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    Should a printer be cleaned/serviced?

    Discussion in 'Accessories' started by robs10, Jan 2, 2009.

  1. robs10

    robs10 Notebook Evangelist

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    Hope this isn't too off topic...I've had a HP Deskjet 952c printer since 2000 and love it. I don't use it constantly, but semi-regularly and want to keep it running as long as possible. Would having it serviced extend it's life, or possible screw it up? I know, I can probably go out and buy a cheap all-in-one for less but I love the great sharp text it prints in Draft mode, which is quite fast. I am also amazed by how good a job it does on photos for an eight year old two ink tank printer (though it was $250 back then). The only thing that bugs me is it's only USB 1.
     
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    I think that unless it's giving you troubles you shouldn't mess with it.
     
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    If it ain't broke,...
    Just didn't know if they should be oiled or lubed or something. Also read about some kind of pad that collects ink overspray filling up.
     
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    They're cheap enough, but looks like shipping is commenly as much as the printer, running price up to $50 to take a chance on a used device. Worth a consideration though. Thanks!
     
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    Hi.

    If you buy one from your own country`s ebay, the postage price should be a lot lower, the example ebay item i gave was priced as shipping from the US to the UK.

    But i suppose you realised that!

    Regards

    John.
     
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