Electronics HP 6500A Plus Printer Repair

crayzkirk · Today, 10:10 AM

This is an old printer however it has served me well over the years. One day, it simply would not feed the paper so in my finite wisdom, decided to take it apart and figure out what was wrong. I found a gear that was slipping on a shaft and used some JB Weld to fix it. Now, my problem is that the printer is out of sync. I removed the print head cleaning system to clean it and now the printer jams up and shuts down. It's amazing how much ink was in the pads inside. If you ever wondered where the ink goes when you clean the print head, I can tell you that it doesn't just disappear.

I have contacted HP and of course, they say it's too old and buy a new one. I am hoping someone has or knows someone that has a service manual or information on the proper position of the print head cleaning station.

I'm pretty handy and can usually fix things however I was having so much fun taking it apart that I neglected to take pictures. The rollers and print head are controlled by optical timing (disc and strip) however the cleaning station appears to be dependent upon an assembly position.

Tempted to just buy one that's broken and use it as a template for reassembling however who knows if the one I buy has been tinkered with.

Got a bit long here, I have watched various YouTube videos however none of them show where the park position of the cleaning station is.

Thanks in advance for any help...

CK

P.S. of course, the printer quit working immediately after I purchased new HP print cartridges.

**notorious** · Today, 01:16 PM

Put her to pasture....

with extreme prejudice.

BlackHelicopters · Today, 01:24 PM

Buy an Epson

Mephistopheles Janx · Today, 02:57 PM

Time for a new one. Unless you absolutely need to print in color... buy a laser jet. I've had mine (Samsung M2020) for 7 years now and I've replaced the toner just one time.

Anything with a cartridge is a scam right now.

Fish · Today, 02:58 PM

That printer is 15+ years old.

crayzkirk · Today, 04:45 PM

Did the United States give up when the Germans bombed Pearl Harbor?

Yeah, it's old and outdated and a pos. However, so am I and I'm not ready to be put out to pasture just yet. Giving up just isn't something that's in my nature.

ChiliConCarnage · Today, 04:58 PM

Its a printer, bud. You gotta be willing to move on

Otter · Today, 06:54 PM

I'd check out YouTube for some videos or reddit. Might get lucky.

Since mine shit the bed the 3 times a year I need a printer, scanner or copier I just head over to the library with a couple quarters and get grab a beer on the way back for my efforts.

crayzkirk · Today, 06:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Otter

I'd check out YouTube for some videos or reddit. Might get lucky.

Since mine shit the bed the 3 times a year I need a printer, scanner or copier I just head over to the library with a couple quarters.

Yeah, they all show how to glue the gear that I found yet none show what things look like when you take it apart carefully. I can still scan to computer and used it to fax my Medicare application. I was surprised the fax actually worked on telephone over IP.

crayzkirk · Today, 06:56 PM

Yeah, I know. Just throw it in the dump with the rest of the old stuff. I guess I'll just toss the Defender, Joust and Tempest in there as well. My old Honda mower and Snapper rider are well past their lifetimes. Homelite chainsaws and Mercury inline outboards are also obsolete.

Too bad we live in a throw away society. I don't have the ability to fix surface mount electronics however almost everything else is salvageable and doesn't need to become eWaste.

Today, 10:10 AM	Topic Starter
crayzkirk MVP Join Date: Nov 2016 Casino cash: $1440000	HP 6500A Plus Printer Repair This is an old printer however it has served me well over the years. One day, it simply would not feed the paper so in my finite wisdom, decided to take it apart and figure out what was wrong. I found a gear that was slipping on a shaft and used some JB Weld to fix it. Now, my problem is that the printer is out of sync. I removed the print head cleaning system to clean it and now the printer jams up and shuts down. It's amazing how much ink was in the pads inside. If you ever wondered where the ink goes when you clean the print head, I can tell you that it doesn't just disappear. I have contacted HP and of course, they say it's too old and buy a new one. I am hoping someone has or knows someone that has a service manual or information on the proper position of the print head cleaning station. I'm pretty handy and can usually fix things however I was having so much fun taking it apart that I neglected to take pictures. The rollers and print head are controlled by optical timing (disc and strip) however the cleaning station appears to be dependent upon an assembly position. Tempted to just buy one that's broken and use it as a template for reassembling however who knows if the one I buy has been tinkered with. Got a bit long here, I have watched various YouTube videos however none of them show where the park position of the cleaning station is. Thanks in advance for any help... CK P.S. of course, the printer quit working immediately after I purchased new HP print cartridges.
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Mephistopheles Janx The Guy With The Goats Join Date: Jan 2017 Casino cash: $-1167687	Time for a new one. Unless you absolutely need to print in color... buy a laser jet. I've had mine (Samsung M2020) for 7 years now and I've replaced the toner just one time. Anything with a cartridge is a scam right now.
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crayzkirk MVP Join Date: Nov 2016 Casino cash: $1440000	Did the United States give up when the Germans bombed Pearl Harbor? Yeah, it's old and outdated and a pos. However, so am I and I'm not ready to be put out to pasture just yet. Giving up just isn't something that's in my nature.
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crayzkirk MVP Join Date: Nov 2016 Casino cash: $1440000	Yeah, I know. Just throw it in the dump with the rest of the old stuff. I guess I'll just toss the Defender, Joust and Tempest in there as well. My old Honda mower and Snapper rider are well past their lifetimes. Homelite chainsaws and Mercury inline outboards are also obsolete. Too bad we live in a throw away society. I don't have the ability to fix surface mount electronics however almost everything else is salvageable and doesn't need to become eWaste.
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