3-226 Phaser 5500 Printer Service Manual
Staple Cartridge is Low or Missing - Staple Pin Misfeed
The Self Priming Sensor in the Staple Cartridge indicates not ready.
7
Check the Low Staple Sensor signal.
Does the voltage across P8308-14 <=>
P8308-15 on the Finisher Main PWB
change when the Staple Cartridge is
removed or replaced?
Go to Step 8. Replace the
Finisher Main
PWB
(
page 3-248).
8
Replace the Stapler Assembly.
Does the error still occur?
Go to Step 9. Problem solved.
9
Replace the Finisher Main PWB.
Does the error still occur?
Replace the
Engine Logic
Board
(
page 8-89).
Problem solved.
Staple Cartridge Low or Missing (Self-Priming Senor) Troubleshooting Reference
Applicable Parts References
â– Finisher Main PWB
â– Staple Harness
â– Stapler Assembly
â– Engine Logic Board.
â– Phaser 5500 Printer Options Service Manual
â– Finisher Main PWB P/J Locator (page 5-35)
â– Finisher Staple P/J Locator (page 5-30)
â– Finisher Stapler Wiring (page 5-45)
â– PL25.8 Finisher Staple (page 4-58)
â– PL25.14 Finisher Electrical (page 4-70)
Staple Cartridge Low or Missing (Self-Priming Senor) Troubleshooting Procedure
Step Actions and Questions Yes No
1
Test the Self Priming Sensor.
Run the Service Diagnostics Staple Head
Self Priming Sensor test.
Does the sensor state change when the
Staple Cartridge is removed or
replaced?
Go to Step 11. Go to Step 2.
2
Check the Staple Cartridge for a staple
jam.
Is there a staple jam?
After removal, go
to Step 3.
Go to Step 4.
3
Cycle the printer power.
Does the error still occur?
Go to Step 4. Problem solved.
Stapler is Empty (Low Staple Sensor) Troubleshooting Procedure (Continued)
Step Actions and Questions Yes No