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Plastic strips protruding from above ejector tray

"Clear the carrier jam and then press > to continue". This is what is read on the printer when I press power. above the tray where the prints come out and from right near what appears to be below the cartridges are three strips of plastic with small metallic lines at the end. From what I have read thus far on this site I believe they may be timing strips but then again I am no expert and could be way off. Anyhow, this printer is fairly new and has hardly been used at all since its purchase from dell a year ago. (it is a dell all in one photo inkjet 924). I am thinking the strips somehow connect back in somehow but at the risk of messing things up further I am hesistant to attempt fixing it on my own. Any help appreciated.

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A long narrow filmlike strip came off my printer while i was changing the ink. i don't know where it came out from. printer message reads 'clear the carrier jam and then press > to continue'.
can anyone help?

Posted on Feb 16, 2009

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I had the same problem in the same printer model. After taking the printer apart I found the culprit to be a light sensor covered with paper dust. The solution was also rather simple: Spray generous amounts of air from a compressed air can (obtainable at any office suply store, STAPLES, OFFICE DEPOT) on the electronics located in the back part of the printer. To be able to reach that part of the printer, you'll have to remove the paper holder and guides. This is done by simply pressing on the sides of the holder, where it pivots, and the stubs should get out of the holes. The sensor is located to the left of center. Pushing the air can long-slim tube in that area and spraying as much air as possible should be enough to dislodge the paper dust covering the sensor. I hope this help. It helped me! :)

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1.Power down the printer and unplug the power.
2.Slide the cartridge carrier inside the printer a couple of inches to the left.
3.Locate the encoder strip (Figure 1) on the right-side of the cartridge carrier encoder strip
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2. Lift the scanner unit to expose the inside, where the printer cartridges are located.
3. Gently slide the ink cartridge carrier to the middle of the printer.
4. Gently move the top part of the printer belt to the right.
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6. Gently press the strip first to the rear, and then forward, to ensure that it is seated correctly.
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2. Lift the scanner unit to expose the inside, where the printer cartridges are located.
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4. Gently move the top part of the printer belt to the right.
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1.Power down the printer and unplug the power.
2.Slide the cartridge carrier inside the printer a couple of inches to the left.
3.Locate the encoder strip (Figure 1) on the right-side of the cartridge carrier encoder strip
Note:
The encoder strip is a plastic strip with small markings over its entire length. The strip may appear to be translucent.

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1. Remove the power cord from the printer.
2. Lift the scanner unit to expose the inside, where the printer cartridges are located.
3. Gently slide the ink cartridge carrier to the middle of the printer.
4. Gently move the top part of the printer belt to the right.
5. Using an index finger, gently push encoder strip (Figure 1) down and then back up, to get it back into the slot located on the back of the ink cartridge carrier.
6. Gently press the strip first to the rear, and then forward, to ensure that it is seated correctly.
7. Manually move the ink cartridge carrier to the left, then to the right, to check the positioning of the encoder strip.
8. Once the encoder strip has been re-seated, close the scanner lid.
9. Re-connect the power cord to the printer.

Ensure the Paper Tray is Not Overfilled
Each printer tray has a maximum capacity rating, and this rating is based on a specific paper weight and or thickness. Consequently, situations might arise in which the tray will not be able to accommodate the maximum number of sheets listed in the printer specifications. Verify that the paper is not packed too tightly in the paper tray.

Adjust the Printer Paper Guides
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Locate and Remove Any Obstructions Inside the Printer and Input Tray
1. Open the front cover and make sure the kickstand (if there is one) is engaged.
2. Locate and remove any obstructions within the printer, such as paper pieces, staples, tape, or other objects.
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