3.1.5 Problems related to paper feed (part 001/2)
1 Paper selection cannot be performed properly.
2 The paper loading position is inadequate.
Or, the PAPER OUT lamp does not go off.
3 Front-feed cut sheets are not loaded automatically.
4 Front-fed continuous forms do not move back.
5 Rear-fed continuous forms do not move back.
6 Paper loading and ejection are abnormal.
7 Line spacing is narrowed..
8 The CSF does not load paper automatically.
Symptom
Cause
• The paper selection HCPP
motor does not work
• HCPPSW ASY is
defective.
• The paper selection
mechanism is defective.
• The control board is
defective.
• The setup is inadequate.
• TOF adjustment in auto
load
mode is inadequate.
• Paper is defective.
• The sensor is defective.
For cut sheet paper For
front-fed continuous
forms
For rear-fed continuous
forms
• The setup is inadequate.
• The TOF 1 or 2 sensor is
defective.
• The printer is detecting
paper.
• The paper detection
mechanism is defective.
• The front tractor PE
sensor is
defective.
• The rear tractor PE sensor
is defective.
• Paper sensor output is
abnormal.
• Sensor cable connection is
defective.
• The control board is
defective.
•
Paper is defective. •
The LF motor is defective.
•
The LF driver is
defective.
•
Power output is
insufficient.
•
The CSF cable is
disconnected.
•
The CSF cable is
defective.
•
The CSF is set
improperly.
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Response
• Replace the HCPP motor.
• Replace the HCPPSW
ASY.
• Replace the printer
mechanical unit.
• Replace the control board.
• Correct the setup.
• Adjust the TOF properly.
• Replace paper.
(with those conforming to
the media specifications)
• Replace the sensor.
Replace the TOF 1
sensor.
Replace the FTRPE
sensor.
Replace the RTRPE
sensor.
• Correct the setup.
• Replace TOF 1 or 2
sensor.
• Eject the paper from the
printer.
• Replace the printing
mechanism unit.
• Replace the FTRPE
sensor.
• Replace the tractor unit.
• Replace the RTRPE
sensor.
• Replace the tractor unit.
• Replace the sensor.
• Connect the cable sensor.
• Replace the control board.
• Replace paper.
(with that conforming to
the media specifications)
• Replace the LF motor.
• Replace the control board.
• Replace the power supply.
• Connect the CSF cable
properly.
• Replace the CSF cable.
• Set the CSF properly.