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OK, TM. I'll bite. What's this full featured scanning prgm in Vista Home Premium? They removed FAx & Scan. There may be freeware / low cost scanning software, that MIGHT work w/ my printers (or anyone's)? Still, you're saying forget all the other useful info available through the Solution...

Have an HP C6280 installed in Vista hm prem x64. In the past, I've installed 2 HP printers on same computer (in fact, these SAME printers), where they both used same HP Solution Center (HSC) & both worked - completely. It's not working now. It didn't add the C5180 to HSC, nor to list of...

Well, if I keep messing w/ something long enough, I often learn more than really cared to. But often, knowledge gained (even in failed attempts) is applicable in other general or specific ways. When this printer issue appeared, I knew a little about it, except general cleaning print heads &...

Peter - FYI - the plastic strip that the carriage travels along (thru the carriage) that you called timing strip (which may be what it does), is called "Encoder strip - Clear strip with position marks - Used by the sensor in the carriage assembly to determine position." Per HP parts site. BTW...

I've used ink from LD Products for good while. Don't know if their HP compatible ink is as good as others. They "say" ink is formulated for specific brands of printers. No way to know for sure, w/o lab tests - for any company. Never had an issue - in 2 printers using HP02 carts, if printed...

We'll see if the copier / scanner still work. They're very thin connectors - sl. > 0.125 in. thick. With flashlight & hand lens, can't see sign of locks / clips. Hard to believe such small conn. could be so hard to remove w/ wide nose pliers. I was holding against pcb while pulling - had...

Thanks for adding that, Peter. Not many posts or articles talk about the "timing" strip (I didn't know the name). Mine was not particularly dirty, so I assume it doesn't take much to screw things up. I don't know what all cleaning my timing strip fixed besides squealing & ? maybe ? carriage...

Well, the printer's down to one (new) error - shows out of paper when still has ~ 10 sheets. Maybe I can get that to clear up. Print quality seems very good - sharp, no streaks. (knock on wood) I kept clearing error codes by accessing "secret" menu...

Thanks. Yes, I've used every search engine & searched printer forums themselves. More than I want to think about. OCP ink - being a brand name - correct? This printer (now) had way too many different errors. No article is going to address, "If you have 5 different errors, one after another -...

Thanks. Other post was too long. Figured info in it mostly no longer applied, since had whole new set of symptoms - more specific than suspicious errors. But, I get the point. Sorry, no can do - IF you mean OEM. If could afford it, I might. I've saved WELL over the price of printer, just...

What is the usual diagnosis or outcome when an HP C6280 AIO won't print a correct Self Test Diagnostic from control panel? It printed it one (won't print another because of multiple errors); was missing ALL data from boxes & sections of 2 pg. report - except color sample boxes (looked fine)...

HP C6280 just started giving MULTIPLE errors, in succession: paper or carriage jam; pump motor stalled; ink system failure. I've had ink system failure messages a few times in the past on my C6280. It's had light use. Most were caused by power outages or low / defective cartridges. I fixed the...

Yes, thanks. I think you misread, or I misunderstood. Smart Electronics was cheaper on the refill kit than other 2 places - by 1/2 or more. OR... did you mean ask SSE if they'd sell empty cartridges vs. prefilled refillable ones? It's the chips I'm worried about. At least w/ reman carts I've...

RMM, thanks for helpful details. Did you mean supersmartelectronics.com? Their HP02 refill kit w/ carts, 4 oz bottles ink, syringes is $40. Carts come filled w/ ink. Haven't checked many sources for empty refillable HP02 carts except Ink Supply (near $90 for translucent carts & supplies...

Thanks RMM. How long have you used the same set of carts w/ auto resetting chips? By your comment, "The chips reset themselves on empty or sometimes when the printer is turned off," did you mean they reset themselves when you refill them? Either way, from your comment, sounds like all you can...

Tired of dealing w/ returns of reman HP02 carts because of bad chips. Friend told me about his Epson refill kit w/ translucent carts. His Epson is completely different from HP02s, in that his chips can be reset. Got his at Ink Supply.com. I'm sure there a good & bad HP refillable kits. I...

Anyone found some generic / "compatible" HP 02 inkjet cartridges that work correctly in the Photosmart C-5100 (C-5180) or similar printers? Or, had any success refilling OEM HP 02 for these model printers? Yes, I understand there are HP printers that will use generic HP02 cartridges - not my...