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Papercurl - HP LJ4
I have a papercurl problem with my HP LJ4. If I catch the paper before it gets to the rollers, OK. If it hits the rollers it curls and/or crumples. What part number do I need to replace and where can I buy it? Is this a do it myself repair?
Make sure there are no obstructions in the paper path. You might be able to just clean the rollers - they get covered with toner or paper dust and stop grabbing the paper. I don't think HP will sell you the parts unless you are a repair tech - at least that's what a friend of mine who fixes printers tells me. I would call around to a few printer repair places and ask their advice. I replaced a pickup assembly on a Okidata laser (a similar part, if I under stand your problem) and it cost me $65 including the labor.
Make sure it's not your paper first:
Should be 20LB stock - not 15LB.
If it was kept in a humid environment,it may have absorbed a lot of moisture.The heat of the printer's fuser would then curl it,and the curling could cause a jam/wrinkling when it hits the rollers.Try a new ream from another source,or even some of that more expensive 'low absorbancy' paper used for inkjet color printers.
Should be 20LB stock - not 15LB.
If it was kept in a humid environment,it may have absorbed a lot of moisture.The heat of the printer's fuser would then curl it,and the curling could cause a jam/wrinkling when it hits the rollers.Try a new ream from another source,or even some of that more expensive 'low absorbancy' paper used for inkjet color printers.
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What's Fedron and where do I get it? (rstern@computer.org)
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BTW, there was no toner or paper dust problem. I cleaned the rollers once with
rubbing alcohol. There was no humid or 15# paper problem. I tried fresh 20#
bond and it made no difference. I'll try the Fedron if I can figure out where to
find it.
rubbing alcohol. There was no humid or 15# paper problem. I tried fresh 20#
bond and it made no difference. I'll try the Fedron if I can figure out where to
find it.
Fedron is a brand name ..Its a soultion to make rubber rollers tacky again...I believe you can get some (or something like it)at any electronics store.
Its also not a dust or toner problem....what happens is after a while the rubber rollers will get smoother from use...The Fedron restores the tackyness so they will pick up paper more easily again.
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And how much should the part cost?