HELP: Apple LaserWriter 16/600 PS - Paper light is Flashing

[space-time]

Hi, so I got the printer. It appears to be in a good condition, by looking at the plastic and rubber parts (rollers, belts) it seems to be new. It had some paper in it, the toner was installed, so I guess it was used a little, but not much.

Now the paper light is blinking. I just put a lot of paper in the tray, the paper is still blinking. The manual says:

Paper light ON = Paper cassette is Empty. OK, so the light is NOT ON, and there is paper in the tray. if I take the tray out, the light still flashes.

Paper light OFF =Paper supply is OK.

Paper light Flashing = Printer is ready for sheet of manual-feed paper. OK, so the light is flashing regardless if the tray is in or out, or if I open or close the manual-feed door.

What to do next?

Thanks a lot.

[mikebw]

Not exactly sure, but sometimes the printer will not recognize that the paper tray is inserted. Make sure it's seated properly I guess, there are sensors that you can probably find the location of to see if they are engaging.

[space-time]

I already checked the fuser

http://www.fixyourownprinter.com/referen...s/fuser/ex

and it seems to be OK. next I will look for various switches

[Microman]

Moe at fixyourownprinter (close to where I live) is really helpful. Do what ever you can to get info thru him. If avabilable he will sell you very reasonable any part you may need.

[mattkime]

did you try feeding it a sheet of paper via the manual feed tray?

[space-time]

I tried, no luck. I don't have it hooked up yet, but I hope it should print a test page when it starts. I also found that switch inside and I press it with a toothpick, but it still won't print

[mattkime]

this sounds similar -

http://www.fixyourownprinter.com/forums/printer/300

Also, its the same engine as the LaserJet 5 series.

[space-time]

I saw that too. Already took it out and I did get 2 Ohms.

Thanks, what else?

[mattkime]

oooph, not sure, might want to post over there. also, if you PM me your email address i can send you the Apple Service source guide. I did skim it and didn't see much that applied to you...if we're interpreting the lights correctly.

[Mac1337]

Everyone says it is easy to fix these printers. You never know if you have diagnosed the problem correctly so you might end up with a repair kit that doesn't help. By the time you add up all the costs, it would have made more sense to buy new. I have a 16/600 sitting in the basement just for this reason.