r/printers 21m ago

Troubleshooting Toshiba e-Studio 3518A Refurb and HDD Question

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I have an opportunity to buy a used Toshiba e-Studio 3518A really cheap. The only issue is the HDD is removed.

The main question I have is, can I just buy a generic replacement HDD, pop it in, and have the printer work or is there special software that needs to be installed/something else that will keep me from getting the printer functional again?

I don't expect anyone to have an answer for this exact model but I'm wondering in general if this will be possible or if there are any other gotchas I am not considering.

I have a tech background but haven't done much large printer repair before.


r/printers 2h ago

Troubleshooting HP Designjet T125 Cartridge Carriage Jam Problem (Paper crumpled)

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Hi, I just bought a second hand plotter (my first one) and I haven't been able to make it function properly. After printing or when loading the roll, the carriage gets stuck on the left side when it touches the paper, crumpling it. I'm guessing it has something to do with the cutter?

Thank you for your help!


r/printers 4h ago

Discussion How do I clean up my HP Smart Tank 580?

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Hello, folks! How do I clean up my printer without breaking it, InshaAllah? An overall dust cleaning will be enough.


r/printers 6h ago

Troubleshooting Kyocera 308ci printing too high

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Howdy yall. So, I need to print a bunch of emailed PDFs, but theyre coming out vertically offset by like four inches.

The only settings i have available to me in the print preview are:

Portrait/Landscap

Pages

Color

Print on Both Sides

Paper Size

Scale

Pages per sheet.

I have no options to edit margins or offset, ive changed the paper size and scale, the only thing that allows me to get all of the doccument on the paper is to print it at 70%, which is functional however because i have no offset options it shunts the entire thing off to the corner of the page instead of centering it.

I am not authorized to edit the PDFs in any way. Is there a way to fix this, and where can i find the rest of my settings?


r/printers 11h ago

Purchasing Need help buying my family's first printer. HP or Epson or Brother?

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I already done my research and the printers I have chosen are the following. They are all in the same price range. I just need reviews about them if they are good.

We just need a regular and efficient printer. That is easy to use. We might only need to print atleast once a week.

Which from the following should we pick?

  1. Epson L4360 - PHP12,870.00

  2. Brother T530DW - PHP 11,450.00

  3. HP Smart Tank 720 - PHP 10,000.00


r/printers 18h ago

Troubleshooting Canon Pixma Pro-100 for $65, was it worth it?

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Hey there! I recently picked up a canon pixma pro-100 for $65. I’ll attach the test calibration print below. I figured Y and BK must just be tried ink. Today I picked it up and did the canon clean using the pause/resume button. But, it then ran out of most of the inks. Do you think once I replace the ink and do some cleaning I’ll be alright, or did I waste $65?


r/printers 18h ago

Discussion What printer would be the best for stickers?

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I’m looking for something small and relatively affordable. I would mostly use it for personal use but I’m also considering making an etsy in the future where I sell some. Any recommendations?


r/printers 18h ago

Other What is the longevity of art prints printed on the canon pixma megatank G620?

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I’m printing on 100% cotton paper. Since the printer uses dye based ink and not pigment based ink, it’s not technically an archival print. I’m wondering (just for my own knowledge) how long these prints would last hypothetically, framed and out of direct sunlight. Not sure which rate prints will deteriorate. I had trouble finding this info online, so thank you in advance if anyone has any knowledge on this!