HP Laserjet 4100N

[Mark J. Dulcey]

Jerry Feldman wrote:
> Someone here just tossed out a Laserjet 4100N. My question does not
> have anything to do with Linux, but with paper feed. She apparently
> threw it out because it was prone to jamming. My hands are greasy from
> BBQ, but I was wondering what kind of experience others have had with
> this printer. Also, what about 3rd party toner refills or cartridges.
> HP cartridges are about $100 apiece list.

Many of the HP printers start to jam when the rollers wear out. 
Fortunately, it is possible to buy replacement parts reasonably cheaply; 
check eBay. I did a full roller replacement on a LaserJet 4+ for about 
$25, and it's been working happily since. (Yes, I probably could have 
gotten another used LJ4+ for that amount of money, but the new/old one 
might have had the same roller problem.)

I have had good luck with remanufactured cartridges for my LaserJet 4+ 
from Print Country (http://www.printcountry.com ); they cost about $50 
each, half of what the HP cartridges cost. They also have remanufactured 
cartridges for the 4100; they're more expensive at $65, but still 
cheaper than the HP cartridges (the high capacity ones are about $130).

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