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LASERJET PRO M1530
MFP SERIES
Service Manual


HP LaserJet Pro M1530 MFP Series
Service Manual

Copyright and License
© 2010 Copyright Hewlett-Packard
Development Company, L.P.
Reproduction, adaptation, or translation
without prior written permission is
prohibited, except as allowed under the
copyright laws.
The information contained herein is subject
to change without notice.
The only warranties for HP products and
services are set forth in the express
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products and services. Nothing herein
should be construed as constituting an
additional warranty. HP shall not be liable
for technical or editorial errors or omissions
contained herein.
Part number: CE538-90986
Edition 1, 9/2010
Trademark Credits
Microsoft®, Windows®, Windows® XP, and
Windows Vista® are U.S. registered
trademarks of Microsoft Corporation.
ENERGY STAR and the ENERGY STAR
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Conventions used in this guide
TIP: Tips provide helpful hints or shortcuts.
NOTE: Notes provide important information to explain a concept or to complete a task.
CAUTION: Cautions indicate procedures that you should follow to avoid losing data or damaging
the product.
WARNING! Warnings alert you to specific procedures that you should follow to avoid personal
injury, catastrophic loss of data, or extensive damage to the product.
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Table of contents
1 Removal and replacement ............................................................................................................................. 1
Introduction ........................................................................................................................................... 2
Removal and replacement strategy ...................................................................................................... 2
Electrostatic discharge ......................................................................................................................... 3
Required tools ...................................................................................................................................... 3
Service approach ................................................................................................................................. 3
Before performing service .................................................................................................... 3
After performing service ....................................................................................................... 4
Post-service test .................................................................................................................. 4
Print-quality test .................................................................................................. 4
Parts removal order ............................................................................................................. 4
Removal and replacement procedures ................................................................................................ 7
Print cartridge ...................................................................................................................... 7
Pickup roller ......................................................................................................................... 8
Separation pad .................................................................................................................... 9
Transfer roller .................................................................................................................... 10
Covers ............................................................................................................................... 10
Main tray ........................................................................................................... 10
Output bin extension ......................................................................................... 11
Left cover .......................................................................................................... 12
Remove the left cover ....................................................................... 12
Scanner assembly ............................................................................................. 15
Remove the scanner assembly ........................................................ 15
Scanner hinges ................................................................................................. 17
Right cover ........................................................................................................ 19
Remove the right cover .................................................................... 19
Duplex door ....................................................................................................... 22
Duplex frame ..................................................................................................... 23
Remove the duplex frame ................................................................ 23
Cartridge door ................................................................................................... 24
Remove the cartridge door ............................................................... 24
Front cover ........................................................................................................ 27
Remove the front cover .................................................................... 27
Upper cover ....................................................................................................... 28
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Remove the upper cover .................................................................. 28
Main assemblies ................................................................................................................ 29
Formatter PCA .................................................................................................. 29
Remove the formatter PCA .............................................................. 29
Fax PCA ............................................................................................................ 31
Remove the fax PCA ........................................................................ 31
Laser scanner assembly ................................................................................... 32
Remove the laser scanner assembly ............................................... 32
Reinstall the laser scanner assembly ............................................... 35
Pickup assembly ............................................................................................... 36
Remove the pickup assembly ........................................................... 36
Reinstall the pickup assembly .......................................................... 41
Fuser ................................................................................................................. 43
Remove the fuser ............................................................................. 43
Reinstall the fuser ............................................................................. 48
Main motor ........................................................................................................ 49
Remove the main motor ................................................................... 49
Reinstall the main motor drive belt ................................................... 54
Pickup solenoid ................................................................................................. 55
Remove the pickup solenoid ............................................................ 55
Engine controller PCA ....................................................................................... 59
Remove the engine controller PCA .................................................. 59
Reinstall the engine controller PCA .................................................. 64
Duplex reverse solenoid .................................................................................... 67
Remove the duplex reverse solenoid ............................................... 67
Main fan ............................................................................................................ 70
Remove the main fan ....................................................................... 70
Reinstall the main fan ....................................................................... 73
Duplex connector PCA ...................................................................................... 74
Remove the duplex connector PCA ................................................. 74
Scanner components ......................................................................................................... 77
Document feeder input tray ............................................................................... 77
Document feeder cover ..................................................................................... 78
Document feeder pick arm assembly ................................................................ 80
Remove the document feeder pick arm assembly ........................... 80
Document feeder core assembly ...................................................................... 82
Remove the document feeder core assembly .................................. 82
Post scan pinch rollers ...................................................................................... 84
Remove the post scan pinch rollers ................................................. 84
Document feeder base assembly ...................................................................... 85
Remove the document feeder base assembly ................................. 85
Document feeder floating hinges ...................................................................... 87
Remove the document feeder floating hinges .................................. 87
Control panel ..................................................................................................... 88
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2 Solve problems ............................................................................................................................................. 89
Problem-solving checklist ................................................................................................................... 90
Step 1: Check that the product power is on ....................................................................... 90
Step 2: Check the control panel for error messages ......................................................... 90
Step 3: Test print functionality ........................................................................................... 90
Step 4: Test copy functionality ........................................................................................... 91
Step 5: Test the fax sending functionality .......................................................................... 91
Step 6: Test the fax receiving functionality ........................................................................ 91
Step 7: Try sending a print job from a computer ................................................................ 91
Menu map .......................................................................................................................................... 92
Troubleshooting process .................................................................................................................... 93
Determine the problem source .......................................................................................... 93
Power subsystem .............................................................................................................. 94
Power-on checks ............................................................................................... 94
Tools for troubleshooting .................................................................................................................... 95
Individual component diagnostics ...................................................................................... 95
Engine diagnostics ............................................................................................ 95
Engine test button ............................................................................. 95
Components tests ............................................................................................. 96
Drum rotation functional check ........................................................ 96
Half self-test functional check ........................................................... 96
Diagrams ........................................................................................................................... 97
Plug/jack locations ............................................................................................ 97
Location of connectors ...................................................................................... 98
Locations of major components ...................................................................... 100
General timing charts ...................................................................................... 104
General circuit diagram ................................................................................... 105
HP ToolboxFX ................................................................................................................. 106
View HP ToolboxFX ........................................................................................ 106
Status .............................................................................................................. 106
Event log ......................................................................................... 106
Fax .................................................................................................................. 107
Fax tasks ........................................................................................ 107
Fax phone book .............................................................................. 107
Fax send log ................................................................................... 109
Fax receive log ............................................................................... 109
Block Faxes .................................................................................... 109
Help ................................................................................................................. 109
System Settings .............................................................................................. 110
Device information .......................................................................... 110
Paper handling ............................................................................... 111
Print quality ..................................................................................... 111
Paper types .................................................................................... 111
System setup .................................................................................. 112
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Service ............................................................................................ 112
Device polling ................................................................................. 112
Print Settings ................................................................................................... 112
Printing ........................................................................................... 112
PCL 5e ............................................................................................ 113
PostScript ....................................................................................... 113
Network Settings ............................................................................................. 113
Internal print quality test pages ........................................................................................ 114
Print a cleaning page ...................................................................................... 114
Configuration page .......................................................................................... 114
Print quality troubleshooting tools .................................................................................... 115
Repetitive defect ruler ..................................................................................... 115
Control panel menus ........................................................................................................ 115
Setup menu ..................................................................................................... 115
Quick Forms menu ......................................................................... 116
Reports menu ................................................................................. 116
Fax Setup ....................................................................................... 117
System Setup menu ....................................................................... 119
Service menu .................................................................................. 121
Network Setup menu ...................................................................... 122
Function-specific menus ................................................................................. 122
Copy ............................................................................................... 123
Fax .................................................................................................. 124
Interpret control panel messages .................................................................................... 126
Control panel message types .......................................................................... 126
Control panel messages ................................................................................. 126
Paper feeds incorrectly or becomes jammed ................................................................................... 143
The product does not pick up paper ................................................................................ 143
The product picks up multiple sheets of paper ................................................................ 143
Prevent paper jams .......................................................................................................... 143
Clear jams ........................................................................................................................ 144
Jam locations .................................................................................................. 144
Clear jams from the document feeder ............................................................. 145
Clear jams from the input trays ....................................................................... 146
Clear jams from inside the product ................................................................. 148
Clear jams from the output areas .................................................................... 150
Clear jams from the duplexer .......................................................................... 151
Improve print quality ......................................................................................................................... 154
Select a paper type .......................................................................................................... 154
Use paper that meets HP specifications .......................................................................... 154
Print a cleaning page ....................................................................................................... 155
Check the print cartridge .................................................................................................. 155
Print the Supplies Status page ........................................................................ 156
Inspect the print cartridge for damage ............................................................ 157
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The HP LaserJet Pro M1530 MFP Series Service manual is a comprehensive guide designed to provide detailed instructions and procedures for addressing issues with the HP LaserJet Pro M1530 MFP Series. Whether you are a professional mechanic or a DIY enthusiast, this manual can save you time and assist you in making informed decisions.
- Removal and replacement
- Troubleshooting
- Parts and diagrams
- Service and support
- Product specifications
- Regulatory information
- Index
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