Anyone find that it makes squeaking noises while initializing? It doesn't really bother me and I think it's OK, but it does make some squeaky sounds when you first turn it on or sometimes prior to printing. Maybe it just needs to break in. Anyone find that it makes squeaking noises while initializing? It doesn't really bother me and I think it's OK, but it does make some squeaky sounds when you first turn it on or sometimes... » Read More Anyone find that it makes squeaking noises while initializing? It doesn't really bother me and I think it's OK, but it does make some squeaky sounds when you first turn it on or sometimes prior to printing. Maybe it just needs to break in. « Show Less
200415
This is normal. All inkjet printers I have used and seen do this. It is just aligning the heads automatically. However, professional printers make a different noise but more of an abrupt 'jarring' sound due to the larger mechanical sensors.
200416
Since I originally posted, I actually exchanged it and the replacement was better at first but seems to be similar to the first one. I can live with it as long as it is just noise and not really a problem leading to premature failure. I love the results I get with this printer compared to my old HP with it's outdated tri-color cartidge system.
1975250
I do not think the printer is excessively noisy,quieter than my last printer, but that does not tell you a whole lot. Noisy,no.
128878
Thank you! That was definitely part of my problem. One last question: when opening, I hear a pleasant ratcheting sound, which I don't hear when closing. Does yours not make that sound
1020569
Unfortunately it is a default settings from all printers. It should help if you push reset then start, if it stops printing mid work.
1669975
the metal piece inside the converter is a new addition and is apparently there to help with ink flow, but it does rattle around a bit. Especially when it's empty. In fact, when I hear it start to rattle, I know it's time to refill. The rattle is normal for this particular converter.
820134
I have never had that problem. What printer setting are you using? I believe just the normal print setting is suggested; that's what I use.
1799073
I've had the exact same problem, although it took a few years to develop. I only use it on small print jobs. It began about the time I was running low on the original toner cartridges. I am very disappointed and sad to see there is no solution. A printer of this price point should last longer than a year or two, or even months before degrading to near uselessness. I really have not spent any serious efforts to resolve, but if after doing so, will report back if I have any success.
17960
Mine kept printing for awhile after I got the "replace ink" message. Also, it is my understanding that the ink cartridges that come with the printer are generally sample cartidges and do not contain as much ink as the full, replacement cartridges. While that seems kind of crummy, I think most companies that supply cartridges with the newprinter are doing that. When I was shopping for this printer, I was suprised to find that many companies have stopped including any ink with their new printers!!
261145
The squeaking is relatively normal. It should smooth out the more you use it, and subsequently squeak less. As for the .02mm increments, this is abnormal.
1154725
The one I received did not squeak. It works great - very dark and long lasting. I recommend you try shaking the unit which is recommend in the instructions. Shaking it spreads out the toner and may act as a lubricant if the squeak is internal. There are a lot of sellers for this listing and they are all probably offering units made by different manufactures as this is a generic replacement. The one you received may be very different in quality and performance than the one I received. If you reorder, try a different seller to see if you get a better result. If you do, stick with that seller. The one I received did not squeak. It works great - very dark and long lasting. I recommend you try shaking the unit which is recommend in the instructions. Shaking it spreads out the toner and may act as a lubricant if the squeak is internal. There are a lot of sellers for this listing and they are all probably offering units made by different manufactures as this is a generic replacement. The one you received may be very different in quality and performance than the one I received. If you reorder, try a different seller to see if you get a better result. If you do, stick with that seller.
587979
if you have been lubricating it, it shouldnt make the sound. You can lubricate it even now. While doing so, you can celar the squeaking sound by adjusting the treadmill speed using the screws provided. It should be available near the leg of your tread mill at the very end. Have you ever tried that?
175486
Not in my opinion. Of course it does make some noise while printing but no more than any other printer. No noise after printing. We love this printer.
1739409
Thanks for getting back to me. My problem is that the small one is the one that is getting empty, and the big one is still as full as when I first bought the printer. I print mostly documents, but don't know how to force the printer to use the big black cartridge. I am thinking of trying selecting "grayscale" more often, to see if that starts drawing down on the big cartridge. I have previously just selected color printing, even if doing only black and white documents.Again, thanks for answering my cry in the wilderness.Cheers!
124250
Hi Sean, I don't have any problem with paper jams at all. And it's been making that noise since soon after I purchased it. Julia
285693
Yes, it is normal, but it's just the LCD screen. Once you put the photo into your computer or print it the problems disappears. The screen has the same number of pixels as the 2,5" version, so it's normal that its noisier, but that's just a screen, it won't translate to the final printed picture. Don't worry
1717350
Can't help on that, because I have a hard time making it work period. I have Windows XP, and it worked well for awhile, then started smearing, fading, skipping and otherwise giving me trouble. It still looks beautiful as a piece of furniture, though; I'm too "thrifty" to pitch it. Tried to have it scan a page an hour ago and it refused. I don't print very often, so the ink cartridges refuse to obey the printer, being dried up. With all the time I spend trying to get it to work, I could write documents in long hand quicker. Best of luck to you, Tom! George Strella, Tulsa
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My printer sits right behind me and it's certainly not silent but it's not overly noisy, either. It makes the most noise when it starts up.