Paper Handling Error: Take-up Reel Motor Malfunction
This error indicates a problem with the take-up reel motor, which winds printed paper onto a roll. The printer cannot collect printed output.
- 1Take-up reel motor failure (e.g., worn brushes, open winding, encoder issue)
- 2Damaged or obstructed take-up reel assembly gears or drive belt
- 3Faulty take-up reel sensor (e.g., paper presence sensor, motor encoder feedback)
- 4Main PCA (Printer Control Assembly) malfunction affecting motor control signals
- 5Cable harness damage or loose connection between the take-up reel motor and the Main PCA
- Take-up reel does not rotate or rotates intermittently during printing
- Paper jams or creases at the output due to improper take-up
- Printer displays error code 42:10 on the front panel
- Audible grinding or clicking noises from the take-up reel area
- Printed output falls freely to the floor instead of being wound onto the reel
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An accessory that automatically winds printed output onto a roll as it exits the printer, preventing the print from touching the floor.
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.