 Main parts (printer base) .................................................................................................................................................. 65

Figure 2-14 PCAs (printer base) ........................................................................................................................................................... 65

Figure 2-15 General timing chart ......................................................................................................................................................... 66

Figure 2-16 General circuit diagram .................................................................................................................................................... 67

Figure 2-17 M203 sample configuration report ................................................................................................................................ 73

Figure 2-18 M227 sample configuration report (first page) ........................................................................................................... 74

Figure 2-19 M227 sample configuration report (second page) ...................................................................................................... 75

Figure 2-20 Repetitive image defect ruler ....................................................................................................................................... 134

Figure 2-21 Examples of repetitive defects ..................................................................................................................................... 136

Figure 2-22 Place the ruler on the page ........................................................................................................................................... 137

Figure 2-23 Locate the next repetitive defect ................................................................................................................................. 137

Figure 2-24 Determine the defective assembly .............................................................................................................................. 138

Figure 2-25 OPC short ......................................................................................................................................................................... 139

Figure 2-26 White blotches ................................................................................................................................................................ 140

Figure 2-27 OPC drum ghost .............................................................................................................................................................. 141

Figure 2-28 Toner block contamination ........................................................................................................................................... 142

Figure 2-29 Cartridge coupling (1 of 2) ............................................................................................................................................. 143

Figure 2-30 Cartridge coupling (2 of 2) ............................................................................................................................................. 144

Figure 2-31 Toner contamination ...................................................................................................................................................... 145

Figure 2-32 Vertical streaks ............................................................................................................................................................... 146

Figure 2-35 Printer base jam sensors ............................................................................................................................................... 163

Figure 2-36 Printer base jam sensors ............................................................................................................................................... 180

Figure 2-37 Document feeder jam sensors ..................................................................................................................................... 181

Figure A-1 Dimensions for the printer .............................................................................................................................................. 246

Figure A-2 Dimensions for the printer .............................................................................................................................................. 247

Figure A-3 Certificate of volatility M203-M206 (1 of 2) ................................................................................................................. 250

Figure A-4 Certificate of volatility M203-M206 (2 of 2) ................................................................................................................. 251

Figure A-5 Certificate of volatility M227-M230 (1 of 2) ................................................................................................................. 252

Figure A-6 Certificate of volatility M227-M230 (2 of 2) ................................................................................................................. 253

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Basic operation

Engine-control system

Formatter

Laser scanner system

Image-formation system

Pickup, feed, and delivery system

Scanning and image capture system (M227/M230)

Engine-control system

Formatter

Laser scanner system

Image-formation system

Pickup, feed, and delivery system

canning and image capture system (M227/M230

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The printer routes all high-level processes through the formatter, which stores font information, processes the print image, and communicates with the host computer.

The basic printer operation comprises the following systems:

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Engine-control system

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Laser scanner system

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Image-formation system

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Pickup, feed, and delivery system

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Scanning and image capture system (M227)

Figure 1-1 Relationship between the main printer systems

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Sequence of operation

The DC controller PCA controls the operating sequence, as described in the following table.

Table 1-1 Sequence of operation

Period Duration Description

Waiting From the time the power is turned on, the door is

closed, or when the printer exits sleep mode until the printer is ready for printing.

Standby From the end of the waiting sequence or the last

rotation until the formatter receives a print command, or until the printer is turned off.

Initial rotation From the time the formatter receives a print command

until the paper enters the paper path.

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Heats the fuser film in the fuser

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Detects the presence of the toner cartridge

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Rotates and stops the main motor

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Rotates and stops the main fan

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Cleans the transfer roller

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Separates the developer roller

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Remains in the Ready state

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Enters Active OFF mode if a power control mode designation command is sent

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Rotates and stops the main fan

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Rotates the main motor

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Rotates the main fan

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Activates the high-voltage power supply (highvoltage bias)

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Prepares the laser scanner unit

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Warms the fuser to the correct temperature

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Engages the developer roller

Printing From the time the first sheet of paper enters the paper

path until the last sheet passes through the fuser.

Last rotation From the time the last sheet of paper exits the fuser

until the motors stop rotating.

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Forms the image on the photosensitive drum

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Transfers the toner to the paper

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Fuses the toner image onto the paper

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Stops the main motor

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Stops the main fan

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Stops the high-voltage power supply (highvoltage bias)

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Stops the laser scanner unit

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Turns the fuser heater off

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Separates the developer roller

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If another print command is received, the printer enters the initial rotation period when the last rotation is complete.

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Formatter-control system

The formatter performs the following functions:

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Controls the sleep delay function

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Receives and processes print data from the various printer inputs

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Monitors control-panel functions and relays printer status information (through the control panel and the bidirectional input/output)

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Develops and coordinates data placement and timing with the DC controller

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Communicates with the host computer through the network or the bidirectional interface

The formatter receives a print job from the network or bidirectional interface and separates it into image information and instructions that control the printing process. The DC controller synchronizes the image formation system with the paper input and output systems, and then signals the formatter to send the print image data.

Sleep delay

When the printer is in sleep delay mode, the control-panel backlight is turned off, but the printer retains all printer settings, downloaded fonts, and macros. The default setting is a 1-minute idle time. The setting can be changed or turned off from the control panel menus.

The printer exits sleep delay mode and enters the warm-up cycle when any of the following occurs.

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A print job, valid data, or a PML or PJL command is received at the serial port.

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The control panel is touched (button press or touchscreen touch depending on model).

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A document is loaded in the document feeder or the scanner lid is opened (M227).

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A tray is opened.

TIP: Error messages override the sleep delay message. The printer enters sleep mode at the appropriate time,

but the error message continues to appear.

Printer job language (PJL)

PJL is an integral part of printer configuration, in addition to the printer control language (PCL) and PostScript (PS). With standard cabling, the printer can use PJL to perform a variety of functions.

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Dynamic I/O switching: The printer can be configured with a host on each I/O by using dynamic I/O switching. Even when the printer is offline, it can receive data from more than one I/O simultaneously, until the I/O buffer is full.

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Context-sensitive switching: The printer can automatically recognize the personality (PS or PCL) of each job and configure itself to serve that personality.

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Isolation of print environment settings from one print job to the next: For example, if a print job is sent to the printer in landscape mode, the subsequent print jobs print in landscape only if they are formatted for landscape printing.

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Printer management language (PML)

PML allows remote configuration of the printer and status monitoring through the input/output (I/O) ports.

Control panel

The formatter sends and receives printer status and command data to and from the control panel.

Wireless

NOTE: Wireless models only.

Wireless products contain a wireless card to enable 802.11b/g/n wireless communication.

Low end data model (LEDM) overview

The low-end data model (LEDM) provides one consistent data representation method and defines the dynamic and capabilities tickets shared between clients and devices, as well as the access protocol, event, security, and discovery methods.

Advanced control language (ACL) overview

The advanced control language (ACL) is a language that supports printer control and firmware downloads in printers that support both PJL/PCL and host-based printing. Each sequence of ACL commands must be preceded by a unified exit command (UEL) and an @PJL ENTER LANGUAGE=ACL command. The ACL sequence is always followed by a UEL. Any number of commands can be placed between the UELs. The only exception to these rules is the download command. If a firmware download is done, the download command must be the last command in the sequence. It will not be followed by a UEL.

The firmware searches for the UEL sequence when parsing commands. However, while downloading binary data such as host-based code or NVRAM data, the firmware suspends UEL parsing. To handle hosts that “disappear” during binary sequences, the firmware times out all ACL command sessions. If a timeout occurs during a nondownload command sequence, it is treated as the receipt of a UEL. If a timeout occurs during firmware download, the printer resets.

CPU

The formatter incorporates an 800 MHz processor.

Input/output (I/O)

The following sections discuss the input and output features of the printer.

USB

The printer includes a universal serial bus (USB) 2.0 connection.

USB hosts

The printer includes USB hosts for USB flash drive and wireless communication control.

10/100 networking

All printer models except the M203d include a 10/100 network (Ethernet) connection.

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Fax

NOTE: M227fdn/fdw and M230fdw models only.

The printer includes a fax phone line connection.

Memory

If the printer encounters a problem when managing available memory, a clearable warning message displays on the control panel.

Firmware

The formatter stores the printer firmware. A remote firmware update process is used to overwrite and update the firmware.

Nonvolatile random access memory (NVRAM)

The printer uses nonvolatile memory (NVRAM) to store I/O and information about the print environment configuration. The contents of NVRAM are retained when the printer is turned off or disconnected.

Flash memory

DRR: Stores software applications. When the printer power is turned off, the data stored in DRR is erased.

NAND: Stores fax memory (M227fdn/fdw and M230fdw models only). When the printer power is turned off, the data stored in NAND is preserved.

Random access memory

DDR memory

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533 Mhz, 256 MB (M203, M206)

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800 Mhz, 256 MB (M227, M230)

Flash memory

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128 MB NAND flash

HP Memory Enhancement technology (MEt)

The HP Memory Enhancement technology (MEt) effectively doubles the standard memory through a variety of font- and data-compression methods.

NOTE: The MEt is available only in PCL mode; it is not functional when printing in PS mode.

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Engine-control system

Formatter

Engine-control system

Engine controller

DC controller

High-voltage power supply

Laser scanner system

Image-formation system

Pickup, feed, and delivery

system

Low-voltage power supply

Fuser control

Scanning and image

capture system (M227)

Formatter

Engine-control system

Engine controller

DC controller

igh-voltage power suppl

Laser scanner system

Image-formation system

Pickup, feed, and delivery

stem

Low-voltage power suppl

user co

ntrol

canning and image

apture system (M227

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The engine-control system receives commands from the formatter and interacts with the other main systems to coordinate all printer functions. The engine-control system consists of the following components:

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DC controller

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Low-voltage power supply

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High-voltage power supply

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Fuser power supply

Figure 1-2 Engine-control system

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