On the HP 2
series you have to replace both the dc controller and formatter boards.
On all other printers it can be several things: DC controller,
formatter, main motor
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This error message is displayed by the printer when paper is jammed in one or more locations. In such a case, users are recommended to remove the jammed paper from the specified location. The entire paper path must be checked for any pieces of paper. To stop the message, open and close the top most cover of the printer. Lastly, verify the flags and the sensors. If the problem persists, the cause of the error message could be a broken sensor or sensor lever.
How are you connecting to the printer? Parallel, USB or network? A 5100 series would come with a JetDirect 615 card and they are prone to unexpected failures. If you do have a network card it should show up on the config pages when you print. If it does not, then you can try to cold reset the printer as that sometimes revives the cards.
On the HP 2
series you have to replace both the dc controller and formatter boards.
On all other printers it can be several things: DC controller,
formatter, main motor
The 55 error doesn't boil down to one specific problem and most information will tell you the following:
55 ERROR (Internal Communication Problem)
1. Replace DC Controller PCA.
2. Replace Formatter PCA.
3. Replace both at same time.
So sounds alot like the main board is starting into a nose dive, but seeing as that particular printer is on the older side, you might be able to find the part on the cheaper side, check out e-bay, they have some HPIII part around. Good luck.
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