[Hidden-tech] Printer - fix or replace?

[Herb Singleton]

If you're mechanically-inclined, you can get parts and repair  
instructions from sites like <http://www.fixyourownprinter.com/> and  
<http://www.printerworks.com/>  to fix it yourself.

I used printerworks.com to overhaul an old HP Laserwriter a few years  
ago and I was satisified. If you really like your printer and are  
comfortable with keeping track of lots of screws, it's an option.

Herb

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     Herb Singleton, PE
     hsingleton at cross-spectrum.com
     Cross-Spectrum Labs: Sound & Vibration Consulting
     http://www.cross-spectrum.com


On Jan 24, 2008, at 7:54 AM, Annamarie Pluhar wrote:
>
> HI all,
>
> My trusty HP LaserJet 2100 with two sheet feeders and network card  
> is printing dirty pages with shadows of the main text offset by  
> some inches.
>
> I've done all the at-home maintenance I can do. I understand that  
> it is probably the drum that needs to be replaced if I fix it.  My  
> inclination is to fix it, I have a  partner who thinks that will  
> cost more than replacing the printer.
>
> So I turn to you for advice. Fix or replace? If the latter, replace  
> with what?
>
> I'm in Brattleboro area  - in case you have good fixers to recommend.
>
> Thanks all.