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Question

Canon Pixma MP530 loud grinding/racheting noise

by Feb 26, 2014 11:50PM PST

Apparently this problem has come up with a lot of users of this model. Logically it seems to be a purely mechanical issue, maybe due to parts wear. Anyone know the likely cause and what is the easiest way to resolve it?

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Tell more.
by Forum moderator Feb 26, 2014 11:55PM PST

These are about 2 year life span printers. Tell how old and do not get estimates on repair as out of warranty repair is more than a new printer. Some folk scream "I won't buy _____ again." But not realize in this class of printer, limited life spans.
Bob

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CNET reviewd it in 2006.
by r. proffitt Forum moderator Feb 27, 2014 1:13AM PST
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Grinding
by Feb 27, 2014 12:56AM PST

HP has similar issues with some of their units, the Photosmart 5500 series seems to have this as a fairly common malady and it IS a mechanical issue, the quality control is just not there as it has been in years past.

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