Canon PC 745 paper feed problem

[burchis]

Re: Canon PC 745 paper feed problem

I would like to thank everyone that has posted their comments on this topic. I found this forum when my Canon PC745 copier would not feed paper. At first I had no idea what the problem could be, but did know that an answer to any question could be found on the internet. So I goggled "PC745 forum" and this particular thread on this forum was returned. I read through all of the questions and comments and took another look at my machine and realized that the dangling spring attached to the ratcheting drive gear was my problem too. So after not seeing any likely post or connection for the end of the spring I decided to drill a hole and insert a screw and nut into the adjacent frame. After having done that I realized (because of big fingers) that there is no way to attached the spring to the screw that was protruding through the plastic frame. After already having drilled this hole I simply took a different spring (just in case I need the original later) and cut to length and bent the ends so that I could easily hook one end into the hole and then using a spring hook I stretched the other end up over the metal tab.

Total time from drilling to making copies was about 30 minutes.

Again thanks to all.

[teckat]

Re: Canon PC 745 paper feed problem

Macgyver.jpg
MacGyver would be proud of u
don't believe it goes there/ but if it works> file for a patent

[brazos905]

Re: Canon PC 745 paper feed problem

What great photos of your fix. By starting with your paperclip idea and adding a small sheet metal screw in the base of the post holding the gear pivot, I was able to make a short wire with a loop at each end, one secured to to the base of the post with the screw and one in the spring, as in your photo. Now, time will tell if this fix will last as long as the original--over 15 years or so with light use. Thanks for the photos to get me going!

[nxtiak]

Re: Canon PC 745 paper feed problem

I'm a comp tech at a high school, and the nurse has one of these ancient copiers.
Took me a while to find this forum and thread and thank god I did!

Same issue with mine, print fell off, it was dangling from the top, no idea where the plastic piece that holds the bottom part is.
Anyways, I did exactly what burchis did, I just drilled a hole in the plastic piece and I used the same spring and just connected it.

Works like a charm! Thank You!

[zoraldinho]

Re: Canon PC 745 paper feed problem

I'm a comp tech at a high school, and the nurse has one of these ancient copiers.
Took me a while to find this forum and thread and thank god I did!

Same issue with mine, print fell off, it was dangling from the top, no idea where the plastic piece that holds the bottom part is.
Anyways, I did exactly what burchis did, I just drilled a hole in the plastic piece and I used the same spring and just connected it.

Works like a charm! Thank You!

Good to know.Thanks.Tell me more about nurse.

[Peter Parker]

Re: Canon PC 745 paper feed problem

I had the same problem, many thanks for the helpful posts (with images!) on here. Thanks guys..........

[tonyespo]

Re: Canon PC 745 paper feed problem

I want to thank everyone for all the help. I followed the directions and photos and now this copier is working fine. Here is a pic of my fix.PC735-Spring replaced.JPG

[teckat]

Re: Canon PC 745 paper feed problem

I want to thank everyone for all the help. I followed the directions and photos and now this copier is working fine. Here is a pic of my fix.[ATTACH=CONFIG]19658[/ATTACH]

[campy]

Re: Canon PC 745 paper feed problem

We always looped a tie wrap thru the hole we made with soldering iron and hooked the spring to tie wrap.

[jpfulton248]

Re: Canon PC 745 paper feed problem

canon_pc745_1.jpg: Broken plastic tab where spring used to attach.
canon_pc745_2.jpg: My fix...use at your own risk, your mileage may vary, etc.
canon_pc745_3.jpg: Installed through slit in adjacent support and bent out of the way.

Just want to say a big thanks. Problem fixed in about 5 minutes after reading your post... and more importantly seeing your pictures. Thanks for taking the time to document and share your fix.

[snav88]

Re: Canon PC 745 paper feed problem

canon_pc745_1.jpg: Broken plastic tab where spring used to attach.
canon_pc745_2.jpg: My fix...use at your own risk, your mileage may vary, etc.
canon_pc745_3.jpg: Installed through slit in adjacent support and bent out of the way.

I cannot download these images (and others) and have made contact to the moderator and to throwaway without a response.
Is there a system problem or am I doing something wrong. I just joined last week and have this same problem and would very much appreciate seeing the favorable results of those members posting.
snav88

snavoyosky@gmail.com

[snav88]

Re: Canon PC 745 paper feed problem

Greetings--


I'm a newbie on copytechnet by way of searching for an answer to my Canon problem as cited in the title of this message.


After reading all the posts in the thread, I discovered that the dangling spring was precisely my problem. Since I could not download any images, I joined and upon reviewing the same thread, I now found the attachments had changed and I still could not download the images.


I wrote to the moderator about this and received no reply. I wrote to throwaway and received no reply. Then I posted and my post did not appear. All this seems odd for I see a message to me at the top of the window after I log-in and welcomed...telling me that I haven't posted anything. This is my second post.


It's all so strange and I'll get it resolved, but I sincerely plea for throwaway's three images that was posted that has helped several others. I need to get this unit fixed and off the table.
Thanks much.
email them to my email address:
snavoyosky@gmail.com


snav88
Steve Navoyosky

[self fixer 10]

Re: Canon PC 745 paper feed problem

canon_pc745_1.jpg: Broken plastic tab where spring used to attach.
canon_pc745_2.jpg: My fix...use at your own risk, your mileage may vary, etc.
canon_pc745_3.jpg: Installed through slit in adjacent support and bent out of the way.

I know this reply is 8 years later than your original post, but THANK YOU SO MUCH for this fix. I had the printer paper jam error all of a sudden with no actual paper causing this and turned the machine upside down and that spring fell out that you show. I was able to put it back in with your pictures & fix and all is good again. You did me a great favor, (and I suspect many others that were lucky enough to find your solution) Thanks again, you are a rock star!