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» Problems with the Vacuum Fan

If you have problems loading either Roll or Sheet Media, then there could be a problem with the Vacuum Fan. To verify if there really is a problem with the Vacuum Fan, try the following:

1. With the Printer ON, open the Window of the Printer and place a sheet of HP High Gloss Photo Paper (must be D-Size), aligned with the blue lines on the Center Platen. If the Vacuum Fan holds the sheet in place, and then loads it correctly, then the Vacuum Fan functions correctly. If the Vacuum Fan does not hold the sheet in place (no suction), then try the following:

Check that the holes in the Center Platen are NOT blocked.

Check that the Vacuum Fan is installed correctly.

Replace the Vacuum Fan » Vacuum Fan.

2. If the Vacuum Fan held the sheet in place, but couldn't correctly load it, then there could be a problem with the Drive Roller. In this case, replace the Drive Roller » Drive Roller.

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