Problem after installing Roller Kit in HP Laserjet 3200

[davidzuts]

Not sure but look up the feed assembly as I know it has the sensors but not sure about the flags.

https://www.impactcomputers.com/rg5-4581-000c.html?gclid=CjwKEAjw6e_IBRDvorfv2Ku79jMSJAAuiv9Ydq4BSld...

Also I could not find any of your model for sale on ebay, however, your enigne is the same as the hp laserjet 1100 which means the 1100 will have the part you are missing. Below is a link to a parts unit on ebay for sale.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/HP-LaserJet-1100-Standard-Laser-Printer-used-1-left-incl-paper-guides-/28203...

[Lakelander · Accepted solution]

Thanks for the help in finding a paper feed assembly.  (the company you referenced has one that icludes sensors and flags.)  Before ordering this I wanted to make sure this malfunctioning flag is what was causing the problem (at least one of the problems), so I taped the flag down in the closed position (which is the position it should be in when starting the copier), and to my great joy, the motor rotated and I got the "ready" signal on the display.  I decided to see what would happen if I tried to make a copy with the flag taped down, but I kept getting a paper jam, which I assume was caused by having the paper feed sensor flag taped down (is this a correct assumption?).  In any case I am going to go ahead and order the paper feed assembly for $20 and see what happens when I install it.  I am still bewildered by how the flag got broken and what happened to the broken off piece.  It is probably down in the paper feed assembly somewhere, and will surface when I remove the old one.  I hope I can replace the paper feed assembly without tearing something else up.  In any case, you have been a very big help to me, and I appreciate your patience with this novice copier repairman.  I'll report back with an update later.

[Lakelander]

Update: I ordered a new (refurbished) feeder assembly, and as luck would have it, the trigger tab on it was broken off exactly as mine was. The vendor checked its inventory and all of its feeder assemblies had the same problem so they are refunding my money. After looking at the photos online of the flag I got the idea of trying to make a tab and glue it on the old flag. After several tries I finally got it to work, and now it is working just fine. I'm not sure the glue will hold for the long haul, but at least the problem is solved. I may go ahead and order a new one I found online for $25. I don't understand why you have to buy the whole assembly when the flag is easily removed. Many thanks to you and the others on this forum who responded to my questions.