As this is a complicated procedure I will only cover the detail briefly. This replacement should only be undertaken by someone with a high level of technical ability. First remove the side covers, then the back, and finally the top can be removed. After that you will need to remove the PCB from the left…
A quick guide on replacing feed rollers on a HP Laser jet 1320D: This is a general guide that will also apply to other similar HP models. Worn feed rollers and separation pads are a common cause of paper jams and feeding problems. Note the smooth appearance of the lead edge of this roller (hard to see in…
A common problem with high volume printers it the consumable components wearing out. On the HP LJ 1320 these include the drum/toner, feed rollers and fuser assembly. The end user can usually identify these problems by visual inspection. Below are some pictures showing wear on the feed rollers and the fuser assembly. Fuser Assembly Wear…
A question sometimes asked is: why does my Brother seem to use colour ink cartridges when I only print black? Brother inkjet printers have an ink purge system which pumps a very small amount of ink through the print heads from time to time. This helps to prevent the print heads from drying and blocking. Some people ask…
How to reset the MFC-9840CDW printer when the drum has expired: 1. In ready mode, press the 3 and 9 button at the same time so that the reset menu appears. 2. Press the up or down arrow until you get to the drum, then press ok. 3. Select 1 to reset the drum. 4.…
Here are some instructions for resetting the toner light if it remains on after a TN2150 cartridge is replaced. For HL2140, HL2150 and similar printers: 1. Turn the printer off and open the front cover. 2. Hold the “GO” button while turning the printer on. 3. All panel lights should now be on. Release the…
Solution 1: Clean The Printhead To clean the printhead from the HP Photosmart Software: 1. Load unused plain white paper into the main input tray. 2. In the HP Solution Center, click Settings. 3. In the Print Settings area, click Printer Toolbox. NOTE: You can also open the Printer Toolbox from the Print Properties dialog box. In…
This error was caused by a broken carriage valve assembly, and the cost of repair is probably too high to be worth it (Unless you want to try a “kiwi” fix!)
The HP Laserjet 1600 and similar machines are prone to a deterioration in print quality over time, starting with magenta because its the bottom cartridge. The fault is caused by dust and toner building up on the laser glass/lenses and mirrors. Here is the procedure to fix this fault: Fix One: Clean laser glass slits with…
If you get a “cartridge not recognized” message with your Epson printer, try this: 1. Remove all cartridges from the printer, then turn the printer off. 2. Physically unplug the power supply from the printer 3. Leave it unplugged for about 20 seconds to allow internal charges to subside. 4. Plug in the printer again and…