The following servicing instructions are for use by qualified service personnel
only. To avoid personal injury, do not perform any servicing other than that
contained in the operating instructions, unless you are qualified to do so.
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Service Terms
Note
Caution
Warning
Manual Terms
Various terms are used throughout this manual to either provide additional
information on a specific topic or to warn of possible danger present during a
procedure or action. Be aware of all symbols and terms when they are used,
and always read Note, Caution, and Warning statements.
A note indicates an operating or maintenance procedure, practice or
condition that is necessary to efficiently accomplish a task.
A note can provide additional information related to a specific subject or
add a comment on the results achieved through a previous action.
A caution indicates an operating or maintenance procedure, practice or
condition that, if not strictly observed, results in damage to, or destruction of,
equipment.
Product Terms
A warning indicates an operating or maintenance procedure, practice or
condition that, if not strictly observed, may result in personal injury.
Caution: A personal injury hazard exists that may not be apparent. For
example, a panel may cover the hazardous area.
Danger: A personal injury hazard exists in the area where you see the sign.
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Symbols Marked on the Product
Warning. Danger invisible laser radiation when open. Avoid
direct exposure to beam.
Hot surface on or in the printer. Use caution to avoid
personal injury.
Warning. Use caution to avoid personal injury.
Use caution (or draws attention to a particular component).
Refer to the manual(s) for information.
0°C
32°F
Do not touch the OPC Drum.
Do not expose the item to sunlight.
Do not tilt the Print Cartridge.
35°C
Do not expose item to high temperature.
95°F
Recycle the item.
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Power Safety Precautions
Warning
Power Source
Disconnecting Power
For 115 VAC printers, do not apply more than 127 volts RMS between the
supply conductors or between either supply conductor and ground. For 230
VAC printers, do not apply more than 254 volts RMS between the supply
conductors or between either supply conductor and ground. Use only the
specified power cord and connector. This manual assumes that the reader is
a qualified service technician.
Plug the three-wire power cord (with grounding prong) into a grounded AC
outlet only. If necessary, contact a licensed electrician to install a properly
grounded outlet. If the product loses its ground connection, contact with
conductive parts may cause an electrical shock. A protective ground
connection by way of the grounding conductor in the power cord is essential
for safe operation.
Turning the power Off using the power switch does not completely deenergize the printer. You must also disconnect the power cord from the
printer’s Alternating Current (AC) inlet. Disconnect the power cord by pulling
the plug, not the cord.
Disconnect the power cord in the following cases:
■if the power cord or plug is frayed or otherwise damaged,
■if any liquid or foreign material is spilled into the product,
■if the printer is exposed to any excess moisture,
■if the printer is dropped or damaged,
■if you suspect that the product needs servicing or repair,
■whenever you clean the product.
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Electrostatic Discharge Precautions
Some semiconductor components, and the respective sub-assemblies that
contain them, are vulnerable to damage by Electrostatic Discharge (ESD).
These components include Integrated Circuits (ICs), Large-Scale Integrated
circuits (LSIs), field-effect transistors, and other semiconductor chip
components. The following techniques will reduce the occurrence of
component damage caused by static electricity.
Be sure the power is Off to the chassis or circuit board, and observe all other
safety precautions.
■Immediately before handling any semiconductor components assemblies,
drain the electrostatic charge from your body. This can be accomplished
by touching an earth ground source or by wearing a wrist strap device
connected to an earth ground source. Wearing a wrist strap will also
prevent accumulation of additional bodily static charges. Be sure to
remove the wrist strap before applying power to the unit under test to
avoid potential shock.
■After removing a static sensitive assembly from its anti-static bag, place it
on a grounded conductive surface. If the anti-static bag is conductive, you
may ground the bag and use it as a conductive surface.
■Do not use freon-propelled chemicals. These can generate electrical
charges sufficient to damage some devices.
■Do not remove a replacement component or electrical sub-assembly from
its protective package until you are ready to install it.
■Immediately before removing the protective material from the leads of a
replacement device, touch the protective material to the chassis or circuit
assembly into which the device will be installed.
■Minimize body motions when handling unpacked replacement devices.
Motion such as your clothes brushing together, or lifting a foot from a
carpeted floor can generate enough static electricity to damage an
electro-statically sensitive device.
■Handle IC’s and Erasable Programmable Read-Only Memories
(EPROM’s) carefully to avoid bending pins.
■Pay attention to the direction of parts when mounting or inserting them on
Printed Circuit Boards (PCB’s).
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Service Safety Summary
General Guidelines
Warning Labels
For qualified service personnel only: Refer also to the preceding “Power Safety
Precautions” on page v.
Use care when servicing with power: Dangerous voltages may exist at several
points in this product. To avoid personal injury, do not touch exposed
connections and components while power is On. Disconnect power before
removing the power supply shield or replacing components.
Do not wear jewelry: Remove jewelry prior to servicing. Rings, necklaces, and
other metallic objects could come into contact with dangerous voltages and
currents.
Ozone: During normal operation, this machine produces ozone gas. The
amount of ozone produced does not present a hazard to the operator.
However, it is advisable that the machine be operated in a well ventilated
area.
Read and obey all posted warning labels. Throughout the printer, warning
labels are displayed on potentially dangerous components. As you service the
printer, check to make certain that all warning labels remain in place.
Safety Interlocks
Make sure all covers are in place and all Interlock Switches are functioning
correctly after you have completed a printer service call. If you bypass an
Interlock Switch during a service call, use extreme caution when working on
or around the printer.
Class 1 Laser Product
The Phaser 3250 is certified to comply with Laser Product Performance
Standards set by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services as a
Class 1 Laser Product. This means that this product does not emit hazardous
laser radiation; which is possible only because the laser beam is totally
enclosed during all modes of customer operation. When servicing the printer
or laser unit, follow the procedures specified in this manual and there will be
no hazards from the laser.
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Maintenance
Warning
Cleaning
Toner Cartridge
Fuses
Before cleaning this product, unplug the product from the electrical outlet.
Aways use materials specifically designated for this product, the use of other
materials may result in poor performance and create a hazardous situation.
Do not use aerosol cleaners; they may be explosive and flammable under
certain conditions.
The product contains a dry image cartridge that is recyclable. Under various
state and local laws, it may be illegal to dispose of the cartridge into the
municipal waste. Check with the local waste officials for details on recycling
options or the proper disposal procedures.
Do not install a Fuse of a different type or rating. Installing the wrong type or
rating of Fuse can cause overheating and a risk of fire.
Part Replacement
Only use genuine Xerox approved spare parts or components to maintain
compliance with legislation and safety certification.
Reassembly Precautions
Use extreme care during assembly. Check all harnesses to ensure they do not
contact moving parts and do not get trapped between components.
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Servicing Electrical Components
Warning
Warning
Warning
Before starting any service procedure, switch the printer power Off and
unplug the power cord from the wall outlet. If you must service the printer with
power applied, be aware of the potential for electrical shock.
Do not touch any electrical component unless you are instructed to do so by a
service procedure.
Servicing Mechanical Components
When servicing mechanical components within the printer, manually rotate
the Drive Assemblies, Rollers, and Gears.
Do not try to manually rotate or manually stop the drive assemblies while any
printer motor is running.
Servicing Fuser Components
This printer uses heat to fuse the toner image to paper. The Fuser is VERY
HOT. Turn the printer power Off and wait at least 5 minutes for the Fuser to
cool before attempting to service the Fuser or adjacent components.
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Moving the Printer
Warning
Warning
Warning
11.9 kg
26.2 lb
s3250-001
Parts of the printer are hot. Wait at least 30 minutes for the printer to cool
before moving or packing the printer.
Use the power switch to turn Off the printer, and unplug all cables and cords.
Do not turn the printer Off by pulling the power cord or using a power-strip
with an On/Off switch.
Back injury could result if you do not lift the printer properly.
■The printer can be lifted by one person. Use safety lifting and handling
techniques when moving the printer.
■Always move the printer separately from Tray 2.
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When shipping the printer, repack the printer using the original packing
Caution
material and boxes or a Xerox packaging kit. Instructions for repacking the
printer are included in the kit. If you do not have all the original packaging, or
are unable to repackage the printer, contact your local Xerox service
representative.
Failure to repackage the printer properly for shipment can result in damage to
the printer. Damage to the printer caused by improper packaging is not
covered by the Xerox warranty, service agreement, or Total Satisfaction
Guarantee.
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Regulatory Information
United States (FCC Regulations)
Xerox has tested this product to electromagnetic emission and immunity
standards. These standards are designed to mitigate interference caused or
received by this product in a typical office environment.
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a
Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the Federal Communications
Commission (FCC) Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable
protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This
equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy. If it is not
installed and used in accordance with these instructions, it may cause harmful
interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that
interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does
cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be
determined by turning the equipment Off and On, the user is encouraged to
try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:
■Reorient or relocate the receiver (device being interfered with).
■Increase the separation between the printer and the receiver.
■Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that which
■Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/television technician for help.
Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by Xerox could void the
user's authority to operate the equipment. To ensure compliance with Part 15
of the FCC rules, use shielded interface cables.
Canada (Regulations)
This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.
Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du
Canada.
the receiver is connected.
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European Union
The CE mark applied to this product symbolizes Xerox’s
declaration of conformity with the following applicable
Directives of the European Union as of the dates indicated:
December 12, 2006: Council Directive 2006/95/EC as amended. Approximation of
the laws of the member states related to low voltage equipment.
December 15, 2004: Council Directive 2004/108/EC as amended. Approximation of
the laws of the member states related to electromagnetic compability.
This product, if used properly in accordance with the user's instructions, is
neither dangerous for the consumer nor for the environment.
To ensure compliance with European Union regulations, use shielded
interface cables.
A signed copy of the Declaration of Conformity for this product can be
obtained from Xerox.
Phaser 3250 Laser Printer Service Manualxiii
Manual Organization
The Phaser 3250 Laser Printer Service Manual is the primary document used
for repairing, maintaining, and troubleshooting the printer. Use this manual as
your primary resource for understanding the operational characteristics of the
printer and all available options. This manual describes specifications, theory,
and the diagnosis and repair of problems occurring in the print engine and
attached options. Also included are detailed replacement procedures, parts
lists, and wiring diagrams.
The Phaser 3250 Laser Printer Service Manual contains these sections:
Introductory, Safety, and Regulatory Information: This section contains important
safety information and regulatory requirements.
Section 1 - General Information: This section contains an overview of the
printer’s operation, configuration, specifications, and consumables.
Section 2 - Theory of Operation: This section contains detailed functional
information on the print engine components.
Section 3 - Error Codes and Messages: This section provides detailed
troubleshooting procedures for error messages and codes generated by
resident diagnostics.
Section 4 - General Troubleshooting: This section contains the operation of
Power On Self Test (POST) and Service Diagnostics. In addition, this section
includes troubleshooting methods for situations where error indicator is not
available.
Section 5 - Print-Quality Troubleshooting: This section focuses on techniques to
correct image quality problems associated with the printer output.
Section 6 - Adjustments and Calibrations: This section provides procedures for
the adjustment of the print engine components.
Section 7 - Cleaning and Maintenance: This section provides periodic cleaning
procedures for the printer.
Section 8 - Service Parts Disassembly:
procedures for spare parts listed in the Parts List. A replacement procedure is
included when necessary.
Section 9 - Parts List: This section contains exploded views of the print engine
and optional Field Replaceable Units (FRUs), as well as part numbers for
orderable parts.
Section 10 - Plug/Jack and Wiring Diagrams: This section contains the plug/jack
locations and the wiring diagrams for the printer.
Appendix A - Reference: This section provides an illustration of the printer’s
Control Panel menu structure, printer firmware update instructions, and a list
of acronyms and abbreviations.
The Xerox Phaser 3250 Laser Printer has a single-pass laser design
architecture, which offers mono print speed at 30-ppm, and resolution up to
1200 x 1200 dots-per-inch image quality. The printer supports PostScript 3
and PCL 6 for Base and Network configurations.
The Phaser 3250 provides a standard 250-Sheet Tray 1. The Manual Feeder
holds 1 sheet and does not act as a tray. The Manual Feeder supports
specialty media, card stock, and envelopes. The Output Tray holds 50 sheets
facedown.
The printer options add memory, media capacity, and functionality:
■Memory upgrades are available to increase from 32 MB standard RAM up
to 160 MB maximum.
■A 250-Sheet Feeder (Tray 2) is available as an option.
■Automatic 2-sided printing is available and no tools are required to install
the Duplex Unit.
Technical Support Information
The Xerox Phaser 3250 Laser Printer Service Manual is the primary
document used for repairing, maintaining, and troubleshooting the printer.
To ensure complete understanding of this product, participation in Xerox
Phaser 3250 Service Training is strongly recommended. To service this
product, Xerox certification for this product is required.
For updates to the Service Manual, Service Bulletins, knowledge base, etc.,
go to:
■Xerox Global Service Net: https://www.xrxgsn.com/secure/main.pl
* All configurations have one memory slot supporting 128 MB DDR2 DIMM to a maximum of 160 MB.
Phaser 3250 Laser Printer Service Manual1-3
General Information
Manual Feeder
Tray 1
Optional 250-Sheet
Feeder/Tray 2
Memory
Access Panel
Front Cover
Control Panel
Output Tray
Paper Level Indicators
Output Support
s3250-002
Power Switch
Power Cord
Connector
Duplex Unit
Tray 2 (Optional)
Cable Connector
Ethernet Port
USB Port
s3250-003
Parts of the Printer
Front View
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Rear View
Duplex Unit
s3250-006
RJ-45 Jack
Link LED(Green)
Active LED(Orange)
s3250-004
General Information
The Phaser 3250 includes a Duplex Unit. User can install the Duplex Unit
without using any tools.
LAN (Network Model)
The Phaser 3250 can be used with a wired LAN.
LED StatePrinter State
Active LED Random BlinkNormal NPC & Normal packet receive
Active LED Regular BlinkNormal NPC & No Packet
Active LED Off/On MaintenanceNPC Initial Error
Link LED OnLink LED On, Normally linked
Link LED OffLink LED Off, Link Error
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General Information
Error (Amber or Red)
LED
Online LED
Start/Stop Button
s3250-005
Control Panel
The Control Panel consists of 2 LEDs and 1 function button.
Control Panel Description
Description
1Error: Indicates status of the printer.
2Online: Indicates status of the printer.
3Start/Stop button:
■ Prints a Demo page or Configuration page.
■ Cleans the Printer.
■ Cancels the print job.
■ Resumes a print job.
Print the Demo Page: In Ready mode, press and hold the Start/Stop
button until the bottom LED slowly blinks green, and then release
(approximately 2 seconds).
Print the Configuration page and Menu Map: In Ready mode, press
and hold the Start/Stop button until the bottom LED slowly blinks
green, then changes to fast blinking, and then release (approximately 6
seconds).
Clean the Printer: In Ready mode, press and hold the Start/Stop button
until the bottom LED slowly blinks (green), changes to fast blinking,
changes to slow blinking, and then release the Start/Stop button
(approximately 10 seconds).
Cancel a Print Job: In Ready mode, press the Start/Stop button.
■ Note: In Manual Feed mode, it is not possible to cancel the print job
by pressing the Start/Stop button.
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LED Indicators
Note
LED StatePrinter State
GreenThe printer is ready to print or in Power Save mode.
AmberPaper jam has occurred.
RedError has occurred.
Flashing RedA minor error has occurred.
General Information
The printer is on-line.
The Print Cartridge is empty or is not installed.
The Print Cartridge toner is low.
Refer to “LED Status and Errors” on page 4-2, Chapter 4, Troubleshooting
Procedure for additional detailed information.
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General Information
Note
RAM DIMM
s3250-007
Printer Options
Additional Memory
The Phaser 3250 printer options include:
■Additional Memory (128 MB)
■250-Sheet Feeder (Tray 2)
The standard 32 MB memory is soldered on board. The printer features one
memory slot that supports a 128 MB for a maximum of 160 MB. Memory
modules must meet the following characteristics:
■200 Pin DDR2 DIMM (8 chip type)
■Unbuffered, Non-parity
The printer’s Configuration page lists the amount of RAM installed in the
printer.
Optional 250-Sheet Feeder (Tray 2)
The Optional 250-Sheet Feeder increases the input capacity of the printer and
can be attached to the printer underneath Tray 1. The Optional 250-Sheet
Feeder is customer installable.
Only one Optional 250-Sheet Feeder is supported.
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Maintenance Items
Note
s3250-051
Fuser
Transfer Roller
Pick-Up Roller
Tray Pad Holder
General Information
A maintenance item is a printer part or assembly that has a limited life, and
requires periodic replacement.
The following listed items have limited life and require periodic replacement.
Print life is based on “typical” office printing and 5% coverage per color on
24 lb. paper. The 50,000 life is not guaranteed and varies depending on
usage habits.
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