005-360Xerox WorkCentre 6515

Fixing Xerox WorkCentre 6515 Error 005-360

The 005-360 error on the Xerox WorkCentre 6515 indicates a failure in the scanner system, specifically regarding the carriage movement or the home position sensor. If the scanner fails to detect its start position upon power-up, the device reports this error to protect the internal motor and cabling from further damage.

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Common causes

  • 1Physical obstruction preventing scanner head movement.
  • 2Faulty home position sensor failing to trigger.
  • 3Wear and tear on the scanner's flat cable assembly.

Solutions

Carriage Verification

  1. Ensure no obstacles are blocking the scanner glass path.
  2. Clean the carriage rails to ensure smooth motion without friction.

Hardware Reset

  1. Power down the device completely.
  2. Open and close the Document Feeder (ADF) cover.
  3. Power up the machine and listen for the scanner carriage motor initializing.

Steps to follow

  1. 1

    Clean Glass

    Use a lint-free cloth to clean the scanner glass and the white strip.

  2. 2

    Motion Check

    Listen for grinding noises during boot-up; this indicates motor strain.

  3. 3

    Deep Reset

    Unplug for at least 5 minutes to clear temporary logic states.

Frequently asked questions

Not necessarily; it often results from minor physical obstructions that can be cleared by the user.

Typically, the whole printer firmware halts until the scanner unit reaches a 'Ready' state to ensure system integrity.

This requires a hardware repair or component replacement, which is best handled by a technician.

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