Apple LaserWriter II SC Service Source
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LaserWriter II SC, LaserWriter II NT,
LaserWriter II NTX, LaserWriter IIf, LaserWriter IIg
Product Information - 1
Product Information
The printers covered in this manual are
• LaserWriter II SC
• LaserWriter II NT
• LaserWriter II NTX
• LaserWriter IIf
• LaserWriter IIg
Compatibility:
Except for I/O boards components, all parts are compatible
among the five models. Refer to Illustrated Parts and Take
Apart chapters for more information. Refer to “Print
Engine Check” in Flowcharts for Troubleshooting
information.
Startup Test Page - 2
Startup Test Page
LaserWriter II printers
generate a startup test page
approximately 2 – 3
minutes after you switch on
the printer.
Except for the IISC, the
startup test page also shows
unit-specific configuration
information. The following
pages describe each element
of the startup test page.
Startup Test Page - 3
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I/O Board
Type
Printer
Name
Number of pages the I/O board has produced
Configuration
PostScript, Diablo 630, or Hewlett Packard
LaserJet Plus™ emulation (NTX only)
Communication Protocol
RS-232 serial or AppleTalk
Fonts in ROM
Installed RAM
Size of hard drive, if connected, and
number of fonts it contains (NTX only)
Version of ROM installed
II NT/NTX Startup Test Page
Startup Test Page - 4
I/O Board
Type
Printer
Name
Number of pages the I/O board has produced
Fonts in ROM
Installed RAM
Version of ROM installed
IIf Startup Test Page
Communication parameters and printer control
language selected for an individual printer port
FinePrint feature enabled
Startup Test Page - 5
I/O Board
Type
Printer
Name
Number of pages the I/O board has produced
Fonts in ROM
Installed RAM
Version of ROM installed
IIg Startup Test Page
Communication parameters and printer control
language selected for an individual printer port
FinePrint feature enabled
Startup Test Page - 6
IISC Startup Test Page
The LaserWriter IISC test
page consists only of
vertical lines. The printer
will generate a test page
only if its SCSI address has
been set to 7 prior to
powering up.
Note: Be sure to set the SCSI
address back before you
resume printing.
Service Test Page - 7
Service Test Page
The service test page is
generated by the DC
controller board and serves
to confirm print engine
operation. To generate this
test page, remove the bottom
panel cap located at the rear
of the printer. Insert a
screwdriver or similar
dowel-shaped tool through
the quarter inch diameter
opening and press the
service test page button.
Preventive Maintenance - 8
Preventive Maintenance
Before performing any preventive maintenance, be sure to
do the following:
1
Check the page count on the startup test. If the I/O board
has been replaced or upgraded, check the repair log label
affixed to the bottom of the printer or consult with the
customer to determine page count.
2
Power off and unplug the printer.
3
Allow the fuser assembly rollers to cool.
4
Prepare your work area for electrostatic discharge
prevention.
5
Spread a drop cloth under the work area to protect the
floor from grease and spilled toner.
Caution: Never use an ammonia-based cleaner on the
Preventive Maintenance - 9
LaserWriter II. These cleaners can discolor the plastic.
Caution: Before servicing the fuser rollers, make sure that
the printer has been off at least 5 minutes to allow the fuser
assembly to cool.
The service provider should clean the following items every
12 months or during each service call.
Service Point
Tool/Solvent
Primary corona wire
Cleaning brush supplied with
printer
Transfer corona wire
Cotton swab and isopropyl
alcohol
Transfer guide
Cloth dampened with water
Fuser rollers
Fuser cleaning pad
Preventive Maintenance - 10
Exterior case
Cloth dampened with water
Separation claws
Cloth dampened with alcohol
Paper guide
Cloth dampened with alcohol
Lower delivery guide
Cloth dampened with alcohol
Feeder guide
Cloth dampened with water
Registration rollers
Cloth dampened with water
Service Point
Tool/Solvent
Parts Replacement Schedule - 11
Parts Replacement Schedule
Perform the following tasks every 50,000 prints:
• Replace the ozone filter
• Check upper and lower fan operation.
Replace the following parts every 100,000 prints:
• Fuser assembly
• Transfer guide assembly
• Preconditioning exposure assembly
• Paper feed roller assembly
• Transfer corona assembly
The LaserWriter II refurbishment kit (P/N 652-0597)
contains one each of the parts listed above.
General - 2
General
Engine
Canon SX engine
Printing Method
Electrophotography using single-component, dry toner
Optical System
Semiconductor laser and a rotating six-faced prism scanning
mirror
Resolution
300 dpi
Imaging Languages
Supported
SC: QuickDraw
NT: PostScript and a subset of the Diablo 630 printer
NTX/NTX-J: PostScript, a subset of the Diablo 630 printer, and a
subset of the Hewlett-Packard LaserJet Plus
General - 3
f/g: PostScript Level 1 and 2 and HP LaserJet IIP (HP PCL4)
Note: NTX-J does not support emulation mode.
Logic Board - 5
Logic Board
CPU
SC: Motorola 68000 microprocessor (7.45 MHz)
NT: Motorola 68000 microprocessor (11.16 MHz)
NTX/NTX-J: Motorola 68020 microprocessor (16.67 MHz)
f: Motorola 68030 microprocessor (20.0 MHz)
g: Motorola 68030 microprocessor (25.0 MHz)
DRAM
SC: 1 MB
NT: 2 MB
NTX: 2 MB, expandable to 12 MB
NTX-J: 4 MB, expandable to 12 MB
f: 2 MB/5MB, expandable to 32 MB
g: 5 MB/8MB, expandable to 32 MB
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Logic Board - 6
ROM
SC: 16 KB
NT: 1 MB
NTX/NTX-J: 1 MB, expandable to 8 MB on expansion board
f: 2 MB standard; ROM expansion slot provided
g: 2 MB standard; ROM expansion slot provided
I/O
SC: SCSI, Apple Desktop Bus (ADB)
NT: RS-232/422, LocalTalk, ADB
NTX/NTX-J: RS-232/422, LocalTalk, SCSI, ADB
f: RS-232/422; LocalTalk; SCSI
g: RS-232/422; LocalTalk; SCSI; Ethernet
Performance - 7
Performance
Printing Speed
8 pages per minute (all paper sizes except legal)
7 pages per minute (legal size)
Note: Actual performance depends on the application.
Duty Cycle
No limit in pages per month
Minimum Life
Expectancy
300,000 pages
Major Service
Interval
100,000 copies
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Performance - 8
Printable Area
All measurements are in inches:
SC
US Letter : 8.00 by 10.60
Legal: 6.72 by 12.50
A4: 8.00 by 11.27
B5: 6.67 by 9.43
#10 Envelopes: 3.84 by 9.10
NT, NTX, and NTX-J
US Letter : 8.00 by 10.78
Legal: 8.00 by 13.78
A4: 7.79 by 11.08
B5: 6.45 by 9.76
#10 Envelopes: 3.84 by 9.10
Performance - 9
IIf Ê
US Letter : 8.11 by 10.79
Legal: 8.00 by 10.78 (Maximum printable area with 2 MB of
RAM. Prints up to 8.00 x 13.78 with 5 MB of RAM. Prints up
to 8.00 x 13.78 using PhotoGrade with 8 MB of RAM.)
A4: 7.89 by 11.44
B5: 6.72 by 9.81
#10 Envelopes: 3.84 by 9.10
IIg
US Letter : 8.11 by 10.79
Legal: 8.11 by 13.79 (Legal-size documents require 8 MB of
RAM to print with PhotoGrade.)
A4: 7.89 by 11.44
B5: 6.72 by 9.81
#10 Envelopes: 3.84 by 9.10
Paper - 10
Paper
Paper Weights
Cassette feed:16-24 lb., single-sheet, photocopy bond
Manual feed:16-36 lb., letterhead and colored stock, standard-
weight transparency material, envelopes, and labels
Cassette Sizes
US letter standard; legal, A4, B5, and envelope cassettes optional
Cassette:200 sheets Manual: single sheets
Envelope cassette:15 envelopes
Face-down tray:100 sheets Face-up tray:20 sheets
Capacity In
Use manual feed for letterhead, colored stock, standard-weight
transparency material, and labels.
Built-In Fonts - 11
Built-In Fonts
SC
Times, Helvetica, Courier, and Symbol
NT, NTX, NTX-J
Times, Helvetica, Helvetica Narrow, Courier, Symbol, Palatino,
ITC Avant Garde, ITC Bookman, New Century Schoolbook, ITC
Zapf Chancery, and ITC Zapf Dingbats
IIf, IIg
Times, Helvetica, Helvetica Narrow, Courier, Symbol, Palatino,
ITC Avant Garde, ITC Bookman, New Century Schoolbook, ITC
Zapf Chancery, ITC Zapf Dingbats, and Emulator.
Note: Built-in fonts can be expanded using an optional font
expansion board. All LaserWriter II printers support
TrueType when using LaserWriter driver 6.1 or greater.
Environmental - 12
Environmental
Temperature
Operating: 50–90.5°F (10–33°C)
Storage:38–95° F (3–35°C)
Humidity
Operating: 20-80% relative humidity
Storage: 10-80% relative humidity
Printing: Under 60 dB(A)
Standby: Under 50 dB(A)
Electrical - 13
Electrical
Line Voltage
US/Japan:100-115 V, 50-60 Hz
Europe/Australia:220-240 V, 50 Hz
Power Consumption
Standby:
170 W (average)
Operating:
900 W maximum (115 V)
780 W maximum (220 V)
880 W maximum (240 V)
Physical - 14
Physical
Dimensions
Width: 20 in. (51 cm)
Depth: 18.9 in. (48 cm)
Height: 8.5 in. (21.6 cm)
Weight
46 lb. (21 kg)
IIf/IIg Diagnostic/ - 1
IIf/IIg Diagnostic
Set the rotary switch on the back of the printer to 4 and connect
the LaserWriter II Test Connector to the DB-25 serial port (or
simply jumper pins 4 and 22). Switch on the printer. Under
normal conditions, LEDs should flash during startup, and then fix
on the “diagnostic executing” configuration for about 2 minutes.
If no error is found, all LEDs flash and a page prints. If the LEDs
indicate an error, go to the appropriate topic in Flowcharts.
After running this diagnostic, switch off the printer, remove the
Test Connector, and reset the rotary switch to its original setting.
(No Error Found)
(Diagnostic Executing)
Fuser Assembly Error
Laser/Scanner Error
I/O Controller Board Error
Replace ROM #1
Replace ROM #2
Replace SIMM #2
Replace SIMM #3
Replace SIMM #4
Replace SIMM #5
Replace SIMM #6
Replace ROM #3
Replace ROM #4
Replace SIMM #1
Replace SIMM #6
Replace SIMM #7
Replace SIMM #8
Capacitor Discharge - 2
Capacitor Discharge
When there is a failure of the fusing system, the DC controller
board shuts off current to the fuser roller heater and charges
capacitor C211 to prevent overheating. If there is a failure of the
fusing system, you must turn the power off for about 30 minutes
or manually discharge the capacitor before switching power back
on.
C211
DC Controller Board
Capacitor Discharge - 3
Switch off and unplug the printer, and remove the bottom panel
and lower cover. Locate capacitor C211 on the DC controller
board. Carefully jumper the two wires at the base of the capacitor
using some kind of conductive tool, as shown on the next page.
Caution: Take care not to damage the board tracings or the
components neighboring the capacitor.
Note: There are many different tools that can be used to discharge
the capacitor: a flat blade screwdriver, paper clip, or aluminum
foil doubled over. The tool illustrated is a length of lead solder. It
has the advantage of being ductile and is less apt to damage the
controller board.
Controller Board Readings - 5
Controller Board Readings
Voltage readings on the Canon SX engine controller board are
difficult to make and require accessing the underside of the
printer.
Rest the printer on the I/O board rails with the rear side facing
you and the near rail at the front edge of your work surface. If you
need to elevate the printer to get clearer access to the DC
controller board, use the bottom panel and lower cover.
Caution: The printer must be in an upright position during a
print cycle or while the clamshell is open.
Roller Diameters - 6
Roller Diameters
Repetitive printing defects can often be isolated by measuring the
tracking left by rollers. On the next page is a diagram that shows
all the rollers in the LaserWriter II that come into contact with
paper. The dimension given is the distance between tracks.
Roller Diameters - 7
Transfer Guide Assembly
.5" (13 mm): roller to corona assy
1.5" (38 mm): upper metallic roller
1.75" (44 mm): lower black roller
Fuser Assembly
2.56" (65 mm): lower fuser roller
3.16" (80 mm): upper fuser roller
Toner Cartridge
2.0" (51 mm): developer roller
3.75" (95 mm): photosensitive drum
Drum Check - 8
Drum Check
Interrupting a print cycle and inspecting the photosensitive drum
can help isolate the cause of print quality problems. If the image
on the surface of the drum exhibits the same problem as the
printed page, the fault is before the drum, probably somewhere in
the scanning system. If the image on the drum is okay, the fault is
after the drum, probably in the fuser assembly, transfer corona,
or high-voltage power supply.
Note: Refer to “Roller Diameters” in this chapter for further
quick-check troubleshooting tips.
Top-Cover Interlock - 9
Top-Cover Interlock
Defeating the top-cover interlock simulates a clamshell-shut
condition and is required in certain troubleshooting procedures.
You defeat this interlock by lodging a stiff, non-metallic insert
into the interlock switch. A plastic ball-point pen cap or folded
index card works well.
Circuit Board Diagrams - 11
Circuit Board Diagrams
On the following pages are diagrams of the circuit boards and
high-voltage contacts listed below:
• LaserWriter IISC I/O board
• LaserWriter IINT I/O board
• LaserWriter IINTX I/O board
• LaserWriter IIf I/O board
• LaserWriter IIg board
• DC controller board
• Distribution board
• High-voltage contact
• Fuser board
Circuit Board Diagrams - 13
LaserWriter IINT
I/O Board
ADB
DIP
Switches
RS-232
RS-422
LocalTalk
ROMs
Circuit Board Diagrams - 14
LaserWriter IINTX
I/O Board
ADB
DIP
Switches
RS-232
RS-422
LocalTalk
ROMs
SCSI
Circuit Board Diagrams - 15
LaserWriter IIf
I/O Board
RS-232
ROMs
SCSI
SIMMs
Pushbutton Switch
RS-422
LocalTalk
Circuit Board Diagrams - 16
LocalTalk
LaserWriter IIg
I/O Board
ROMs
SIMMs
RS-422
RS-232
SCSI
Ethernet
Pushbutton Switch
Circuit Board Diagrams - 17
J201
J203
J202
J212
J213
LED201
J210
J209
J208
J207
J206
J205
Service Test Page Button
(see “Service Test Page” in Basics)
Cover Interlock Switch
C211 (see “Capacitor
Discharge” in
Troubleshooting.)
Cassette
Microswitches
DC Controller Board
Circuit Board Diagrams - 18
Drum Sensitivity Switch SW301
Drum Sensitivity Switch SW302
DC Power Supply
Registration Clutch
Solenoid SL302
Paper Pickup Roller
Solenoid SL302
Paper-Out
Sensor
PS301
Manual-Feed
Paper Sensor
PS302
Distribution
Board
J213
Distribution Board
Circuit Board Diagrams - 19
Primary Corona
Wire Contact
Silver-Colored Screw
Primary Corona Grid Contact
Transfer Corona Contacts
(Underneath)
Developing Bias
Contact
Low Toner
Sensor Contact
Toner Cartridge Ground
High-Voltage Contacts
Circuit Board Diagrams - 20
Delivery Sensor PS331
(opposite face)
Delivery
Sensing
Lever
To Thermistor TH1
Preconditioning Exposure
Assembly Contacts
J333
J334
7
1
J331
Fuser Board (also known as Fuser PCA)
Connector Locators - 21
Connector Locators
On the following pages are diagrams of the connectors listed below:
• Connector J103
• Connector J502
• Connector J601
Connector Locators - 22
Connector J103 connects the fuser to the fuser safety PCA inside
the power supply block. If you measure continuity between the
two pins of J103, the fuser bulb and thermoprotector are intact.
Fuser Assembly
(Removed from Printer)
J103
J103
Connector Locators - 23
Connector J502 connects the DC power supply with the power
supply block. This illustration shows the printer with the DC
power supply removed.
J502-1
J502-3
J502
Connector Locators - 24
Connector J601 connects the high-voltage power supply to J211
on the DC controller board. This illustration shows the printer
with the high-voltage power supply removed.
J601-1
J601-8
J601
Flowcharts - 25
Flowcharts
The flowcharts for this manual are contained in an interactive file
called “LaserWriter II Flowcharts.” This file has been derived
from the original version of Service Source but is a standalone
self-launching application. To launch this file, click the button
below..
6 5 4 3 2 1
Main
Motor
J201
Optical
Fiber
J3
F1
+24VDC
Top Cover
Interlock
AC-COLD
AC-HOT
1
1
3
3
J502
J104
Noise
Filter
CB1
J152 1
2
+24VDC
J103
1
2
Fuser
Safety
PCA
FAN (SB)
FSRD* (PK)
GND (BL)
+24VA (R)
1
2
3
4
J101
+5V(BR)
PDP*(SB)
GND(BL)5V
FSRTH(PK)
PEXP(Y)
GND 24V(BL)
+24V (R)
7
6
5
4
3
2
1
7
6
5
4
3
2
1
1
2
3
4
J208
J206
HEATER
BULB
TP1
2
1
TH1
J332
Paper
Delivery
Sensor
PS331
Precon-
ditioning
Exposure
Circuit
J334
J333
+24V
TB
322
TB
321
MPFS*
9
PEMP*
8
+5V
7
GND
6
+24V
5
CPUD
4
REGD
3
CSENS2*
2
CSENS1*
1
+24B(R)
8
GND(BL)
7
DBDC*(V)
6
TSENS(Y)
5
DBAC*(V)
4
HV10N(GY)
3
J213
J211
PS302
Manual-
Feed Paper
Sensor
PS301
Paper
Out
9
8
7
6
5
4
3
2
1
GND
GND +5V
+5V
+24V GND
Pickup
Roller
Solenoid
SL301
+24V
Regis-
tration
Solenoid
SL302
Drum-
Sensitivity
Switches
SW302
SW301
GND
8
7
6
5
4
3
TB
604
TB
605
TB
603
Primary
Corona
Discharging
Pins
J601
Connector PCA
DC Controller PCA
Laser/Scanner Assembly
DC Power Supply
Power Supply
Block
Fuser Assembly
Thermo-Protector
Fuser PCA
Preconditioning
Exposure
Assy
Distribution PCA
Ton
TEMPL*
JAML*
+5V
J331
4
5
1
2
3
+2
J331
Upper
Fan
Connector PCA
RDYL*
POUT*
J210
I/O Board - 1
I/O Board
No preliminary steps are
required before you begin
this procedure.
Note: The I/O board may
require configuration prior
to installation in the the
printer. For more
information, refer to “I/O
Board Installation” in
Additional Procedures.
Note: If the I/O board is
removed from the printer,
the LEDs no longer function.
I/O Board
I/O Board - 2
1
Loosen the two screws
that secure the I/O board
to the chassis.
2
Caution: Handle the
board by the metal
bracket only.
Carefully slide the I/O
board out of the printer.
I/O Board
Base Unit - 3
Base Unit
Before you begin, remove
the I/O board.
Note: This procedure covers
the take apart of the bottom
panel, I/O board shield
plate, lower cover, and the
lower fan.
Caution: Always remember
to remove the toner
cartridge prior to turning
the printer over.
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Lower Fan
Lower Cover
I/O Board Shield Plate
Bottom Panel
Base Unit - 4
1
Place the printer on its
back on a padded work
surface.
2
Remove the seven screws
that secure the bottom
panel to the metallic
lower cover.
3
Remove the bottom
panel.
Bottom Panel
Base Unit - 5
4
Remove the two screws
that secure the I/O board
shield plate to the lower
cover. Remove the
shield plate.
I/O Board
Shield Plate
Base Unit - 6
5
Remove the nine screws
that secure the lower
cover to the printer
chassis.
6
Lift the lower cover and
slide it free at the I/O
board guide rails.
Lower Cover
Base Unit - 7
Lower Fan
Note: If you need to remove
the lower fan, perform the
following procedure.
1
Disconnect the fan cable
from DC controller
board connector J207.
2
Remove the four screws
that secure the fan to the
chassis.
3
Remove the fan and the
fan bracket.
Lower Fan
Controller Boards - 8
Controller Boards
Before you begin, remove
the following:
• I/O board
• Base unit
Note: This topic covers the
take apart of the DC
controller board and the
connector board. You may
perform these procedures in
any order. Neither
procedure requires that the
other be done first.
DC Controller Board
Connector Board
Controller Boards - 9
DC Controller Board
1
Remove the two screws
that secure the I/O board
guide rail to the chassis
and move the guide rail
away from the DC
controller board.
DC Controller Board
I/O Board
Guide Rail
Controller Boards - 10
Note: Cabling is not shown
for clarity.
2
Remove the two screws
that secure the DC power
supply and distribution
board connectors.
3
Loosen the screw that
secures the lower-
cover interlock switch
actuator to the chassis
and lift off the metal
actuator.
Cover Interlock
Switch Actuator
DC Power Supply
Connector J212
Distribution Board
Connector J213
Controller Boards - 11
4
Disconnect the following
cables:
• Fuser assembly board
cable from J206
• Lower fan cable from
J207
• Power supply block
cable from J208
• High-voltage power
supply cable from
J211
• Scanning motor
assembly cable from
J203
• Laser diode assembly
cable from J202
• Optical fiber cable
from J201
Controller Boards - 12
5
Remove the two screws
that secure the power
lugs to the connector
board.
6
Remove the four screws
that secure the DC
controller board to the
chassis.
Power Lugs
Controller Boards - 13
7
Note: The two DC power
supply connectors offer
some resistance when
you are removing the DC
controller board. If you
want to alleviate this
problem, remove the
four screws that secure
the connector to the
board, remove the cables
from the connector, and
then proceed with
removing the board. Be
sure that you screw the
connector back in before
returning the controller
board to Apple.
Controller Boards - 14
Carefully grasp the DC
controller board by the
edges and pull the board
firmly up and away from
the connector board.
8
Remove the jumper at
J209, if one is present.
Jumper
Controller Boards - 15
Connector Board
1
Disconnect the status
panel cable from
connector J331.
2
Remove the two screws
that secure the power
lugs to the connector
board.
3
Remove the three screws
that secure the connector
board to the chassis.
Power Lugs
Connector
Board
Controller Boards - 16
4
Remove the screw at the
corner of the DC
controller board nearest
the power lugs.
5
Lift the corner of the DC
controller board slightly
and slide out the
connector board.
Connector
Board
Screw
Cover Set - 17
Cover Set
No preliminary steps are
required before you begin
this procedure.
Note: This procedure covers
the take apart of the cover
set, including the release
button and LED status panel
Cover Set
Cover Set - 19
2
Depress the release
button and open the top
cover.
3
Remove the three
interior screws along
the rim of the cover set.
Release
Button
Cover Set - 20
4
Remove the two interior
screws that secure the
cover set bracket to the
chassis.
Cover Set - 21
5
Note: If you need to
monitor status panel
lights when the cover is
off, don’t disconnect the
connector. Simply
remove the two screws
and lift the whole status
panel off the cover.
Lift up the cover set and
remove it far enough to
disconnect the connector
from the LED status
panel.
LED Status Panel
Cover Set - 22
6
Set aside the cover set.
Note: The cover set is made
up of front, rear, upper
right, and lower right
panels. Each panel can be
taken apart by removing the
appropriate screws.
Release Button
1
To remove the release
button, squeeze the
arms of the button and
remove it from the
upper right panel.
Release Button
Clamshell Detachment - 23
Clamshell
Detachment
Before you begin, remove
the following:
• Cover set
• Fuser assembly
Note: The clamshell is what
hinges upward when you
open the printer. It is not
available from Apple as an
assembly, but you may need
to remove it in the course of
removing other assemblies.
Clamshell
Clamshell Detachment - 24
1
Remove the four screws
that secure the left and
right hinge assemblies
to the chassis and lift off
the upper clamshell
(right hinge assembly
not shown).
Replacement Note: Cradle
the clamshell in an upright
position and secure the right
hinge assembly to the
printer chassis. Then
secure the left hinge
assembly. Make sure the
screws are tight.
Left Hinge
Assembly
Laser/Scanner Assembly - 25
Laser/Scanner
Assembly
Before you begin, remove
the cover set.
Note: The LaserWriter II
laser/scanner assembly is
available only as an integral
assembly. No subcomponent
is available from Apple and
no adjustments to laser
power circuitry can be
made. See “Laser Power
Output Check” under
Additional Procedures for
measurement procedures.
Laser/Scanner Assembly
Laser/Scanner Assembly - 26
1
Disconnect the cable
from laser diode board
connector J451.
Laser/Scanner Assembly - 27
2
Open the cover that
accesses the scanning
motor board and
disconnect the scanning
motor cable.
Cover
Scanning Motor Cable
Laser/Scanner Assembly - 28
3
Remove the screw on the
optical fiber cover and
open the cover.
4
Carefully lift the optical
fiber cable up and out of
its slot in the laser/
scanner assembly.
Replacement Note: Make
sure that the collar on
the optical fiber seats
properly in the slot
before closing the cover.
Optical Fiber Cable
Cover
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5
Remove the four long
screws that secure the
laser/scanner assembly
to the main body block.
6
Remove the laser/
scanner assembly.
Note: Make sure that the
optical fiber and laser
harness cables are removed
when you return a defective
laser/scanner assembly to
Apple.
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Fuser Assembly
No preliminary steps are
required before you begin
this procedure.
Note: The fuser assembly
consists of several orderable
components and sub-
assemblies (see Illustrated
Parts).
Fuser Assembly
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Note: This procedure covers
only the removal of the
fuser assembly from the
printer. The topics that
follow this one address
further disassembly of the
fuser assembly:
• Fuser Delivery Assembly
• Fuser Heater Bulb
• Delivery-Sensing Lever
1
Depress the release
button and open the top
cover.
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2
Remove the four screws
that secure the fuser
assembly to the chassis.
3
Lift the fuser straight up
out of the printer.
Replacement Note: Make
sure that the 7-pin
connector on the fuser
board mates properly
with the receptacle.
Note: Before returning the
fuser assembly to Apple,
remove the cleaning felt and
replace it with the roller
separators that come with
the exchange unit.
Fuser
Board
Fuser
Assembly
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Fuser Delivery
Assembly
Before you begin, remove
the fuser assembly.
Note: The fuser delivery
assembly is an orderable
subassembly of the fuser
assembly. Its function is to
separate the page as it exits
the fuser rollers and to feed
it toward the delivery tray.
Fuser
Delivery
Assy
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1
Open the fuser delivery
assembly.
2
Unhook the two tension
springs that connect the
fuser delivery assembly
to the fuser assembly.
3
Remove the two screws
that secure the fuser
delivery assembly to the
fuser assembly.
4
Remove the fuser
delivery assembly.
Tension Spring
Fuser Delivery
Assembly
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Delivery Rollers
Note: The delivery rollers
are the white serrated
rollers within the fuser
delivery assembly.
1
If you need to replace a
delivery roller, remove
the three C-rings that
secure the delivery
roller shaft to the fuser
delivery assembly.
C-Rings
C-Ring
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2
Push the bushings
toward the center of the
delivery roller shaft.
Delivery Roller Shaft
Bushing
Bushing
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3
Note: Be careful not to
lose the tiny delivery
roller gear pin that
falls out when you
remove the gear in the
following step.
Slide the delivery roller
shaft away from the
gear arm and rotate the
gear arm off the shaft.
Delivery Roller Shaft
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4
Remove the delivery
roller gear from the
delivery roller shaft.
Delivery Roller Gear
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5
Note: The delivery
rollers rest loosely
within slots in the fuser
delivery assembly and
may fall out when you
remove the roller shaft.
Remove the delivery
roller shaft and lift out
the delivery roller.
Delivery
Rollers
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Fuser Heater Bulb
Before you begin, remove
the fuser assembly.
Note: The fuser heater bulb
is an orderable sub-
component of the fuser
assembly. It provides the
heat necessary to fuse toner
to paper.
Fuser Heater Bulb
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1
Open the fuser delivery
assembly.
2
Loosen the screw (1)
that secures the fuser
cover to the fuser
assembly.
3
Lift the fuser cover and
the fuser cleaning felt.
4
Remove the screw (2)
that secures the left
contact cap to the fuser
assembly. Lift off the
cap.
Left Contact Cap
Fuser Cover
Cleaning Felt
(Inside)
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5
Remove the two screws
that secure the fuser
board to the fuser
assembly.
6
Note: The fuser board
will hang loosely from
the fuser assembly after
the following step. Be
careful when handling
either part.
Detach the fuser board
from the fuser assembly.
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7
Remove the three screws
that secure the left
terminal mount to the
fuser assembly.
8
Remove the terminal
mount.
Left Terminal Mount
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9
Remove the screw that
secures the left heater
support to the fuser
assembly. Remove the
support.
Left Heater Support
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10 Remove the screw that
secures the right
contact cap to the fuser
assembly. Remove the
cap.
Replacement Note:
Before replacing the
contact cap, make sure
that the heater bulb
grounding lead wraps
around the positioning
posts on top of the
terminal mount.
Right Contact Cap