Two things happen on most printers to feed paper. The first is that
the paper stack or the rollers (usually the paper) are moved a
millimeter or so towards the rollers. Then a set of feed rollers
located on the top side of the paper turn (usually one revolution) to
start the top sheet moving to a pair of rollers that are turning
constantly where the paper is fed between them.
Either action failing will cause a no feed situation.
So, the solenoid that moves the paper stack to contact the feed roller
could be one problem.
The feed roller failing to grab the paper because it's glazed or it
doesn't turn at all another.
If the paper moves 1/2 inch or more, but then stops, the rollers that
move the paper down the feed path are not turning.
Glazed rollers can be cleaned with some household products, but you'll
have to check with the manufacturer or Google search to see which ones
might work for your printer. If the rollers are old enough to be
actually hardened, they have to be replaced.
On Jul 5, 2009, at 12:06 , ann sanfedele wrote:
Graydon --
that makes good sense to me... because looking at it it looks like
it isn't grabbing properly.
I hope I can get it fixed... can't afford a new printer right now..
Joseph McAllister
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