CHAPTER 4 TROUBLESHOOTING IMAGE FAULTS/MALFUNCTIONS
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5.2 Faulty Feeding
5.2.1 Double Feeding
1. Pickup/feeding/separation roller releasing lever, Separation roller
When the releasing lever is pushed in toward the rear, is the pickup roller
released? Further, do the feeding roller and the separation roller come into
firm contact?
NO:
The releasing lever (spring) is displaced or deformed. Correct or
replace it.
YES: Check the separation roller for deformation and wear. If a fault is
found, replace the separation roller.
5.2.2 Wrinkles
1. Pickup assembly
Turn off the power supply while paper is moving through the feeding as-
sembly. At this time, is the paper wrinkled? Or, is it moving askew?
YES:
[1]
Check the pickup assembly.
[2]
Check the guide in front of the registration roller.
[3]
Check the registration roller.
2. Paper (moist)
Try new paper. Is the problem corrected?
YES: The paper may be moist. Advise the user on the correct method of
storing paper.
3. Paper (non-recommended type)
Try paper of a recommended type. Is the problem corrected?
YES: Advise the user to use paper of a recommended type.
4. Paper guide, fixing inlet drive solenoid (SL1)
Is the paper guide coated with toner or foreign matter?
YES: Clean the paper guide with solvent.
5. Fixing assembly, delivery feeding assembly
Is the fixing film, fixing lower roller, or cleaning roller faulty?
YES: Clean or replace it.
NO:
Check the delivery feeding assembly for a fault.
