Of8 Gear Skipping (Head Maintenance Train/ Media Path Gear Box); Of9 Other - Xerox ColorQube 8570 Service Manual

OF8 Gear Skipping (Head Maintenance Train/ Media Path
Gear Box)
There is a gear skipping noise coming from the left side of the printer. It could be due to a loose
Head Maintenance Gear Train on the left side of the Exit Module or a problem within the Media
Path Gear Box (Media Drive with 2 Clutches).
Troubleshooting Reference
Applicable Part (Chapter 5 - Parts List)
• Media Drive with 2 Clutches, PL 4.1 Item 5
Procedure
Check for gear skipping noise on the left side of the printer. Is there a gear skipping sound?
Y N
Troubleshooting complete.
Remove the Left Side Cover (REP 1.10) to check the Head Maintenance Gear Train on the left
side of the Exit Module (see Figure 1). Is the Head Maintenance Gear Train loose?
Y N
Check the Media Drive Assembly for damage. Is the Media Drive Assembly damaged?
Y N
Troubleshooting complete.
Replace the Media Drive Assembly
Tighten the Head Maintenance Gear.
Figure 1 Checking the Head Maintenance Gear and Media Drive Assembly
General Troubleshooting
OF8, OF9
(REP 4.5).

OF9 Other

Procedure
Ensure the tilt gear noise damper is correctly installed on the tilt gear shaft and secured in
place with its KL-clip.
October 2012
6-50
Revised, 3rd Revision - Xerox Internal Use Only
ColorQube 8570/8870 Service Manual