Ricoh Aficio FX10 Service Manual page 227

TROUBLESHOOTING
MECHANICAL PROBLEMS
7.2.3. Printer
1. Non-feed
Possible Cause:
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A non-recommended type of paper is being used.
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The paper cassette end fence is not properly set.
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The paper lift mechaninsm (slide lock) is not working properly.
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Malfunction in the paper feed clutch.
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The paper feed roller(s) is not properly set.
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The paper feed motor is defective.
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The registration sensor is defective.
Action:
1. Check that a correct type of paper is being used.
2. Check that the paper cassette end fence is correctly set and check the pa-
per lift mechanism (slide lock and the springs).
3. Check that the feed clutch is working properly.
4. Check that the paper feed roller(s) is properly installed. Clean or replace
if necessary.
5. Check the registration roller and its mechanism. Clean or replace if neces-
sary.
6. Check that the registration sensor is correctly working.
7. If the problem still remains, do the following.
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Check the connections between the FCU (CN63) and the paper feed
motor.
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Replace the paper feed motor.
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June 10th, 1997