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Subject: [Homebrew_PCBs] HP feeding problem

From: Robert Hedan <robert.hedan@...>
Date: 2006-06-13

> -----Message d'origine-----
> De : Homebrew_PCBs@yahoogroups.com
> [mailto:Homebrew_PCBs@yahoogroups.com] De la part de Lez
> Envoyé : juin 13 2006 12:45
> À : Homebrew_PCBs@yahoogroups.com
> Objet : Re: [Homebrew_PCBs] Setup for direct to PCB printing
> using Epson&MISPro Ink
>
> I wonder if thats whats wrong with my 5l, I was going to give
> it to my daughter for homework but you can only put 1 sheet
> at a time in, which it sometimes takes up, or if you put in
> ten sheets it will take them all up........
>
> I may take it apart and look at how to fix it with duct tape,
> you can fix most things with duct tape......
>
>
> Lez


I had the same problem on a LaserJet 1100. I've read several posts on the
web with people having similar problems too. I wouldn't be surprised if HP
used the same piece of crap feeding system on several models.

The LaserJet 2100 I have now won't feed through tray 1, I have to shove back
a cam on the left side of the opening to get it going (hidden behind a
spring). One day I'm going to lose some flesh doing that, but it's the only
way to get tray 1 actuated. Tray 2 won't feed unless I shove a piece of
cardboard under the drawer, this elevates the tray just enough for the
feeder to pick up a sheet.

And to think that there was a time when Hewlett Packard stood for top
quality printers.

Robert
:)