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

Fri, 02 Jan 2004 10:57:54 -0600

Thanks, the toner refills are a lot better priced than the $99 I was 
quoted for new ones.

refmon wrote:

>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
>____________________________
>
>
>----- 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.
>>
>>_______________________________________________
>>Ham-Computers mailing list
>>[email protected]
>>http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/ham-computers
>>
>>    
>>
>
>_______________________________________________
>Ham-Computers mailing list
>[email protected]
>http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/ham-computers
>
>  
>