Quest for DEC LPS-40 Documentation

[John C. Ellingboe]

Allison wrote:
> 
> >
> >Subject: Re: Quest for DEC LPS-40 Documentation
> >   From: "John C. Ellingboe" <john at guntersville.net>
> >   Date: Sat, 24 Sep 2005 21:41:42 -0500
> >     To: General Discussion: On-Topic and Off-Topic Posts <cctalk at classiccmp.org>
> >
> >
> >It sounds like I might have to harass/pester you a bit when I
> >get started setting this beast up. :-)
> 
> You may just have to. ;)
> 

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> 
> I was highly disappointed with the reliability.  Anything that
> could print at 40ppm was likely to see 100-250,000 page month
> and that machine was good for maybe 100-150k pages between mech
> failures.
> 

The one I used and was around most was always spewing paper and
I didn't see any signs of trouble.  I seem to remember them
having to have tech service come out one time.  It still beats
the little junkers all to pieces and it can actually be
serviced.  I haven't had much luck from the newer laser or ink
jet desk top printers so I have been considering an office type
color laser even though they are a little bit expensive.

> 
> You may need to do a bit to get it working if it's been sitting for
> a long while.  One the toner tends to pack or harden if cooked
> at 110F or higher.  The selenium drum may be ok, tough to find
> if damaged.
> 
> The worst part is wearout parts such as feed rollers and a few
> other bits.  It would help you to find a few for parts.
> 
> The other part is my memory os 15years old so there may be
> some I forgots.  I didn't keep much in the way of docs.
> 
> Allison

It has been in a office environment instead of a warehouse so it
shouldn't be too bad.  There was a roof leak close by at one
time but I see no effects of moisture.  I will keep my fingers
crossed, rub on my lucky buckeye and hope for the best.