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04-27-2023 07:19 PM
I'm using Debian bullseye with a HP Laserjet p2055dn printer, and it's acting exactly like a sticky solenoid on tray 2. I can print 2 pages, but 3 or more gets an extra sheet in there. All rollers and pads were replaced 8 mo. ago. The last sticky solenoids I ran into were on a Laserjet III.
Nothing could be simpler. A few screws, a few pieces of electrical tape, and poof, good as new. But on the 2055dn that solenoid is buried behind a ton of stuff that just falls apart, because the gears are not captive. Has anyone repaired a sticky solenoid on the 2055dn. I think I can see in the manual where the damping material is (the stuff that gets sticky).
I don't know if I can get the solenoids, so I was going to clean them in place, and put some electrical tape on for damping, so it won't click so loudly. I could benefit from any personal experience on dealing with the solenoids sticking on this machine.
Thanks for all the help.
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04-28-2023 12:30 AM
The buffer material is not just for noise abatement. It also prevents the solenoid arm for sticking to the body of the solenoid due to magnetization of the solenoid arm.
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04-28-2023 12:30 AM
The buffer material is not just for noise abatement. It also prevents the solenoid arm for sticking to the body of the solenoid due to magnetization of the solenoid arm.
I am a volunteer, offering my knowledge to support fellow users, I do not work for HP nor speak for HP.