Samsung ML-2580N Printer Repair

[DavR]

Anyone got any ideas on repairing a Samsung ML-2580N mono laser? I'm getting regular paper jams in the fuser. When I get the jam there will often be a second sheet of paper following, even when I'm printing a single sheet, although the two sheets won't be stuck together. Opening and closing the front door clears the error, and it will print OK when it warms up.

 

I've already replaced the pickup roller and the fuser itself, but it still continues. Print quality is adequate, so I haven't changed the transfer roller, although I have taken that out and cleaned it.

 

Anyone have any suggestions? I expect I'll probably be chucking it, but I wanted to try a repair first as we've still got £100 of toner for thing!

 

Alternatively, anyone wanna buy some toner and/or nearly new fuser unit....

[difinity]

Ther is a solenoid on the back that controls the paper pick up. They can fail/become sticky and that will cause this issue.

[DavR]

Ah, now that sounds plausible! I've definitely had Samsung printers repaired under warranty where it's been the solenoid that's gone.

 

Don't suppose you know where the solenoid is located on this model, before I strip off everything looking for it?

[DavR]

Ah! Found it, buried pretty deep. The solenoid itself is sticky, when even turned off, when you move the mechanism it sticks to the solenoid for a moment before releasing.

 

Good shout @difinity, that could well be my problem. Now to source a replacement!

[DavR]

Just an update on this one, I'd forgotten about this thread!

 

Ordered a solenoid online, not easy to find, I had to buy a similar one and change the connector.

 

Reassembled and working again now, no jamming Thank you @difinity for your help on this one!