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Re: printing is sluggish - please help

From "Adam" <adam@no_thanks.com>
Newsgroups microsoft.public.windowsxp.general, comp.periphs.printers, comp.sys.hp.hardware, alt.os.linux.ubuntu
Subject Re: printing is sluggish - please help
Date 2011-09-30 18:54 -0700
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"Adam" <adam@no_thanks.com> wrote in message 
news:j4dqe6$e1o$1@dont-email.me...
>
> "John John MVP" <audetweld@nbnot.nb.ca> wrote in message
> news:j4dd1c$bbs$1@dont-email.me...
>> On 9/9/2011 11:20 AM, Adam wrote:
>> >
>> > "John John MVP"<audetweld@nbnot.nb.ca>  wrote in message
>> > news:j4cpgq$7am$1@dont-email.me...
>> >> On 9/8/2011 4:32 PM, Adam wrote:
>> >>>
>> >>> "David H. Lipman"<DLipman~nospam~@Verizon.Net>   wrote in message
>> >>> news:j4adei01ead@news6.newsguy.com...
>> >>>> From: "Adam"<adam@no_thanks.com>
>> >>>>
>> >>>>> Sorry, this is my first attempt at setting up a print server so
>> >>>>> putting the pieces together is not smooth sailing.
>> >>>>>
>> >>>>> The "it" refers to the print server (JetDirect).
>> >>>>>
>> >>>>> According to ... http://www.theblog.ca/print-server-how-to
>> >>>>>
>> >>>>> "First, you will need to find the IP address of the printer...
>> >>>>> If you are using a network-capable printer (option #3), log in to
>> >>>>> your router and find the printer in the “DHCP” or “Client list” or
> similar
>> >>> page.
>> >>>>> If your router has a “static IP” feature,
>> >>>>> where you can assign fixed internal IP addresses to MAC addresses,
>> >>>>> be sure to use that so that the printer always has the same IP 
>> >>>>> address."
>> >>>>>
>> >>>>> Turns out the router is not detecting the print server because
>> >>>>> JetDirect is not even showing up in the Printer Configuration Page 
>> >>>>> when
>> >>>>> performing Step 5 according to ...
>> >>>>>
>> >>>>>
>> > http://ec1.images-amazon.com/media/i3d/01/A/man-migrate/MANUAL000039870.pdf
>> >>>>>
>> >>>>> So, JetDirect is not operating properly.
>> >>>>>
>> >>>>
>> >>>> What model HP JetDirect ?
>> >>>>
>> >>>> The objective is to hold down the reset button for ~30 secs. while 
>> >>>> the
>> >>> JetDirect is
>> >>>> connected to the network.  This will cause the JetDirect to forget 
>> >>>> any
>> >>> settings and to
>> >>>> subsequently initiate a DHCP call.  Once it has an IP address you 
>> >>>> can go
>> > into
>> >>> the Router's
>> >>>> DHCP table and determine the IP address which was assigned.  Then 
>> >>>> you can
>> >>> Telnet or HTTP
>> >>>> into the IP address and statically set the IP to one you want and 
>> >>>> set
>> > anything
>> >>> else you
>> >>>> prefer. Once completed you can then setup clients to print to it.
>> >>>>
>> >>>>
>> >>>> --
>> >>>> Dave
>> >>>> Multi-AV Scanning Tool - http://multi-av.thespykiller.co.uk
>> >>>> http://www.pctipp.ch/downloads/dl/35905.asp
>> >>>>
>> >>>>
>> >>>
>> >>> Thanks, the Configuration Page that came with the printer says
>> >>> it's an HP JetDirect J6057A.  But, I have not been able to
>> >>> print a Configuration Page showing the JetDirect card.
>> >>> Even after a cold reset power on, both EIO 1&   2 are "Empty".
>> >>
>> >> Where did you get this JetDirect 610N card?  Is this a second hand 
>> >> card?
>> >>
>> >> These cards were assembled with cold/low temp solder and they are well
>> >> known to fail because of this particular solder.  You can try to bake
>> >> the JetDirect card in an oven at 400F for 5 minutes (propped up on 4
>> >> screws) and see if the card comes back to life.  No kidding, this 
>> >> works
>> >> on about 95% of these dead JetDirect cards, I had this same problem 
>> >> and
>> >> it worked for me.  Read the thread here:
>> >>
>> >> http://www.fixyourownprinter.com/forums/laser/47177
>> >>
>> >> John
>> >
>> > Thanks (Guru John), I bought the printer used from a shop.
>> > The JetDirect card came with the printer.
>> > At first, I assumed that it was a JetDirect 610N because
>> > the driver CD's JetDirect Manual (hpjdagen.pdf) is for 610N.
>> > But, the Configuration Page that came with the printer says
>> > that it's a J6057A (or 615N), which I now believe it to be.
>> > And, will be able to confirm this when the JetDirect card is removed.
>> >
>> > Hmmm ... I'm not sure what exactly "propped up on 4 screws" means.
>> > Is there a photo?  I don't want to mess up.
>>
>> Folks in the forum in the link supplied say that the trick can also fix
>> 615N cards.
>>
>> Before you stick the card in the oven remove the plastic bezel as it may
>> discolor or melt in the oven.  The card should be elevated so as to not
>> rest on any surface as this may dislodge some of the small soldered pins
>> from their holes.  You also want to keep the card level so that the
>> solder doesn't flow to one side.  There is a small hole at each corner
>> of the card, you can just use small sheet metal screws 1 inch long or so
>> and just engage them by one thread or so in the small holes, just enough
>> to elevate the card and keep it level while it bakes.
>>
>> It's best to use oven safe glassware or Pyrex dish to hold the card, a
>> metal cookie sheet or the likes may twist or 'pop' up at one corner when
>> heated and this may jar the card or cause the solder to flow away from
>> the pins, glassware will stay level and it will not suddenly 'pop' when
>> heated.  If you don't have oven safe glassware you can use a cast iron
>> frying pan or something else that will stay level and not pop up when
>> heated.
>>
>> Preheat the oven to 400F then put the glassware holding the card in the
>> oven and bake it for 5 minutes.  After 5 minutes turn off the oven and
>> open the door and let it cool down, you don't want to slide out the oven
>> wire shelf and rattle the card or handle the card when it is hot, this
>> may cause the solder to flow away from the pins or you may dislodge
>> things while the solder is soft.  Open the door and don't touch anything
>> and let it cool down to allow the solder to solidify properly before you
>> handle the card.
>>
>> And if it doesn't work... well the card doesn't work now so there isn't
>> much to lose giving it a try, it worked for me and many of the others
>> who posted on the forum.
>>
>> John
>>
>
> Thanks (Guru Paul & John), it's a JetDirect 615n (confirmed with a 
> mirror).
> You all don't know how BADLY I want to pull that card out and
> bake it ASAP but can't due to a project deadline.    :-)
> It's probably for the best so that I can think carefully through the 
> process.
>
> All the plastics (bezel, connectors, etc.) is exactly what
> I wondered about last night.  So, I was thinking of taking
> a conservative, focused and progressively hotter approach,
> especially since I don't have the proper equipment.
> As soon as I can, I'll probably try the hair dryer method first.
>

Sorry for being away for so long but I now also have the following option 
...

- TRENDnet 1-Port Parallel Print Server TE100-P1P

since fixing the JetDirect print server seems like a temporary solution.
It's a matter of time before the problem resurfaces.
But, I'm having a hard time configuring the TRENDnet PS.
It keeps killing my network connection.  Any ideas?

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printing is sluggish - please help "Adam" <adam@no_thanks.com> - 2011-09-07 05:19 -0700
  Re: printing is sluggish - please help The Wizard of Oz <Wizard@EmeraldCity.gov> - 2011-09-07 11:20 -0500
    Re: printing is sluggish - please help "Adam" <adam@no_thanks.com> - 2011-09-07 09:51 -0700
      Re: printing is sluggish - please help Patok <crazy.div.patok@gmail.com> - 2011-09-07 13:28 -0400
        Re: printing is sluggish - please help "Adam" <adam@no_thanks.com> - 2011-09-07 11:20 -0700
          Re: printing is sluggish - please help Patok <crazy.div.patok@gmail.com> - 2011-09-07 16:28 -0400
            Re: printing is sluggish - please help "Adam" <adam@no_thanks.com> - 2011-09-07 14:55 -0700
  Re: printing is sluggish - please help Paul <nospam@needed.com> - 2011-09-07 14:00 -0400
    Re: printing is sluggish - please help "Adam" <adam@no_thanks.com> - 2011-09-07 11:32 -0700
  Re: printing is sluggish - please help "David H. Lipman" <DLipman~nospam~@Verizon.Net> - 2011-09-07 18:17 -0400
    Re: printing is sluggish - please help "Adam" <adam@no_thanks.com> - 2011-09-07 15:31 -0700
      Re: printing is sluggish - please help "David H. Lipman" <DLipman~nospam~@Verizon.Net> - 2011-09-07 19:06 -0400
        Re: printing is sluggish - please help "Adam" <adam@no_thanks.com> - 2011-09-07 16:32 -0700
          Re: printing is sluggish - please help "David H. Lipman" <DLipman~nospam~@Verizon.Net> - 2011-09-07 20:40 -0400
            Re: printing is sluggish - please help "Adam" <adam@no_thanks.com> - 2011-09-07 17:59 -0700
              Re: printing is sluggish - please help "David H. Lipman" <DLipman~nospam~@Verizon.Net> - 2011-09-07 21:58 -0400
                Re: printing is sluggish - please help "Adam" <adam@no_thanks.com> - 2011-09-07 21:30 -0700
                Re: printing is sluggish - please help "David H. Lipman" <DLipman~nospam~@Verizon.Net> - 2011-09-08 08:46 -0400
                Re: printing is sluggish - please help "Adam" <adam@no_thanks.com> - 2011-09-08 12:32 -0700
                Re: printing is sluggish - please help "David H. Lipman" <DLipman~nospam~@Verizon.Net> - 2011-09-08 16:03 -0400
                Re: printing is sluggish - please help "Adam" <adam@no_thanks.com> - 2011-09-08 13:46 -0700
                Re: printing is sluggish - please help "David H. Lipman" <DLipman~nospam~@Verizon.Net> - 2011-09-08 17:00 -0400
                Re: printing is sluggish - please help "Adam" <adam@no_thanks.com> - 2011-09-08 14:18 -0700
                Re: printing is sluggish - please help "David H. Lipman" <DLipman~nospam~@Verizon.Net> - 2011-09-08 17:39 -0400
                Re: printing is sluggish - please help "Adam" <adam@no_thanks.com> - 2011-09-08 21:53 -0700
                Re: printing is sluggish - please help "David H. Lipman" <DLipman~nospam~@Verizon.Net> - 2011-09-08 16:03 -0400
                Re: printing is sluggish - please help John John MVP <audetweld@nbnot.nb.ca> - 2011-09-09 07:23 -0300
                Re: printing is sluggish - please help "Adam" <adam@no_thanks.com> - 2011-09-09 07:20 -0700
                Re: printing is sluggish - please help John John MVP <audetweld@nbnot.nb.ca> - 2011-09-09 12:56 -0300
                Re: printing is sluggish - please help "Adam" <adam@no_thanks.com> - 2011-09-09 12:45 -0700
                Re: printing is sluggish - please help "Adam" <adam@no_thanks.com> - 2011-09-30 18:54 -0700
                Re: printing is sluggish - please help "David H. Lipman" <DLipman~nospam~@Verizon.Net> - 2011-09-30 22:05 -0400
                Re: printing is sluggish - please help "Adam" <adam@no_thanks.com> - 2011-09-30 21:06 -0700
                Re: printing is sluggish - please help "David H. Lipman" <DLipman~nospam~@Verizon.Net> - 2011-10-01 07:01 -0400
                Re: printing is sluggish - please help "Adam" <adam@no_thanks.com> - 2011-10-01 07:29 -0700
                Re: printing is sluggish - please help "David H. Lipman" <DLipman~nospam~@Verizon.Net> - 2011-10-01 11:34 -0400
                Re: printing is sluggish - please help "Adam" <adam@no_thanks.com> - 2011-10-01 10:31 -0700
                Re: printing is sluggish - please help "David H. Lipman" <DLipman~nospam~@Verizon.Net> - 2011-10-01 23:04 -0400
                Re: printing is sluggish - please help "Adam" <adam@no_thanks.com> - 2011-10-01 21:36 -0700
                Re: printing is sluggish - please help Norman Peelman <npeelmandog@cfl.rr.com> - 2011-10-01 07:12 -0400
                Re: printing is sluggish - please help "Adam" <adam@no_thanks.com> - 2011-10-01 07:30 -0700
                Re: printing is sluggish - please help Norman Peelman <npeelmandog@cfl.rr.com> - 2011-10-01 17:23 -0400
                Re: printing is sluggish - please help "Hot-text" <hot-text.ath.cx@comcast.net> - 2011-10-01 21:32 -0500
                Re: printing is sluggish - please help "Adam" <adam@no_thanks.com> - 2011-10-01 22:00 -0700
                Re: printing is sluggish - please help "David H. Lipman" <DLipman~nospam~@Verizon.Net> - 2011-10-02 02:08 -0400
                Re: printing is sluggish - please help "Adam" <adam@no_thanks.com> - 2011-10-02 00:16 -0700
                Re: printing is sluggish - please help "David H. Lipman" <DLipman~nospam~@Verizon.Net> - 2011-10-02 09:03 -0400
                Re: printing is sluggish - please help "Adam" <adam@no_thanks.com> - 2011-10-02 14:03 -0700
                Re: printing is sluggish - please help "Hot-text" <hot-text.ath.cx@comcast.net> - 2011-10-02 22:09 -0500
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                Re: printing is sluggish - please help Paul <nospam@needed.com> - 2011-09-09 11:59 -0400

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