Take-up reel does not wind
Predictably, if the take-up reel is not winding as anticipated, the printed output is likely to end up on the
floor. If the printer recognizes a problem with the take-up reel, it will interrupt the print job until the issue is
corrected. If the printer does not recognize a problem, the job will continue to print. The following table
highlights possible issues and solutions.
Take-up reel LED
status
Issue Print job
interrupted?
Possible cause Possible solution
Blinking quickly Take-up reel is not
winding
Yes The sensor beam was blocked
for more than 3 seconds.
Make sure that the take-up reel
sensors are not blocked by a
strip of paper, the collection
bin, or any objects. See the
following graphic. Make sure
that the collection bin is placed
behind the foot brace.
Also ensure that the take-up
reel power switch is in the On
position.
Blinking slowly Take-up reel is not
winding
No The sensor cables are loose or
unplugged.
Ensure that the sensor cables
are correctly secured.
Solid red Take-up reel is not
winding
No There is too much resistance on
the take-up reel motor.
Ensure that the paper is not
winding too tightly. A loop-
shaping core should be
inserted and hanging as shown
in step 10 of
Use the take-up
reel on page 35.
Solid green Take-up reel is not
winding
No The take-up reel power switch
is in the Off position
Ensure that the take-up reel
power switch is in the On
position.
Solid green Take-up reel is
winding in the
wrong direction
No The take-up reel wind-direction
switch is in the wrong winding
position.
After 3 seconds, the printer
recognizes the problem and
interrupts the print job. See the
first error listed in this table.
Flip the take-up reel wind-
direction switch to the correct
position.
The following graphic shows the take-up reel sensors and cable.
ENWW Take-up reel does not wind 171
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