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alnuwer
10-19-2011, 11:14 PM
My laserjet III shows a "50 Service" on the display. What does it mean and how do I get it back in action? I know it's old (cannot find any documentation at the HP site), but it's been like a Sherman Tank up to now - just don't build them like this any more. Hope to be able to keep it operating! I case it helps, a logo on the machine says "Resolution Enhancement PCL5". Thanks for your help!
ridered74
10-20-2011, 01:10 AM
It can be the fuser or the low voltage power supply. Either way you have to leave it unplugged for awhile to clear the error.
Big Al
10-20-2011, 11:04 AM
If the error does not go away then you have a fuser problem. You should be able to get a replacement fuser and it is very easy to replace it.

Al
alnuwer
10-20-2011, 04:39 PM
If the error does not go away then you have a fuser problem. You should be able to get a replacement fuser and it is very easy to replace it.

Al

Well, I left it unplugged for about 4 hrs, and error doesn't go away. Do you know of any site with fuser replacements for sale, or instructions for replacement?
cs_steve
10-20-2011, 05:14 PM
That series has lasted forever but is just too old to still be supported, sorry. Parts are rarely available for that model.

I would suggest a better investment would be to upgrade to something at least a little newer where parts are more available and is still supported. Good workhorse replacements are printers like the LaserJet 5, LaserJet 4000, LaserJet 4100, or LaserJet 4200. http://www.printertechs.com/refurbished-hp-laser-printer.php
alnuwer
10-20-2011, 05:45 PM
That series has lasted forever but is just too old to still be supported, sorry. Parts are rarely available for that model.

I would suggest a better investment would be to upgrade to something at least a little newer where parts are more available and is still supported. Good workhorse replacements are printers like the LaserJet 5, LaserJet 4000, LaserJet 4100, or LaserJet 4200. http://www.printertechs.com/refurbished-hp-laser-printer.php

That's what I was afraid of. Hate to dump it - it's like an old college text book: No use for it, but cannot let go.

Thanks for your reply!
Al