On 17 Dec 2002, Mark L. Kahnt wrote: > On Tue, 2002-12-17 at 04:19, Anthony Campbell wrote: > > > > I have a used HPLJ6, which I got for nothing because it was being thrown > > out. It works well with Linux but the sheets in the paper feed > > constantly stick together so it is difficult to use except for single > > pages (which I think is why it was being thrown out in the first place). > > > > AC > > > > -- > > [EMAIL PROTECTED] || http://www.acampbell.org.uk > > using Linux GNU/Debian || for book reviews, electronic > > Windows-free zone || books and skeptical articles > > That was a design flaw of the top feeding system - the 5L also does that > (I have one that is otherwise an excellent low volume printer.) Never > letting the paper feed get low and fluffing the paper before you put it > in each time helps considerably, but it isn't a certain solution. > Apparently there is a Windows-based software tweak that can help (???) > but part of the basic problem is natural static electricity. If you > watch an HP printer that feeds from below the toner cartridge, they > almost shake each sheet to ensure they are only pulling one now. > -- > Mark L. Kahnt, FLMI/M, ALHC, HIA, AIAA, ACS, MHP > ML Kahnt New Markets Consulting > Tel: (613) 531-8684 / (613) 539-0935 > Email: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Interesting. I also have a Brother HL-1040 which never shows this annoying behaviour although the paper path seems to be similar. AC -- [EMAIL PROTECTED] || http://www.acampbell.org.uk using Linux GNU/Debian || for book reviews, electronic Windows-free zone || books and skeptical articles -- To UNSUBSCRIBE, email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] with a subject of "unsubscribe". Trouble? Contact [EMAIL PROTECTED]
