HP LaserJet 4250 Service Manual - Page 125
Fuser over-temperature protection, Overcurrent/overvoltage protection,
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Figure 5-3 Fuser components Fuser over-temperature protection The fusing heater safety circuit is located on the power supply and constantly monitors the fusing temperature. To protect the fuser from excessive temperatures, the printer has the following three protective functions: ■ The CPU monitors the voltage of the thermistor. If the fuser temperature reaches 240°C (464°F) or higher, the CPU turns off the relay (RL101) to interrupt the power to the fusing heater. ■ If the temperature of the fusing heater continues to rise abnormally and the temperature of the thermistor (TH1) exceeds about 250°C (482°F), the relay 1 (RL101) opens up to cut off the power supply to the fusing heater. ■ When the temperature of the heater exceeds about 250°C (482°F), the thermal switch (TP1) turns off to cut off the power supply to the fusing heater. Overcurrent/overvoltage protection If a short-circuit or other problem on the load side causes an excessive current flow or generates abnormal voltage, the overcurrent/overvoltage protection systems automatically cut off the output voltage to protect the power-supply circuit. If the overcurrent or overvoltage protection system are activated and the power-supply circuit does not generate dc voltage, turn the power off, correct the problem, and then turn the printer on again. The circuit has two fuses (FU1, FU2), which break and cut off the output voltage if overcurrent flows through the alternating current (ac) line. General descriptions 111