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HP 1315 When the priner is powered up the print head slams violently to the right and left 3 times then stops on the right hand edge. Check print cartridge flashes amber an "E" on the display and the black and color cartridge lights are on.

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nesha1217 May 10, 2008

I have this problem with my ij1200 printer. The cartridges slam to left and stay there. Also green power light keeps flashing and i can not turn printer off by the power button! it won't go off
Anonymous Aug 03, 2008

Yes, I have the same problem on power up with the print cartridge slamming right and left, shaking the whole printer. I've taken it apart and don't see any problems with detached striped ribbon, don't know what the clear encoder strip is that's referred to -- that needs cleaning. I've looked at it close and there is no thin clear strip. Just the white ribbon with stripes under the print head, that is perfectly fine. I notice it seems to be trying to do something on the right side, where the cleaning area is, that's where it's confused. There was a big pile of gooey black ink in the docking bay? which I took out. There is a clip that fell out, stainless steel, flat, with two hooks on the top of it, very small piece. Can sort of see where it goes, but putting that in place made no difference. Also a stainless steel rod was loose, about 1/4" long, don't see where that goes. My intuition tells me it's part of a sensor as there is one like it on the left, where the print head rises up. Perhaps I just need more details on what is this encoder strip, what does it look like, any photos of this printer to show it? Thanks -- Beetsy

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Hi i got a cartridge problem

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Re: HP 1315

Using the same terminology would be helpful:
ribbon cable
encoder strip
locator strip
clear thin tape-like ribbon
timing belt - narrow strip
are these all the same thing?
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Re: HP 1315

Check the encoder strip if its on the right groove of the encoder strip sensor. and try also to replace the encoder strip sensor damaged sensor results with this kind of violent error.

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This is caused by a dirty locator strip these are located as a clear ( nearly clear strip) passing thru the print head. wipe it off with 409 on a soft cloth. careful do not dislodge it it is delecate

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Re: HP 1315

Normally what I've found that happens is this: a clear thin tape like ribbon has detached from the printhead carriage. Check for that. If it has simply detached, all you have to do is re hook it to the side it detached from. If it is broken, it would be less hassle for you to just go buy new

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Re: HP 1315

The usual cause for a carrier slaming to one side is the timing belt is either out of place or is dirty. The timing belt is a narrow strip running from one side of the printer to the other side. This strip runs through a sensor on the carrier. open the lid to find the strip clean with isoproply alchohol check to make sure it is not twisted or out of place.

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This all new to me so please tell me what I should do to correct this problem? I really am new to this sort of thing. Thanks Douce

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Please does this mean that I would probably have
to put in a new print head assenbly?
How do I check the circuity and what is it?
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Re: HP 1315

Sounds like you have a problem with the ribbon cable or the circuitry on the print head assmbly. The ribbon is usually a suspect if the cartridge lights are on. If that doesn't solve the problem check the circuitry.

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SOURCE: HP PSC 1315 Printer

57 No. cartridge is defective. Through it in a dustbin and purchase a new one

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SOURCE: HP c3180 inkjet printer problem

apply two or three drops of 3 in 1 oil to top of the big silver rod (inside printer cover)on which the ink cartridges ride.

UNPLUG RESTART AND Print

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Hi,

This looks like either there is an paper jam or carriage jam on the unit,

Check the rare access door weather there is a paper jam.

Remove the cartridges and try moving the carriage( the cartridge hold) left to right and right to left and check if its moving freely.

After these try disconnecting the power cable without turning off the unit and hold the On button for 15 secs and then plug in the power cable while your hold the on button.

This should probably fix the issue.

Please do let me know if there is still an issue.

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