LaserWriter Generates Documents with Missing Portions of Print


BEFORE YOU START: Familiarize yourself with the LaserWriter Technical
Procedures. Be sure to follow proper ESD procedures.

PROBLEM DESCRIPTION: The LaserWriter printer generates documents
with missing top and side portions. The LaserWriter test print is
missing the vertical lines that make up its outer border.


#1 - CAUSE: The paper cassette might be deformed, causing the printer
to assume that larger size paper is being used.

CURE: Swap the paper cassette and generate a test print.


#2 - CAUSE: A legal-size paper tray is possibly being used.

CURE: Install a standard-size paper tray if legal-size paper is
not what the user intended for the print job.

#3 - CAUSE: The paper cassette detect switch assembly is bent or damaged.
This can be caused by rough handling of the paper tray during
insertion or removal of the paper tray.

CURE: Replace the paper cassette detect switch assembly in the
LaserWriter pedestal. Be sure to refer to the LaserWriter
Technical Procedures for instructions on removing the printer
from the pedestal.

Published Date: Feb 18, 2012