HP 1200 Service Manual - Page 45

1 Replacing the printer separation pad Note Before you change the separation pad, clean the pickup roller. See "Cleaning the printer pickup roller" on page 49 for 2 instructions. If the input tray feeds more than one page at a time, you might have to replace the printer separation pad. Recurring feed problems indicate that the printer separation pad is worn. 3 1 Unplug the power cord from the printer, and allow the printer to cool. 2 Remove the input trays. 3 Locate 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 4 the separation pad and twist until the tabs are free. 5 Reach in through the input tray opening, push the spring-loaded base down with one hand, and pull the separation pad up with the other hand. 5 EN User-replaceable parts 43