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My C309a is working fine (170 Views)
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peddlerp
Posts: 21
Registered: ‎09-24-2010
Message 121 of 126 (247 Views)

Re: PhotoSmart C309a locks when copying

Its hard to believe that this problem continues to survive...

 

I have been using this printer almost every day without giving it 24 hours to rest, I have not had a recurrance of this issue.

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Goobar
Posts: 3
Registered: ‎07-31-2011
Message 122 of 126 (193 Views)

Re: PhotoSmart C309a locks when copying

Ah yes. It lives for as long as the printer is around and whilst it still prints I will keep it around but its strange that not even a whisper about a firmware upgrade. BTW it locked up on me just now.

 

I know HP read this because I got "moderated" in a previous post ...

 

Give me something

A command line login ...

A patch ...

A workaround ...

A bone ... :smileyindifferent:

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StlJim
Posts: 6
Registered: ‎04-27-2011
Message 123 of 126 (188 Views)

Re: PhotoSmart C309a locks when copying

I second that.  Have to power down and back up right before using the copy/scan/fax functions or it just locks up.  What a poor design and even poorer support.

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CarolV
Posts: 54
Registered: ‎04-28-2009
Message 124 of 126 (174 Views)

Re: PhotoSmart C309a locks when copying

I've had some success with first selecting copy on the display, then settings and selecting  to copy one sided document before I hit the copy buttons.  SOMETIMES this works.

 

Sure wish HP would address this.  I have always used HP printers.  Don't think I would buy another one.

 

Carol

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peddlerp
Posts: 21
Registered: ‎09-24-2010
Message 125 of 126 (170 Views)

My C309a is working fine

As I explained earlier, I let HP replace my unit - it has been working fine ever since.  I will tell you that I now use this printer every day, so it never sits more then 48 hours without use.

 

Keep your firmware updated.

 

Firmware VAx2FN0850AR

FW Patch 10

 

By the way, I use the "Fast Draft" resolution settings unless I need a true photo or business quality document... it really does save on ink.

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StlJim
Posts: 6
Registered: ‎04-27-2011
Message 126 of 126 (166 Views)

Re: My C309a is working fine

Mine is long out of warranty and I won't pay twice for this printer.  I would gladly keep my firmware updated if there was any firmware update available, which there is not.

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