xamman wrote:

hi ppl, examining the printer paper feed operation with rear cover off
(19Kb)
i can see paper is not being grabbed. it doesnt appear to be a dry
rubber problem. more of the paper is being stopped by tabs (green
arrows) and rolling bushes (red arrows).

any ideas on what could be wrong? i have just bought new ink
cartridges so i would like to keep this printer.
thanks



http://www.geocities.com/xamman19/arrowed_sm.JPG

From the picture, the paper feed rollers look quite worn !

My standard method for improving the pickup is to clean the rollers with
a damp cloth and a spot of detergent. If that doesn't improve things,
gently abrade the rubber with a nail board. Also if you look carefully
you will see a cam that lifts the paper tray. Lack of lubrication
causes severe wear. The effect is that you need to put more paper in
the tray so that it is lifted up high enough for the feed rollers to
grab. Use white grease for plastic on the surface of the cam.

HTH

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