Lexmark 24XX-100 manual Paper Feed Service Check, FRU / Symptom Action

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Paper Feed Service Check

Note: If paper creases or jams frequently, verify the paper is neither too thick nor thin. If necessary, refer the user to the User’s Guide for specifications of acceptable papers.

If the paper does not stop in the correct location, see “Paper Present Sensor Service Check” on page 2-22and the “Top-Of- Forms Service Check” on page 2-32.

	FRU / Symptom	Action
1	Auto Sheet	If the Auto Sheet Feeder is installed, remove it.
	Feeder	Enter the Setup Menu and reset ASF to off.
		Verify that the printer works correctly without
		the ASF installed.
		If the printer fails only with the Auto Sheet
		Feeder installed, go to “Auto Sheet Feeder
		(ASF) Service Check” on page 2-14.
2	Gear Train	Remove all paper from the printer.
		Press FormFeed several times and examine
		all rotating parts to find the problem.
		The feed rollers and pinch roller should all be
		clean and in good condition and should all
		rotate when pressing FormFeed.
3	Paper Selector	Be sure the selector lever alternately engages
	Lever	and disengages the tractor gear and the ASF
		drive gear.
		Check the operation of the following parts as
		you move the paper select lever:
		• The tractor gear engages correctly in the
		continuous forms position.
		• The tractor belts are in good condition and
		rotate correctly.
		• The pinch roller shafts move downward as
		the lever moves to the cut sheet position.
		• The paper separator moves upward as the
		lever moves to the cut sheet position.

Diagnostic Information 2-23