Lexmark MS81x - Finisher Right Tamper Jam Service Check

Action Yes No
Step 7
Remove the left cover and check the connector (J11) on the controller
PCBA. If damaged, then replace the staple finisher assembly. Go to “Staple
finisher assembly removal” on page 471.
Reseat the sensor cables (tamper motor HP and media stack flap) on the
controller PCBA, and then do a print test on the machine.
Does the error remain?
Go to step 8. The problem is solved.
Step 8
Check the tamper drive belt.
Is it free of damage?
Go to step 9. Replace the tamper
drive belt. Go to
“Tamper drive belt
removal” on page
492.
Step 9
Check the tamper home position flags:
• for damage
• if they move freely when the tamper guides are adjusted
Are the above components ok?
Go to step 10. Replace the staple
finisher assembly. Go
to “Staple finisher
assembly removal” on
page 471.
Step 10
Open the left cover, reseat all connectors on the controller PCBA and then
POR the machine.
Does the error remain?
Replace the controller
PCBA. Go to “Stapler
controller PCBA
removal” on page
496.
The problem is solved.
Finisher right tamper jam service check
Action Yes No
Step 1
Is the staple finisher the only output option installed?
Go to step 4. Go to step 2.
Step 2
Remove all output options and re-install only the staple finisher.
Enter Diagnostics Menu and navigate to:
Output bin tests > Feed to all bins
Does the output option feed to all bins normally?
The problem may not
be on this option tray.
Re‑install the
remaining output
options one at a time
and test each option
for errors. Proceed
with the appropriate
service check based on
the error message and
the output option
being tested.
Go to step 3.
4063
Diagnostic information
182