Repairing Z3200 Printers - Notes on Tools,
Materials, and Procedures
Mark Lindquist 12/10/2014 - updated --1-03-2017
THE
HP Z3200 ADDITIONAL REPAIR NOTES
LINKS TO ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ABOUT REPAIRING Z3200 PRINTERS
Here is an excellent video on 86:01 errors and
causes by Bob at LPS:
*Note: Bob at LPS is a really knowledgeable guy
and really knows his stuff - watch the video to the end
if you're getting an 86:01 error. My hat's off to Bob for making
this video - Thanks Bob!
Clean your encoder strip:
Moisten a soft cloth and wipe the encoder strip then dry it.
This will sometimes deal with Error Code 48:00
Be aware that the noise coming from the left side of
your printer is probably a bad fan bearing, meaning the PSU fan is
giving out. The front panel will throw an 03:10 error code.
Repair personelle want to chenge out the entire PSU (Power Supply Unit.
Instructions about how to fix the fan without replacing the PSU are
here:REPAIR PSU FAN
Starwheel Motor failure occurs occasionally, and the
starwheel assembly no longer activates and raises/lowers
during/after paper loading. Normally the front panel throws a
47:01 error. Check the service manual - it's not a hard
replacement.
*NOTE: I very much
appreciate the thank-you notes and emails. I have a super busy
schedule and unfortunately I can't answer all questions individually.
If you have an issue with your printer, bring it to the
Luminous
Landscape forum if you can't fix it from the info on these pages.
It's a great resource for many issues and it has great folks on it!
That way, you can benefit from other opinions as well.
Please remember, I have made this page for my own notes - as I get older
I forget how I fixed something, so this is a kind of journal. If
you use the information, do so at your own risk. If it works, I'm
a genius. If not, I warned you. Take care of your printer
and it will take care of you.
The best way to get long life out of the belt is
to Lubricate the guide rod!!!!
This is a journal about my printers. These are my own personal notes
about repairs and maintenance
I have done to my printers. I have made this web site mainly for my own benefit
so that I have a
record of what I have done. It is free for anyone to view. If you use this information
do so at
your own risk - I assume no responsibility for errors. If you find
any links that are not working
just copy and paste them into your browser. Some may be obsolete.
(These are my own personal notes from
repairs I have made. I have made this web page for my own benefit, so I
have a record of what I have done. If you use this information, do so at
your own risk - I assume no responsibility for errors.)
Above: The Lindquist print studio with 3 HP Z Series printers, 3200 and
3200ps.
A fourth Z Series printer is in another room. The third Z3200ps is
being
set up in the photo - notice the ink and printheads on table.
