[57north-discuss] Half-dead multi-function printer any use?

Tom Jones jones at sdf.org
Fri Dec 12 10:38:41 UTC 2014


On Fri, Dec 12, 2014 at 09:22:42AM +0000, Calum Chisholm wrote:
> Coincidentally, I dropped a couple of similar HP devices off in the space
> last night. They worked last time I used them, though they're a couple of
> years old and would require new ink, so it may not be worth it.
> 
> I'm happy to see them re-used or pulled apart for bits - perhaps a good
> time for a "teardown Thursday"?


That would be a good night, is anyone good at desoldering/recovering
components?

> Calum
> 
> On 12 December 2014 at 01:24, Robert McWilliam <rmcw at allmail.net> wrote:
> 
> >  On Fri, Dec 12, 2014, at 12:24 AM, Neil Pilgrim wrote:
> >
> > I've a Brother MFC-425CN printer/copier/fax/scanner that has decided to
> > give up the ghost, and wondered if it would be of any use for parts or
> > maybe it could be fixed, potentially - though I know printers are cheap.
> >
> >
> > If no one has any ideas for getting it working again printers tend to have
> > a few useful motors, gears, belts etc that can be pulled out and put to
> > some other use.
> >
> > Robert
> > --
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> >
> > Cleverly disguised as a responsible adult.
> >
> >
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