Hp 2600n won't print red

[Buddy]

Hi all,
My customer's printer will not print red. They installed a new red oem cartridge and I cleaned every contact I could find. It started printing some red after I cleaned the machine, but it's not consistant across across the page. Any ideas?
Thanks

[yakyitz]

Re: Hp 2600n won't print red

Just dealt with exact same problem. You will have to open up the laser unit and clean mirrors etc. I've attached step by step procedure I got from Liberty Parts Team. They are terrific. Check them out. Good luck.

[Buddy]

Re: Hp 2600n won't print red

Thanks Yakyitz. Do you recall how long that job took you? It looks pretty involved and I want to give an accurate estimate to the customer. Thanks again!

[yakyitz]

Re: Hp 2600n won't print red

To be honest with you, we figured minimum 1 hour max 2 hour. But since this customers machine had a pretty high print count (don't remember off the top of my head) my boss got involved and is suggesting replacing it.