[rescue] Power saving modes, was Re: advice on rescuing an e10k

Erie Patsellis erie at shelbyvilledesign.com
Mon Dec 4 23:46:09 CST 2006


I'd be lost without my QMS 330 and my LJ 5si (or my 36" inkjet, or my 
24" thermal printer.....)

erie

Phil Stracchino wrote:

>Steven M Jones wrote:
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>>Aaron Finley wrote:
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>>>However, after rescuing a HP Color Laserjet 4550, I received a bill
>>>for $80 for the last month. $30/mo for a printer?
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>>A couple months ago I picked up a big ol' ColorJet 8550 for $75. It
>>was a little dirty and needs a magenta toner cartridge, but works
>>fine. This model is as I type in a deep power-saving mode -- there's
>>nothing happening in this box. The controller appears to be in standy,
>>and it is listening to the network. When I print it warms up, but 30
>>minutes later it goes dark again.
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>I wouldn't mind a 4550 or an 8550 myself.  When the money is there.
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>I've seen theri current offerings.  Granted, I hear the toner is a lot
>cheaper.  But sheesh, they feel so cheap and plasticky ....
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