[ale] printer oddity

[Sean Kilpatrick]

I have an HP 2605 networked printer.  It has been about as reliable as a 
stone ax for years.  All I have ever done is use high quality paper and 
replace the toner cartridges as needed.

All of a sudden it stopped printing and is showing this message:
"error 79. turn printer off and on.'

Which doesn't clear the error.

Googled my way to a discussion on just this error and found that all sorts 
of folks apparently have suddenly had this problem -- most of whom have 
recently installed a firmware upgrade.  I have not done that.

One person with the same problem solved it by removing the extra 128mgb 
memory stick.  Tried that.  Didn't help.  Machine will boot to the "Ready" 
mode but will gag when trying to print.

I really don't want to toss a printer with nearly $300 worth of fresh 
toner.  Clues would be appreciated.

Sean

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