broadzilla Posted July 30, 2007 Share Posted July 30, 2007 I finally broke down and bought one of these babies and now I think I broke it. It came with all this orange tape everywhere so I pulled it off. Then I saw these orange plastic things hanging off of each ink thing. So I started to pull it off, and then this tape started coming out from the inside. I pulled a little more and now there is red ink on this tape. I tried calling the HP number but they are closed until tomorrow. The directions just showed a picture that I couldn't make out.I'm sure I broke it. Anyone remember what they did with these things when they first got theirs? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luci Posted July 30, 2007 Share Posted July 30, 2007 It hasn't been all that long since I unpacked and set mine up. It sat for almost a month before I opened it! I do remember thinking that something was wrong when I was pulling all that orange plastic off, but I don't remember any red ink. The instruction sheet was almost worthless, to say the least.Have you tried to print anything? Don't forget to set your paper type on transparency if you're doing clear labels. And I also found out that if you're printing cardstock you have to change it to that, too. Otherwise, you get some messy spots.Go to their website and see if you can find something out. That's what I did when my cardstock came out messy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
broadzilla Posted July 30, 2007 Author Share Posted July 30, 2007 I'm afraid to touch the others! *lol* They are still the way they came, with all this orange stuff hanging off them. So far I can't find anything online that helps. I am itching to make stuff, this is killing me! Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
prairieannie Posted July 30, 2007 Share Posted July 30, 2007 You have to pull those strips off... try doing another one. I don't exactly remember red ink either, but I bet you're okay. If it were me, I'd yank it out and yank out the rest of them and get on with it LOL. But I've been sorry a time or two because I'm impulsive like that. All I know is that those strips do need to come out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kimberly Posted July 30, 2007 Share Posted July 30, 2007 I have the same printer. All Laser Toners have that tape stuff in them...you HAVE TO REMOVE IT BEFORE YOU CAN USE THE PRINTER. You didnt break anything. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
broadzilla Posted July 30, 2007 Author Share Posted July 30, 2007 Ok wait, you guys have me all excited...I'm trying to put a pic on here so you can see what I've done and tell me if I've gone too far cause there is ink on this tape now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
prairieannie Posted July 30, 2007 Share Posted July 30, 2007 I don't think you can go too far.. unless it's somehow defective. Just rip 'em out and put them back in the printer and try to print LOL!! It'll be okay!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SEP Posted July 30, 2007 Share Posted July 30, 2007 Okay, just talked to hubby about ours. He said those orange things are normal. You take the cartridge out of the machine. Pull the tab out and all the tape with it, and then put that cartridge back in the printer, and move on to the next one. HTH Sandi Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kimberly Posted July 30, 2007 Share Posted July 30, 2007 Ya dont need to worry about posting a pic....JUST DO IT!...lolThe printer will be fine! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bella Luna Posted July 30, 2007 Share Posted July 30, 2007 That red ink stuff is probably toner... if you have a color laser it probably has 4 different cartridges... a magenta, cyan, yellow, and black. Just pull all the orange tape off and stick them back in... should be good to go! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
candlelady Posted July 30, 2007 Share Posted July 30, 2007 Hey all! OK, maybe someone can help me out...I have this same printer and have had it for about a year. I print my labels using this printer and it seems that after printing about 5-6 sheets, the ink is somehow getting onto a roller and printing blotchy ink mess on my label sheets. I tried printing some 4"x5" glossy white labels and they got all "inky". What can be causing this? I've read raves about this printer on this forum so I must be the only one having this problem???Any advise?Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
broadzilla Posted July 30, 2007 Author Share Posted July 30, 2007 I did it! It worked! You guys are awesome! Thank you sooo much! I thought I had broken it when I started seeing color coming onto that tape.Now I'm trying to print stuff out to see how it looks. My son hooked it all up and did the hooking up of this thing and THEN I see down at the bottom on #6 where it says..."Do NOT connect USB until prompt."Ummm...yeah, he did that before the prompt, so now nothing prints.Back to the drawing board I guess....ahhhh....such frustration! Maybe if I uninstall it and reinstall it, would that help? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
broadzilla Posted July 30, 2007 Author Share Posted July 30, 2007 :yay: :yay: :yay: :yay: :yay: It's working and printing! HOORAY!!! I uninstalled and then reinstalled! Technology scares the hell out of me...especially the spendy stuff!Anyways...thank you everyone.:highfive: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bella Luna Posted July 31, 2007 Share Posted July 31, 2007 Hey all! OK, maybe someone can help me out...I have this same printer and have had it for about a year. I print my labels using this printer and it seems that after printing about 5-6 sheets, the ink is somehow getting onto a roller and printing blotchy ink mess on my label sheets. I tried printing some 4"x5" glossy white labels and they got all "inky". What can be causing this? I've read raves about this printer on this forum so I must be the only one having this problem???Any advise?Thanks!Are you using inkjet or laser labels? Does the 'ink' scratch off easily? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
candlelady Posted August 1, 2007 Share Posted August 1, 2007 I am using laser labels and the "inky mess" will not come off, it's almost like it's baked on. What could this be?Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bren31 Posted August 27, 2007 Share Posted August 27, 2007 Usually color laser printers dump ink through out the printer and over time it builds up on the internal parts. Usually this means it needs to be cleaned out or you need a new cartridge. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LaVida Posted August 27, 2007 Share Posted August 27, 2007 wait, you're supposed to place the orange tabs BACK on the cartridges? I pulled all of mine off and out of the printer and the cartridges. I assumed it was like our b/w laser here at work. You just pull the tab off and throw the cartridge in the machine and be done w/ it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bren31 Posted August 27, 2007 Share Posted August 27, 2007 no you throw everything orange away. They are just used to keep things from breaking or leaking during shipping. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jadryga Posted August 27, 2007 Share Posted August 27, 2007 I am using laser labels and the "inky mess" will not come off, it's almost like it's baked on. What could this be?Thanks!There should be a feature to clean the cartridges.I've taken a look at my tools. Try going to the printer toolbox on your computerStart -> Programs -> HP -> HP color laserjet 2600n -> HP color laserjet 2600n toolboxThis should open up in your browser.Now it should show Status/Troubleshooting/Alerts/Documentation in tabs in the top left of the window along with your ink information, etc. Click the Troubleshooting tab.You'll see Clearing Jams. On the left there will be a menu bar with Clearing Jams/Print Problems/Troubleshooting Tools/Animated Demonstration. Click Troubleshooting Tools.Fiddle around there, I think the Print Quality Troubleshooting Pages bit might help. I don't know though, since I can't see what the marks are. You might try cleaning and calibrating the cartridges first, the options are on the same page.Laserjet printers DO basically bake the ink (lol). Inkjet printers spray liquid ink on, that's why they have to dry. Laserjet printers deposit powder ink that they bake into the paper. That's why with laserjet printers the paper comes out warm, and the ink is waterproof. It's also why until recently it used to be impossible to print glossy or transparencies - simply because the heat from laserjet printers melt the glossy coat or transparency, which means disaster for your printer. Ask me how I know I nearly really did break my HP2600n then!Lesson learned: ALWAYS make sure your glossies or transparencies are laserjet compatible. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
prairieannie Posted August 27, 2007 Share Posted August 27, 2007 I am using laser labels and the "inky mess" will not come off, it's almost like it's baked on. What could this be?Thanks!Actually, this may very well be fixed by changing your paper settings. I know just what you mean if it's black and very ugly. It's a mess! Smears all over the label, and the more you run through the worse it gets. If you are printing labels, you need to be sure that you change the paper settings to labels, or something heavier than plain paper depending on the gauge of your paper. Try labels first. You may even need to try card stock. Then try running your label sheet through. If a box pops up and tells you that you are out of paper, say hit the OK button, and then on your printer hit the Green check mark button telling the printer to use the available media. This is just telling it to go ahead and use whatever is in there. That should clear up the baked on ink look right away. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Join the conversation
You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.