Re: Canon IRA 6075i Fixing Cleaning Web Drive Solenoid
Here's a few more ideas. Firstly, have you actually run a set of test leads to the solenoid itself and tested to see if it does get 24Vdc while you are running the service test for it? The reason why I'm asking this is that I am thinking that it might be a mechanical problem. So the voltage might be arriving at the solenoid but it is unable to advance the web for one reason or another.
The best way to do this test is to get two lengths of solid core 20 ish gauge wire and strip off 1/4 inch off of all of the ends to expose bare wire which you will insert into the solenoid connection and tape down. Then run the wires out of the copier so the door can easily close without worrying about door latching issues or even fuser assembly engaging issues. Then use your multimeter to get a live voltage reading of what is really happening deep down in the heart of this electro-mechanical beast. Heck, it's as close to a true "in circuit component test" as you can get. Anyhow, if it passes this test then you are then hunting for a mechanical problem.
Ron
Here's a few more ideas. Firstly, have you actually run a set of test leads to the solenoid itself and tested to see if it does get 24Vdc while you are running the service test for it? The reason why I'm asking this is that I am thinking that it might be a mechanical problem. So the voltage might be arriving at the solenoid but it is unable to advance the web for one reason or another.
The best way to do this test is to get two lengths of solid core 20 ish gauge wire and strip off 1/4 inch off of all of the ends to expose bare wire which you will insert into the solenoid connection and tape down. Then run the wires out of the copier so the door can easily close without worrying about door latching issues or even fuser assembly engaging issues. Then use your multimeter to get a live voltage reading of what is really happening deep down in the heart of this electro-mechanical beast. Heck, it's as close to a true "in circuit component test" as you can get. Anyhow, if it passes this test then you are then hunting for a mechanical problem.
Ron
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