Diagnostic aids 3-11
Output bin tests
The Output bin tests setting is used to test the printer’s output bins and its sensors.
Feed Tests
This test verifies that the media from the printer’s default input source feeds to the specific output bin. Press
to select Single, or press and to select Continuous. The Single test feeds one sheet of media to the
default output bin. No buttons are active during this test. The Continuous test feeds media to the default output
bin until is pressed. The indicator light blinks green, and the operator panel displays [Select Output Bin]
Feeding... while either of these tests perform.
Sensor Test
This test verifies that the selected output bin’s sensors are working correctly. The following sensors are available
in each output bin:
Press to select this test from the Output bin tests menu, and then press again to select the desired
output bin. Closed will display on the operator panel if the sensor is closed. Open will display on the operator
panel if the sensor is open. If the wrong message is displayed, then the sensor is malfunctioning. To exit the
Sensor Test, press or .
Base sensor test (B. sensor test)
The Base Sensor Test verifies the correct functioning of the following sensors:
• Input
• Sensor Tests
• Front Door
• Standard bin
• S1
• S2
• Fuser Exit
• C-TMC
• M-TMC
• Y-TMC
• K-TMC
This test toggles each of these sensors. If a sensor does not toggle, then the sensor is malfunctioning. To exit
the Base Sensor Test, press or .
Output bin Full sensor Near full sensor Passthru 1
sensor
Passthru 2
sensor
Level sensor*
Standard bin ✔ xxxx
-bin Mailbox xx✔✔✔
*This sensor will register the following levels: “empty,” “normal,” “near full,” and “full.