Printer encoder strip has clear spots

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Galaxy4you

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I have a lexmark x1240 printer that I have had for a long time and the encoder strip has clear parts/spots on it. Is this normal for the encoder strip?
 
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Being on storage for so long - you might have troubles unclogging the print heads.
Then - this "encoder strip" - it is used to track head' position along the page. If it has spots (as you say, I don't have your printer to see it internal workings), then print head will be lost across the page, and most probably will trigger an error.

A solution: Recycle it properly (not in your trash bin). I don't think you can get spares for ten-years old printer which used to cost $100 at introduction.
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Galaxy4you

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No.It does not work properly. It also was in a storage for 8-9 years. I am now trying to get it to work. Any solutions?
 
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Alabalcho

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Being on storage for so long - you might have troubles unclogging the print heads.
Then - this "encoder strip" - it is used to track head' position along the page. If it has spots (as you say, I don't have your printer to see it internal workings), then print head will be lost across the page, and most probably will trigger an error.

A solution: Recycle it properly (not in your trash bin). I don't think you can get spares for ten-years old printer which used to cost $100 at introduction.
 
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Galaxy4you

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Sometimes it will print out the whole page but it seems like the document or picture is sliding off to the left.If possible how do i post a picture on this thread? Also I cleaned the print heads so there are only one or two clogged. I really want to restore this printer into working order. I might take recycling it into consideration. Thanks

 
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