[dba-Tech] HP 3820

Juan Zavala juan at printerrepairdepot.com
Tue Mar 30 11:10:47 CST 2004


I have not seen may Photosmart 7260 in the shop but I am seeing the 5150's,
see my earlier post.


JZ 

-----Original Message-----
From: dba-tech-bounces at databaseadvisors.com
[mailto:dba-tech-bounces at databaseadvisors.com] On Behalf Of Rocky Smolin -
Beach Access Software
Sent: Monday, March 29, 2004 5:09 PM
To: Discussion of Hardware and Software issues
Subject: Re: [dba-Tech] HP 3820

Any opinions on the HP DJ5150?  Or the HP Photosmart 7260?

Rocky

----- Original Message -----
From: "Juan Zavala" <juan at printerrepairdepot.com>
To: "'Discussion of Hardware and Software issues'"
<dba-tech at databaseadvisors.com>
Sent: Monday, March 29, 2004 2:11 PM
Subject: RE: [dba-Tech] HP 3820


> GREAT STORY!
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: dba-tech-bounces at databaseadvisors.com
> [mailto:dba-tech-bounces at databaseadvisors.com] On Behalf Of John Bartow
> Sent: Monday, March 29, 2004 2:03 PM
> To: Discussion of Hardware and Software issues
> Subject: RE: [dba-Tech] HP 3820
>
> I sold a slew of HP 820c printers to clients. I haven't had a single
issue.
> They were great! I have clients with HP LaserJet IIIs, 4s and 5s and one
> with a II -still humming along.
>
> I have one client who thinks he know what he's doing so he never "asks" my
> advice on what he should get he just calls and tells what a great piece of
> equipment he just got and for such a great price!
>
> Latest was a Brother 1850? Laser printer. Within a year he had problems
and
> kept getting his white shirt full of toner. Support was awful too. He is a
> good source for referrals so all I can do is keep quite. However, every
now
> and then I ask him how his HP LaserJet 5 was working :o)
>
> John
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: dba-tech-bounces at databaseadvisors.com
> [mailto:dba-tech-bounces at databaseadvisors.com]On Behalf Of Juan Zavala
> Sent: Monday, March 29, 2004 3:39 PM
> To: 'Discussion of Hardware and Software issues'
> Subject: RE: [dba-Tech] HP 3820
>
>
> John,
>
> We see all types of printers so I can not give you a list of "Most Wanted"
> :). The best "work horse" printers are the older ones from HP and if you
can
> buy an used one it will last a long time. The ones I like are HP LaserJet
4,
> 4+, 5 or the 5P or 6P. These printers just keep going and going!
> 4+Inkjets-
> The best ones are the older 855, 870, 890 Series from HP and even the 820
> (Windows Only) is good. I always see printers when they are broken so I do
> not have a recommendation for newer inkjets from HP. On the newer laser
> printers I would recommend the 1300. I have not had a chance to test the
> 1010, 1012 or 1015 Series but they are USB only (Not 1015).
>
>
> Juan
> Printer Repair Depot
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: dba-tech-bounces at databaseadvisors.com
> [mailto:dba-tech-bounces at databaseadvisors.com] On Behalf Of John Bartow
> Sent: Monday, March 29, 2004 1:25 PM
> To: Discussion of Hardware and Software issues
> Subject: RE: [dba-Tech] HP 3820
>
> Hi Juan,
>
> I know there are a couple of less expensive HP models that are problematic
> but any of the more expensive models (doesn't have to be just HP) a
problem
> in your experience? Do you have a list of the printers you see most in the
> shop?
>
> John
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: dba-tech-bounces at databaseadvisors.com
> [mailto:dba-tech-bounces at databaseadvisors.com]On Behalf Of Juan Zavala
> Sent: Monday, March 29, 2004 3:13 PM
> To: 'Discussion of Hardware and Software issues'
> Subject: RE: [dba-Tech] HP 3820
>
>
> Rocky
>
> I work on printers all day long and I have seen so many 3820s in the shop
> with the same issue. The assembly where the carts go breaks, there is a
> small plastic piece that breaks off and the printer is toast! Not worth
> fixing. Hope this helps.
>
>
> Juan
> Printer Repair Depot
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: dba-tech-bounces at databaseadvisors.com
> [mailto:dba-tech-bounces at databaseadvisors.com] On Behalf Of Jon Tydda
> Sent: Monday, March 29, 2004 12:12 AM
> To: 'Discussion of Hardware and Software issues'
> Subject: RE: [dba-Tech] HP 3820
>
> Maybe it needs new print heads? Has it got a diagnostics page in the tools
> anywhere? Have a look in there, it should tell you.
>
>
> Jon
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Rocky Smolin - Beach Access Software [mailto:bchacc at san.rr.com]
> Sent: 29 March 2004 06:12
> To: dba-tech
> Subject: [dba-Tech] HP 3820
>
>
> Here's a question that's pretty far off the beaten path even for this
list.
>
> I have two HP3820 printers.  One works, one doesn't.  The one that doesn't
> has a blinking light which indicates that a new ink cartridge is required.
> So I took the cartridges out of the one that works and put them into the
one
> that doesn't, but the light still blinks.  I believe that it is not
'seeing'
> one (or more) of the cartridges.
>
> The printer is too cheap to repair.  But I hate to just toss it.  It IS an
> elegant piece of hardware.  (The rant against our disposable society I
will
> withhold, here.)   Maybe someone knows (or can speculate) on which
component
> might be at fault.  Maybe some ink got on a sensor?  Who knows? (That's
why
> I'm writing, of course.  To find out who knows.)
>
> Best to all,
>
> Rocky Smolin
> Beach Access Software
> http://www.e-z-mrp.com
>
>
>
>
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