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About Simmie Butts
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Expertise
I can answer questions related to HP Designjet plotters models: 200,220,230,250,330,350,430,450,500,600,650,700,750,755cm,800,1050, 1055cm, 2000,2500,3000,3500,5000,5500 & most hp LaserJet printers. I can also answer questions related to owen sl series rotolite blueprint machines.

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I am an athorized HP plotter/printer tech. with 10years experience.

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as degree in Computer Information Systems, A certified, currently working towards my BS in Computer Information Systems. Trained by HP in plotter/printer repair.

   

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In Category  Printer mechanical problems

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Printing to HP DesignJet 1055CM from a Mac running Mac OS X 10.4.117/15/2008
  Q: I have an HP DesignJet 1055CM on my network. I can reach the plotter with a simple word file (for ...
  A: the other thing you can do is to update the driver itself can get it at hp.com. let me know how ...
printing error7/14/2008
  Q: the lines and hatches are relocated, I wonder if you have methods or software patches to have this ...
  A: this prints out a full page demo plot if this plot looks fine then the issue is not specifically the ...
DesignJet 4307/14/2008
  Q: My printer plots out a few lines and then the cartridge light comes on flashing and it quits laying ...
  A: if the cartridge appears to be clogged then perhaps the spittoon assembly has ink built up out of it ...
HP Color LaserJet CM1015 MFP7/14/2008
  Q: Needing multiple color copies on 8.5x8.5 paper loaded in Tray 2. After first page, printing stopped ...
  A: if you cant get what yuor lookling for there you can try to call hp support directly. though im a ...
HP 5500 Lens covers7/14/2008
  Q: we have 3 Hp 5500 ( 1 - 42", 2 - 60" ) We cant seem to fing the replacement lens covers anywhere. ...
  A: THERE WAS NO PIC BUT I THING THIS IS THE LITTLE LENS THAT SLIDES INTO THE EDGE DETECT SENSOR ...
hp 7550 carriage jammed left7/14/2008
  Q: my printer carriage is jammed to the left. How can I release this?
  A: sometimes this tab comes out of place and will cause the pen carriage to get jammed. if this is the ...
HP 4215 ALL IN ONE7/13/2008
  Q: The printer carriage keeps bouncing off each side of the printer and then caused an error message. ...
  A: give it 30min plug it back in. if its not resolved only thing you can do is call hp, they will most ...
Printer clicking7/11/2008
  Q: When I turn the printer h/p 2175 on, it will say initializing, goes into copy mode, and then starts ...
  A: com and search for this product under support. hp usually has a good trouble shooting guide for its ...
hp deskjet 990Cxi7/11/2008
  Q: The printer wouldn't pick up paper. It seems the 'piston' which lifts the end of the paper tray in ...
  A: it sounds like there is a mechanical problem and its not something i could really asses unless i ...
Designjet 430 problem7/11/2008
  Q: my company has a Designjet 430. we use it to print out design sample. from yesterday, every time ...
  A: this basically means that there is to much friction on the slider rods. try cleaning the rod with a ...
Hp1050C print head problem7/10/2008
  Q: I get an error code 0C0032 00000004 which indicates a drop sensor problem or electronics module ...
  A: try cleaning the printheads by dabbing them on a wet paper towel you should see distinct ink lines ...
Hp 3600n laserjet7/10/2008
  Q: When i Print a letter the paper has a gray shadow in the vertical right side.
  A: take a look at the drum on the toner and see if you can see the defect on it or simply try a new ...
hp12107/9/2008
  Q: It's been great for a few years, but now I can't get rid of the E(rror) message, and consequently ...
  A: com. since the printer is a few years old if that stuff doesnt work then you may want to consider ...
HP LaserJet P2015dn7/7/2008
  Q: I have come across a HP LaserJet P2015dn that periodically is refusing to print. After a power ...
  A: cables nic cards print server that stuff. you can also try hooking the printer up to just one ...
brother printer will not print7/6/2008
  Q: I have a 3220 brother 5-in-1. I changed the ink as suggested and now the printer prints, but it ...
  A: can be bad right out of the package or there is a malfunction in the printer that will require parts ...
HP 8150n error and odd output7/6/2008
  Q: I have a 8150n HP LaserJet that I just acquired used. It has the original 32MB memory plus a 64MB ...
  A: laser scanner or toner cartridge. i would download the latest driver you can find www.hp.com. that ...
deignjet5500ps stalls6/30/2008
  Q: sometimes when i am plotting multiple copies of a file, in the middle of the run, the printer prints ...
  A: cant really be sure because there isnt aspecific error code at the plotter, but if its the plotter ...
hp 2175 all in one6/29/2008
  Q: scanner doesnt work any suggestions?
  A: however either of these options will probably cost you more than what you could purchase a new ...
fading print6/27/2008
  Q: maybe you would recognize this problem from one of your other printers? I spent 1.5+ hours online ...
  A: however it sounds like perhaps you have some ink build up in the printer that is clogging the ...
Paper jam message6/27/2008
  Q: and now my printer is reading paper jam please clear. I tried everything what should I do and what ...
  A: this needs to get replaced, the strip passes thru an sensor area on the pen carriage and then each ...
Hp Designjet 2500 cp Printer6/27/2008
  Q: We recently purchased photo plotter paper for the above printer but our printer will not load the ...
  A: if it doesnt scan it try replacing the line sensor lens on the right side of the pen carriage its ...
deignjet5500ps stalls6/25/2008
  Q: sometimes when i am plotting multiple copies of a file, in the middle of the run, the printer prints ...
  A: let me know if of any error codes or messages your getting thanks simmie
ibookG46/24/2008
  Q: I have a MAC iBook G4 and it refuses to print anything on any printer, at work, at home, whatever. ...
  A: i know very little about macs so i would see if you can find a mac expert on all experts and post ...
printer will not stop printing6/24/2008
  Q: I right click printer icon on task bar and click open all printer and faxes and a box appears ...
  A: do this with the printer disconnected from the computer and turned off. it seems like there is some ...
Plotter HP 55006/24/2008
  Q: My plotter is restarting after every print job. Please help! Thank you!
  A: could also try reseating firmware and memory chips as well. if this doesnt help then you will need ...
End of long prints become crooked6/20/2008
  Q: I'm running prints through Onyx 7.0 to an HP Designjet 5000. I've been noticing that the end of my ...
  A: then if possible try printing something from a different program and see if the same thing happens, ...
HP Deskjet F21806/17/2008
  Q: I was given a Compaq Armada V300 which is windows 98. I just bought a HP Deskjet F2180 which ...
  A: best thing is probably to have a friend that knows computers to help you as it can get confusing for ...
Printing problem6/17/2008
  Q: ...When I attempt to print something, the printing is cut off on the right side of the paper. I ...
  A: but try this first, i just went into the print preview for this document and found that there is a ...
Printing problem6/17/2008
  Q: ...When I attempt to print something, the printing is cut off on the right side of the paper. I ...
  A: like it cuts off right near the border or is it like its only printing half the page but there is ...
printer problems6/13/2008
  Q: I installed the printer software for the dell printer, but it failed. I rebooted and tried again it ...
  A: id recommend going to dell and downloading the latest driver for your printer and installing that. ...
Hp 2600n color problem6/12/2008
  Q: i have this printer connected to my macbook pro and am having a color issue as of late. my red color ...
  A: if everything else is fine start there. just because the toner level is not out doesnt mean there ...
deskjet 672 printer6/11/2008
  Q: My printer was uninstalled when my computer was repaired. Now I want to install it back, but I do ...
  A: im assuming your using windows xp if not you will need to try and search the web for the driver. ...
dell photo aio printer 9226/11/2008
  Q: I do not believe this is one of the models you list, but I would like to ask a general question ...
  A: i recommend taking a couple folded up paper towels wet them down ring them out just so its not ...
designjet 430 plotter6/11/2008
  Q: my plotter is old but works well it always has had the cartrage and data light on but it would ...
  A: when this is the case at startup you will get an error cartridges,data & ready i believe; if you ...
HP Deskjet 5740 Mechanism Error6/9/2008
  Q: My printer is saying that it has a mechanism error and won't print any documents all the lights are ...
  A: sounds like there has been a electrical malfunction and theres not much that can be done except to ...
HP print carriage stuck6/4/2008
  Q: The print carriage on my Deskjet 5150 is stuck to the right hand side. On power up the cartidges ...
  A: at this point its either find whats binding it or see if you can get a new service station from hp, ...
HP5500- Roll Mispositioned6/4/2008
  Q: Not sure what the problem is, after each print, comes up with "Roll Mispositioned" and I have to ...
  A: also take a look at the right roll feed cap and make sure it has not separated from its locking ...
HP print carriage stuck6/3/2008
  Q: The print carriage on my Deskjet 5150 is stuck to the right hand side. On power up the cartidges ...
  A: this is where the pen carriage is docked and has gears and stuff that allow it to move if you have ...
HP Officejet 4215xi6/3/2008
  Q: Everytime I print an article on the above printer; after the printing is complete, I receive the ...
  A: with a lint free cloth and isopropyl alcohol then apply a few drops of a light oil like sewing ...
HP 2175 Printer6/1/2008
  Q: I need help changing the printer preferences on a HP 2175 printer to accept a document sized 8 x 6 ...
  A: also i would make sure that the printer can print the size media you want as not all are the same ...
HP Inkjet 12005/29/2008
  Q: HP business inkjet 1200 printer is putting a vertical line of red and blue ink down the page of ...
  A: does it fade at all after say a couple prints or does it stay the same? printheads are expensive so ...
HP6310 Printer Malfunction5/29/2008
  Q: Starts printing font black but changes to red then pink further down the page. New cartridge worked ...
  A: ive seen in the past that other cartridges can actually go bad but affect a different one. its ...
HP G85 Officejet printer5/27/2008
  Q: I just did a print job on my HPG85 and the paper jammed. I cleared it OK but the printer continues ...
  A: or has a piece of paper jammed in it, if its damaged then you will have to talk to hp about getting ...
HP PCS 1210 All-In-One paper not loading5/21/2008
  Q: Hey Simmie, I'm running a custom pc with Win XP-sp2. After my old Lexmark 3200 died, I borrowed a ...
  A: so they are either dirty or maybe you have to much paper or not enough if things are getting worn ...
LaserJet 1300 printer5/21/2008
  Q: I have a laserjet 1300 printer that is printing blank pages. I have used three different toner ...
  A: can you print anything at all? how about the internal demo print from the printer? if your not ...
slow printing5/20/2008
  Q: i have a hp photosmart 7760 for about 2 years it was running fine but a month ago t startd printing ...
  A: if the printer is doing this stand alone not from the computer the issue is either the card or a ...
hard disk failure dj5500uv 60 in5/18/2008
  Q: All of a sudden i got the hard disk failure notice. Replaced the main board, as the hard drive ...
  A: you have to start replacing parts one at a time to try to figure out the issue. usually the ...
HP2250tn Troubleshooting5/16/2008
  Q: I just read one inquiry into a similar problem I am having with my printer: "Printhead Movement ...
  A: im not familiar with this particular printer however hp does most of these things the same the latch ...
HP-1000C won't print5/13/2008
  Q: Recently my hp-1000c stopped printing "black color only" pages if spooler is used. If spooler is ...
  A: goto hp.com and download/install that driver. that way you know that its not some kind of driver ...
Printer not printing in black!!5/12/2008
  Q: We have a Brother MFC 3 in one printer (its a printer, scaner, fax,) and all of the sudden it will ...
  A: if this is the case you will have to check with the manufacturer on getting it repaired. if its a ...
HP 6840 printer not recognising colour cartridge5/11/2008
  Q: I recently replaced the colour cartridge but the printer does not recognise the cartridge is there. ...
  A: if the error was the reason for replacing it and its still there with new cartridge then the issue ...
printing problems5/7/2008
  Q: I have a HP photosmart C4280 all-in-one. When i attempt to print out any type of document which ...
  A: try deleting it then goto hp.com and download/install the latest driver/software and see if that ...
HP 6800 open cover -- but it's not!5/6/2008
  Q: I have an HP DeskJet 6800 series which was working just fine. The other night we installed a new ...
  A: if it has failed then you will need to contact hp for repair options or just get a new printer. ...
Everything I Print Looks Terrible!5/6/2008
  Q: I have been using my HP 1610v All in One Printer for years with no problems at all. However, I was ...
  A: cartridges are pretty volitile so i would start with a new black printhead. if that does not solve ...
Hp5500 is only laying down ink in one direction5/5/2008
  Q: I'm working on a really big job and the printer is laying down ink in only one direction. I have ...
  A: is it still plotting out the print fine? most settings are controlled via the software you are ...
Multi Function machine/cartridges5/2/2008
  Q: My company needs a printer/copier/fax multi-function machine. We currently have a Brother MFC, but ...
  A: will be hard to find a non color printer nowadays though, but im sure they are out there check hp's ...
hp psc 21755/2/2008
  Q: having a problem with printer. Flashing - "press enter to align cartridges". It's perpetual, as I ...
  A: if you still run into errors then you could possibly have a bad printhead/ink cartridge or a ...
my computer and printer5/2/2008
  Q: I have a gateway desktop that is having problems and cannot hook up with my printer. It is a hp psc ...
  A: dont have it hooked up to the computer yet, then create a new folder on the desktop then goto hp and ...
Carriage Jam on a HP C6150 Photosmart5/1/2008
  Q: I received this error message after removing a paper jam from my printer, I've searched the printer ...
  A: also you may have broke the paper sensor when you removed the jam if this is the case the only thing ...
Officejet 7140xi all in one4/30/2008
  Q: I recently purchased a HP Officejet 7140xi from a reputable seller on e-bay. When I turned the ...
  A: other than that the only option is to replace the ink components to see if that fixes it, no test or ...
hp 1210 all-in-one printer4/29/2008
  Q: My one year old reached into my hp 1210 all-in-one printer and pulled out a very thin plastic strip ...
  A: there is a clip on either side of your printer that the strip connects to and it also passes thru a ...
jammig4/29/2008
  Q: I have been operating my HP DeskJet 820Cse for 6 mo. got it used, recently it started jamming ...
  A: if that doesnt solve the issue then the printer isnt worth spending more time on, you will have to ...
hp deskjet 940c4/25/2008
  Q: I don't know if this is your model for questions but here goes. Printer won't print in black and ...
  A: i wouldn't spend much more time on this as its not worth the hassle when you can probably replace it ...
HP officejet 7410 all-in-one4/24/2008
  Q: We recently inherited this HP officejet 7410 all-in-one printer. At first in order to print to it ...
  A: com to download the latest. hp also has a pretty good troubleshooting area as well try looking ...
Printer Question4/22/2008
  Q: Not necessarily a mechanical problem, I wanted to ask if there is a way that I can view previous ...
  A: some applications have a autosave feature, perhaps the doc got saved without your knowing it??? ...
dell 942 not pulling paper in :(4/21/2008
  Q: my dell 942 printer has started to mess about when it prints. it started when it needed new ink for ...
  A: alot of these have a back door on the back of the printer tahn can be removed to help remove paper ...
Ink Blobs on paper4/21/2008
  Q: Our 5500 is out of warranty. We replaced the carriage assembly on Friday without an HP tech (had ...
  A: this is the assembly that when you plug the printheads in they interact with to get the ink . a ...
HP PSC 1610v All-In-One4/20/2008
  Q: When trying to print I have horizontal lines going through my pictures,both black and white, and ...
  A: like the cartridge isnt laying down any ink, the internal cleaning process the printer does isnt all ...
Replacing Ink chip on designjet 5500ps4/17/2008
  Q: I have a designjet 5500ps that I refilled the yellow ink, and also replaced the chip (I bought a ...
  A: or replace it with a differnet third party one like your using. if its not the cartridge then you ...
HP designjet 8004/16/2008
  Q: problème avec HP 800 error message 2110 Merci
  A: sometimes i have found that there is paper jammed in the service station gears causing this error ...
HP design jet 2500cp media problem4/16/2008
  Q: My plotter keeps giving me the error message 'Turn off printer and check printhead path'. I have ...
  A: most parts are not available for it via hp, you may find them online if need be but they can get ...
hp designjet 1050c plotter makes grinding noise durring startup then gives error4/14/2008
  Q: my hp designjet 1050c plotter is making a noise during startup. i am a repair tech, but not very ...
  A: it usually relates to the encopder strip or drive belt dry slider rods could even be worn bushings ...
Discontinued Plotters4/10/2008
  Q: I am planning to buy a HP 1050c plotter. What should I expect when buying a discontinued HP plotter?
  A: i would check into parts repalcement, i know on the model numbers that end with A that the emod is ...
hp designjet 1050c plotter makes grinding noise durring startup then gives error4/9/2008
  Q: my hp designjet 1050c plotter is making a noise during startup. i am a repair tech, but not very ...
  A: let me know thanks simmie
HP IIID printer problem4/9/2008
  Q: This is a great printer but something happened in our recent move to another state & I can't figure ...
  A: i havent looked at one of these in years but if the other tray works fine then i would take a look ...
HP 750 printer/scanner/copy4/8/2008
  Q: I have been trying to scan a document from my HP 750, and I keep getting an error saying printer ...
  A: you can go back to hp.com and see if there isany kind of troubleshooting available for this unit. ...
Ink Cartridge Carrier jammed left4/8/2008
  Q: HP desk jet 890C Ink Cartridge Carrier jammed left when printer was restarted after cleaning and ...
  A: there is a white plastic piece that can sometimes come dislodged, the pen carriage interacts with it ...
printer ink refilling4/7/2008
  Q: I have a lot of ink leftover for a lexmark that died. Can I use it for a new HP cartridge? thank ...
  A: if you mean you want to pump ink out and then into compatable hp im not sure nvr tried it you would ...
hp designjet 1050c plotter makes grinding noise durring startup then gives error4/7/2008
  Q: my hp designjet 1050c plotter is making a noise during startup. i am a repair tech, but not very ...
  A: if the arm is all sloppy then the clutch needs to be replacedit shouldnt be all wiggly and loose ...
fax problem4/5/2008
  Q: Simmie, thank you for your answer first of all. It all works now. Secondly, I have been trying to ...
  A: possibly even deleting it then reinstalling it, or looking to see if there are any updates or ...
Printer wont print4/5/2008
  Q: I just moved and my printer got turned upside down during the trip. I've taken out the old ink and ...
  A: only thing i can think of is if you have separate ink cartridges and printheads there may have been ...
Printer wont print4/5/2008
  Q: I just moved and my printer got turned upside down during the trip. I've taken out the old ink and ...
  A: if not then there is something else internally wrong with the printer. most of these arnt worth the ...
shared printer not print right4/5/2008
  Q: I have an HP Deskjet 890c. I know that it's pretty old, but it should not affect my problem. I ...
  A: im assuming your using a wireless network with your computer that your laptiop connects to. on the ...
HP PSC 2210 MultiFuncition Ink Jet Printer4/4/2008
  Q: Is it possible to repair the band/strap that connects the printer cartridge carrier so that it feeds ...
  A: at best you could contact them about repair as they are the only ones that can do it. they will ...
HP Designjet 5500 printer path error4/4/2008
  Q: I keep getting this error. Started out just as a print finished (I turned off printer and cut print ...
  A: havent seen that particular issue with the tensioner assembly but i come across odd things like this ...
Printer4/4/2008
  Q: When I start up my printer it always prints a page .How do I get it to stop doing this .It uses a ...
  A: can also try this, with the printer off unplug the cpu to printer cable so the printer is not ...
hp psc 750 power4/2/2008
  Q: Moved the printer but will not power back up. Power cord light (located on the tip that plugs into ...
  A: these printers are only repaired by hp and they will probably try to sell you a refurb replacement ...
HP PSC 750 Error "The Print Cartridge Carriage is Stalled"4/1/2008
  Q: I hope that you may be able to provide me some guidance in eliminating an error that I get at the ...
  A: could be an issue with the docking area the station in there moves to clean and caps the heads when ...
HP 7550 printing problem3/30/2008
  Q: My printer prints colored/black bars that hide the text and also blank spaces. It's less of a ...
  A: good news is that the technology has changed quite a bit over the last few years so a new printer ...
HP 7550 printing problem3/29/2008
  Q: My printer prints colored/black bars that hide the text and also blank spaces. It's less of a ...
  A: prior to installing the new driver delete the old one. and see how that works. can get the driver ...
HP 5500 60"3/28/2008
  Q: "Switch power off, check media path". Cleaned/oiled machine as recommended by HP Spt-1 Tech - ...
  A: dirty dry rods, a worn drive belt, or the motor. althought i suppose a carriage assembly could be a ...
brother mfc 97003/27/2008
  Q: I have a brother mfc 970 printer, coppier, scanner.The printer works well when printing a copy from ...
  A: but i would say that there is some kind of mechanical or electrical issue which would probably ...
hp psc 2175 shows 'offline' and won't print!3/25/2008
  Q: and my hp psc 2175 printer will scan but will not print! It says 'offline' when I go into control ...
  A: let me know thanks simmie
carriage jam3/24/2008
  Q: I have an error that says carriage jam open door, clear carriage jam. I have looked and can't find ...
  A: this is the rod that the carriage slides on when printing it can get dirty and dry. try cleaning it ...
hp deskjet 1120C3/22/2008
  Q: i cleaned my printer, had lots of ink built up, and now it prints everything in the middle of the ...
  A: a transparent band that runs from one end of the printer to the other the carriage uses this for ...
hp75503/22/2008
  Q: The print cartridges are stuck to the left of the printer carriage and will not return. How can I ...
  A: this is the rod that the carriage slides on when printing it can get dirty and dry. try cleaning it ...
HP psc 750 series3/20/2008
  Q: I just replaced both ink cartridges, and the printer screen said press enter to align cartridges. I ...
  A: can clean the stuff with alcohol and a qtip, if still nothing then perhaps the cartridges are ...
ALL IN ONE3/20/2008
  Q: I WAS WONDERING IF YOU KNEW ANYTHING ABOUT THE DELL ALL IN ONE 924? I WENT TO PRINT SOMETHING AND ...
  A: it clips on each end of the printer but wit h a dell i have no idea what the setup is of this ...
HP Designjet 5500 printer path error3/18/2008
  Q: I keep getting this error. Started out just as a print finished (I turned off printer and cut print ...
  A: or you can get a really light oil like sewing machine oil put in on and spread it out with your ...
installing an hp officejet 4215xi all in one printer3/16/2008
  Q: I have recently installed windows xp on my computer and when it called to install printer my cd ...
  A: if you do look for a dvd/cd combo can also get these so they burn cd's and dvd's all in one drive ...
print cradle problem3/14/2008
  Q: my hp4215 Printer Mechanism error: that the printer cradle cartridge cannot move. ANSWER: hi it ...
  A: like sewing machine oil. do not use lubricants like wd40. just a light oil only need a couple ...
HP LaserJet P2015dn3/14/2008
  Q: The printer says it's "offline," but I can't find a way to get in back online. I've checked the ...
  A: also when your on the hp site they usually have a good trouble shooting section for these products ...
print cradle problem3/14/2008
  Q: my hp4215 Printer Mechanism error: that the printer cradle cartridge cannot move.
  A: not much to work with based on your description of the issue. with the printer off can you move the ...
HP DeskJet 672C3/13/2008
  Q: My printer usually jams right after a paper feed. I think there is a white plastic sliding piece to ...
  A: no manufacturer makes these inkjets as a servicable unti they are considered throwaway when they ...
Designjet 5500 PS 42 in error3/11/2008
  Q: Front panel displays: "Error processing job/Flushing rest of job" when sending large map files. ...
  A: thing is if the plotter is plotting everything else your sending to it except these files then ...
HP K850 Inkjet Pro3/10/2008
  Q: I have a year old K850 that I use a CIS (Continuous Ink System) on it. I did something really ...
  A: and to be honest they will usually try to get you to trade up to a newrer possibly refurbed unit or ...
HP 9650 and HP 74503/10/2008
  Q: My husband hooked up his two printers to a new Dell computer and they now both have a problem HP ...
  A: sorry to hear of your husbands health issues. dealing with printer problems is bad enough never ...
problems with Lexmark Z32 printer3/8/2008
  Q: I am new to this site and I can't figure out where to post my message or who to direct it to. I ...
  A: take it out and dab it on a couple wet paper towels and see if there is ink on the paper towel ...
Designjet 5500 PS 42 in error3/7/2008
  Q: Front panel displays: "Error processing job/Flushing rest of job" when sending large map files. ...
  A: if this is the case you can 1. upgrade the plotters memory or try using the process in computer ...
hp 2175 all-in-one printer3/7/2008
  Q: We had a paper jam and after clearing everything the jam lights are still on and it is still saying ...
  A: since these printers are not servicable i recommend looking again may have to do it form odd angles. ...
HP Designjet 5500 (42) - line sensor error3/7/2008
  Q: having problems with plotter, during initialization - around 80% comes up with error 0f100030c09a4 - ...
  A: i would make sure the encoder strip is clean if it has oil or a smudge something like that then the ...
virtical lines Printing not good in Excel Sheet3/6/2008
  Q: i am using EPSON LQ 1150 II dotmatrix printer. if I give print tables it is printing horizontal ...
  A: hope this helps thanks simmie
designjet 5500 PS memory reset3/5/2008
  Q: I have read on many blogs that most HP printers can have the ink cartridge/tank expiration memory ...
  A: i have not heard of what you are describing. these main boards are pretty sensitive so if you mess ...
Hp psc 2175 all-in-one3/5/2008
  Q: My printer said align left cartridge. I had to replace the color ink cartridge.All fine and dandy. ...
  A: ink cartridges are pretty voitile so dont man handle them to much. i would also clean the contacts ...
Page Prints Yellow Background3/4/2008
  Q: Minolta Magicolor 2200 DeskLaser. I just inherited this printer and got it all set up and installed ...
  A: could be a powersupply issue or simply a faulty toner. if its an inkjet then it sounds like your ...
HP 3050 (fax function)3/4/2008
  Q: Good Morning, The office issue is with the HP3050. We use it exclusively for its fax function. The ...
  A: for the not grabbing the paper try cleaning the roller with a lint free cloth & alcohol. you will ...
hp 2175xi printer3/4/2008
  Q: This has happened more than once and I can't remember what I did to resolve it. The buttons keep ...
  A: if this is the case you may still beable to get it exchanged without having to buy a new one. let ...
Photosmart 11152/28/2008
  Q: I have a spring that has come off and do not know where to place it. The printer will not move the ...
  A: the only place you could turn for help would be the manufacturer. if the printer is not under ...
CM10152/26/2008
  Q: Printer is replicating the print below the print until faded
  A: this is caused by a worn/faulty toner cartridge or a worn/faulty fuser assembly, could also be a ...
HP PSC 22102/26/2008
  Q: Error message "Open door, clear carriage jam and then press Enter". We literally moved the printer ...
  A: doesnt matter who makes it, id say you have spent more time already than its worth, but if your up ...
HP PSC 22102/26/2008
  Q: Error message "Open door, clear carriage jam and then press Enter". We literally moved the printer ...
  A: if you leave the pen carriage out in the open, does it move when you power up the printer, if it ...
HP PSC 22102/26/2008
  Q: Error message "Open door, clear carriage jam and then press Enter". We literally moved the printer ...
  A: im also assuming that you tried what the msg suggested. with the printer off & unplugged can you ...
PSC 15102/22/2008
  Q: The scanner is not identified in your bio but maybe you can help? Printer was inactive for some ...
  A: if this doesnt solve it the nthe is probably a mechanical issue with the scanner portion of the ...
HP Laserjet 4mv ghosting2/21/2008
  Q: .. I consider myself good at fixing these hp laserjets, but I am stumped and I can't afford to waste ...
  A: wonder if its a poor quality roller??? as these parts havent been available from hp in a while. ...
re lost game programme2/21/2008
  Q: I have windows XP, games were installed at that time. All of a sudden, I have lost one of my ...
  A: look for the games there what i would do is set it to remove them then go back and reinstall. bye ...
HP Laserjet 4mv ghosting2/21/2008
  Q: .. I consider myself good at fixing these hp laserjets, but I am stumped and I can't afford to waste ...
  A: did you replace the whole fuser assembly or just the roller? also try a new toner, i suppose this ...
HP2210 all in one printer2/20/2008
  Q: After printing a page, my HP2210 does not seem to give the sheet that extra kick to get it out of ...
  A: if this ges on rollers or other parts in the printpath you could get issues like you are having. ...
Compaq Printer2/20/2008
  Q: Yes, My C3 1000 is printing full black pages only every time I try to copy anything. Any idea what ...
  A: this is something that is not worth your time & effort to get fixed as it wouldnt be feasable due to ...
HP2210 all in one printer2/17/2008
  Q: After printing a page, my HP2210 does not seem to give the sheet that extra kick to get it out of ...
  A: if that does not work you need to buy a new printer. thanks simmie hi the problem is we live in a ...
Unusual printer problems2/14/2008
  Q: Have reciently bourght a Lenovo 3000 flower printer. On initial instalation everything worked fine ...
  A: from your description this printer does not take paper, but instead prints on flowers. from my ...
paperjam2/13/2008
  Q: how do i un-jam my Hp 1200 printer whithout breaking it?
  A: ) sry just joking. if possible you should try and remove the paper by pulling it in the direction ...
HP 2200 dnt2/13/2008
  Q: I keep getting a yellow flashing light on the printer by the triangle ! I get it when I turn the ...
  A: a door open or a paper jam. open the top cover remove the toner unless thats the issue, and look ...
printer copy2/12/2008
  Q: Hope you can help me. I have a HP Photosmart c4100 all in one series. The problem I experienced ...
  A: this is usually the culprit in these cases. something on the glass will cause the copier to copy it ...
HP psc 2175 all-in-one shows paper jam2/12/2008
  Q: Everytime I try to print on my HP PSC 2175 all in one, the paper moves into position like it is ...
  A: if this is the case then its not worth your time playing around with it. hp doesnt supply ...
printer prints opposite colors2/9/2008
  Q: I have a Dell 720 printer and blue is printed in red, yellow is coming out green and so on. What ...
  A: if its a tricolor cart. then one color could be out and it will still print however any color that ...
HP R40xi carriage/cartridge jam2/8/2008
  Q: An error message appears immediately after turning on printer/scanner that states the carriage is ...
  A: if this is the case your time & money are better spent on a new printer. welcome to the world of ...
HP 7450 feed problem2/7/2008
  Q: I've read over the q&A back to 2005 and see many feed problems but not mine: my printer starts ...
  A: you could try cleaning the pickup rollers with a lint free cloth & alcohol, however based on your ...
PARTS SHEET2/7/2008
  Q: I have an hp 7550 that stopped taking paper and stating the print cartriges are jammed, after ...
  A: even if you call them they probably wont repair your printer they will try to sell you one, probably ...
Laserjet2/5/2008
  Q: Simmie, I'll begin by saying that I am very impressed by the volume of questions you answer. It ...
  A: if its still doing it after installing a new toner try doing a half page again and look on the toner ...
HP Designjet 5500 (42 inch)2/4/2008
  Q: Plotter won't go past 50% during initialization, comes up with Check Printhead Path (2). Checked the ...
  A: do not move the pen carriage by hand when the power is on and is in the service station area. if ...
Dell 924 all-in-one won't print, but2/4/2008
  Q: It prints the test pages, it copies and it scans. It has a full ink cartridge, and the expensive ...
  A: completely delete the old one, also could try changing the cable if its usb try a different usb ...
5500 not printing square2/1/2008
  Q: our 5500 is not printing square, it will print one side of a print longer than the other, this ...
  A: i know autocad has a calibration proceedure so give that a shot. does the cut on the paper measure ...
HP Designjet 5500 (42 inch)2/1/2008
  Q: Plotter won't go past 50% during initialization, comes up with Check Printhead Path (2). Checked the ...
  A: also are you sure the belt has no bad spots? can check this by moving the pen carriage by hand. ...
HP C6150 Photosmart Won't Print Black1/31/2008
  Q: Any suggestions ? I have cleaned cartridges, contacts, replaced with new cartridge, etc...... But It ...
  A: unfortunetly its not going to be worth your time or money to send it to hp. they would probably try ...
5500 not printing square1/31/2008
  Q: our 5500 is not printing square, it will print one side of a print longer than the other, this ...
  A: when you say its not printing square do you mean the media is skewing as it is fed thru the machine? ...
problems printing with my mac1/31/2008
  Q: For some reason, whenever i try to print on my mac, it only prints by shrinking the document all ...
  A: i dont know anything about macs but you can try looking around in your print properties or print ...
HP 6210 "Remove and check right cartridges"1/31/2008
  Q: I am getting this error. I have used refillables for about 6 months. This one, OfficeMax brand, ...
  A: if another cartridge doesnt work then throw the printer away unless its under warranty. wont be ...
HP 2300N Inkjet1/30/2008
  Q: The 2300n we have has suddenly stopped working. It has no error messages but you cannot access ...
  A: http://h20000.www2.hp.com/bizsupport/TechSupport/SupportTaskIndex.jsp?lang=en&cc=us&prodTypeId=18972 ...
HP Deskjet 845c: Flashing RESUME Button1/28/2008
  Q: When I power up my HP 845c Deskjet Printer, the RESUME Button's amber light blinks continuously and ...
  A: all of them, turn the printer off then unplug the printer from the computer & turn it back on. if ...
HP Deskjet 845c: Flashing RESUME Button1/28/2008
  Q: When I power up my HP 845c Deskjet Printer, the RESUME Button's amber light blinks continuously and ...
  A: also check out this hp site for help with this printer. ...
printer mechanical problems1/27/2008
  Q: when I try to install a lexmark z1300 printer, for an emachine model w3118, windows xp, i get error ...
  A: driver & and additional software. unplug the printer from the computer and reboot. plug the printer ...
Laserjet "ghosting"1/27/2008
  Q: Simmie, I'll begin by saying that I am very impressed by the volume of questions you answer. It ...
  A: its not easy being a super hero :) j/kn as for your ghosting issue this is cause by toner build up ...
C61501/26/2008
  Q: When I make copies, the copies come out with 2 black lines (about 1/2 inch each) down the whole ...
  A: there is debree stuck on the scanner glass, this can be cleaned off. 2. there is a mechanical ...
hp officejet 4215xi all in one printer1/26/2008
  Q: Someone gave me this printer and I don't know how to set print to colour copies only. I have tried ...
  A: the print options are usually under the advance tab in the windows driver properties page, can get ...
Epson not printing black1/25/2008
  Q: I have an Epson Stylus Color 600 which has been a reliable workhorse for many years. Recently the ...
  A: i was looking for a new printer and found suitable hp models, though i suppose all manufacturers ...
DesignJet 5500ps paper alignment1/25/2008
  Q: When changing paper, the rollers which rewind the paper are either worn or dirty; or there is not ...
  A: i believe the utility is called turn drive roller. enter the menu by going into the printer setup ...
HP Color Inkjet Print Quality Problem1/24/2008
  Q: When printing a text page, every few lines of text will only have the bottom half of a text line ...
  A: unless this is how you were already doing it. also with the print carriage out of its docking area ...
truncating files1/24/2008
  Q: I am using HPdeskjet 1055 CM plotter. And trying to print a powerpoint slide 56X36 inches in ...
  A: the actual file sixe doesnt mean anything its what it gets turned into once the plotter does its ...
Hp 1210 allignment for Mac1/23/2008
  Q: I recently installed a new color ink cartridge and reinstalled the driver for my hp 1210 on my Mac ...
  A: make sure there aren't any paper fibers or hair sticking off them. also look underneath the pen ...
printer problem1/21/2008
  Q: remove and check black catridge i put in a new one the same thing steal happening HP2110 ALL-IN ...
  A: if there is alot of ink on them then it could cause this issue. use a qtip and isopropyl alchohol. ...
printers1/18/2008
  Q: What is the difference between the canon pixma mp470 and the canon pixma mp470se?
  A: i found the se model on walmarts site and it didnt offer that option in the features. im not a ...
faded ink1/16/2008
  Q: Every time I print, my pages are not crisp, the ink fades in and out, I have replace the print ...
  A: does your printer have separate prinheads & cartridges? if so did you replace the printhead or just ...
p2015 printer issues1/16/2008
  Q: the printer will keep jobs stored in the memory, but it wont print them unless you turn the machine ...
  A: usually this is done by holding down a button while powering on the printer. look in your printer ...
printer1/15/2008
  Q: my printer keeps saying there is a jam, but i can't find anything. Also the plastic that connects ...
  A: a little hard to tell from you description :) these inkjet printers were not made to be repaired. ...
hp photosmart C4280 all-in-one scanner1/14/2008
  Q: Every time I try to scan an image from my printer onto my Mac, an error message appears on the ...
  A: i guess if you have friends with a pc you could try it on theirs as well and see if the issue ...
HP deskjet 3745 won't print black ink!1/13/2008
  Q: My HP Deskjet 3745 won't print any black ink and I just replaced the black print cartridge with a ...
  A: alot of ink there could cause this issue also are u sure you removed the protective strip on the ink ...
HP 940c Printer1/12/2008
  Q: Printer just stopped - message says pen failure - Changed ink cartridge. Is problem mechanical? Is ...
  A: could send it to hp but they will just try to sell you a new one or refurb. can buy a new one from ...
HP Laserjet 5p - printer1/9/2008
  Q: I have an HP Laserjet 5P. I was using it with a Compaq PC laptop and have upgraded to a Mac Desktop. ...
  A: com if there is a different driver to use with mac systems. this is a dated printer so you may have ...
Hp Deskjet 940c1/7/2008
  Q: My HP Deskjet 940c has been working perfectly for so long! But I haven't been using it for a while ...
  A: ) you will need to buy a new one. as its not worth the time or money to try and get it fixed. ...
printed page does not completely eject1/5/2008
  Q: Every printed page gets crumpled when the print head repositions for the next page. The first page ...
  A: if something is broken on the printer the printer iwasnt really designed to be repaired, wouldnt be ...
hp 1055cm1/3/2008
  Q: i just turned my plotter on for the first time in several months. i get an error message "system ...
  A: most likely the harddrive though. this isnt a hard fix depending on your exact model. google hp ...
HP Deskjet 697C1/3/2008
  Q: I have a HP Deskjet 697C which has some address label renmants stuck onto the metal, which I can't ...
  A: expecially the roller assembly. you can look around on the web but im not sure if you will find ...
Printer Spool Won't Start1/2/2008
  Q: my printer recently decided it wouldn't work, due to the spool not starting. I'm using Windows XP, ...
  A: if you bought a pre assembled system, aka like a dell, gateway or hp a store bought computer than ...
Printer Spool Won't Start1/2/2008
  Q: my printer recently decided it wouldn't work, due to the spool not starting. I'm using Windows XP, ...
  A: ) if you have had this computer for a while its a goodthing to do a complete system restore everynow ...
hp 750 pcs issue1/2/2008
  Q: Do you have a diagram that shows how to hook up the cartridge movement band like thing. (It's a ...
  A: hp doesnt authorize anyone to repair this printer its basically send it back to them and we'll send ...
Printer Spool Won't Start1/2/2008
  Q: my printer recently decided it wouldn't work, due to the spool not starting. I'm using Windows XP, ...
  A: im not ruling it out but sounds more like corrupt printer drivers. delete the current driver then ...
hp 750 mechanical problem sounds12/30/2007
  Q: when I turn on the 3 in 1 printer scanner it sounds like gears slipping, what can I do? It tells ...
  A: however that printer probably isnt worth the time & money it would cost to repair it. if the ...
carriage jam12/28/2007
  Q: HP-2175 All in one....I was printing a photo and decided to cancel the print. When it expelled the ...
  A: there is a tab that allows the paper tp load the the pen carriage activates when loading/unloading ...
HP laserjet 101812/28/2007
  Q: I have hp laserjet 1018 printer, in this printer printing quality is 600 dpi. but I want to some ...
  A: in todays printing world the dpi has gotten higher & higher so its entirely possible that the lowest ...
Brother paper jam12/21/2007
  Q: Somewhere is a tiny bit of paper inside. I have looked everywhere, found a scrunched piece with ink ...
  A: however i know with hp printers sometimes you need to physically disassemble the printer to get the ...
HP 1055cm roll feed12/20/2007
  Q: When the 1055cm runs out of paper it does not recognize a new roll. I seems to try and sheet feed. ...
  A: the main issue with the dj1050 series plotters and loading paper is a bad clutch assembly, with the ...
HP psc 2175xi all-in-one "Door open"12/20/2007
  Q: My printer displays an error message when running the self test...about the cartridge door being ...
  A: sounds like the sensor is probably bad, does the printer give any indication when its closed or ...
HP HL1440 Out of Paper error12/19/2007
  Q: When I print out a document or an e-mail, I receive the "Out of Paper" error. The printer is full of ...
  A: sounds like the pickup rollers need to be cleaned. they have trouble grabing the paper when they ...
P Office jet g5512/18/2007
  Q: I have a desktop running XP and a laptop running Vista home premium. My HP Office jet g55 seems to ...
  A: it seems that since everyother function is working with the pc then maybe there is an issue with the ...
HP 1018 Driver Installation Problem12/15/2007
  Q: I have bought an HP 1018 laserjet printer but I cannot install its drivers. I have tried all the ...
  A: or the usb ports themselves? maybe printer needs usb 2.0 & computer has 1.0. do other usb devices ...
print problems12/10/2007
  Q: Our Printer in our Town Hall is printing out pages of gibberish and symbols. It will not let us ...
  A: try turning the printer & computer both off & reboot both. this issue sounds like corrupt software. ...
hp 2355 error12/10/2007
  Q: now again error remove and check cartridge on right .i remove and install a few times and the ...
  A: they can go bad even if they arent that old. it may not be worth doing so because of the cost of ...
run time error 2112/8/2007
  Q: i have 4 printers at my office. hp 2410/5610/3600/1018. i have the problem with hp psc 2410. when i ...
  A: let me know if the download works or not. i found a link to troubleshooting install isssues can ...
ink cartridge12/5/2007
  Q: I can't get my cartridge tray to stop in centre to remove cartridge. It's a cx4800 epson printer . ...
  A: it sounds like you possible have a damaged or stuck media sensor, im not a epson tech so im not ...
hp 755012/4/2007
  Q: Help! my hp 7550 is only printing 1/2 to 1/2 pages. I tried cleaning rollers with alcohol, but ...
  A: is the printer just stopping in mid print? if so try cleaning the bar that the print carriage ...
hp621012/4/2007
  Q: when i first set the printer up it printed a test page all was well. Since then The printer black ...
  A: the rod the pen carriage moves on. try cleaning it with alcohol & a lint free cloth then use a ...
printer12/3/2007
  Q: i have purchased a new HP deskjet F2180 all in one printer, i kept getting fatal error when trying ...
  A: this error could possibly be do to a computer hardware issue like memory, if your computer savy and ...
Canon MP130 printer12/3/2007
  Q: My printer tells me 'Waste ink absorber is almost full' see user manual. My manual does not cover ...
  A: my expertise plainly states hp products. leaving me negative feedback because you cant get ahold of ...
offline problem with new Macbook11/30/2007
  Q: I have an HP Laserjet 5P that I love, and I don't want to get a new printer because this one works ...
  A: this issue seems to be of a mac issue & not a printer issue, i have very little experience with ...
hp 2115 all in one printer11/26/2007
  Q: I have a hp all in one, the electrics in the house went off and since then i can't get my printer to ...
  A: have you tried unplugging the printer and plugging it back in?? does it come up to the ready state ...
HP C6280 printer jam11/25/2007
  Q: HELP!!! I have a helacious printer jam. When consulting my manual it tells me to turn off printer ...
  A: im assuming the accessory your talking about is the paper tray? sometimes on the back of the ...
Printer won't print11/24/2007
  Q: I saw a question on your page about a printer just like mine so I said ok let's see if they can ...
  A: your right this is an older printer, if you are positive that there is no print job hidding in the ...
HP Laserjet 5P front paper loading, OS win XP11/22/2007
  Q: The above printer fails to upload the paper from no.1 feed,though one can hear the parts whirring, ...
  A: check to make sure the roller for tray 1 is properly attached, if it is the only other thing i can ...
Prints to dark11/22/2007
  Q: I have a lexmarkz515 printer. I print out pictures and they have been comming out good until I got ...
  A: since everything else seems to print fine then it sounds like settings need to be adjusted in the ...
HP deskjet 9650 - prints double lines11/21/2007
  Q: I recently purchased a used hp9650. It prints word and other low memory intnse docs ok, however, it ...
  A: then there is probably a setting within the driver properties that needs to be changed. also did ...
HP photosmart 1115 printer11/21/2007
  Q: The window on the printer tells me that the door is up and it is down as so it will not print. When ...
  A: look around the are of the cover when its open to find the sensor, the cover may have a prong on it ...
Installing 2410xi on my Dell11/21/2007
  Q: My HP2410xi was working fine on my HP computer (Windows 98).However, when I attempt to connect it to ...
  A: goto: ...
printer carriage jam11/16/2007
  Q: i unjammed my hp psc 2410xi photosmar5 from the front and a long clear plastic ribbon came loose and ...
  A: the strip your tlking about sounds like the encoder strip, this is what the pen carriage uses so it ...
PDF printing/HP2110/mac11/15/2007
  Q: I have Mac OS X and HP all in one 2110. I have problems when printing PDF documents. Sometimes ...
  A: however i would try downloading the latest driver from hp for your printer. first delete any ...
Installing HP C628011/14/2007
  Q: I am having trouble installing this on my Emachine with Windows XP. It installs fine on my computer ...
  A: hp.com?? also make sure that there isnt any versions of the driver installed in the printers folder ...
Printer problem11/14/2007
  Q: I have a laserjet 5si, and when I print anything the print is way too light. I changed the toner ...
  A: make sure the toner density is set at a correct level, this can be found by scrolling thru the ...
HP 2355 error messages11/14/2007
  Q: What should I do when I get error message to say "Paper jam.." and there is no paper jam? The ink ...
  A: they slip on the paper and that bit of a delay can cause the error. try cleaning the pickup rollers ...
Pixma Print Head11/14/2007
  Q: I keep getting an error message, appropriate print head not installed on my Pixma 3000. What do I ...
  A: not sure how much this printer cost you so i would way the odds if this is just a cheapo printer ...
printer shadow11/12/2007
  Q: My pages are coming out of my printer with a grey shadow on the entire page. It is subtle but ...
  A: if that has the defect try replacing the toner cartridge, if its still there after that then the ...
printer shadow11/12/2007
  Q: My pages are coming out of my printer with a grey shadow on the entire page. It is subtle but ...
  A: im assuming you have a laserjet printer. the first thing i would look at is the toner cartridge, or ...
HP photosmart C6280 no libary print11/12/2007
  Q: My printer will not print from the HP library or from websites. I do not know if this is a ...
  A: then go to www.hp.com & download & install the latest one for your printer. if the printer has no ...
printer paper feeding problems11/9/2007
  Q: I have an HP Officejet 6210 All in One. When the paper start to feed into the printer, it is pulled ...
  A: clean these items with a lint free cloth & alcohol. also make sure that the paper guides are ...
tiny print from HP c4240 all in one printer11/9/2007
  Q: I am having a heck of a time trying to figure out how to enlarge the print of a HP all in one ...
  A: the printer just prints what its told to the software determines the attributes of the print. so i ...
hp 2175 print cartridge11/8/2007
  Q: Three blinking lights on the printer says remove and check cartridge. i used an official hp ...
  A: if you tried a brand new ink cartridge and it still gives you an error than there is probably a ...
HP psc 2175 all in one inkjet printer self-test problem11/8/2007
  Q: My HP psc 2175 all in one inkjet printer fail to power up 1. When I power-on my HP psc 2175 all in ...
  A: these are not made to be repaired & wouldnt be worth the money to do so. i know this isnt what you ...
Laserjet P2015dn jamming11/8/2007
  Q: Since a paper jam, my Laserjet P2015dn keeps stopping during its printing cycle and showing a paper ...
  A: couple things you can try one make sure the pickup roller is clean, use lint free cloth & alcohol. ...
HP design jet 750c plotter11/7/2007
  Q: Paper in plotter will not advance after the first 2" plots ok. The ink will stay in same spot going ...
  A: most likely the roll feed break on the right side. remove the spindle & see if the gear wear it ...
Cannon Pixma 130/11011/6/2007
  Q: The printer will not function and diplays an LCD message Cartridge jammed. Research says this is ...
  A: i dont work on cannons but a printer is a printer :)does the pen carriage move at all or is it ...
HP PSC750 Printer11/6/2007
  Q: The printer does not print yellow color. I changed the color cartridge (HP78), but the yellow still ...
  A: this printer isnt one that im familiar with. however most printers nowadays have both a ink ...
HP7550 install11/3/2007
  Q: I tried to install the 7550 software from the original disk & the setup.exe does not invoke or run ...
  A: i found that i had some bad memory that was causing the issue. this may or may not be the case for ...
hp 2410xi photosmart all in one11/1/2007
  Q: I have an HP 2410xi printer and the ON button keeps blinking while the LCD screen shows an hour ...
  A: what i would do is unplug it from power & the computer and give it about 30 min to an hour then try ...
HP Color LaserJet CM1015 MFP10/27/2007
  Q: New HP Color LaserJet CM1015 MFP, and love it! However, now need to COPY to 8.5 x 8.5 stock. ...
  A: however you could try cleaning the pickup rollers & separation pad if there is one, they could be ...
Print Spooler10/18/2007
  Q: I seem to be having a problem printing, my system erased all the printers that I had currently ...
  A: what i would do is restart the computer & printer, if you have done this then try deleting the ...
hp laserjet 130010/16/2007
  Q: our printer suddenly stopped working. the weird thing is that osx sees the printer and also send ...
  A: then try plugging the usb cable back in to a different usb slot. we are trying to see if the ...
canon BJC 250 colorbubble jet printer10/4/2007
  Q: I can't get the thing to print me anything. but the light keeps blinking?
  A: however i would take a look at the ink cartridges as in some hps the blinking light can indicate a ...
HP 6210 printer10/4/2007
  Q: When using the feeder on top to make copies all the copies are coming out with two black lines going ...
  A: so you make a copy and the printout has the marks. but if you just print a page there are no marks. ...
HP 6210 printer10/4/2007
  Q: When using the feeder on top to make copies all the copies are coming out with two black lines going ...
  A: however based a your description of the issue im assuming that its a laserjet printer. if this is ...
Printer and Paper10/4/2007
  Q: Hey, sorry if this is a little off topic but do u know if you can still copy and print good qualty ...
  A: we print alot of pics of our kids & stuff like that we use kodak photo paper seems to be pretty ...
Power light won't turn off10/3/2007
  Q: I have a HP psc 1300 series printer that I purchased in 2004. My problem is that the power light ...
  A: a repair of this type may not be worth it. you can give hp a call at 1-800-633-3600. i would look ...
HP 4ML PROBLEM10/1/2007
  Q: WHEN I TRY TO PRINT ON MY HP LASERJET 4ML PRINTER I GET NOISE (LIKE AN ENGINE TRYING TO START) FOR A ...
  A: could try some epoxy to fix it. this is an older model printer and i think hp has dicontinued ...
Color Cart9/28/2007
  Q: My HP 710 says it needs a color cart even though there is one in it. Is there a way to tell it to ...
  A: but if it still doesnt work then you will need to replace it. you can save some money buy using ...
hp deskjet 57409/21/2007
  Q: Just replaced both cartridges. Haven't used printer in a few months. All printing stopping ...
  A: clean the bar with alcohol and a lint free cloth and apply a small amount of lite oil, not wd40. ...

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