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HP 5Si laserjet - incorrect error message
Hi there,
I don't know whether someone can help me with this but here goes. We have a very old HP 5Si Laserjet printer which HP unforunately don't support any more. We've started getting a message coming up telling us to empty the top output tray even though there is no paper in it. It doesn't happen all the time but it has started to happen far more frequently over the last few weeks. Does anyone know of a way of disabling this so it can continue printing, or alternatively how do I get to the actual sensor so I can disable that. Any help would be much appreaciated thanks in advance David |
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HP 5Si laserjet - incorrect error message
On Tue, 28 Feb 2006 16:31:15 -0000
"David Gartrell" wrote: We have a very old HP 5Si Laserjet printer which HP unforunately don't support any more. We've started getting a message coming up telling us to empty the top output tray even though there is no paper in it. It doesn't happen all the time but it has started to happen far more frequently over the last few weeks. Does anyone know of a way of disabling this so it can continue printing, or alternatively how do I get to the actual sensor so I can disable that. David, I do not know (but doubt) if this can be shut off via software configuration. Check to make sure that the paper full detect arm can swing freely. This arm moves to break a light beam which signals the printer that the paper is full. It is possible that dust has built up on the sensor causing the problem. At any rate, the sensor PCB assembly, if I have my part numbers correct, is available cheaply both new ($40) and used ($15): http://www2.printerworks.com/cgi-win...d?RG5-1846-000 The diagram is he http://www.printerworks.com/Catalogs...CBLocDiag.html The paper full arm can be seen he http://www.printerworks.com/Catalogs...XDelivery.html as 350-12. The 5si is a great printer, I think it is well worth it to keep it going. Cheers, Mike Shell |
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HP 5Si laserjet - incorrect error message
Hi Mike,
Thanks very much for your advice. It seems to be working again for the moment but will take up your suggestions. It's probably the sensor that covered in paper dust. The printer is nearly 10 years old after all. Thanks again David. "Michael Shell" wrote in message news:20060228204939.71a0fd37@dax... On Tue, 28 Feb 2006 16:31:15 -0000 "David Gartrell" wrote: We have a very old HP 5Si Laserjet printer which HP unforunately don't support any more. We've started getting a message coming up telling us to empty the top output tray even though there is no paper in it. It doesn't happen all the time but it has started to happen far more frequently over the last few weeks. Does anyone know of a way of disabling this so it can continue printing, or alternatively how do I get to the actual sensor so I can disable that. David, I do not know (but doubt) if this can be shut off via software configuration. Check to make sure that the paper full detect arm can swing freely. This arm moves to break a light beam which signals the printer that the paper is full. It is possible that dust has built up on the sensor causing the problem. At any rate, the sensor PCB assembly, if I have my part numbers correct, is available cheaply both new ($40) and used ($15): http://www2.printerworks.com/cgi-win...d?RG5-1846-000 The diagram is he http://www.printerworks.com/Catalogs...CBLocDiag.html The paper full arm can be seen he http://www.printerworks.com/Catalogs...XDelivery.html as 350-12. The 5si is a great printer, I think it is well worth it to keep it going. Cheers, Mike Shell |
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HP 5Si laserjet - incorrect error message
On Wed, 1 Mar 2006 12:19:52 -0000
"David Gartrell" wrote: The printer is nearly 10 years old after all. Just remember, you can keep those older HPs going forever. Heck, it could even easily outlast a new model. Mike |
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