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6/3/2017 4:15:40 PM EDT
I print one or two pages, once or twice a year.

Hard line USB.

It worked six months ago.

Now.  Nothing.

I took a pen and paper, and copied the necessary info down.  Yay, progress.
6/3/2017 4:18:28 PM EDT
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Ink or what?  Lasers are best for infrequent use.
6/3/2017 4:21:58 PM EDT
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What is it doing/not doing? Is it completely dead? Can you hear the print head moving?

If the print head moves but there is nothing on the page, could be dried out ink....

ETA: Did you upgrade to Windows 10 in the meantime? You may need new drivers....
6/3/2017 4:26:00 PM EDT
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Are you saying you need a printer repairman?
6/3/2017 4:26:45 PM EDT
[#4]
We end up with a new one every year.  I agree they suck.
6/3/2017 4:27:31 PM EDT
[#5]
Just not low drag professional enough!
6/3/2017 4:28:20 PM EDT
[#6]
They can smell your fear.
6/3/2017 4:28:34 PM EDT
[#7]
I see you mentioned the usb cable but is the power cable plugged in?
6/3/2017 4:29:08 PM EDT
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I print one or two pages, once or twice a year.

Hard line USB.

It worked six months ago.

Now.  Nothing.

I took a pen and paper, and copied the necessary info down.  Yay, progress.
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If you are using an inkjet printer this is a big problem.  The ink dries in the print head and clogs it.  Get a cheap brother laser printer and be done with it.
6/3/2017 4:29:33 PM EDT
[#9]
'PC Load Letter'.... What the fuck does that mean??
6/3/2017 4:31:53 PM EDT
[#10]
stop buying shitty inkjets
6/3/2017 5:10:19 PM EDT
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the simple truth. Quoted:


If you are using an inkjet printer this is a big problem. The ink dries in the print head and clogs it. Get a cheap brother laser printer and be done with it.
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This is the simple truth.

Inkjet is only good if you NEED color, Print no less frequently than once a week, and don't print many pages a month.
6/3/2017 8:08:00 PM EDT
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Are you saying you need a printer repairman?
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Um, yes.  Why else would I come here.
6/3/2017 8:08:57 PM EDT
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They can smell your fear.
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Smell my finger.
6/3/2017 8:09:41 PM EDT
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'PC Load Letter'.... What the fuck does that mean??
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I don't know.
6/3/2017 8:10:34 PM EDT
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'PC Load Letter'.... What the fuck does that mean??
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Gotdam you.





I came in to post that.
6/3/2017 8:10:47 PM EDT
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stop buying shitty inkjets
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I'm thinking that this is the correct answer.
6/3/2017 8:17:03 PM EDT
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Ink drys up in the nozzle
6/4/2017 12:24:54 AM EDT
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Get one of the Brother printers that takes toner.
I bought one a couple years ago and it's still on it's original toner cartridge. It works every time I need it.