Any parts of a LASERJET 5Si that can be salvaged?

[Ignoramus26555]

At my work, they are throwing away a HP LaserJet 5SI printer. I am
thinking that perhaps there is something valuable here, like stepper
motors or whatever that I can salvage for my "projects". Any
suggestions?

i

 

[Don Lancaster]

At my work, they are throwing away a HP LaserJet 5SI printer. I am
thinking that perhaps there is something valuable here, like stepper
motors or whatever that I can salvage for my "projects". Any
suggestions?

i

The line cord.


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[Ignoramus26555]

The line cord.

Thanks. I already have a fine collection of line cords, plus this one
does not have one.

It is actually a bad ass printer, capable of printing many pages per
minute.

i

 

[Sam Goldwasser]

At my work, they are throwing away a HP LaserJet 5SI printer. I am
thinking that perhaps there is something valuable here, like stepper
motors or whatever that I can salvage for my "projects". Any
suggestions?

http://repairfaq.cis.upenn.edu/Misc/gadget.htm#gadprn

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[Ignoramus26555]

http://repairfaq.cis.upenn.edu/Misc/gadget.htm#gadprn

Thanks. I already have more bearings than I would like to admit. The
rest does not seem very worthwhile, given that taking the printer home
is difficult (I take train to work).

i

 

[Roger Haar]

Hi,
There should be a number of precision shafts,
some with rubber coatings. But it all depends on
what you do and what you need.

Thanks
Roger Haar

 

[Ignoramus26555]

Hi,
There should be a number of precision shafts,
some with rubber coatings. But it all depends on
what you do and what you need.

I have no idea what I need. With the military surplus stuff that I
throw away, my standard procedure is to take out all motors and screws
and switches and large semiconductor devices. Given the excellent
webpage suggested by someone else, there is little truly worthwhile
stuff in that printer.

i

Thanks
Roger Haar

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At my work, they are throwing away a HP LaserJet 5SI printer. I am
thinking that perhaps there is something valuable here, like stepper
motors or whatever that I can salvage for my "projects". Any
suggestions?

i

Given what they get for refurb and pulled parts for these printers, a
computer parts recycler would probably pay a not inconsiderable amount
for the carcase, even if it seemed totally dead. Some places, tossing
computer parts in the trash will get you in legal trouble. I've never
actually tossed an HP laser printer, they've always been revivable with
a little effort. The paper trays alone are worth a bunch.

For parts of interest, you've got a laser in there, some kind of
scanning mirror and motor, rudimentary optics, gears and bearings, a
power supply with semi-HV output. The sum of the individual parts and
assemblies is far more than the whole works costs.

Stan

 

[Ron Bean]

At my work, they are throwing away a HP LaserJet 5SI printer. I am
thinking that perhaps there is something valuable here, like stepper
motors or whatever that I can salvage for my "projects". Any
suggestions?

Why are they throwing it away? If it's repairable, it's probably
worth more as a printer than as anything else.

If it's a paper jam problem, see this link:
http://www.fixyourownprinter.com/kits/hp/12

 

[Ignoramus26555]

Given what they get for refurb and pulled parts for these printers, a
computer parts recycler would probably pay a not inconsiderable amount
for the carcase, even if it seemed totally dead.

To my big surprise, these relatively powerful printers bring
relatively little on ebay (100-200 dollars), in working condition.

Some places, tossing computer parts in the trash will get you in
legal trouble. I've never actually tossed an HP laser printer,
they've always been revivable with a little effort. The paper trays
alone are worth a bunch.

For parts of interest, you've got a laser in there, some kind of
scanning mirror and motor, rudimentary optics, gears and bearings, a
power supply with semi-HV output. The sum of the individual parts and
assemblies is far more than the whole works costs.

Thank you Stan. Is the DC motor hard to get to? I like DC motors, I
may build a bigger toy elevator with one.

 

[Bob May]

The whole printer itself, if in working condition, is quite valuable. I'd
grab the fusor assy. from a few just for insurance along with the ozone
filter and then a couple of full working units for home. Also, any toner
cartriges are going home too.
I've got several of the older LJ2/3 units and they have been very good
workhorses.

 

[BrotherBart]

At my work, they are throwing away a HP LaserJet 5SI printer. I am

thinking that perhaps there is something valuable here, like stepper
motors or whatever that I can salvage for my "projects". Any
suggestions?

We hauled five of them to the landfill a while back and had to pay for them
to take the heavy suckers. All were working perfectly.

 

[NSM]

We hauled five of them to the landfill a while back and had to pay for them
to take the heavy suckers. All were working perfectly.

Your local thrift will often take these if working.

http://FreeCycle.org is another good option.

N


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[Ace]

I didn't bother to ask the question you are asking. I simply tore down a
couple of obsolete printers
and kept what looked interesting.

When a third printer came along, I simply trashed it, along with most of the
parts that looked "interesting"
from the first two printers.

Hope this helps,
Ace

 

[BrotherBart]

Your local thrift will often take these if working.

They just groaned. Take a couple of friends and lift a 5si sometime. Not to
mention that the cost of expendables for them is horrendous.

 

[Clint Sharp]

At my work, they are throwing away a HP LaserJet 5SI printer. I am
thinking that perhaps there is something valuable here, like stepper
motors or whatever that I can salvage for my "projects". Any
suggestions?

i

Probably a couple of nice steppers, if it's got a duplex unit maybe a
couple more, loads of gearwheels, a few solenoids maybe a synchronous
belt and associated pulleys, the drive electronics for said steppers and
solenoids and my favourite bit, a laser scanner assembly with some nice
quality mirrors, lenses and a nice rotating mirror (could be hexagonal,
octagonal or a twin faced unit) The PSU's (HV and DC) *might* be useful
to you but I'd be surprised.

 

[Perry Murlless]

The toner cartridge, even if it is empty is worth some money!

 

[Don Lancaster]

They just groaned. Take a couple of friends and lift a 5si sometime. Not to
mention that the cost of expendables for them is horrendous.

A 5SIMX with PostScript, duplexer, and a hard drive remains an excellent
BOD machine.

The regular 5Si ain't all that great.

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Don Lancaster
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voice: (928)428-4073 email: [email protected]

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[Rita Ä Berkowitz]

A 5SIMX with PostScript, duplexer, and a hard drive remains an
excellent BOD machine.

We find that the old 4100 and 4200 series printers are currently the best HP
printers. The 5SSi is nothing more than a dinosaur that takes up too much
space. Make an attempt to find a sucker locally for $100 cash or toss it.



Rita

 

[Don Lancaster]

Don Lancaster wrote:




We find that the old 4100 and 4200 series printers are currently the best HP
printers. The 5SSi is nothing more than a dinosaur that takes up too much
space. Make an attempt to find a sucker locally for $100 cash or toss it.



Rita

The story changes wildly if you go over 150,000 pages per month.


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Don Lancaster
Synergetics 3860 West First Street Box 809 Thatcher, AZ 85552
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