HP LaserJet 1200 Printer series - Changing the printer separation pad

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Changing the printer separation pad

Note

Before you change the separation pad,
clean the pickup roller. See

Cleaning the

pickup roller

for instructions.

If your input tray feeds more than one
page at a time, you might need to
change the printer separation pad.
Recurring feed problems indicate that
the printer separation pad is worn. See

Accessories and ordering information

to

order a new printer separation pad.

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Unplug the power cord from the
printer, and allow the printer to cool.

2

Remove the input trays.

3

Find the blue separation pad.

4

To pry the separation pad up from
the spring-loaded base, insert a
flat-edged screwdriver in the slot
under the separation pad and twist
until the tabs are free.

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Reach in through the opening, push
the spring-loaded base down with
one hand, and pull the separation
pad up with the other hand.

6

With one hand, position the new
separation pad in the slot of the
previous separation pad (A). With
the other hand, reach through the
input tray opening, and push the
spring-loaded base down (B).

Note

The tab on the right is larger to help you
position it correctly.

7

Snap both sides of the separation
pad firmly into place.

CAUTION

Make sure that the separation pad is
straight and that there is no space
between the separation pad and the
spring-loaded base. If the separation
pad is not straight or you see space on
one side, remove the separation pad,
make sure that the larger tab is on the
right, reinsert the separation pad, and
snap both sides into place.

8

Reinsert the pickup roller, toner
cartridge, and input trays. Plug the
printer in to turn it back on.

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