John Bartow
john at winhaven.net
Mon Mar 29 16:03:12 CST 2004
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! 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 _______________________________________________ dba-Tech mailing list dba-Tech at databaseadvisors.com http://databaseadvisors.com/mailman/listinfo/dba-tech Website: http://www.databaseadvisors.com The information in this e-mail is confidential and may also be legally privileged. 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