Hcit Media Type Error Service Check - Lexmark MX81 Series Service Manual

HCIT media type error service check

Action
Step 1
Remove the media tray from the HCIT option and do the following:
•
Remove all media and check the paper guides for damage. Move the
paper guide and verify if it can move freely from one position to
another.
•
Check the media size finger flag for damage.
•
Check the elevator plate. Manually lower down the elevator plate and
check if it springs back to its original position.
•
Check the elevator tension cables if there are problems.
•
Check the elevator gears for damage.
•
Manually turn the drive gear and check if the other gears engaged to
it will also turn.
•
Check if the tray can be inserted properly into the HCIT option.
Are the above components ok?
Step 2
Remove the media tray from the HCIT option and do the following:
•
Check the pick roller's position. The pick roller should not hang
vertically; it should lean horizontally underneath the top cover of the
drawer.
•
Make sure the pick roller is installed correctly. If not, then re-install
the pick roller.
•
Lower down the pick roller and then release. Check if the pick roller
would spring back to its original position.
•
Check the pick roller for damage. Check for wear on the pick tires.
Are the above components ok?
Step 3
Remove the left cover and do the following:
• Lower down the media pick actuator and then release. Check if the
actuator would spring back to its original position.
•
Manually move the media pick actuator, then check if the paper sensor
flag moves along with it. Check also for damage.
•
Manually turn the media feeder motor encoders gently, and check if
it causes the pick tires to turn.
•
Make sure the sensor connections on the media feeder sensors are
secure.
If there problems with the above components, then replace the HCIT
media feeder. See "HCIT media feeder removal" on page
Reseat the connector (J11) on the controller board.
Does the error remain?
Yes
Go to step 2.
Go to step 3.
Go to step 4.
557.
Diagnostic information
213
7463
No
Replace the media tray.
Go to "HCIT removal"
on page 537.
Replace the pick roller.
Go to "HCIT pick arm
assembly removal" on
page 541.
The problem is solved.