TA-3551ci - J4401 jam code

[BillyCarpenter]

@ arrival, the machine was jamming every time when printing 2-sided. The jam code is J4401. The '01' indicates the paper was fed from tray 1. The "44" indicates that paper is arriving late @ Duplex Sensor 2 (Dus2).

I attempted to print duplex copies from the other 3 paper sources and get same result.

Out of the blue it started passing paper when printing 2-sided but it would eventually jam after about 10 pages.

I searched the forum. Didn't see a definitive answer. I think I'm gonna replace the entire conveying unit to see if that clears the problem.

Anyone have any feedback on this jam code?

Thanks.

[kuby]

Re: TA-3551ci - J4401 jam code

Make sure all the photo sensors are clean. You would be surprised how a little paper dust will affect these.

[scottybbb]

Re: TA-3551ci - J4401 jam code

Replace the duplex clutches.

[BillyCarpenter]

Re: TA-3551ci - J4401 jam code

Make sure all the photo sensors are clean. You would be surprised how a little paper dust will affect these.

Thanks for the advice. I'll check it out.

[blackcat4866]

Re: TA-3551ci - J4401 jam code

Replace the duplex clutches.

Definitely clutches. The rust will be a dead giveaway. =^..^=

[BillyCarpenter]

Re: TA-3551ci - J4401 jam code

Definitely clutches. The rust will be a dead giveaway. =^..^=

This is the first time I've had the need to disassemble the duplex unit on this model. Duplex Clutch 2 is kind of a bitch to take off, huh?...i took one apart here at the shop.


I see these are sealed clutches, so no cleaning...they must be replaced?

[blackcat4866]

Re: TA-3551ci - J4401 jam code

Cleaning helps ... but by the time you see the rust they're done for. In an emergency when I only had say 4 of the 6 clutches I really needed, I have disassembled, cleaned all the parts, and cherry-picked the least worn components from the (4) used clutches. It's hardly worth the trouble though. Better just to replace. =^..^=

[tmaged]

Re: TA-3551ci - J4401 jam code

This is the same clutch used in multiple locations on these machine. My theory is it has something relevant to the IH section, as the reason it's usually the top one that fails. The bottom one and resist clutch, I believe are the same, and last much longer.

[BillyCarpenter]

Re: TA-3551ci - J4401 jam code

Just to follow up: I went back to the machine this morning and replaced the top clutch and that cleared the problem right up. Thanks to everyone in this thread that helped me out.

[fishleg]

Re: TA-3551ci - J4401 jam code

Just to follow up: I went back to the machine this morning and replaced the top clutch and that cleared the problem right up. Thanks to everyone in this thread that helped me out.

Might be wrong but I'm sure the bypass clutch is the same so you could steal that if they don't use it.

[blackcat4866]

Re: TA-3551ci - J4401 jam code

These same Daiken clutches are used on a wide variety of machines. There are heavier duty versions of this same clutch in the KM-8002i. And almost identical clutches in some Toshibas. Like rollers, I've had success installing what I happen to have on hand. =^..^=

[BillyCarpenter]

Re: TA-3551ci - J4401 jam code

This is the first time I have taken apart the conveying section. There are several (4?) of these clutches in this section. They are all identical. I see no way to take these clutches apart for cleaning.


Is this clutch something that I should keep in inventory? I'm gonna guess the answer is yes.

[blackcat4866]

Re: TA-3551ci - J4401 jam code

With hemostats squeeze at the area indicated by the arrows. The center tube will slide out. pay attention to the order that the parts go together:

Clutch.jpg

I would stock at least (6) clutches. Most Alphards have either (5) or (6) clutches in the feed unit, and if you're tearing it apart, change them all. =^..^=

[BillyCarpenter]

Re: TA-3551ci - J4401 jam code

I just ordered 6 of these clutches. The price was lower than I expected: $18.90 ea.


CLUTCH 50 Z35R - 302KV44041, 302KV94520

[KYO_OEM]

Re: TA-3551ci - J4401 jam code

Not only on Venus range you can get problems with clutches.
I will share Sirius samples for you.
In future, take care about clutches all the time