Cleaning The Paper Motion Detector - Printronix 9012 User's Reference Manual

Cleaning the Paper Motion Detector

The paper motion detector, located at the bottom of the left tractor gate, checks for
jammed or incorrectly loaded paper. If excessive chaff or dust accumulates in this area,
normal operation may be interrupted.
To clean the paper motion detector, perform the following steps and refer to Figure 8-2.
1. Open the left tractor gate (A).
2. Using the soft-bristled brush in the cleaning kit, clean the paper chaff and dust
from the paper motion detector (B). Vacuum the area to clear all dust and chaff par
ticles.
3. Close the tractor gate.
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Figure 8-2. Cleaning the Paper Motion Detector
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