Andy I. wrote:
"Lem" lemp40@unknownhost wrote in message
...
: Andy I. wrote:
: Hi,
:
: I have recently acquired a used HP PSC 1600 All-In One. The test print
is
: OK. Regular printing (without using the scanner) seems OK.
: My first attempt at "Copy" resulted in a perfect b/w print except for a
: solid black stripe running down the full length of the paper, 11" long X
: 9/16" wide. (28 cm X 14 mm).
:
: I would greatly appreciate a solution to this problem.
: Andy I. (WIN XP SP3; IE 7; OE 6)
:
:
:
: There's generally a reason that a *used* device is sold by the original
: buyer. Often, that reason is because the device no longer works as well
: as it did when it was new.
:
: Or see:
:
http://h10025.www1.hp.com/ewfrf/wc/d...434551&lang=en
:
: --
: Lem
:
: Apollo 11 - 40 years ago:
: http://www.nasa.gov/mission_pages/ap...0th/index.html

Thank you Lem. The link you provided seemed to portray the symptom I am
experiencing, but none of the suggested remedies worked for me. The final
check was an interesting idea, copying a *blank* sheet of paper. The result
for me was the same 14 mm - wide black stripe.........

The instructions were to copy that blank sheet in *black*. I've just had
the brilliant idea to try copy *color*! Result - the same *black* stripe!

Puzzled.
Andy I.



Looks as if you're at "Solution three":

Quote
If the copy has vertical bands, lines, or streaks, there might be dust
inside the product, poor internal connections, or the product might be
damaged. See the next solution.
Solution three: Service the All-in-One
If you have completed all the steps listed above and are still
experiencing a problem, service the product.
/Quote

--
Lem

Apollo 11 - 40 years ago:
http://www.nasa.gov/mission_pages/ap...0th/index.html