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  • tcypy1961
    Senior Tech

    500+ Posts
    • Feb 2009
    • 773

    #1

    HP LaserJet 4250n

    What would cause this HP LaserJet 4250n to overfeed? What I mean by this is that I only want to make one copy, but the machine pulls two sheets through, and the first sheet stops as a quarter (1/4) of the lead-edge is exiting. This problem is only with the second paper cassette. (The machine has two paper feed drawers and a bypass tray.) Thank you for any help given.
  • Wild Bill
    Senior Tech

    500+ Posts
    • Jul 2005
    • 774

    #2
    Re: HP LaserJet 4250n

    The problem more than likely is the Paper Feed Solenoid. Look in the event log. You will see 13.98, 13.02, 13.03 errors if the solenoids are having issues.

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    • Printerdude
      Trusted Tech

      100+ Posts
      • May 2015
      • 119

      #3
      Re: HP LaserJet 4250n

      Definitely a sticky paper pickup solenoid. Replace the solenoid unless you know the trick into replacing the sticky foam.

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      • blackcat4866
        Master Of The Obvious

        Site Contributor
        10,000+ Posts
        • Jul 2007
        • 22966

        #4
        Re: HP LaserJet 4250n

        Originally posted by Printerdude
        Definitely a sticky paper pickup solenoid. Replace the solenoid unless you know the trick into replacing the sticky foam.
        Ditto that. The test is just to manually hold down the actuator for 10 seconds, then let go. If there is any delay in returning, you know that the foam is getting sticky.

        I'll usually chemically clean away the old foam and any remaining two sided tape and adhesive. With a hole punch I'll punch a nice 1/4" disk of inner tube, or scrap rubber transfer belt, then glue it in place with cyanoacetate. The adhesive will never ooze through the rubber. It won't ever come off. And it won't ever make noise.

        When I first discovered this fix I would just scrape away the foam and let it "clack". The drawback to this, is that the metal actuator will eventually magnetize if it contacts the metal solenoid core, and you'll get exactly the same effect as the sticky sound damping foam. Then you have to replace it. =^..^=
        If you'd like a serious answer to your request:
        1) demonstrate that you've read the manual
        2) demonstrate that you made some attempt to fix it.
        3) if you're going to ask about jams include the jam code.
        4) if you're going to ask about an error code include the error code.
        5) You are the person onsite. Only you can make observations.

        blackcat: Master Of The Obvious =^..^=

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        • ZOOTECH
          Senior member of CRS

          Site Contributor
          2,500+ Posts
          • Jul 2007
          • 3375

          #5
          Re: HP LaserJet 4250n

          Originally posted by blackcat4866
          Ditto that. The test is just to manually hold down the actuator for 10 seconds, then let go. If there is any delay in returning, you know that the foam is getting sticky.

          I'll usually chemically clean away the old foam and any remaining two sided tape and adhesive. With a hole punch I'll punch a nice 1/4" disk of inner tube, or scrap rubber transfer belt, then glue it in place with cyanoacetate. The adhesive will never ooze through the rubber. It won't ever come off. And it won't ever make noise.

          When I first discovered this fix I would just scrape away the foam and let it "clack". The drawback to this, is that the metal actuator will eventually magnetize if it contacts the metal solenoid core, and you'll get exactly the same effect as the sticky sound damping foam. Then you have to replace it. =^..^=
          I like your idea; i've always just wrapped the armature a couple of times with scotch tape - no more residual magnetism, although a little noisy.
          "You can't trust your eyes, if your mind is out of focus" --

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          • theengel
            Service Manager

            1,000+ Posts
            • Nov 2011
            • 1784

            #6
            Re: HP LaserJet 4250n

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            • blackcat4866
              Master Of The Obvious

              Site Contributor
              10,000+ Posts
              • Jul 2007
              • 22966

              #7
              Re: HP LaserJet 4250n

              I thought that sounded familiar. =^..^=
              If you'd like a serious answer to your request:
              1) demonstrate that you've read the manual
              2) demonstrate that you made some attempt to fix it.
              3) if you're going to ask about jams include the jam code.
              4) if you're going to ask about an error code include the error code.
              5) You are the person onsite. Only you can make observations.

              blackcat: Master Of The Obvious =^..^=

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