Shuttle Jam - Printronix

P9212 Maintenance Manual

Shuttle Jam

Instruction
1.
Check the forms thickness
lever: if it is set too tightly, it
can slow the shuttle enough
to trigger the fault message.
2.
Run a diagnostic self–test
(page 4–37) and check for
shuttle obstruction.
3.
Remove ribbon deck. Inspect
shuttle area and mechanism
for obstruction.
4.
Run a diagnostic self–test
(page 4–37).
5.
Run shuttle/ribbon diagnostic
test and check MPU voltage.
6.
Run a diagnostic self–test
(page 4–37).
4–26
Indication
Forms thickness lever set
correctly.
"Shuttle Jam" message.
Shuttle movement blocked.
Nothing obstructing shuttle, but
"Shuttle Jam" message
appears.
MPU voltage is 2.5–6 VAC.
"Shuttle Jam" message.
Yes
Go to step 2. Set forms
thickness lever for
thicker paper. Go
to step 2.
Go to step 3. Return printer to
normal operation.
Remove Install ribbon
obstruction. Go to deck. Go to step
step 4. 4.
Go to step 5. Return printer to
normal operation.
Replace Replace the MPU.
mechanism driver Adjust the gap to
board. Go to step 0.008 inches and
6. adjust the
phasing. Go to
step 6.
Replace hammer Return printer to
bank. normal operation.
Troubleshooting
No