Deskjet Review

We’re using HP Deskjet 656c printer. It ran out of ink and it to0k some time before it got refilled again. When it was refilled, the prints aren’t as bright as it used to be. How do I fix this?

When you refill any cartrdige, the print is never as sharp as the original ones. Check the printer preference and make sure that the quality is set to normal or BEST. If that doen’t incerease the sharpness, then replace with the original cartrdige and save yourself the headache.

I want to know what the 2 orange drop lights mean on a HP Deskjet. Will they stay on when the printer is off and the ink lights are on?
My printer is a HP Deskjet 1051

It means your ink is running low, time to change the cartridge(s)

my HP deskjet f2200 says there is no ink in either cartridge but there is ink in both, any idea how to fix this?

did u touch the copper contact on the side/back of the ink cartrige? the static in your fingers can short the sensor and cause the cartrige to see no ink, check that there is ink in cart and reset printer

I have a HP Deskjet F2180 and recently replaced my ink cartridges (HP Tri-colour 22 and HP Black 21) but now It’s started printing my pictures bright purple. I’ve tried cleaning the cartridges and I’ve done a self-test/diagnostic page but nothing has showed up – the colours were fine. Any help with this would be brilliant.

Instead of wasting your ink, you can simply use a Q-tip with some water on it and wipe the head clean. That being said, you also have to locate the print head. Different manufacturers place the print head in different locations. Some like Epson put the head inside the printer and others the print head is part of the cartridge itself. There are some who would recommend alcohol, but that could damage your printer in the long run. A third option is to buy a print head cleaning kit, but again, that’s spending money directly.

I have a HP Deskjet 3745 printer and I want to print something but I lost my CD to install the printer to my new laptop. Is there a way I can use the printer without installing the CD?

Some printers come with self install software or just work anyways. Plug in the usb cable, wait to see if anything pops up. I just have to connect the comp. and printer with usb and I’m good to go. Hope this works for you.

I have bought a hp deskjet j210 printer. When the black ink ended i refilled it from the shop. now when i put it on my printer it shows the previous ink level (not full). So how to reset the ink level? I have the (802 small) cartridges

that is your pc ink level is impty so you insert you deskjet paint than refiling ok

Why are there Lines on my Copies? (And How to Get Rid of Them!)

Have you ever made a copy and noticed that there are lines running down the length of the page? This article is about identifying image defects or lines that a Key-Operator (Person responsible for the equipment.) can fix on their own and lines that need a repair person to fix. You wouldn’t want to spend $75.00 to $150.00 for a technician to come out to just clean your glass, would you? No, I didn’t think so.

Slit Glass With the age of Multi-Functional Printers, (MFP’s) comes new problems. Fax Machines, Digital Copiers and MFP’s all have one thing in common. They all have an item on them known as the “Slit Glass.” Each machine that uses a slit glass as a way to scan images will eventually get dirty and cause lines on copies along with transmitted faxes. These machines don’t scan the same way that older or analog copiers do. Analog copiers use the entire glass with mirrors to get the image to the Photoconductor. Digital copiers use the slit glass. It passes along this small area and uses mirrors that direct it to the CCD unit. The CCD unit then converts the analog information into digital information. When using the Document Feeder or Processor the original only passes over the slit glass. It does not get copied from glass where you lay down your original.

How to Determine if the Slit Glass is the Problem. On Copiers, MFP’s and Fax Machines you can quickly diagnose if the slit glass is the problem.

Copiers: First make a copy on the glass. If there are no lines showing, then make a copy through the Document Feeder or Processor. If there are lines on the copy then more than likely it is the Slit Glass causing the problem. I say more than likely because there are occasions where this may not be true.

Fax Machines and MFP’s: First print a journal or a function list. To print these refer to your Operators Manual. If you don’t have a line, make a copy through the Document Feeder or Processor. If there are lines then your problem is the slit glass.

Digital Copiers and MFPs This type of slit glass is easy to spot. Just lift the Document Feeder up and look for the small rectangular glass around 1 inch by 12 inches. Look at it carefully. If there is anything stuck on it, this will cause a line. The Image defect will look like a small pin sized line all the way across the page, although I’ve seen larger even 1 inch wide. The most common substance that I have found stuck to the glass is white-out. This happens because they don’t let it dry well before running it through the feeder. When it dries on the glass it doesn’t come off easily. Another issue is blobs of ink, again this is because of not allowing enough time for it to dry. Being impatient actually will cost you more time in the long run.

Cleaning the Slit Glass. Cleaning the slit glass is easy but you need to pay close attention and be sure that you have removed all of it. Take your finger nail and scrape off as much as you can. Get a cotton towel and saturate it with alcohol. I also recommend using an alcohol swab. These come in little sealed pouches and are inexpensive and easy to find. Let the spot soak for a minute and this will loosen up the white out. Glass cleaner does not remove it as good as alcohol. There is something about alcohol that breaks down the white out. Next, go over it with a lint free cotton towel soaked with glass cleaner, and then dry it off to eliminate streaks. Never spray the liquid on to the glass because some of it may find its way inside the machine.

Fax Machines. The slit glass on a fax machine may be a bit harder to get to. The document feeder or processor is normally under the control panel. Lift up the panel and shine a flash light on to the small slit glass. It is about 1 inch by 12 inches in diameter. Use the same technique to clean it.

You Cleaned the Slit- Glass but the Line is Still There. Some times the blob of white out is really stuck on the slit glass. I have a procedure that is fool proof in finding where the spot is, because sometimes it is so small that you can’t see it. First, get the copy that has the line on it. Hold it directly and evenly on the slit glass. Look carefully and see if you can follow the line to the glass. This is where the spot is. One thing about this procedure. You must check it both ways. Turn the original 180 degrees and inspect it again because the image is reversed because of the lens. Now that you have found the spot you may have to use a solvent to get that spot off. These can be stubborn and difficult to remove. You can try WD-40. My technicians use a solvent called D-Ink (Coopers). D-Ink is very expensive but it works well. If you still have the line on your copies then you have another problem.

Calling for Service Call a qualified repair person to come out and take a look. I recommend using a local independent repair company. Look them up in your Yellow Pages. I recommend an Independent because they usually are a smaller company and they will give you more personalized service. I hate those crazy phone systems, being stuck in a loop when trying to call for service. Most of the time they also have more experience and you won’t be paying for over- inflated hourly rates of an authorized dealer or huge corporation.

Other Line Problems If you followed my tests and you have a line both copying from the glass and using the Document Feeder then you have another problem. I believe that it is always a good idea to have a good technician ready to call, but why spend money when it is something so simple anyone could do it. Here is a list of probable causes. Many things could be wrong so I am not going to go in too much in detail.

Possible Causes / Lines

Laser Printers, Laser and LED Fax Machines Toner cartridge, Charge roller, paper or object stuck inside blocking the scanner, transfer roller, optics, and corona wire. Note: You can clean these but if you don’t know what you are doing you can damage something.

Inkjet Printers and Fax machines Print head, Ink cartridge, dirty optics, paper or object stuck up inside machine blocking the print-head or optics.

Copier and MFP’s Toner cartridge, Charge roller, paper or object stuck inside blocking the scanner, transfer roller, corona wire, and dirty optics. Note: You can clean these but if you don’t know what you are doing you may damage something.

I hope this article has helped you save some of your hard earned money. There really is no reason to spend money when you can just clean it yourself!

Bill Tucker
http://www.articlesbase.com/business-articles/why-are-there-lines-on-my-copies-112481.html

I have an HP Deskjet D4260 printer with pretty full cartridges. I have the latest HP drivers for this printer. It prints just fine, except for the fact that the colors are off.

Black is grayish blue, red is really dark, yellow is light brown, orange is dark brown. However, pink, purple, blue, green, and gray seem fine.

Is there some way to fix this by changing the printer’s settings, or is it a problem with the cartridges? It says the ink levels are high, but could something be physically wrong with the cartridges somehow?

Try running a printhead cleaning from the tools menu of the printer. It sounds like the ink may be bleeding over from the other colors.

Are you using refilled cartridges by any chance? This is one of the risks you take when using non-OEM cartridges. Cross contamination of the colored inks could definitely be a cause of the color errors.

What’s the difference between hp officejet, hp laserjet and hp deskjet??? Which one cost more and which one last longer (ink replacement)? Which one would you also recommend for school use? Please provide as much information as you can. thanks!

The laser jet is a laser print, uses toner not ink. Usually only black & white The other 2 are inkjet printers. Officejet is usually a multifuntion printer with a scanner & fax. Deskjet is just a printer.
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Lasers are most expensive but print faster and are more economical with supplies. Inkjets are usually color. School use would depend on need. I would probably suggest the officejet because it scans & prints. Look at different models for one with the features you want. Some have WiFi.

If you’re looking to purchase an inkjet or a laser printer, Dell might be one of the manufacturers on your short list option. Below you’ll find an overview of some of the pros and cons to choosing a Dell.

Pros of Buying a Dell Printer

There are a number of advantages to purchasing a Dell inkjet or laser printer.

• Price. Generally, Dell printers are among the most affordable on the market, especially if you purchase them as part of a bundle with your computer and other accessories.
• Variety. Dell printers come in a wide variety of models. There are inkjet models that are also available as all-in-one units if that is something you are interested in. The company also makes color and monochrome laser printers. The advantage here is that you have more options to choose from than you might with some manufacturers.

Cons of Buying a Dell Printer

Although there are some reasons to consider choosing a Dell, there are also reasons to search elsewhere for a quality printer. Here are some of those reasons.

Customer service complaints. In 2006, Dell’s customer service came under fire when it became clear that the number of complaints from customers had increased dramatically. Almost half of their calls required a call back that often never came.

Business practice complaints. In 2008, Dell was found guilty of misleading advertising and other problems related to their products. More than 1,000 Dell owners signed on as part of the case after having their own problems with the company, including warranty problems and other issues.

Higher price supplies. Dell printers are notorious for having smaller ink cartridges and toners than other models (except Lexmark, see below). That means you will end up spending more on ink in the long run, even though the cartridges themselves are fairly priced. Also, new Dell ink and toner can usually only be purchased directly from the company.

Not made by Dell. Dell printers are not made by Dell. Instead, the company uses Lexmark printers and sells them under the Dell brand. If you do not like Lexmark printers, which do tend to receive a fair share of complaints themselves, this could be an issue.

Getting a Dell?

Before you decide whether or not to purchase a Dell, you should continue reading reviews of the printers you are most interested in. Do some comparison shopping before choosing the right brand for your needs.

John C. Arkin
http://www.articlesbase.com/hardware-articles/pros-cons-of-buying-a-dell-inkjet-or-laser-printer-for-your-home-or-office-687408.html