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Service call

SC531

Fuser / duplex reversing motor

BPaper pathCommon field call

Level B — stop, power-cycle may clear

First check

Kill power, let it cool, then open the fuser. Look for a wrap before you replace a motor.

What it means

Fuser drive or duplex reverse motor locked. Often a wrap just behind the hot roller.

Likely causes

  • Fuser wrap
  • Fuser drive motor
  • Reverse motor
  • Gear

On-site steps

Parts to have on the truck

  • Fuser drive motor
  • Duplex reverse motor
  • Fusing unit

Related procedures

Related codes

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