Introduction

This reveals the pick pressure adjusters, illustrated in Figure 9-3, Paper Pick Pressure Adjusters, below:

Figure 9-3.Paper Pick Pressure Adjusters

3To adjust paper pick tension for the upper cassette, identify the adjuster corresponding to that cassette, then:

To decrease the pressure, correcting multiple feeds: loosen the screws, pivot the adjuster up, and tighten the screws.

To increase the pressure, easing the paper feed: loosen the screws, pivot the adjuster down, and tighten the screws.

4To adjust paper pick tension for the lower cassette, identify the adjuster corresponding to that cassette, then:

To decrease the pressure, correcting multiple feeds: loosen the screws, pivot the adjuster down, and tighten the screws.

To increase the pressure, easing the paper feed: loosen the screws, pivot the adjuster up, and tighten the screws.

5Test the adjustments by closing the front cover and sending paper through the printer. You may need to adjust the lever several times (repeating Steps 3 or 4, and 5) before the pressure is set properly.

6When the tension is set properly, reinstall the cassette release cover and close the printer’s front cover.

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General Printer Maintenance