Change the printer separation pad

Change the printer separation pad


Normal use with good media causes wear. The use of poor media might require more frequent replacement of the separation pad.

If the device regularly pulls multiple sheets of media at a time, you might need to change the separation pad.

HP LaserJet P1000 P1500 note Change the printer separation pad NOTE:

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

HP LaserJet P1000 P1500 warning Change the printer separation pad WARNING!

Before changing the printer separation pad, turn the device off by unplugging the power cord, and wait for the device to cool.

1.
Unplug the device from the wall outlet.
2.
Remove paper and close main input tray. Set device on its front.
3.
At the bottom of the device, unscrew the two screws holding the separation pad in place.

HP LaserJet P1000 P1500 unscrew seperation pad Change the printer separation pad

4.
Remove the separation pad.

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5.
Insert the new separation pad, and screw it into place.

HP LaserJet P1000 P1500 screw seperation pad Change the printer separation pad

6.
Plug the device into the wall outlet, and turn on the device.

HP LaserJet P1000 P1500 connect power Change the printer separation pad

HP LaserJet P1000 P1500 Change the printer separation pad