[muglo] Re: Laser printer for iBook original, OS 9.2.2
- From: Leith Peterson <lpeterso@xxxxxxxxxxxx>
- To: muglo@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
- Date: Wed, 3 Nov 2004 07:39:57 -0500
Hi Larry:
Thanks for the heads up about the paper quality and humidity issues.
I keep my paper in its original shipping wrapper. I use Wayerhaeuser
copy print paper, 20 lb, which is a multiuse paper for printers,
definitely not the more expensive type.
I run a dehumidifier in my office during the spring/summer when it is
humid, but then have a humidifier on my furnace, which I run when it
gets cold. It does appear that the jamming problem has been worse
since I turned on the humidifier.
However, the LBM rep has checked with Brother and it appears to be a
mechanical defect with the celluloid (sp?). The LBM rep tried to
correct the problem by modifying a spring, etc, based on specs
provided by Brother, but because that hasn't worked, he has now
ordered the celluloid (sp?) part from Brother and will install that.
If that doesn't help, I will definitely consider investing in the
more expensive paper which has a wrapper that resists humidity. I
don't see anything on the wrapping for the paper that I'm presently
using to indicate it has that feature.
I gather from you said below that 3 1/2 year old Brothers are known
for being unreliable. I'd be interested in hearing from any
Mugloites about laser printers for OS 9.2.2 that are reliable.
Leith
PS: My Apple Personal Laserwriter 300, although definitely showing
signs of wear and tear, passed its tenth birthday in September. I
know I can't get parts for it anymore, and I'm sure I'll shed a tear
when it finally goes.
>Hi Leith,
>
>3 1/2 year old brothers=8A they're all the same!!! :-)
>
>I came across a photo-copier site about 18 months ago that talked about
>photo-copier jamming. This was an ex-service tech and his assertions was
>that "all" jamming (unless there was a mechanical failure [wear and tear??]=
>)
>could be traced to what he referred to as "cheap or bad" paper stock. Make
>sure you have paper with long grain and not short grain [grain going the
>length of the paper, which resists bending, rather than grain that goes
>across the paper]. Most copier paper sold in local shops is long grain.
>
>I have no idea if this would apply to laser printers or not, but it might b=
>e
>worth checking out. Also, paper is very sensitive to moisture effects. Unti=
>l
>it is used, it should be kept in its original shipping wrapper, which on
>more expensive brands at least is specially formulated to resist humidity
>penetration. If your paper is less expensive or has been unwrapped for a
>while, then this may aggravate your jamming issue.
>
>Don't know if this helps or not, but thought I'd toss it in just in case.
>
>Larry
>
>
>
>On 04/10/31 12:36 PM, "Leith Peterson" <lpeterso@xxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
>
>> I've been having a frustrating time with my 3 1/2 year old Brother
>> printer HL 1240. It keeps jamming; it's been particularly bad for
>> the past year or so. London Business Machines cleaned it but it
>> didn't make any difference, so the LBM rep phoned Brother and they
>> finally traced it down to a defect in models produced before Apr
>> 1999. After a few weeks, the LBM rep finally got the specs from
>> Brother to make an alteration, made it, and I picked it up Friday.
>> Tried it Friday evening and it's still jamming, so I'll phone LBM
>> about it tomorrow (they're not open on the weekends). I can only
>> print 1 to 2 pages at a time and then it jams.
>>=20
>> I'm getting to the point that I'm ready to give up on this printer
>> altogether. Does anyone have any recommendations for usb laser
>> printers to work with an iBook original, running 9.2.2? Staples has
>> a great sale on right now til November 9, on HP, Epson and Lexmark.
>> Some of them are three in ones--printer, copier and scanner. Any
>> recommendations? I have Staples coupons for October through January
>> that gives me $20 off on $100 that I spend. Also Staples will match
>> any competing store's lower price--at least they did that about eight
>> months ago. I found a lower price at a competing store and they
> > matched it.
>>=20
>> So, pls let me know. Thanks.
>>=20
> > Leith
We've made progress on the heroes proposal front. I got an email
from the main editor of the Amazing Stories series and she said they
were "indeed interested" in my proposal, and she would get back to me
soon.
>Sorry for the constant suspense, but definitely the wheels are
>turning.**********************
>Larry Kryski
>Spell Bound Publishing
>Suite 121
>4056 Meadowbrook Drive
>London, Ontario N6L 1E3
>Canada
>
>PH: 519 652-8267
>FX: 519 652-8268
>**********************
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