Need Help test print alignment

[signgirl71]

correction, I criss crossed the cables

 

[Jim Hancock]

Then you definitely have a blown fuse. It would be best to determine if there is further damage before replacing the fuse. The output transistors need to be checked first, because if one of those is shorted, you will only blow the fuse again. You will need a multimeter to check them.

To clarify, you have to crisscross the pair groups, just don't crisscross the cables in a pair itself. See the attached pdf for clarification.

 

[signgirl71]

Then you definitely have a blown fuse. It would be best to determine if there is further damage before replacing the fuse. The output transistors need to be checked first, because if one of those is shorted, you will only blow the fuse again. You will need a multimeter to check them.

To clarify, you have to crisscross the pair groups, just don't crisscross the cables in a pair itself. See the attached pdf for clarification.

the picture on the right is what I did - moved in pairs, does that mean I still need to check the output transistor?

 

[Jim Hancock]

Yes. Otherwise, you may just blow the fuse again. It's a simple test and will get you running quicker. What kind of fuses did you get, and hopefully more than 1?

 

[signgirl71]

Yes. Otherwise, you may just blow the fuse again. It's a simple test and will get you running quicker. What kind of fuses did you get, and hopefully more than 1?

I ordered two of these and two head cables - hopefully they are the correct ones. Out for delivery at the moment, haven't received them yet.

 

[Jim Hancock]

Those are the correct fuses. I suspect your existing cables are probably ok, but check the traces at the ends of the cables for any damage.

 

[Jim Hancock]

Do you have a way to check the transistors and to replace the fuse?

 

[signgirl71]

I just texted my son at work to see if he has one here, if not I will have to take a ride to get one from my father. (a multimeter as I read above)

 

[Jim Hancock]

Great! Once you get it, if you call me, I will walk you through testing the transistors.

 

[signgirl71]

Great! Once you get it, if you call me, I will walk you through testing the transistors.

Thank you so much!

 

[damonCA21]

You can get multimeters from any DIY place like harbor freight etc.. for less than $10. You just need a basic one that tests continuity, DC voltage and resistance. They are always handy tools to have for working on printers so worth getting one

 

[signgirl71]

of course they were out of the cheapies - thats just my luck but i'm sure we will have alot of use for this anyways since this house we moved into has some weird electrical problems in certain areas. So, that being said, do I dare do this? I have never used a multimeter, don't know how to read one, and don't know where the output transistor is. Honestly I'm feeling pretty stupid, but I will never learn if I don't try it...

 

[Jim Hancock]

When you are ready to be adventurous, call me. I've been doing this for years and was a US Navy electronics technician back in the day.

 

[signgirl71]

Huge thank you to Jim! You got me up and running again and it was very nice meeting you in person. Can't thank you enough! Pet the dog for me!
Chris

 

[Jim Hancock]

You are very welcome Chris. It was good meeting you as well and Rascal enjoyed your company!

 

[Novadon]

When you are ready to be adventurous, call me. I've been doing this for years and was a US Navy electronics technician back in the day.

And I bet you still carry a tweaker' in your breast pocket, you old Twidget!

 

[Jim Hancock]

Lost it years ago, darn it! Red handle flat blade with a clip and heat shrink on the shaft. Back in the days of tubes. First troubleshooting step was to look for a tube with a dead filament. Confirmation was to touch the glass top to see if it was hot or cold. After that, dig out the schematics, Simpson 260 meter and O-scope. Replaced components rather than boards. Trouble shooting was simpler... Yep, todays old techs are yesteryears Twidgets!