4090-001

Transport Service Check

 

FRU

Action

 

 

 

1

Transport Motor

Check the motor for binds, or loose motor pulley.

 

 

Disconnect the transport motor (J4) from the

 

 

system board. Check for 8 to 18 ohms between

 

 

pins 1 and 2 on the motor cable. If the reading is

 

 

incorrect, replace the motor.

 

 

Check for motor pins shorted to the motor housing.

 

 

If you find a pin shorted to the housing, replace the

 

 

motor. If the failure remains, replace the system

 

 

board.

 

 

 

2

System Board

Turn the printer off and disconnect J4 from the

 

 

system board. Turn the printer on and check for a

 

 

pulse of 6 to 8 V dc between J4-1 and ground as

 

 

the printer goes through POST.

 

 

 

3

Carrier Guide Rod

Clean the carrier rod.

 

 

Note: Do not lubricate the rod or the carrier rod

 

 

bearing surface.

 

 

 

4

Transport Belt

Check for worn, loose or broken parts. Check for

 

Idler Pulley Parts

obstructions blocking carrier movement.

 

Carrier to carrier frame engagement should be

 

 

 

Carrier Frame

lubricated with grease P/N 1329301.

 

 

 

5

Encoder Strip

Check for wear and dirt.

 

 

 

6

Printhead Cable

Be sure connector J2 is fully seated. Check the

 

 

cable for damage.

 

Encoder Strip

Perform the ’Encoder Sensor Test’ on page 3-2. If

 

Encoder Card

you cannot enter the test, replace the system

 

System Board

board.

 

 

 

7

Maintenance

A problem with the maintenance station can cause

 

Station

carrier movement problems at the right margin. Go

 

 

to the ’Maintenance Station Service Check’ on

 

 

page 2-7.

 

 

 

Diagnostic Information 2-14

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Lexmark 4090-001 manual Transport Service Check, Perform the ’Encoder Sensor Test’ on page 3-2. If

4090-001 specifications

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