Laserjet Testing - Revision history

Mkille at 21:09, 17 May 2013

2013-05-17T21:09:11Z

DavidNewcum: +Category:Printers +Category:Hardware Testing

2009-08-15T20:44:51Z

+Category:Printers +Category:Hardware Testing

Chopchophands at 21:15, 21 August 2008

2008-08-21T21:15:57Z

Koopa at 19:30, 26 June 2008

2008-06-26T19:30:05Z

Koopa at 21:34, 25 June 2008

2008-06-25T21:34:38Z

Koopa at 20:27, 23 May 2008

2008-05-23T20:27:40Z

Koopa at 00:09, 14 May 2008

2008-05-14T00:09:37Z

New page

There are three things we need to do with a Laserjet before we can sell it or give it away:

# Print a nice, clear test page.
# Print an Ubuntu test page.
# Make sure it has all of its covers and, if applicable, paper trays.
# Make sure it has some working toner in it.
# Make it somewhat clean.

How we get through this checklist is a little imprecise. Here are some resources.

# We keep some toner, marked by model numbers, in boxes under the testing bench:
# We keep some parts, in specially marked boxes, on the shelves.
# There are numerous resources for error codes on the internet, including in the [[Printers]] sidebar.

Good luck! Here is the link to the old version of this page: [[HP Laserjet Printer Repair]]

← Older revision		Revision as of 21:09, 17 May 2013
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		+	{{cleanup}}
		+
	==Procedure==		==Procedure==

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	Good luck! Here is the link to the old version of this page: [[HP Laserjet Printer Repair]]		Good luck! Here is the link to the old version of this page: [[HP Laserjet Printer Repair]]
		+
		+	[[Category:Printers]]
		+	[[Category:Hardware Testing]]

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-<graphviz>
+==Procedure==
-start [label="Start", shape="box"]
+* Identify model series
-missing_parts [label="Is it missing parts?\n(Cords don't count)"]
+# If it is HP 2000+ series continue  testing
-which_parts [label="Are the missing parts\ncosmetic (coverings) or\nvital (won't work without them)?"]
+# Otherwise, junk it
-start -> 4
+* Examine and determine if all necessary casing/components are attached
--> missing_parts [label="YES"]
+# Use common sense, such as: "If I saw this printer would I want to buy this as is?".
-missing_parts -> find_toner [label="NO"]
+# If it looks like junk, 		then junk it.
+* Locate Paper Tray
-</graphviz>
+# Replace small amount of paper
-==INSTRUCTIONS FOR PRINTING IN UBUNTU:==
+* Check for errors on display
 *Connect via USB or LPT to one of the testing machines. If you're using LPT, check to make sure there is a switch and it's set correctly.
-*If you're using USB, Ubuntu should find your printer and allow you the option to configure it. Do that and print a test page.
+*If you're using USB, Ubuntu should autodetect the printer. Print a test page.
-*If your USB connection isn't found or you're using LPT go to '''System > Administration > Printing''' and either find the appropriate driver in the left menu, or create one. Get help if you hit a snag. Then print a test page.
+*If the printer isn't autodetected go to '''System > Administration > Printing''' and add a new printer. Be sure to follow the recommendations made for driver selection and options. Get help if you hit a snag. Then print a test page.
 *Delete the printer profile from the menu when you're done.
-==INSTRUCTIONS FOR WRAPPING UP AND SENDING OFF:==
+==Instructions for wrapping and sending off==
-There are three things we need to do with a Laserjet before we can sell it or give it away:
+There are several things we need to check with a Laserjet before we can sell it or give it away:
 # Print an Ubuntu test page (to package with the printer).
 # Make sure it has all of its covers and, if applicable, paper trays.
 # Make sure it has some working toner in it.
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 # We keep some parts, in specially marked boxes, on the shelves.
 # There are numerous online resources for error codes on the internet, including in the [[Printers]] sidebar.
 Good luck! Here is the link to the old version of this page: [[HP Laserjet Printer Repair]]

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 [label="Is it an HP Laserjet 4 or higher?"]
 find_toner [label="Can you find toner for it?"]
-recycle [label="Follow Recycling flowchart.", shape="box"]
+recycle [label="Follow Recycling Prep flowchart.", shape="box"]
 p [label="Mark it with a 'P'", shape="box"]
 connect_printer [label="Connect to computer.\nFollow instructions below.\nCan you get it to print?"]

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		+	<graphviz>
		+	digraph{
		+
		+	start [label="Start", shape="box"]
		+	missing_parts [label="Is it missing parts?\n(Cords don't count)"]
		+	which_parts [label="Are the missing parts\ncosmetic (coverings) or\nvital (won't work without them)?"]
		+	4 [label="Is it an HP Laserjet 4 or higher?"]
		+	find_toner [label="Can you find toner for it?"]
		+	recycle [label="Follow Recycling flowchart.", shape="box"]
		+	p [label="Mark it with a 'P'", shape="box"]
		+	connect_printer [label="Connect to computer.\nFollow instructions below.\nCan you get it to print?"]
		+	sell [label="Follow instructions for\nwrapping up and sending off" shape="box"]
		+	quality [label="Is the output\n good quality?\ni.e. no striped black or color?"]
		+	ask [label="Ask what to do.", shape="box"]
		+
		+	start -> 4
		+	4 -> missing_parts [label="YES"]
		+	missing_parts -> find_toner [label="NO"]
		+	missing_parts -> which_parts [label="YES"]
		+	which_parts -> recycle [label="Vital"]
		+	which_parts -> find_toner [label="Cosmetic"]
		+	4 -> recycle [label="NO"]
		+	find_toner -> p [label="NO"]
		+	find_toner -> connect_printer [label="YES"]
		+	p -> recycle
		+	connect_printer -> ask [label="NO"]
		+	connect_printer -> quality [label="YES"]
		+	quality -> sell [label="YES"]
		+
		+
		+	}
		+	</graphviz>
		+
		+	==INSTRUCTIONS FOR PRINTING IN UBUNTU:==
		+
		+	*Connect via USB or LPT to one of the testing machines. If you're using LPT, check to make sure there is a switch and it's set correctly.
		+	*If you're using USB, Ubuntu should find your printer and allow you the option to configure it. Do that and print a test page.
		+	*If your USB connection isn't found or you're using LPT go to '''System > Administration > Printing''' and either find the appropriate driver in the left menu, or create one. Get help if you hit a snag. Then print a test page.
		+	*Delete the printer profile from the menu when you're done.
		+
		+	==INSTRUCTIONS FOR WRAPPING UP AND SENDING OFF:==
		+
	There are three things we need to do with a Laserjet before we can sell it or give it away:		There are three things we need to do with a Laserjet before we can sell it or give it away: