How to Repair a HP Series 600 Printer With a Malfunctioning Paper Feed Mechanism

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Determine if the clutch actuator is broken or just jammed.

   HP's website (should be utilized as they have some good parts layout drawings that will help you in this.
   
   It will also show you one of the reasons that the clutch actuator is getting jammed is because the cartridges were put in wrong and occasionally gets misaligned.
   
   It is a big problem with this series of printers, but it is the first step in determining if this is indeed the problem.
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   Step 2: If it is

   We will show a case where the clutch actuator was accidentally broken off by the user. , One way that you can do this is to take all the covers off the printer.
   
   Then take apart the print head assembly and associated parts until you are down to the top hold down rail that holds down the paper pick-up assembly and where the clutch actuator is located.
   
   Once that is done, take the broken part and using EXTRA STRENGTH Krazy Glue glue the broken pieces back together. , You then place the clutch actuator back into it's area and reassembled the rest of the printer.
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   Step 3: then carefully and gently lift the clutch actuator assembly up and move it to the right till it sits next to the main drive gear.

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   Step 4: After this you must figure out a way to get the broken part (clutch actuator) that is left in the printer out for repair and re-installation.

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   Step 5: Once the part had cured sufficiently (30 Minutes Min.)

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