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Problems with Lexmark X73 ... help please!

Jan 29, 2005 4:58AM PST

Hi.. I have a Lexmark X73 all-in-one printer. I've had it for a while.. and it's been good. But one day I had a paper jam. I took off the printer and took out the paper successfully. But now, whenever I turn on the printer.. the bottom feeder keeps spinning (the part where the paper comes out on the bottom) and then the status light blinks. I can't print anything.. the light just keeps blinking. Whenever I'd turn off the printer and turn it on again, it does the same thing over again.

Does anyone know what is wrong w/ it and how I can fix it?

THANKS IN ADVANCE =D

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Teardown?
Jan 31, 2005 10:53PM PST

Some printers don't like having thier innards jossled. I suspect the paper tension or grips are loose or awry casuing a fault at some sensor or not fully seated as it should. The problem usually is corrected only by a teardown and inspecting the paper path for what should be normal. Returning any sensor finger or grips, etc. to thier proper place and/or making sure no excess paper is present. Sometimes a helpful "rebending" maybe necessary, as required. It could be entirely something else, but a physical problem rather than a electronic one is usually the cause, IMHO. Sad

enjoy Happy -----Willy

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Have you figured it out?
Mar 29, 2005 4:09AM PST

My x73 just did the exact same thing! Any ideas? Thanks.

Michael
mikey5@san.rr.com