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Konica-Minolta 2300 Series (DL & W models) paper feed problems - anyone else had this?
I posted around a year ago regarding a paper feed problem with my
Konica Minolta 2300DL reporting phantom paper jams. Having picked up the paper it didn't reach the second set of rollers quick enough and reported a 'Paper Jam - Tray 1' error. I was given a 2300W (the cheaper non-network and Windows only version of the 2300DL) and this has now developed a similar fault, where the paper arrives at the second roller too soon and is promptly folded into pretty corrugated sheets. Sometimes these just jam, and occasionally they emerge from the top all folded up but printed on. Anyone else had similar problems? Regards, TH. |
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Konica-Minolta 2300 Series (DL & W models) paper feed problems - anyone else had this?
Trojan Hussar wrote:
I posted around a year ago regarding a paper feed problem with my Konica Minolta 2300DL reporting phantom paper jams. Having picked up the paper it didn't reach the second set of rollers quick enough and reported a 'Paper Jam - Tray 1' error. I was given a 2300W (the cheaper non-network and Windows only version of the 2300DL) and this has now developed a similar fault, where the paper arrives at the second roller too soon and is promptly folded into pretty corrugated sheets. Sometimes these just jam, and occasionally they emerge from the top all folded up but printed on. Anyone else had similar problems? Regards, TH. I seriously doubt that the paper can arrive "too soon", there is no way I can conceive of that happening. More likely is paper scrap somewhere in the registratiion area that is partially impeding the paper moving through the printer, or a mechanical problem with the roller drive. The paper scrap is the most likely cause. Tony MS MVP Printing/Imaging |
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Konica-Minolta 2300 Series (DL & W models) paper feed problems - anyone else had this?
I've cleaned the paper path and rollers and there would appear to be
no physical blockage, the fact that occasionally the paper does emerge albeit folded very neatly would seem to suggest there is no actual obstruction. The rollers are all free to move and there is no significant build up of paper residue or apparent lack of lubricant. Having got hold of the engineers manual on the 2300 series there seems to be a an over abundance of information regarding 'timing errors' unfortunately the engineers notes give the only solution as 'replace system board' something for which Konica Minolta want the sum of £175 UKP. Seems a real shame since neither of these printers have done many pages, the 2300DL died after two years having done just under 4500 pages the 2300W only has 13,000 pages on the clock. Konica-Minolta/QMS obviously used to know how to make printers as I have a QMS Magicolor 2 DeskLaser under my desk which is still going strong after many many thousand pages, it's just a shame I can't print from it under Linux... Regards, Jason. On 7 Sep, 23:22, Tony wrote: Trojan Hussar wrote: I posted around a year ago regarding a paper feed problem with my Konica Minolta 2300DL reporting phantom paper jams. Having picked up the paper it didn't reach the second set of rollers quick enough and reported a 'Paper Jam - Tray 1' error. I was given a 2300W (the cheaper non-network and Windows only version of the 2300DL) and this has now developed a similar fault, where the paper arrives at the second roller too soon and is promptly folded into pretty corrugated sheets. Sometimes these just jam, and occasionally they emerge from the top all folded up but printed on. Anyone else had similar problems? Regards, TH. I seriously doubt that the paper can arrive "too soon", there is no way I can conceive of that happening. More likely is paper scrap somewhere in the registratiion area that is partially impeding the paper moving through the printer, or a mechanical problem with the roller drive. The paper scrap is the most likely cause. Tony MS MVP Printing/Imaging- Hide quoted text - - Show quoted text - |
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Konica-Minolta 2300 Series (DL & W models) paper feed problems - anyone else had this?
Seems to be a very old thread. and MANY people with the same problem. What is really happening is that the registration roller is stationary and the paper is 'accordian' folded behind it. If you notice there is a sensor just below the roller (clear plastic) where the paper is detected and sent on to the transfer belt then fuser rollers. I'm not sure how the sensor works but It seems to me that it is not properly indicating the presense of the sheet as 'ready'. I think I'll disassembe the rest of the printer looking for how it work this afternoon, maybe Trojan Hussar;282496 Wrote: I posted around a year ago regarding a paper feed problem with my Konica Minolta 2300DL reporting phantom paper jams. Having picked up the paper it didn't reach the second set of rollers quick enough and reported a 'Paper Jam - Tray 1' error. I was given a 2300W (the cheaper non-network and Windows only version of the 2300DL) and this has now developed a similar fault, where the paper arrives at the second roller too soon and is promptly folded into pretty corrugated sheets. Sometimes these just jam, and occasionally they emerge from the top all folded up but printed on. Anyone else had similar problems? Regards, TH. |
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Konica-Minolta 2300 Series (DL & W models) paper feed problems - anyone else had this?
I too have had the same types of jams. First it was the paper tray
sensor - have to keep removing the paper and tapping the sensor lever. That would then keep it happy for the session. Now, it needs to be tapped every sheet. Not acceptable. Second, the tray wouldn't rise up to allow the paper to feed. The trick of tapping/banging the back left corner of the tray seems to work - for the session. Probably loosens the solenoid moving parts so it can work properly. Third, once in a while the crumpled paper - not feeding at a later position while still pushing from an earlier one. But hasn't happened for a long time. Fourth, media jam/transfer roller. This one I can't figure out. The sensor levers (3 that I can find) seem to move fine. I've blown out each area with air. But I'm always getting that error and the paper out stops about 1/4" short and the color hasn't transferred properly (because the process stops when the error is sensed?). This is for the demo page. If I print the config page which is black and white, it works fine, comes out, no error. So it appears to me that the paper sensors have deteriorated somehow. Is it dust? film? age?. They work sometimes and sometimes not. So they haven't permanently failed. Seems like just not quite enough "signal" in a analog sense. I'd try wiping them with alcohol, but I can't easily get to the actual led/sensor module to touch with a swab. Even the paper tray sensor isn't accessable. So, has anyone discovered why the sensors are intermittent? And how you fix them? |
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