Switch Assembly, Paper Detector - Printronix P5000 Maintenance Manual

Chapter 5
Section I: Replacement Procedures

Switch Assembly, Paper Detector

Removal
1. Prepare the printer for maintenance (page 132).
2. Cabinet Models: Remove the paper path (page 199).
Pedestal Models: Remove the top cover assembly (page 179).
3. Cabinet Models: Loosen four screws and remove the barrier shield.
(See page 230, items 3, 4, and 9.)
Pedestal Models: Loosen the four screws and remove the paper guide
and barrier shield. (See page 232, items 3, 4, and 5.)
4. Remove the two 1/4 inch screws securing the paper detector switch
assembly. (See page 244, items 3 and 4.)
5. Trace the paper detector switch cables back to controller board connector
P106, removing all tie wraps. (See the cable routing diagrams in
Appendix A.)
6. Disconnect connector coupling shroud P106 from the controller board
(page 172).
7. Trace the paper detector switch cables to the connector coupling shroud,
and remove the PMD and POD cable connector from the connector
coupling shroud (page 171).
8. Remove the paper detector switch assembly.
Installation
1. Holding the slotted wheel against the PMD sensor, position the paper
detector switch assembly and install the two 1/4 inch screws securing it to
the printer base. (See page 244, items 3 and 4.)
2. Check PMD sensor arm range: make sure it travels freely and completely
back into the sensing cavity.
3. Route the switch cables back to the controller board connector P106.
(See the cable routing diagrams in Appendix A.)
4. Connect switch cables PMD and POD to the connector coupling shroud
(page 172), then connect P106 to controller board connector J106.
5. Cabinet Models: Install the barrier shield and tighten the four screws.
(See page 230, items 3, 4, and 9.)
Pedestal Models: Install the barrier shield and paper guide and tighten the
four screws. (See page 232, items 3, 4, and 5.)
6. Cabinet Models: Install the paper path (page 199).
Pedestal Models: Install the top cover assembly (page 179).
7. Check the paper out adjustment (page 144).
8. Return the printer to normal operation (page 133).
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