HP Printers

[Frank McConnell]

Jim Isbell wrote:
> Thanks, it helps in that it tells me where the problem may be...power
> supply.  But the 20 second off cycle didn't help so now I think its
> time to chuck 'em.

For the LaserJet Series II, "50 SERVICE" is likely to be the power
supply.  It's less likely to be the fusing station.  The power supply
would be about $30-$70 for a replacement part, which is not that hard
to replace yourself if you can work a screwdriver.  Webby URLs to
check for more information include <http://www.fixyourownprinter.com/>
and <http://www.printerworks.com/>.

For my money, replacing the power supply and keeping a 15-year-old HP
printer gives me more warm fuzzies than buying inkjet cartridges from
today's HP.  And I like the control panel on the LaserJet II a lot
better than what passes for one on the LaserJet 2100 at the office;
for example, I can tell whether the LaserJet II is online and whether
it has something in its buffer.

Could you please trim excessive quoted text in your e-mail replies?

-Frank McConnell