Troubleshooting
Envelope Feeder Performance Problems
Inoperative Envelope Feeder
The Envelope Feeder does not function, the Envelope Motor does not switch on, and the
problem is not identified by a displayed Error Code.
Table 4-7 Inoperative Envelope Feeder
Step
Actions and Questions
1
ENVELOPE FEEDER CONNECTION
INSPECTION
1. Remove the Envelope Feeder from the Base Engine.
2. Inspect the Plug/Jack that connects the Feeder to the
Base Engine.
Is the Plug/Jack free of damage, loose wires,
and damaged or missing pins?
2
ENVELOPE TEST PRINT
1. Enter Diagnostics Mode
2. From the Main Menu, select Test Print / Input Tray /
MBF/ENV Unit.
3. Press [4].
4. Select start print.
5. Press [4] to start print.
Does the Envelope Feeder feed an envelope?
3
COMPUTER/PRINTER CONNECTION CHECK
Check the computer/printer connection then run an
envelope print job from the host computer.
Does the printer process the envelope print
job?
4
DRIVER SOFTWARE RELOAD
1. Reload the printer driver software.
2. Run an envelope print job from the host computer.
Does the printer process the envelope print
job?
5
ENVELOPE MOTOR TEST
1. Enter Diagnostics Mode
2. From Main Menu, select Output Test / MBF/ENV Unit
/ Env Feed Mot.
3. Press [4] to start, [0] to stop.
Does the Envelope Motor run?
Volume 4 / Envelope Feeder -Troubleshooting
Yes
No
Go to step 2
Replace or
repair the
connector
Go to step 3
Go to step 5
Problem
Go to step 4
solved
Problem
Replace the
solved
System
Controller
Board (RRP
1-73)
Go to step
Go to step 6
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