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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 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 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 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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