Epson cx6600 printer jam

[charlesward_totalise_co_uk]

I have an Epson CX6600 which when I turn it on, immeadiately goes into
a paper jam error situation. There is nothing in the paper track - the
last function I used prior to the error starting was a nozzle check
and the paper went through no problem.

Is there a sensor I should be looking for?

Is there a cleaning procedure to follow?

I've read else where that a "factory reset" may cure the problem - how
is that done on a CX6600?

Also is there a maintenance PDF download anywhere on the internet for
the CX6600?

Thanks In advance

 

[Arthur Entlich]

If indeed you have no paper transport issues, you may need to
relubricate the guides the head carriage rides on. I am not familiar
with the interior of the CX6600 to know which guides they have used.
Some use a large highly polished cylindrical bar, and some use some
angularly bent steel which the head runs along. The cylindrical bar
should be cleaned with a clean lint free rag or towel and some
isopropyl alcohol. Then place about two drops of lightweight machine
oil, like 3in1 or sewing machine oil onto the bar and spread it well.
Then place one small drop to each side of the head carriage where the
bushings meat the bar.

If the unit uses the angle metal you need some lightweight white lithium
grease. If you don't have any, some automotive stores carry something
like it, or you can try to slightly redistribute the lubricant that is
already there, as a temporary fix.

If that doesn;t do it report back with the specific LED(s) that are
flashing, what color, and the flash pattern and timing.

Art

 

[charlesward_totalise_co_uk]

Charles/Art & other users:  Here's a link to a .pdf file, exploded view ofCX6600, you might find useful.

HankG

http://www.compassmicro.com/files/Stylus CX6600 exploded diag.pdf- Hide quoted text -

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Thanks HankG - blow up diagrams may be useful if I need to do any
dismantling.

Art said ....

- If indeed you have no paper transport issues, you may need to
- relubricate the guides the head carriage rides on. I am not familiar
- with the interior of the CX6600 to know which guides they have used.
- Some use a large highly polished cylindrical bar, and some use some
- angularly bent steel which the head runs along. The cylindrical bar
- should be cleaned with a clean lint free rag or towel and some
- isopropyl alcohol. Then place about two drops of lightweight machine
- oil, like 3in1 or sewing machine oil onto the bar and spread it well.
- Then place one small drop to each side of the head carriage where the
- bushings meat the bar.

Art,

The paper jam scenario is as follows...
Turn on
Head Carriage moves to replace cartridges position
Paper feeders/rollers spin as though trying to check/clear paper path
for 10 seconds.
Head Carriage moves over to left, back to right, over to left and
finally back to right,
Head Carriage settles in the far right position.
All 4 green "options" lights flash continuously AND
Red exclamation mark and the message "Error - Paper Jam" immediately
appear.

I have cleaned the highly polished cylindrical bar as advised with
isopropyl alcohol and sprayed some WD40 on the bushings either side of
the head carriage. I then manually slid the head carriage along the
cylindrical bar a few times to ensure oil was distributed but the
error reoccurs in exactly the same way.

The normal process when the printer starts is ... (I know this because
I have a second one of these printers!!)
Head Carriage moves to replace cartridges position
Paper feeders/rollers spin as though trying to check/clear paper path
for 5 seconds.
Head Carriage moves over to left, back to right,
Head Carriage drifts slowly about 5cms to leftt then
Head Carriage settles in the far right position.

Any further advice?

 

[charlesward_totalise_co_uk]

Thanks HankG - blow up diagrams may be useful if I need to do any
dismantling.

Art said ....


Art,

The paper jam scenario is as follows...
Turn on
Head Carriage moves to replace cartridges position
Paper feeders/rollers spin as though trying to check/clear paper path
for 10 seconds.
Head Carriage moves over to left, back to right, over to left and
finally back to right,
Head Carriage settles in the far right position.
All 4 green "options" lights flash continuously AND
Red exclamation mark and the message "Error - Paper Jam" immediately
appear.

I have cleaned the highly polished cylindrical bar as advised with
isopropyl alcohol and sprayed some WD40 on the bushings either side of
the head carriage. I then manually slid the head carriage along the
cylindrical bar a few times to ensure oil was distributed but the
error reoccurs in exactly the same way.

The normal process when the printer starts is ... (I know this because
I have a second one of these printers!!)
Head Carriage moves to replace cartridges position
Paper feeders/rollers spin as though trying to check/clear paper path
for 5 seconds.
Head Carriage moves over to left, back to right,
Head Carriage drifts slowly about 5cms to leftt then
Head Carriage settles in the far right position.

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Another important point regarding this printer is that it was posted
to me and may have gotten shaken about in transit.