How to Replace Kicker Feet in a Printer
If you have a printer that does not push paper out properly after printing, you need to replace the kicker feet in your printer. Kicker feet are the narrow plastic pieces located in the paper tray. Their function is to push paper out of the printer when printing is completed. When kicker feet are broken, paper jams may occur. Remove the printer's case and paper handler, and replace the broken kicker feet with new ones.
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Instructions
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Remove the screws from the cover with a precision torque screwdriver.
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Open the interior access door to expose the interior of the printer. Press on the internal latches of the printer, using a flat-head screwdriver, and remove the cover of the printer.
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Press the release button on the paper tray, and remove it from the printer. Disconnect the wires attached to the paper handler body. Press on the latches holding the paper handler body, and remove it.
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Press on the wing frame latches to remove the wing frame arms. Turn the paper roller to access the rail assembly. Pull out the rail assembly from the rail track, and unsnap the kicker feet from the rail assembly.
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Snap the new kicker feet into the rail assembly.
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Push the rail assembly back onto the rail track. Turn the paper roller to lock the rail assembly in place. Insert the wing frame arms, and snap the wing frame latches into position.
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Connect the paper handler body wires to the paper handler body. Insert the paper handler body, and snap the latches in place.
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Push the paper tray until it snaps back into place. Place the cover over the printer, and close the interior access door. Replace the screws that hold the cover using a precision torque screwdriver.
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Tips & Warnings
Printer assemblies vary. Consult the instructions for your particular printer.
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