[Ham-Computers] HP LaserJet IIIp and Xerox 5305 Copier

Thu, 1 Jan 2004 14:41:26 -0800

For manuals, try ebay---search "LaserJet III manual"...I just found qty 3
offers for around $6.00 on CD.  Just print the section you need.  Also note
there are repair kits available on ebay as well.  You are wise to not just
"barge in".  There are also a number of Xerox manuals on ebay.  Once you
understand how these toner-based printers work, you can pretty much dig into
any of them for preventive maintenance.

Regarding ink, actually toner, try www.tonerrefillkits.com .  These guys
sell kits through which you can refill your empty cartridge.  They also sell
empty cartridges.  After many years of spending $150-ish for LaserJet 5si
cartridges, I finally got fed up enough to try these guys...kit costs $34
plus one-time tools kit at $12.00.  Good quality, great documentation, and
it works like a charm.

good luck

John Collins
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----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Jim Isbell" <[email protected]>
To: "Mail list for Ham & Computers" <[email protected]>
Sent: Thursday, January 01, 2004 01:37 PM
Subject: [Ham-Computers] HP LaserJet IIIp and Xerox 5305 Copier

> I just acquired a HP LaserJet IIIp and a Xerox 5305 copier.  Both need
work.
>
> The copier works but has smudges so I suspect needs a through cleaning.
>  I cant find a manual anywhere.  Anyone know where I can find one.  I
> did a search on Google and got just lots of cartridge dealers. Is $100 a
> reasonable price for these ink cartridges???  I also need to know if
> there was a paper cartridge for it or was it just a single feed by hand
> system.  It doesn't make sense to be a single feed system?
>
> The Printer does not work and I need some guidance on how to open it up.
>  When running it seems to be running but it makes a very fast whirring
> sound as though something has thrown a belt or stripped a gear and is
> allowing a motor to spin out of control.  There is no paper feed.  I
> need info, before I screw it up by just barging in, on how to open it up
> and if anyone has an idea on where the trouble may be.
>
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