18 Apr
2002
18 Apr
'02
3:07 p.m.
From: Christopher Smith <csmith(a)amdocs.com>
To: "'classiccmp(a)classiccmp.org'" <classiccmp(a)classiccmp.org>
Subject: RE: NeXT (Almost-up-and-running-now) Laser Printer
Date: Thu, 18 Apr 2002 13:54:27 -0500
Just remember that all of the NeXT printers are getting on in age,
and most of them have one or more of the fatal symptoms:
Input roller has dried out so paper doesn't go in.
Output gear has stripped so paper doesn't come out.
There are other interesting problems that some printers have,
such as the "door open" sensing switch insisting that the door is
not closed.
I don't know how many printers you would have to merge to get one
that worked. Randy Rencsok's web site has lots of good documentation
on disassembling NeXT printers.
< http://www.channelu.com/NeXT/Black >
carl
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carl lowenstein marine physical lab u.c. san diego
clowenstein(a)ucsd.edu
-----Original Message-----
From: Erik S. Klein [mailto:classiccmp@mail.vintage-computer.com]
If the printer you have is the NeXT 400 dpi unit
(I don't
have the model number in front of me) then I picked up
several from the gentleman who was selling them cheap in the
Bay Area. If you need one for spares or as a replacement
I'll be happy to sell it for what I paid for it ($15) plus
shipping. The ones I have are in excellent (untested) shape
with some looking almost new. . .
Well, thanks for the offer. We'll see what happens here. I'm
still hopeful of getting it fixed, and if not, I may be able to
get a replacement locally. I happen to know (from the guy who
runs the place) that the local scrapyard is overrun with these ;)