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On 22/02/2016 7:16 AM, Jeff Liebermann wrote:
> On Sun, 21 Feb 2016 17:22:31 +1100, Trevor Wilson
> <trevor@SPAMBLOCKrageaudio.com.au> wrote:
>
>> * Service data source?
>
> <http://www.FixYourOwnPrinter.com>
> <http://www.fixyourownprinter.com/?printer_brand=9&printer_series=61&printer=1988&Search=Search>
> <http://support.hp.com/us-en/product/HP-Color-LaserJet-3000-Printer-series/501044/model/501046/manuals>
> <http://www.PrinterWorks.com>
> <http://www.lbrty.com>
> <http://partsurfer.hp.com>
> <http://partsurfer.hp.com/Search.aspx?type=PROD&SearchText=Q5987A>
>
> Service Manual:
> <http://support.hp.com/us-en/product/HP-Color-LaserJet-3000-Printer-series/501044/model/501046/manuals>
> There are also dealers on eBay selling manuals on CD or download.
>
>> * Can the fuser be repaired? The cost of a fuser here in Australia is
>> astronomical?
>
> Yes, it can be repaired with a rebuild kit.
> <http://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_nkw=hp+color+laserjet+fuser+rebuild>
> The rebuild kits do NOT include a heater and are therefore indpendent
> of line voltage.  If you've never done it before and/or lack specific
> instructions, I suggest you go for a rebuild or exchange fuser
> instead.
>
> <http://h20564.www2.hp.com/hpsc/doc/public/display?docId=emr_na-c00508146>
> For 220VAC the fuser PN is RM1-2743-000
> For 117VAC the fuser PN is RM1-2665-000
>
>> * Is the fuser a 230VAC one (Australia is a 230VAC nation), or can I
>> just buy a new fuser (or re-built one) from eBay?
>
> That's NOT an either-or type choice.  Yes, you can buy a rebuilt fuser
> on eBay, but it has to be 220VAC type for AU.
>
>> * I assume there is some kind of feedback system (NTC or PTC element)
>> and that is what has failed, rather than the heater (the fuser still
>> gets hot)?
>
> If the temperature sensing circuit has had a failure, you'll get an
> error message on the display during boot up.  There is also an
> overtemp thermostat to prevent meltdown.
>
> The usual failures that I see are hardened toner buildup on the
> fingers that peel the paper away from the fuser roller, a fried fuser
> film sleeve, and worn gear teeth.
>
>> Any suggestions will be welcome. After spending almost 300 Bucks on
>> toner, I am keen to keep this sucker going for another few years. I'd
>> prefer not to spend 500 Bucks on a new fuser though.
>
> $500 for a fuser is far too much.
> <http://www.amazon.com/s/?ie=UTF8&keywords=hp+3600n+fuser>
> No clue about AU prices.  For 220VAC, email the vendor.  Most
> rebuilders carry both voltages or can possibly swap out the heater
> element.
>

**Awesome! Thanks for the info and the links.

-- 
Trevor Wilson
www.rageaudio.com.au

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PING: HP laserjet experts Help! Trevor Wilson <trevor@SPAMBLOCKrageaudio.com.au> - 2016-02-21 17:22 +1100
  Re: PING: HP laserjet experts Help! Clifford Heath <no.spam@please.net> - 2016-02-21 17:23 +1100
    Re: HP laserjet experts Help! "Andy Wood" <woodag@trap.ozemail.com.au> - 2016-02-22 07:03 +1100
  Re: PING: HP laserjet experts Help! news13 <newsthirteenspam-spam@woa.com.au> - 2016-02-21 06:46 +0000
    Re: PING: HP laserjet experts Help! whit3rd <whit3rd@gmail.com> - 2016-02-22 01:16 -0800
  Re: PING: HP laserjet experts Help! John Robertson <spam@flippers.com> - 2016-02-20 23:25 -0800
    Re: PING: HP laserjet experts Help! Bruce Esquibel <bje@ripco.com> - 2016-02-21 14:13 +0000
  Re: PING: HP laserjet experts Help! Colin Horsley <horsley-spam@westnet.com.au> - 2016-02-21 22:15 +1100
  Re: PING: HP laserjet experts Help! Jeff Liebermann <jeffl@cruzio.com> - 2016-02-21 12:16 -0800
    Re: PING: HP laserjet experts Help! Trevor Wilson <trevor@SPAMBLOCKrageaudio.com.au> - 2016-02-22 07:56 +1100
      Re: HP laserjet experts Help! "Kenny" <me@privacy.net> - 2016-02-21 21:21 +0000
    Re: PING: HP laserjet experts Help! Trevor Wilson <trevor@SPAMBLOCKrageaudio.com.au> - 2016-02-22 10:05 +1100
      Re: PING: HP laserjet experts Help! news13 <newsthirteenspam-spam@woa.com.au> - 2016-02-22 01:39 +0000
        Re: PING: HP laserjet experts Help! Jeff Liebermann <jeffl@cruzio.com> - 2016-02-21 18:44 -0800
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      Re: PING: HP laserjet experts Help! Jeff Liebermann <jeffl@cruzio.com> - 2016-02-21 18:28 -0800
        Re: PING: HP laserjet experts Help! Trevor Wilson <trevor@SPAMBLOCKrageaudio.com.au> - 2016-02-22 14:59 +1100
          Re: PING: HP laserjet experts Help! Jeff Liebermann <jeffl@cruzio.com> - 2016-02-21 21:06 -0800
            Re: PING: HP laserjet experts Help! Trevor Wilson <trevor@SPAMBLOCKrageaudio.com.au> - 2016-02-23 08:43 +1100
              Re: PING: HP laserjet experts Help! Jeff Liebermann <jeffl@cruzio.com> - 2016-02-22 16:03 -0800
              Re: PING: HP laserjet experts Help! Bruce Esquibel <bje@ripco.com> - 2016-02-23 11:50 +0000
            Re: PING: HP laserjet experts Help! Trevor Wilson <trevor@SPAMBLOCKrageaudio.com.au> - 2016-02-23 09:13 +1100
              Re: PING: HP laserjet experts Help! Clifford Heath <no.spam@please.net> - 2016-02-23 09:36 +1100
              Re: PING: HP laserjet experts Help! Jeff Liebermann <jeffl@cruzio.com> - 2016-02-22 16:19 -0800
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                Re: PING: HP laserjet experts Help! Jeff Liebermann <jeffl@cruzio.com> - 2016-02-22 16:48 -0800
                Re: PING: HP laserjet experts Help! Trevor Wilson <trevor@SPAMBLOCKrageaudio.com.au> - 2016-02-23 16:12 +1100
                Re: PING: HP laserjet experts Help! Jeff Liebermann <jeffl@cruzio.com> - 2016-02-22 23:16 -0800
                Re: PING: HP laserjet experts Help! Trevor Wilson <trevor@SPAMBLOCKrageaudio.com.au> - 2016-03-04 11:07 +1100
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