Paper Handling Error: Roll Motor Malfunction
This error indicates a problem with the motor responsible for feeding paper from the roll. The printer cannot load or advance paper.
- 1Faulty or worn-out roll motor (e.g., encoder failure, mechanical binding)
- 2Damaged or disconnected roll motor cable (e.g., loose connector, pinched wire)
- 3Obstruction in the paper path preventing roll rotation (e.g., paper jam, foreign object)
- 4Malfunctioning paper axis encoder sensor (EAS) providing incorrect feedback to the formatter board
- 5Defective formatter board failing to control or detect the roll motor's status
- Printer displays '41:10' error code on the front panel display
- Paper roll does not rotate or advance when attempting to load or print
- Grinding or unusual noises coming from the paper roll area during attempted paper movement
- Printer repeatedly prompts to load paper despite a roll being present and correctly installed
- Paper jams frequently occur immediately after attempting to load paper from the roll
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The motor responsible for feeding media through the printer in precise increments between each pass of the printhead carriage.
The motor that drives the carriage assembly horizontally across the platen. It's responsible for the precise left-right movement of the printheads during printing.
Paper with a special coating that improves ink adhesion, color vibrancy, and sharpness compared to uncoated (plain) paper.
A numeric or alphanumeric code displayed on the printer's front panel or in diagnostic logs that identifies a specific hardware or software malfunction.