Lexmark 2380 Support Question
Lexmark 2380 Support Question
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Question posted by rhinson49 on July 20th, 2014
Why Feed A Blank Sheet Of Paper Before Printing A Report?
My company has a 2380 plus. When we run a report a blank sheet of paper is fed before the report is printed. This is a huge waste of paper & is not cost effective. What adjustment can we make to correct this?
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Related Lexmark 2380 Manual Pages
Service Manual - Page 3
...Setup Mode 1-6
How To Change The Printer Functions 1-6 Serial Interface Adapters 1-7 Serial...Sheet Feeder (ASF) Service Check 2-15 Carrier Drive, Home Position Sensor, Ribbon Feed Service Check 2-17 Intermittent Problem Service Check 2-20 No Print or Abnormal Print Service Check 2-23 Operator Panel Service Check 2-24 Paper Empty Sensor Service Check 2-26 Paper Feed Service Check 2-27 Paper...
Service Manual - Page 4
... 4-2 Printhead-to-Platen Gap Adjustment 4-2 Bidirectional Print Adjustment 4-5 Removal Procedures 4-7 Auto Sheet Feeder Gears Removal 4-8 Auto Sheet Feeder Pick-up Roller Removal 4-9 Bottom Cover Removal 4-10 Carrier Removal 4-12 Carrier Motor Assembly Removal 4-16 Carrier Plate Removal 4-18 Download or Print Buffer Module Removal 4-21 Form Thickness Lever Removal 4-22 Head Gap...
Service Manual - Page 13
... in fast draft mode. 1. These printers have the following additional features:
• Forms macro and smooth paper scrolling capability, available
from the operator panel.
• Option slot. • Resident bar code. • Quiet mode. • Higher print speed (239X). There is otherwise identical to the features of the 2380 and 2390. General Information
Description
The...
Service Manual - Page 14
... 2381
PPSII 2390
PPSII 2391
PS/1
2380 Plus
2381 Plus
2390 Plus
2391 Plus
Forms Printer 2380 Plus
Forms Printer 2381 Plus
Forms Printer 2390 Plus
Forms Printer 2391 Plus
WTC Logo Name
2380
2381
2390
2391
N/A
2380 Plus
2381 Plus
2390 Plus
2391 Plus
Forms Printer 2380 Plus
Forms Printer 2381 Plus
Forms Printer 2390 Plus
Forms Printer 2391 Plus
Mach Type Model #
2380-001 2381-001 2390-001 2391-001...
Service Manual - Page 16
... options may be installed on 238X/239X printers:
• Auto Sheet Feeder (ASF) • 32Kb Memory Module, Volatile • 32Kb Memory Module, Non-volatile • Serial Interface Attachment (RS232/RS422). • Extended National Language Support modules (World Trade
only)
• Acoustics Option • Extended Cut-sheet Paper Guides • Tractor 2 (23XX-003 Only)
Tools...
Service Manual - Page 31
...page 2-15. Auto Sheet Feeder Problems
Symptom
Auto sheet feeder will not print from the computer correctly. Be sure the paper select lever is ready but will not feed paper. Printer is in the Setup Mode.
Auto sheet feeder has intermittent feed problems.
Action
Be sure Sheet Feed is connected properly. Abnormal Print Operation Problems
Symptom
Printer will not print, or become Ready...
Service Manual - Page 32
... 2-26.
Form feed length is installed. Alt + Park/Load functions with paper in use. Turn the printer off and then on . Alt + Park/Load does not function when the push tractor is not correct. Action Turn the printer off and then on .
Paper Out does not blink when no paper is blinking with cut sheets in the printer. Paper Out...
Service Manual - Page 39
... by moving the paper select lever to continuous forms and pressing Start to feed the continuous forms to feed only one sheet of Operation
The auto-sheet feeder (ASF) feeds into the cut sheet paper stack. When Auto Sheet Feeder is driven from the cut sheet paper entry throat. Auto Sheet Feeder (ASF) Service Check
Note: Be sure the sheet feeder is fed about 5 inches (125...
Service Manual - Page 40
... ASF picker rollers rotate but a single sheet is in good condition.
4 Combination Lock Install the ASF and press Form Feed.
FRU
Action
2 Paper Feed
If the paper does not feed, do the following:
• Remove the ASF.
• Be sure the base printer feeds paper correctly.
• If it does not feed paper correctly, go to the "Paper Feed Service Check" on page 2-27...
Service Manual - Page 50
... the top of form setting.
23XX-002 and 23XX-003 machines have two sensors:
• The left sensor is paper empty. • The right sensor is no paper in the printer.
2 Main Logic Board
Make sure the sensor and its actuator are OK, replace the main logic board.
• Reset the "Bidirectional Print Adjustment" on the main...
Service Manual - Page 53
...Form Feed and time how long the gear train rotates.
• With the paper select lever in the cut sheet position (sensor open , Park/Load will feed all paper from the printer and place the tractor in the continuous forms position (sensor closed by the paper..., but the paper will try to the "Pull Tractor Sensor Service Check" on page 4-5. Reset the "Bidirectional Print Adjustment" on page ...
Service Manual - Page 54
...paper from CP5-1 to make sure it is good but the gear train does not
run the right length of time, set to
position 1 and disconnect the short flexible
cable from cut sheet position (sensor open) the gear train should rotate for less than 3 seconds.
Press Form Feed... paper selector sensor resistance from the printer and place the tractor in the cut sheet to continuous forms...
Service Manual - Page 60
... and check the printhead resistance according to the following :
• Check the continuity and connection of the printhead cables and the short flexible cable.
• Make sure the voltages to the sub logic board are correct. If dots are missing:
• Perform the print test to the printhead housing.
2-36
Service Manual - Page 76
... (Left) • Side Frame (Right) • Paper Separator • Feed Roller (Lower) • Paper Guide. Perform the printhead-to the printhead when this adjustment is installed.
4-2
Printhead-to-Platen Gap Adjustment
WARNING: To prevent damage to -platen gap adjustment after replacing or disassembling any of the covers removed.
Note: Make sure the top cover is made, be...
Service Manual - Page 92
... home position sensor
see "Lower Pinch Roller Removal" on page 4-25. 17. Carrier Plate Removal
1. Remove the sub logic board see "Paper Guide / Platen Assembly Removal" on page 4-59.
7. Remove the paper feed motor see "Sub Logic Board Removal" on page 4-40.
8. Release the latch, and then remove the
release slider cam [4] from...
Service Manual - Page 102
....
3. Remove the top cover see "Print Unit Removal" on page 4-24. 15. Remove the print unit see "Top Cover Removal" on ... Feed Roller Removal" on page 4-16.
8. Remove the platen bar screw [8] that was covered by the support plate. 23XX-001 printers...latch, and then remove the left feed roller gear [2]. 19. Remove the paper feed motor and paper feed motor plate see "Pull Tractor Actuator ...
Service Manual - Page 104
.... 12. Remove the gears on the right side frame
see "Paper Select Lever Removal" on page 4-48.
6. Remove the print unit see "Printhead Removal" on page 4-42.
5. Release the latch, and then remove the left feed roller lower
gear [2]. 15. Remove the printhead see "Print Unit Removal" on page 4-32. 11. Remove the sub...
Service Manual - Page 114
...paper select lever see "Paper Feed Motor Removal" on page 4-58. 14. Remove the paper feed motor see "Paper Select Lever Removal" on page 4-61.
3. Remove the metal support plate mounting screw and the support plate. Remove the gears on the side frame (right) see "Print...Remove the tractor assembly see "Printhead-to-Platen Gap Adjustment" on page 4-53.
2. Remove the platen bar screw that was...
Service Manual - Page 130
...the left carrier adjustment bushing to -Platen Gap Adjustment" on the forms thickness lever and slide the carrier shaft half way out so it from the right side of the printer.
7. Rotate the... sub logic board see "Paper Select Lever Removal" on page 4-59.
5. Release the two latches [6] and remove the right side frame. 18. Remove the paper feed motor and paper feed motor plate see "Push ...
Service Manual - Page 204
Abnormal Noise 2-14 Abnormal Print 2-23 Auto Sheet Feeder 2-15 Carrier Drive 2-17 Home Position Sensor 2-17 Intermittent Problem 2-20 No Print 2-23 Operator Panel 2-24 Paper Empty Sensor 2-26 Paper Feed 2-27 Paper Select Sensor 2-30 POST 2-31 Power 2-32 Print Speed 2-34 Printhead 2-36 Pull Tractor Sensor 2-38 Ribbon Feed 2-17 Top of Forms Problem 2-39 Tractor 2 2-40 Setup...
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