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Posted onJune 22, 2009Printer

Fixing the dreaded “RFU Load Error/Send RFU Upgrade” on CP3505 Using a Mac

by Harley Sheppard52 Comments on Fixing the dreaded “RFU Load Error/Send RFU Upgrade” on CP3505 Using a Mac

At work, I came upon a CP3505 LaserJet printer that was displaying this error message: RFU LOAD ERROR DOWNLOAD FILE NOW SEND RFU UPGRADE Naturally,…

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Posted onFebruary 14, 2009June 7, 2012Printer

HP LaserJet 3050 – No Paper Pickup Solution

by Harley Sheppard44 Comments on HP LaserJet 3050 – No Paper Pickup Solution

I had an unusual problem with an HP LaserJet 3050 AIO that left me stumped. I received a 3050 back from a customer because it…

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Posted onJuly 20, 2008Printer

Canon MF4690 Laser Printer All-In-One Review

by Harley SheppardLeave a comment on Canon MF4690 Laser Printer All-In-One Review

The MF4690 is a compact yet speedy multifunctional all-in-one. I was looking for a printer that had a small footprint, but came with many features…

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Posted onJune 7, 2008Printer

Laser Printer Technician’s Toner Secrets

by Harley Sheppard6 Comments on Laser Printer Technician’s Toner Secrets

From looking at my keyword search logs, I’m finding more and more people interested in a technician’s secret for toner. I’m not sure if it’s…

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Posted onMay 10, 2008Odds and Ends

What does the “xi” in 2605dnxi and 1100xi mean?

by Harley SheppardLeave a comment on What does the “xi” in 2605dnxi and 1100xi mean?

I was approached and asked about an HP Color LaserJet 2605dnxi and what exactly the “xi” means. I honestly didn’t know off hand but suspected…

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Posted onApril 27, 2008June 7, 2012Printer

How to Fix 99.9% of Windows XP Printer Driver Issues – AKA Windows Printer Reset

by Harley Sheppard20 Comments on How to Fix 99.920 of Windows XP Printer Driver Issues – AKA Windows Printer Reset

Recently, I tried to install an old Zebra Eltron 2543 and 3844 parallel thermal label printer on an office computer. I found that no matter…

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Posted onApril 10, 2008Printer

Review: HP LaserJet 1020 Printer

by Harley Sheppard1 Comment on Review: HP LaserJet 1020 Printer

HP fuels the war on the cheapest laser printers by introducing the LaserJet 1020 series printer. It’s a direct descendant of the HP 1012 and…

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Posted onMarch 3, 2008June 7, 2012Printer

Top Ten Most Common Flaws in LaserJet Printers and How to Fix Them

by Harley Sheppard15 Comments on Top Ten Most Common Flaws in LaserJet Printers and How to Fix Them

Hewlett Packard has a great reputation for producing the best printers money can buy. Lately, Brother, Dell, Xerox, and Lexmark have given them a run…

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Posted onSeptember 29, 2007July 24, 2012Printer

Looking for toner? Pictures can be deceiving…

by Harley SheppardLeave a comment on Looking for toner? Pictures can be deceiving…

I’ve received many complaints from a few customers about toner they recently purchased on an online auction site. The auction showed a picture of genuine…

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Posted onSeptember 4, 2007Printer

Setting Up a Network Printer Step-by-Step…

by Harley SheppardLeave a comment on Setting Up a Network Printer Step-by-Step…

I’ve just posted a tutorial on PrinterHacks.com on how to easily connect your JetDirect network based printer up to a home network. Of course, there…

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