[TechAssist] Re: HP laser jet 4, shadow down center of print

  • From: "Dove Lane Electronics - Michael" <michael@xxxxxxxxxxxx>
  • To: <techassist@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
  • Date: Tue, 21 Jan 2003 11:03:31 -0800

Hey Larry,

Yeah, your right about the Canon engine. I can't stand those things. I've
replaced more PS in these printers than anything else. Well, outside of a
normal PM.

Michael OBeirne
Dove Lane Electronics
Rutherfordton, NC. 28139
828-288-9050

-----Original Message-----
From: techassist-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
[mailto:techassist-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx]On Behalf Of Ed Gaidies
Sent: Tuesday, January 21, 2003 4:19 AM
To: techassist@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
Subject: [TechAssist] Re: HP laser jet 4, shadow down center of print



Larry;
HP 4 uses the Canon EX-EXII printer engine. I have sent you the Cleaning
procedure (private). Hope it helps.

-Ed-
Tel-Tek Electronics
Ontario-Canada
"If Apple and Microsoft can talk...why can't the rest of the World?"

teltek2@xxxxxxxxxxxx
----- Original Message -----
From: "larry" <schntv@xxxxxxxxxxxx>
To: <techassist@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Monday, January 20, 2003 11:31 PM
Subject: [TechAssist] Re: HP laser jet 4, shadow down center of print


>
> I cleaned the dust out and tried another new toner unit.
> and so far it is ok.
> I don't have a brush for my HP4 any more. and cant find a
> carona wire.
> where is it? in the toner unit? what is the brush used for.
> my instructions don't explain it good enough for me to
> understand.
> Thank you all, for the tips.
> Larry
>
>
>
>
>
> David Lessard wrote:
> >
> > Larry, When you say you replaced the cartridge are you talking about the
> > toner cartridge or the developer cartridge? The unit may need a very
good
> > cleaning. Random black vertical lines can be caused by a dirty corona
wire.
> > To solve this problem you need to clean the wire with the brush provided
> > with your laser printer (see instruction manual). Be very careful not to
> > break the wire, I sometimes use alcohol on a Q-tip to soak the corona
wire a
> > bit before scrubbing it clean with the brush. If the vertical lines do
not
> > go away an electrical charge is jumping across the corona wires. The
> > cartridge needs to be replaced.
> >
> > David Lessard
> > Alexandria Electronics
> > mrfixit@xxxxxxxxxxx
> >
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: techassist-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
> > [mailto:techassist-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx]On Behalf Of larry
> > Sent: Monday, January 20, 2003 12:06 PM
> > To: techassist@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
> > Subject: [TechAssist] HP laser jet 4, shadow down center of print
> >
> > my printer is giving a 2 inch ragged band of shading , down
> > center of print.
> > I tried a new cartridge, but it only moved the band to one
> > side.
> > Are there any tips or sites anyone could recommend?
> > Thank you,
> > Larry
> >
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