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KODAK ESP 7 AIO Carriage stuck on left handside Paper jam message but no paper or bits stuck inside Have tried reset procedures of internet tried when -feed rollers turn but carriage cradle appears stuck and is prevented from traversing to the right ?? Found a comment about improper encoder reading How do u correct optical encoder positioning error-by physical or electronic means or both ?? Cheers Lee [email protected]

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Hi,
optical encoder is known as the timing Strip film that guide the carriage of the cartridge, you have to clean softly with a cotton and alcohol.

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