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installation.
Reseat the FEEDER ASSY DUP SFP STD.
Does the noise arise from the printer?Go to step 11. End of work.
11Checking the Duplex Motor (MOTOR ASSY DUP).
Does the noise arise from the printer?
Checked by [Digital Output] - [Duplex Motor] in [IOT Diag] of 
diagnosis.Replace FEEDER 
ASSY DUP SFP 
STD. (Refer to 
RRP9.1.)End of work.
12Checking the Main Motor.
Does the noise...

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Reseat the fuser unit.
Does the noise arise from the printer?
Checked by [Digital Output] - [Sub Motor] in [IOT Diag] of 
diagnosis.Go to step 22. End of work.
22Checking the DRIVE ASSY SUB for installation.
Reseat the DRIVE ASSY SUB.
Does the noise arise from the printer?
Checked by [Digital Output] - [Sub Motor] in [IOT Diag] of 
diagnosis.Try replacing the 
drum cartridge...

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6.  Other FIP
Other FIP covers the Electrical Noise FIP, Power Supply FIP and Multiple Feed FIP, except Error Code 
FIP, Abnormal Noise FIP and Image Quality FIP.
FIP-Electrical Noise
Step CheckRemedy
Ye s N o
Possible causative parts:
DRUM CARTRIDGE (PL4.1.21) 
TRANSFER ASSY (PL6.1.7)
PWBA HVPS (PL4.1.19) 
1Checking the external noise.
Are there any other electrical appliances within 3 meters 
form the printer, such as...

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FIP-AC Power
Step CheckRemedy
Ye s N o
Possible causative parts:
SWITCH ASSY INLET MG SFP (PL8.2.9) 
PWBA LVPS (PL8.2.1) 
1Checking the printer.
Does the motor noise arise when turning on the power?
During this test, close the COVER ASSY FRONT MG.Go to FIP-DC. Go to step 2.
2Checking the power supply on wall outlet.
Connect the power cord with other wall outlet.
Does the printer operate normally?End of work. Go to step 3....

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FIP-DC Power
Step CheckRemedy
Ye s N o
Possible causative parts:
PWBA LVPS (PL8.2.1) 
PWBA MCU (PL8.2.13)
PWBA ESS SFP (PL8.1.7)
1Checking the connector of the PWBA LVPS for connection.
Disconnect the power cord and wait for one minute.
Reconnect the all connectors of the PWBA LVPS.
Does the printer operate normally?End of work. Go to step 2.
2Checking the connector of the CONSOLE ASSY PANEL for 
connection.
Reconnect the...

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FIP-Multiple Feed
This multiple feed trouble occurs only when the paper is fed from the Paper 
Cassette.
Step CheckRemedy
Ye s N o
Possible causative parts:
HOLDER ASSY RETARD (PL2.1.5)
ROLL ASSY FEED (PL3.2.4)
ROLL ASSY REGI (PL3.2.9) 
ROLL REGI METAL (PL3.2.10)
1Checking the using paper.
Does the using paper meet the specifications?Go to step 3.Use the paper that 
meets the 
specifications, 
then go to step 2.
2 Does the...

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FIP-Control Panel Freezes 
Reference_1:Changing the IP address
1) Remove the network cable, and power off the printer and then on
2) Change the IP address on the Control Panel.
3) Plug the network cable back into the printer, and then turn the power on.
4) On the Control Panel, open [Admin] > [Network] > [TCP/IP], and confirm that the IP 
address has been changed. Step CheckRemedy
Ye s N o
Possible causative parts:
PWBA ESS...

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Appendix_1  Firmware download
Upgrade the firmware by downloading it from the PC to the Printer.
Network and USB port are supported as communication interfaces. (However, the USB port is only 
available when upgrading using the download mode.)
In this document, an example using a USB port will be described.
• Never turn off the power to the printer while the firmware is being downloaded.
• Servicing duration: About 5...

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5)The following screen appears, and upgrade is performed.
After finished sending, the printer firmware will be updated.
NOTE: Do not turn off the printer until the printer becomes “Ready”. 

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7)Click OK button to exit the tool.
Confirm the Ready to Print is displayed.
8) Print out the Printer Settings and check that the Firmware Version has been updated.