Lexmar X75 Repair

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I have inherited an X75 (free) that was replaced because it had paper
feed problems. I would like to get it working for occasional use as a
copier/printer for a charitable org.

Brief examination shows that the paper feeds in about 2 inches,
skewing to the right, and indicates paper jam. It seems to stop just
before the rollers at the printhead position. There appears to be
some ink leakage on the rollers and in that area. Before going any
further, I am looking for advice.

Is this a common problem? Common solution? Is there service info
available on the web?

Any advice is appreciated.

Phil
 
I have inherited an X75 (free) that was replaced because it had paper
feed problems. I would like to get it working for occasional use as a
copier/printer for a charitable org.
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1. TAKE IT TO THE TRASH
2. BUY AN IP4200 ON SALE WITH REBATE
3. USE OEM INK
 
I have inherited an X75 (free) that was replaced because it had paper
feed problems. I would like to get it working for occasional use as a
copier/printer for a charitable org.

Brief examination shows that the paper feeds in about 2 inches,
skewing to the right, and indicates paper jam. It seems to stop just
before the rollers at the printhead position. There appears to be
some ink leakage on the rollers and in that area. Before going any
further, I am looking for advice.

Is this a common problem? Common solution? Is there service info
available on the web?

Any advice is appreciated.

Phil
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Phil
It is unlikely to be the ink on the rollers but possible, the ink should clean
off with a damp cloth; if the paper is skewing there may be a tiny scrap of
paper in the paper path that is causing that, sometimes they are very hard to
see.
Tony
 
Phil,

I have a Lexmark X6170 that has a paper feed that looks similar to your X75.
One of the things I've learned about this design is that if you adjust the
left paper guide right up to the left edge of a pack of paper, the paper
will always jam exactly as you have described. If you adjust the guide to
about 2-3mm (about 1/8" to 3/32") to the left of the of the paper, leaving a
slight gap, the paper will consistently feed with no problems. If you are
using standard 8 1/2"x11" paper, try leaving the movable guide all the way
to the left.

Harry
 
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|>I have inherited an X75 (free) that was replaced because it had paper
|>feed problems. I would like to get it working for occasional use as a
|>copier/printer for a charitable org.
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|1. TAKE IT TO THE TRASH
|2. BUY AN IP4200 ON SALE WITH REBATE
|3. USE OEM INK

A) No Scanner
B) Many newer printers will not print B&W without good color carts.
C) Where's the fun!

Phil
 
As a general comment, try cleaning the rollers. Usually a skewed paper
transportation means one of the transport wheels is grabbing better than
the other. Try to get both (or more) to work together, by making sure
all residue that might cause slippage is dealt with. Clean them with
something like isopropyl alcohol.

Art
 
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