Re: HP printer trouble

Carlos E.R. <robin_listas@es.invalid> wrote:

 
Problem is, reaching that roller is very hard. I might have to open up
the printer, risking not been able to assemble it again.

What have you got to lose, given the state of the printer?

The suggestion of wetting a sheet of paper with your choice of solvent
sounds worth a try, at minimum.

It isn't necessary to take the rollers out, just access them enough
to squirt solvent on them. One of the long-reach nozzled found on
aerosol brake or carb cleaner will at least help. If you can wipe
them off that'd be better of course.

The idea of a faulty paper sensor didn't cross my mind. I didn't think
they'd be mechanical, but in any case they're worth looking for. A bit
of lint on a photocell could conceivably be the culprit.

Thanks for reading,

bob prohaska