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Table 5-9. The LED Does Not Come On (3)
Cause Step Checkpoint Finding Solution
The standard tray has
problems.
1
Is the standard tray OK?
No
Refer to Table 5-8.
The paper take-up solenoid coil
for the lower paper cassette
may be open or shorted.
2
Disconnect junction
connector near the solenoid
and check the coil resistance
between
pin 1 and pin 2 on the
disconnected solenoid side of
the connector, using a
multimeter. Is the resistance
approximately 80 ohms?
No
Replace the paper
take-up solenoid.
If the coil is shorted, check
the solenoid drive circuit
using the following
procedure:
1. Set the multimeter to
voltage.
2. Place the (–) terminal on
pin of connector CN2 on
the lower paper cassette
board.
3. Place the (+) terminal on
of ground of CN1.
With power on, does the
multimeter detect any
current?
Yes
Replace the paper
take-up solenoid and
circuit board of lower
paper cassette.
The paper take-up roller in the
lower paper cassette may be
bad.
3
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Replace the paper
take-up roller.
EPL-5500 Service Manual Troubleshooting
Rev. B 5-11