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General discussion

Printer

Sep 1, 2009 11:25PM PDT

I current have a printer simular to the HP Photosmart C4480. I am running into an issue and the reason behind me not using it, whenever I try and print I am constantly being told that I do not have any paper in the tray. I can load it with 100 sheets of paper and this happens.

I am looking for an all in one similar to the Dell printers where the paper is loaded from the top in. I am not sure how good Dell's printers are, I know their PC's are good.

Any suggestions?

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Be sure that you are not chasing ghosts.
Sep 1, 2009 11:45PM PDT

If the printer is over 2 years old then try the usual cleaning, read the product manuals for what they say about this (I don't duplicate that here) and then if the printer is 2 or more years old, start shopping. All consumer printers last about 2 to some years. Many can't accept that.
Bob

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Okay But...
Sep 2, 2009 1:15AM PDT

Thats all fine and dandy....Do you have a preference as to what brand is better over teh others?

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I'm brandnostic.
Sep 2, 2009 1:54AM PDT

I've used them all over the years but don't bother with Lexmark jet printers that you find in stores. I do prefer laser printers and "Office" printers from HP but consumers generally don't want to go past 99 bucks so those may not be on the list.
Bob