OF6 Process Motor Gear Box (Transfix Output Gear)
A stripped Transfix Output Gear in the Process Motor Gear Box can cause a tooth skipping
noise during startup.
Troubleshooting Reference
Applicable Part (Chapter 5 - Parts List)
•
Process Drive with Gear Box and Motor,
Procedure
Check for tooth skipping noise during printer startup. Is there a tooth skipping sound?
Y
N
Check and tighten loose fasteners to 12 in-lbs to secure the Process Drive. Does
error persist?
Y
N
Troubleshooting complete.
Replace the Process Drive Assembly
Remove the Right Side Cover
(REP
1.11) and the Process Drive Assembly
check the Process Drive for stripped gear (see
Process Drive stripped?
Y
N
Troubleshooting complete.
Replace the Process Drive Assembly
(REP
Figure 1 Checking the Transfix Output Gear
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PL 4.1 Item 13
(REP
4.13).
(REP
Figure
1.) Is the Transfix Output Gear on the
4.13).
OF7 Process Drive Gear Box (Compound/ Helical Gear)
A stripped compound or helical gear in the Process Motor Drive can cause a tooth skipping
noise during startup and printing.
Troubleshooting Reference
Applicable Part (Chapter 5 - Parts List)
•
Process Drive with Gear Box and Motor,
Procedure
Check for tooth skipping noise during printer startup and while printing. Is there a tooth skip-
ping sound?
the
Y
N
Check and tighten loose fasteners to 12 in-lbs to secure the Process Drive. Does
error persist?
Y
N
Troubleshooting complete.
Replace the Process Drive Assembly
4.13) to
Remove the Rights Side Cover
check the Process Drive for stripped gear (see
the Process Drive stripped?
Y
N
Troubleshooting complete.
Replace the Process Drive Assembly
Figure 1 Checking the Compound/ Helical Gear
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PL 4.1 Item 13
(REP
4.13).
(REP
1.11) and the Process Drive Assembly
Figure
1). Is the Compound/Helical Gear on
(REP
4.13).
General Troubleshooting
the
(REP
4.13) to
OF6, OF7