BobHB
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HP 5650 frozen (stalled) carriage - hardware issue
OK, experts!
You are my last resort! I have exhausted all other suggestions in trying to "unfreeze" the ink-cartridge carriage on my HP 5650. I have talked with HP extensively and they were not able to help me. I've searched the web, and came up with some iteresting ideas, but none worked.
The carriage is about where it should be parked, on the right side. But when the printer is turned on or reset, the carriage wants to move but won't (or can't). I've pressed, poked and proded it but have not been able to free it.
First, any general suggestions?
Then, how would I get the side and cover off to really get into this printer's innards?
Next, what might I look for that could cause this jam?
Any thoughts will be appreciated!
I will award the 500 points and a grade of 'A' to the suggestion that works, or split the points if no one suggestion works, but several together do.
Bob
You are my last resort! I have exhausted all other suggestions in trying to "unfreeze" the ink-cartridge carriage on my HP 5650. I have talked with HP extensively and they were not able to help me. I've searched the web, and came up with some iteresting ideas, but none worked.
The carriage is about where it should be parked, on the right side. But when the printer is turned on or reset, the carriage wants to move but won't (or can't). I've pressed, poked and proded it but have not been able to free it.
First, any general suggestions?
Then, how would I get the side and cover off to really get into this printer's innards?
Next, what might I look for that could cause this jam?
Any thoughts will be appreciated!
I will award the 500 points and a grade of 'A' to the suggestion that works, or split the points if no one suggestion works, but several together do.
Bob
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Oops! I didn't mean to leave this open so long, but...
I've tried both hardware suggestions without success. I will try Panjandrum's once again, maybe with better success.
I've tried both hardware suggestions without success. I will try Panjandrum's once again, maybe with better success.
ASKER
I am closing this question, and wish to thank all who provided suggestions. Panjandrum's suggestion worked for freeing the Carriage, but did not solve my problem. I ended up buying a new printer :( I will give Panjandrum points for providing this information though.
Thanks, guys!
Thanks, guys!
ASKER
Thanks to Panjandrum, nobus and scrmcna for your suggestions. I gave you each some points, and appreciate your efforts.
ASKER
To nobus and Panjandrum: I'm at work now, and the printer is at home. Can't wait to try your suggestions though.
Thanks, and keep those suggestions coming!!!