Wednesday, May 25, 2011

How to Fix HP Printer Error 49

All over the world the HP Printers are used for best printing works. HP Printers are globally used by everyone who want good printed document. Sometimes when the printer have problems then you might get error messages including the Error Code 49. Other than that it can also occur due to the file errors that handles the hardware. There are other reasons too that can cause various error messages. Other than that you can get these errors due to the malfunctioned hardware components too including the cables and connections.

Few possible reasons of the error message are the invalid print commands, damaged data transfers, wrong operations and problem is computer system. Since windows uses several several components that are called hardware drivers that are use to control the hardware. Like for a printer you need an appropriate drivers. If these drivers are corrupted or damaged then also you will encounter various error messages.

There are two solutions for this problem 'HP Printer Error 49':

    You can adjust the printer
    Clean the windows registry

Adjusting your printer contain various things to do one by one. First you have to check whether a single application gives error when you are accessing for the printing tasks. So first check the error and cancel the print jobs. Restart the PC and go for the same task using another software. If error does not come then remove the particular application and re-install it properly. If still the error comes then check for the cables and connections that are used to connect the PC and printer. If all the hardware devices are working well then you need to check the computer for possible damages

There are several threats that can do possible damages to your computer and windows registry is their favorite place to do the damages. Windows Registry is a big database where various settings are saved and when required by different programs then these are accessed by the applications. Unfortunately if there any errors occurred then various error messages start display on your computer screen. Its solution is to use an application that can scan and remove all the problems from the windows registry and all other places where the chances of infection are high. There is an application that will do this thing for you. It is called PC Health Advisor. It is an award winning application that can scan and remove various kinds of errors and several dangerous threats from your system. If you are getting the HP Printer Error 49 and if other methods don't worked then this will be the best solution for you.

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Monday, May 16, 2011

Most Common 10 Printer Problems That You Can Easily Fix Yourself

As in the case with the most of mechanical devices, printers can also cease to work or many produce inconsistent or unexpected results. Though there are many variants and each can develop a separate kind of fault, but there are some common faults which, if you know how to fix, can easily save the cost of calling a printer repair service provider.

1) Fuzzy print

Sometimes we notice fuzzy print, letter or graphics on pages and we think that something is wrong with the printer. But this is not the case. Fuzzy print is caused due to printing on a damp paper. The paper which is stored outside has the tendency to absorb moisture.

Solution: Print of unwrapped photo paper.

2) Paper Jams

Paper jams is one of most common problem which one encounters. A paper jam can occur due to variety of reasons like wrong selection of paper, dirt on rollers or paper.

Solution: Try to use right kind of paper. If problem still persists, open the lid of the printer can clean the rollers. If rollers have worn out you can get them replaced.

3) Ghosting

When you see lighter copy of image somewhere else along with the original image, this is termed as ghosting. The reason for the same can be problematic power supply or faulty drums.

Solution: Check the power cable by plugging it in other printer to see if problem still persists or not. If it persists, replace the power cord. If it doesn't, this can be caused by drum or imaging kit which needs to be replaced.

4) 50.4 error message

While printing with many HP printers, 50.4 error pops up. This error message indicated that something is wrong with the power supply.

Solution: If printer is on UPS, remove it from there and plug it in main supply. As an advice, a laser printer should never be plugged in the UPS as it can damage the printer.

5) Printer picking up all pages instead of one

For this problem, pad which separates the paper is responsible.

Solution: You can easily replace the worn out pad.

6) 79 error message

This printer error message is shown due to some fault in network print server.

Solution: First make sure, no printing jobs are pending. It can also crop up due to add-on component. For this, first remove all add-on components and then insert them one by one to see where the fault lies.

7) Envelopes

Sometimes it becomes impossible to print on envelopes correctly.

Solution: Use those envelopes which are around 20-lb in thickness and weight. Adhesive used should also be of good quality which can easily withstand the heat.

8) Rubbish print

Sometimes meaningless lines get printed. This is caused due to communication errors.

Solution: Check cable which connects system and printer. If it's connected well, reset the printer and again print the work.

9) Split images

Sometimes you get images broken in two pages and most likely the reason is lack of inadequate memory.

Solution: You need to add additional memory if error crops up many times, or can check for memory errors with self test function.

10) Faded Print

Sometimes, the print is faded.

Solution: Either the toner is getting empty or print density is set to low, or economic mode is one. For last two options, print density can be increased to see if problem doesn't persist.

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Tuesday, May 10, 2011

How to Clean a Printhead

The thing about modern printers is that they are delicate machines that require highly skilled technicians for most repair tasks. However there are a few jobs that are perfectly suited for the owner, tasks that requires less than no technical insight.

While replacement of ink cartridges as well as installing the printhead and setting up wireless networking is often covered by the manual, few if no manufactures have cared to write a guide on how to deal with clogged printheads. There is of course a perfectly good reason for this in that a new printhead will often set you back more than you paid for the printer itself, which leaves you the expense of buying a new printer - or trying to solve the matter yourself.

Now, since there are several types of printers on the market, including Epsons with a fixed printhead that makes it very difficult if not impossible to clean, and this article is written as an introduction to the subject, rather than a guide to a specific type of printer, please go about cleaning your printhead only if you feel absolute confident about the task.

It makes little sense to tell you - should you be the happy owner of an Epson printer with a fixed printhead - that these are considered to be of somewhat higher quality than those of competitor brands, and therefore should not require the same level of maintainance…because you wouldn’t be reading this article then, would you? Well, the good news is that I have an advice for you as well, but the result may depend on you beeing able to actually reach the printhead.

The main reason that printheads become clogged are a lack of use of the printer. The ink will simple dry and block the nozzles through which the ink is applied to the paper. The nozzles of a modern inkjet printer are capable of delivering amounts of ink as little as 1 picolitre. A picolitre is 10-12 L which might give you an idea of how small an amount of ink, dirt or dust is required to clogg it.

The ink tends to dry into a hardened mass that is not easily cleaned, but still do not under any circumstances try to remove dry ink with a tool of any kind. Even a needle is many times the thickness of a nozzle and could damage the printhead altogether.

The way to go is with either hot water or isopropyl alcohol. First run the cleaning/service rutine as described by the manufacturer 10 times and if there is no visible results or improvement, go ahead with the following:

Open the printer and locate the cartridges which sits in connection with the printhead. Remove the printhead and soak it in hot water or isopropyl alcohol and leave it on the desk till the morning, then inspect it before inserting it back into the printer. If this dosen’t work put a few drops of hot water in the cartridge and run the cleaning rutine. Note: If you possess an old cartridge use that, widening the hole at the top to help insert the water.
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