Paper feed Paper is not feeding, consequently printer head is staying "stuck" on right side making grinding noise. (Printer head does move across upon power up) Thanks

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Sounds like print head is not engaging home switch or sensor. open the printer and look for any such switch to sense print head at home position.

Posted on Jun 02, 2007

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