How do you fix a jammed slide projector?

How to fix it, and remove the jammed slide can be done in a matter of steps.

Shut the slide projector off and let it cool down for a few minutes.
Remove the slide tray by loosening a latch or placing a coin in the middle of the tray & turning it.
Turn the tray upside down.
Locate the jammed slide and carefully remove it.

How do you unjam a Kodak Carousel slide projector?

On a 140 Slide tray there is an index notch. On the metal plate there is a index hole. Gently release the metal spring of the tray latch and rotate the metal plate until the notch and hole line up. Now the tray should drop on the projector and index properly.

Where can I get a Kodak slide Carousel projector repaired?

Send the projector to the nearest repair dealer. To find the dealer nearest you, go to our Web site at www.kodak.com/go/projectors and click on Service. Or call 1-800-242-2424, ext. 10. When returning a projector for service, be sure to includ.

What kind of Kodak slide projector does not advance?

These instructions are designed to help you fix a 1966- 1981 vintage Kodak Carousel Slide Projector which does not advance. If your projector is of this series, it will have a hinged handle on the front next to the lens, like in the photo above and will be black or grey, or it will have imitation wood grain side panels.

Do you need to replace focus gears on Ektagraphic carousel 650?

If your projector has focus gears, they will also need to be replaced, as they are sure to be brittle. The Carousel 650/650H & Ektagraphic E/E-2 require the two piece kit. All other models have either remote and/or auto-focus and require the four piece kit as shown above.

Why does my projector say does not advance?

The “does not advance” problem is caused by a plastic part called the “Cycle Solenoid Link” that gets brittle and breaks due to age. You can confirm that your projector has this issue by pressing the forward and/or reverse buttons while there is NO tray on the projector and by observing the Indexer Lever (tray advance arm).

These instructions are designed to help you fix a 1966-1981 vintage Kodak Carousel Slide Projector which does not advance. If your projector is of this series, it will have a hinged handle on the front next to the lens, like in the photo above and will be black or grey, or it will have imitation wood grain side panels.

Why is my Kodak slide tray not working?

If your indexer lever moves, then the issue isn’t the cycle solenoid link, but possibly a defective slide tray. Kodak’s 140 slide trays have problems of their own and are not recommended. Use the 80 trays.

What kind of lubricant do I need for my Kodak Carousel 650?

The Carousel 650/650H, 700 & Ektagraphic E/E-2 require the two piece kit. All other models have either remote and/or auto-focus and require the four piece kit as shown above. When it comes to the recommended lubricants, Kodak recommended “Super Lube” for the grease and they were not particular on the light oil.