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PRINTER TECH ARTICLE

49 error
Various Issues with the 42xx/43xx
The 49.xxxx indicates a
firmware error. Causes include
50 error dated firmware, software is-
Common to all laser printers, sues, bad memory DIMMs,
the 50 error indicates a problem EIO devices, network cables,
with the fusing assembly: a tem- firmware DIMM or formatter.
perature issue, open circuit or The manual gives the steps to
wrong fuser. The fuser is the first follow and is available at lbrty.
thing to check. The DC controller com on the Good Stuff page.
and the power supply, rarely, can
cause 50 errors. 59.4 error
This is usually caused
Motor Slowdown (Uncommon) by a bad toner cartridge.
When the sound of the motor is delayed at start- The print cartridge mo-
up, or when printing, the motor runs a few seconds tor, the DC controller
longer than normal before feeding paper, a weak or and a faulty connec-
defective heating element in the fuser is at fault. Re- tion between these two
place the fuser. parts can also cause this.
Grinding (Swing Plate Asm) 60 error
It is common for the black gear This error means a failed
in the swing plate assembly to lifter motor for the standard
wear out, resulting in a grinding 500-sheet cassette (60.2 error)
sound. We devised a shortcut or for an optional sheet feeder
to fix this issue, which is on our (60.3, 60.4). Check the con-
website, lbrty.com, in the Print- nection between the lifter and
er Tech Articles section of the Resources page. the board into which it plugs, then try replacing the
Should the white gear be worn out as well, the lifter, then the board. For the standard tray, this is the
entire procedure is included on our website. DC controller. For a sheet feeder, it is the feeder con-

SERVICE EDGE, WINTER 2011

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