Troubleshooting Analysis Guide (TAGs) 3-61
TAG 045: Main Charger Circuit Shorted
Error Code: 045
Possible Defects: Main charger
High voltage unit
Main charger terminal assembly
Connectors or wiring
PCL board
1
Turn the printer off and unplug the power cord.
• Verify that J/P23, J/P41, J/P85, P124, P143, and the high voltage unit main charger lead are con-
nected properly.
• Clean the main charger contacts.
• Power-on-reset the printer.
• Run test prints.
Is error code 045 displayed?
No: Loose connectors or dirty contacts were at fault. Turn to TAG 002: Check & Problem
Resolution.
Yes: Continue.
2
Has the main charger been replaced recently?
No: Continue.
Yes: Go to #4 in this TAG.
3
Replace the main charger and photoconductor unit.
• Run test prints.
Is error code 045 still displayed?
No: The main charger was at fault. Turn to TAG 002: Check & Problem Resolution.
Yes: Reinstall the original main charger and photoconductor unit, then continue.
4
Turn the printer off and unplug the power cord.
• Disconnect the main charger lead from the high voltage unit.
• Check for continuity the main charger terminal assembly’s lower contact to the lead removed
from the high voltage unit.
Is there continuity?
No: Repair or replace the high voltage lead or the main charger terminal block, then turn to
TAG 002: Check & Problem Resolution.
Yes: Continue.
