On Sun, 11 Feb 2001, Russ Blakeman wrote:
> For the OL-400e, have you tried this menu page for the OL-400e at Okidata?
>
> http://my.okidata.com/PP-OL400e.nsf?opendatabase
Not unless I accessed it from the basic website. But, I will!
- don
> -----Original Message-----
> From: owner-classiccmp_at_classiccmp.org
> [mailto:owner-classiccmp_at_classiccmp.org]On Behalf Of jpero_at_sympatico.ca
> Sent: Sunday, February 11, 2001 2:17 PM
> To: classiccmp_at_classiccmp.org
> Subject: RE: Epson Action Laser II
>
>
>
> > Boy, I wish Okidata was as good on documentation for their printers. I
> > picked up an OL400E LED Page printer and I cannot even find a meaningful
> > FAQ on it!
> > - don
> >
>
> If you need to know how to set it up via menu, I can help. I have
> OL400 as well and I displore it! The drum itself cost 200, toner
> tube cost 20 or so. That drum is good for appox 3 to 5 tubes worth
> before drum goes bad. HP of most laser printers costs 50-70 on
> either new or rebuilt cartidges and lasts as long or better than as
> that toner tube in okidata's or brother's.
>
> That OL400 that slowly digests data and spits out printouts is under
> bed waiting to be tossed. Nothing wrong with it, just the drum.
> Now using HP DJ 560 w/ refilled cartidge, kit still have 5 fills
> left to go. Cheap but cheapest in long run is HP laserjet series.
>
> You can also do the drum rebuild with new drum and few parts for
> appox 60 yourslf. Needs hepa face mask (trust me, that toner dust is
> very easy to float free no matter what. Got black snot and short
> term sneezing fits. And old clothes, surgical gloves and large
> plastic drop sheet. Simply avoid this fuss with that bastard okidata
> and brother type, buy HP laser.
>
> Cheers,
>
> Wizard
>
>
Received on Sun Feb 11 2001 - 23:33:33 GMT