IBM LA75P manual Correcting Simple Problems, Feeder does not operate, There is no paper feed

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4.2 Correcting Simple Problems

This section lists possible fault symptoms and suggests tests and actions to help you clear those symptoms.

Refer also to the Maintenance chapter in the LA75 Plus Companion Printer Installation and User Guide.

The feeder does not operate.

iIt is possible that you have installed the sheet feeder with the power ON.

Switch the printer OFF, then ON, for the sheet feeder to be automatically selected by the printer's firmware.

iiCheck that the paper stack is in the correct operating position. If it is not, push the rear tabs into the correct operating position.

iiiCheck whether the platen motion is transferring to the sheet feeder.

If it is not, follow the installation procedure as described in Chapter 1 in this guide.

ivCheck that the paper release lever is in friction mode. If it is not, set the lever in the correct position by pushing it towards the back of the printer.

There is no paper feed.

iIf the sheet feeder is out of paper, reload the paper bin.

iiIf there is a paper jam, remove the jammed paper.

More than one sheet feeds at a time.

iCheck that the paper is sufficiently fanned. If it is not, fan, then reload the paper stack.

iiCheck that the paper conforms to the required specifications, or that it is not damaged.

If it does not conform, or is damaged, replace with new paper that does conform to the specifications.

iiiIf the paper bin is misaligned, readjust, then reload the bin.

Maintaining the Sheet Feeder 4–3

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Contents LA75 Plus Companion Printer Sheet Feeder Guide First Printing, July Contents Tables Paper Specifications and Technical DataAbout This Guide PrefaceAssociated Documentation Conventions Used in This GuideAbout the Automatic Sheet Feeder Assembling the Sheet Feeder Assembling and Installing the Sheet FeederItem Number Item Name Assembling and Installing the Sheet Feeder Unpack and check the contents Assembling and Installing the Sheet Feeder Assembling and Installing the Sheet Feeder Installing the Sheet Feeder Assembling and Installing the Sheet Feeder Preparing to Load the Paper Loading Paper into the Sheet FeederLoading Paper into the Sheet Feeder Loading Paper into the Sheet Feeder Loading the Paper Loading Paper into the Sheet Feeder Page Operating the Printer Operating and Removing the Sheet FeederRemoving the Sheet Feeder Using the Sheet FeederMaintaining the Sheet Feeder General MaintenanceMaintaining the Sheet Feeder Feeder does not operate Correcting Simple ProblemsThere is no paper feed More than one sheet feeds at a timeThere is a paper eject malfunction There is a paper skewPaper Specifications Paper Specifications and Technical DataPaper Type and Quality Paper Surface Smoothness Paper WeightTolerance Paper Storage RecommendationTable A-1 Technical Data