Correcting Simple Problems - DEC LA75P Manual

4.2 Correcting Simple Problems

This section lists possible fault symptoms and suggests tests and actions to
help you clear those symptoms.
Refer also to the Maintenance chapter in the LA75 Plus Companion Printer
Installation and User Guide.
The feeder does not operate.
i It is possible that you have installed the sheet feeder with the power
ON.
Switch the printer OFF, then ON, for the sheet feeder to be
automatically selected by the printer's firmware.
ii Check that the paper stack is in the correct operating position.
If it is not, push the rear tabs into the correct operating position.
iii Check whether the platen motion is transferring to the sheet feeder.
If it is not, follow the installation procedure as described in Chapter 1
in this guide.
iv Check that the paper release lever is in friction mode. If it is not, set
the lever in the correct position by pushing it towards the back of the
printer.
There is no paper feed.
i If the sheet feeder is out of paper, reload the paper bin.
ii If there is a paper jam, remove the jammed paper.
More than one sheet feeds at a time.
i Check that the paper is sufficiently fanned.
If it is not, fan, then reload the paper stack.
ii Check that the paper conforms to the required specifications, or that it
is not damaged.
If it does not conform, or is damaged, replace with new paper that does
conform to the specifications.
iii If the paper bin is misaligned, readjust, then reload the bin.
Maintaining the Sheet Feeder 4–3