I'm reviving a LaserWriter 2. I got a new "power block" (also known as HP Power module RG9-0205 - $25 on eBay) so now the printer powers up successfully. When feeding paper from the tray, the pickup roller gets it about an inch into the printer and then the paper stops. If, however, I feed paper through the manual feed, it fully accepts it and runs all the way through the printer.
I realize I need to pull the pickup rollers and clean/refurbish, but is there any other kind of sensor or something that might be failing that would stop the paper from feeding through from the tray?
The LaserWriter service manual doesn't seem to indicate there is, but I figured it was worth asking.
The printer is putting an image down on the paper, along with globs of toner, but I think that will be an easier problem to solve - likely just a new toner cartridge.
Once this one is done, then I need to attack my "original" LaserWriter, where the rollers have all turned to goo...
I realize I need to pull the pickup rollers and clean/refurbish, but is there any other kind of sensor or something that might be failing that would stop the paper from feeding through from the tray?
The LaserWriter service manual doesn't seem to indicate there is, but I figured it was worth asking.
The printer is putting an image down on the paper, along with globs of toner, but I think that will be an easier problem to solve - likely just a new toner cartridge.
Once this one is done, then I need to attack my "original" LaserWriter, where the rollers have all turned to goo...