11 May
2011
11 May
'11
3:29 p.m.
On Mon, May 9, 2011 at 9:40 PM, Charles Dickman <chd at chdickman.com> wrote:
I have 1 LaserJet IIp and 3 LaserJet IIIp printers.
None of them are really
usable because the toner cartridges are either out of toner or the images
have streaks and blotches. I think all of them are functional electrically
and the paper feeding is still OK. It has been 3 years since I last tried
one.
I could always use an extra printer, so I have to decide if I should get
them working or just dump them and get something new when I really need it.
Is there a source for GOOD toner cartridges? Google finds a bunch of
cartridges, but how many are junk refills? I am willing to pay for good
cartridges, but I can't tell good from bad. Are feeding parts available if
they start to pull multiple sheets, etc? Are there reputable sources?
I know these have a good reputation generally, and I used one for a long
time in the '90s.
-chuck
I wouldn't reccomend using any of those for "real" usage, but I
wouldn't scrap them either. Pick the printer in the best cosmetic and
mechanical condition and use the others as parts machines. The IIp and
IIIp were great little compact lasers and should make a great addition
to any sort of late 16-bit/early 32-bit home computer setup you might
have. New old stock toner is still available from a few places on
Amazon and it's not too expensive... yet. Assuming you don't plan on
using your "historic desktop" too much, a couple of toner cartridges
could last you 10 or more years.