StyleWriter I Problem

[Scott Baret]

I've owned this StyleWriter I since 1992 and haven't really turned it on since 2002. I tried to use it the other day and it turned on, but there were some issues:

1. The printer emits a high pitched whine and the carriage doesn't move.

2. The error and power lights start to flash.

I'm using the correct, original power adapter. Any idea on what's wrong/what could be done/what may need replaced or donated from another StyleWriter? I'm more than happy to purchase a junky looking spare to use as a donor here!

 

[Juror22]

Did you check the voltage of the power adapter?  Mine went bad and I had to open it up and re-cap it.

 

[Scott Baret]

I hadn't thought of the power adapter. I do have an adapter with multiple voltages and plugs I could try if need be, plus I have a second StyleWriter adapter sitting around. (Of course, there's also the logic board).

 

[Scott Baret]

Update to the StyleWriter problem. It seems there may be something stuck in the printer itself. When I press "power", it sounds like there is a motor trying to work, but nothing is moving. I acquired another StyleWriter I and noticed the large gray gear near the cartridge assembly turns freely on that one (which works normally). My printer seems to be stuck. How can I free the gears here? Nothing turns.