[booster]

I am having problems with my HP 420 printer, the motherboard lead had a couple of broken wires that i fixed to get the thing going again, but then it would only print in b/w or pink not full color. I made up a new lead & checked every connection with the test meter (every thing ok) plugged it back in & all i am now getting is CHANGE CARTRIDGE LIGHT ERROR & OUT OF PAPER. I am thinking this must be a fault on the new lead. So if anyone can shed some light & point me in the right direction i would be gratefull.

David

:upset:

 

[Guest]

the motherboard lead had a couple of broken wires that i fixed to get the thing going again,

Are you talking about the parallel cable? If so I would be wise to just get a new one.

And Welcome to Tech Support Forums booster....

 

[Doonz]

are there other options...USB ...call HP the low end printer are usally not repairable....they are disposable......pay $200 for a part and the printer only cost $175....make sure you dont get to the point where replacement is cheaper the repair and agravation

 

[Der Rabe]

I agree with doonz and if you are actually sodering something to the mother board you may have too much soder and there may be a short some where

 

[Valiant]

Solder is a thing of the past when it comes to quick delicate stuff like this... THIS is better suited for the job

 

[Der Rabe]

Boy make me feel old fashion I am glad they came out with something easyier I hated soldering

 

[Valiant]

Don't feel bad I found out about the stuff a couple weeks ago when I got a cyberguys catalog in the mail....I'm in love! I'm in debt!