Replace Panel in Xerox 8550 Color Printer - Close Exit Cover

To remove a paper jam from the exit rollers of a printer, you'll typically need to access the jammed area by opening the printer's covers. Keep in mind that the process can vary depending on the printer model and brand. Here are general steps you can follow to remove the cover and access the exit rollers:

1. Power Off the Printer: Before attempting to remove any jams or open the printer covers, make sure to turn off the printer and unplug it from the power source to avoid any risk of electrical shock.
2. Open the Printer's Top Cover: Most printers have a top cover that can be easily lifted to access the internal components. Look for a latch or release button on the printer's top cover and gently lift it up to open.
3. Locate the Jammed Paper: Once the top cover is open, carefully inspect the printer's internal area, especially around the exit rollers, for any visible jammed paper. If you find the jammed paper, gently grasp it and pull it out in the direction of paper movement to avoid damaging the printer.
4. Check the Rear Cover (if applicable): Some printers have a rear cover or panel that allows access to the exit rollers and other internal components. If your printer has a rear cover, you may need to open it to clear the jam completely.
5. Remove Paper Trays (if necessary): If the jammed paper extends into the paper trays, you may need to remove the trays to access and remove the jam more effectively.
6. Clear Paper Path: Ensure that all remnants of the jammed paper are cleared from the printer's paper path. Check for any small pieces of paper that may have torn during the jam and remove them as well.
7. Close the Covers: After you have successfully removed the jam, close all the printer covers securely. Make sure they are properly latched to ensure the printer functions correctly.
8. Power On the Printer: Plug the printer back into the power source and turn it on. Perform a test print to verify that the paper jam issue has been resolved.

The Exit 2 interlock switch is either broken or off it's base or defective. If you open up the top door on left side of print, there is a push button switch that mounts on the back side. If you're standing on the left side of printer it's located on the top left. Make sure it's mounted properly and try to push the button with your finger and see if error goes away, if not replace switch, part number 110E11580.

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I have this same problem. Have you found an answer yet? I have checked everything and can't figure it out. Thanks

There is an exit sensor with a black actuator attached. I suspect the actuator has fallen off. If you can't clear that you should be able to remove the offset catch tray assembly and just let the paper feed into the center output tray.

You can download the service manual free at ww.eserviceinfo.com

What has most likely happened it the tab that actuates the cover switch has broken off. What you want to do it open that cover and look around the edge where it meets up with the other cover. There will be a hole, I would say about a half inch long and about a quarter inch wide where there will be a switch. Look at the exit cover in that area and you will probably see where a tab was, and is not broken off. You normally can fix it by making a couple of small holes in the cover and epoxying a paper clip in that area as a new switch actuator. You have to break or cut the paper clip to the proper length and so you have 2 ends to pop through the cover and epoxy it to.

There is a small tab that actuates a cover switch that has broken off. Hard to determine. You can look for an opening with that cover open to determine where the hole for the switch is, you will find that the tab that goes through that hole is snapped off, you have to replace the cover.
You can call 1-800-835-6100 and order the cover if you do not have a maintenance agreement.

If only the attention light is flashing then follow the guide below -

The Attention (amber)
light is blinking.
Attention error. The top
cover is open.
Close the top cover.
Attention error. The
printer is out of media.
Load media.
Attention error. The
printer has a jam.
1. Clear the jam (see pages 164 through 168).
2. If the location of the jam is not apparent, check
the embedded Web server to find the jam
location.

If the jam was under the imaging drum, toggle
the registration sensor to check its movement
and replace the registration sensor if it does not
move freely.

If the jam was in the fuser area, toggle the fuser
exit sensor to check its movement and replace
the fuser exit sensor if it does not move freely.

What has most likely happened is the tab that actuates the front cover has broken off.
When you open the cover, you will see a bar code with some numbers under it. Look toward the top of that cover above that strip. There should be a piece of plastic about an inch long and thinner than a popsicle stick.
They have a tendency to break off.