Hi all, I have a HP F2100 multifunction inkjet printer that is playing up. It takes forever to print anything yet last time I used it was as good as usual. I tried using it with the laptop with the same results. I have removed the driver and programs and then re-installed it but same thing is still happening. Anyone know a solution other than going to the PO and buying a new one. Just put new cartridges in a few pages ago and very few interchange .....its a definite con there
Pete
Sheba said
05:29 AM Sep 23, 2013
I bought a HP printer a while back when my Canon finally died after years of faithful service. Never again. Threw it out after about a month, and have gone back to Canons'. Much more reliable, and can get re-fills much cheaper.
Cheers,
Sheba.
Cruising Cruze said
05:54 AM Sep 23, 2013
Pete try plugging it in a other USB ( I presume it is )
Cheers john
Big Gorilla said
03:58 PM Sep 23, 2013
The HP2100 is getting a bit ancient. What Windows platform are you using ? Up to Windows XP it should be OK. I'd suggest re-install it and if that doesn't work, buy a HP cheapie at the Post Office. If you are running Windows 7 or 8, you will need to download additional Drivers from the HP website. I've just had this experience. I just arrived at my home overseas a few weeks back, and here I have a HP Deskjet F2275. My new laptop has Windows 7. Downloading the additional Drivers solved my problem.
dorian said
04:12 PM Sep 23, 2013
Does the printer have an in-built self test page? If so, does this print slowly, too?
dorian said
04:29 PM Sep 23, 2013
Is it possible that the slow speed is related to the image quality setting, either offline or via software?
If you select the lowest image quality, does this speed up offline copying? Copying doesn't require that data be processed by your PC and then sent down the USB interface.
If you select two copies, does the second copy print faster? If so, then this would point to a buffering or interface issue.
If you select a lower print resolution in your software, does it improve the print speed?
When you say that the print speed is slow, are you referring to the left-to-right movement of the print head, or are you referring to the paper feed speed, or both?
-- Edited by dorian on Monday 23rd of September 2013 04:31:14 PM
-- Edited by dorian on Monday 23rd of September 2013 04:32:24 PM
ozjohn said
07:54 PM Sep 23, 2013
Sheba wrote:
I bought a HP printer a while back when my Canon finally died after years of faithful service. Never again. Threw it out after about a month, and have gone back to Canons'. Much more reliable, and can get re-fills much cheaper. Cheers, Sheba.
Ditto, except that I refill my the cartridges myself. Ozjohn.
Pete49 said
08:52 PM Sep 23, 2013
First to answer Dorian yes it has and yes it does also print slowly. As to the reply from Sheba it has always performed well prior to this and I bought it because of the canon rubbish I had previously. No need to give opinions if you can't help with the problem just to get the post count up. Big G yes it is old but is used on my old XP desktop for printing out plans and info when needed as I re-fill my own as I get the ink by the litre. This time I put in new cartridges just in case that was the trouble. I am wary of a lot of the new stuff as they tend to have counters on the cartridges and can be a pain when using refills. I have been building computers since the early 80's but first time I had a problem with a printer that the usual things don't fix it. Googled it with no success so thought I would try here just in case hoping techies corner had a techie or clever person that may have had the same problem with a printer of any brand or knew of a fix for it.
Pete
ps I only post to help or comment on things I can assist with as shown by my post count.
Big Gorilla said
09:21 PM Sep 23, 2013
Pete49 wrote:
First to answer Dorian yes it has and yes it does also print slowly. As to the reply from Sheba it has always performed well prior to this and I bought it because of the canon rubbish I had previously. No need to give opinions if you can't help with the problem just to get the post count up. Big G yes it is old but is used on my old XP desktop for printing out plans and info when needed as I re-fill my own as I get the ink by the litre. This time I put in new cartridges just in case that was the trouble. I am wary of a lot of the new stuff as they tend to have counters on the cartridges and can be a pain when using refills. I have been building computers since the early 80's but first time I had a problem with a printer that the usual things don't fix it. Googled it with no success so thought I would try here just in case hoping techies corner had a techie or clever person that may have had the same problem with a printer of any brand or knew of a fix for it.
Pete
ps I only post to help or comment on things I can assist with as shown by my post count.
Pete, you are obviously computer literate. Problem with these old printers, they are too expensive to repair. They are really a throw away item today, and are so cheap because you get ripped off buying the ink. If you can find a reliable refiller you are halfway there, ignoring all the pop ups that tell you the cartridges are fake etc. You might have to bite the bullet and go spend 50 bucks....
Baz421 said
11:03 PM Sep 23, 2013
Stopped using my HP printer ,,, BUT when online previously it went into a constant "loop" of calling HP for updates and consequently wouldn't run when I was connected to internet. Took me ages to sus this one out.
Turn off auto updates as a possible solution, or try offline only???
GaryKelly said
11:55 PM Sep 23, 2013
My first inkjet printer was a Canon in 1991. Cost me $1100. How times have changed.
Pete49 said
03:55 AM Sep 24, 2013
Dorian thanks for the link...already checked it. Big G I hate throwing things out due to a small problem....a throwback to earlier days. Still $40 or so at the PO is looking good.
I'll strip out the old one for bits for my model engineering hobby as they have some good metal rods in them and toothed belts :)
Pete
2weis said
06:30 PM Sep 24, 2013
pete
in the printer settings under qualities there is 3 settings available
best fast normal i know tha the diff between normal and fast is approx 3 times
at least on my hpc6180 all in one
brian
Pete49 said
04:54 AM Sep 25, 2013
Thanks Brian but that has been checked and its time for an upgrade I think.
Pete
Pete49 said
06:09 AM Oct 1, 2013
All good purchased a new printer from the PO a HP DJ2510. I see they also have a Brother laser printer for $49 a well.
Hi all, I have a HP F2100 multifunction inkjet printer that is playing up. It takes forever to print anything yet last time I used it was as good as usual. I tried using it with the laptop with the same results. I have removed the driver and programs and then re-installed it but same thing is still happening. Anyone know a solution other than going to the PO and buying a new one. Just put new cartridges in a few pages ago and very few interchange .....its a definite con there
Pete
I bought a HP printer a while back when my Canon finally died after years of faithful service. Never again. Threw it out after about a month, and have gone back to Canons'. Much more reliable, and can get re-fills much cheaper.
Cheers,
Sheba.
Cheers john
The HP2100 is getting a bit ancient. What Windows platform are you using ? Up to Windows XP it should be OK. I'd suggest re-install it and if that doesn't work, buy a HP cheapie at the Post Office. If you are running Windows 7 or 8, you will need to download additional Drivers from the HP website. I've just had this experience. I just arrived at my home overseas a few weeks back, and here I have a HP Deskjet F2275. My new laptop has Windows 7. Downloading the additional Drivers solved my problem.
Is it possible that the slow speed is related to the image quality setting, either offline or via software?
If you select the lowest image quality, does this speed up offline copying? Copying doesn't require that data be processed by your PC and then sent down the USB interface.
If you select two copies, does the second copy print faster? If so, then this would point to a buffering or interface issue.
If you select a lower print resolution in your software, does it improve the print speed?
When you say that the print speed is slow, are you referring to the left-to-right movement of the print head, or are you referring to the paper feed speed, or both?
BTW, here is the manual if you need it:
http://h10032.www1.hp.com/ctg/Manual/c00901355.pdf
-- Edited by dorian on Monday 23rd of September 2013 04:31:14 PM
-- Edited by dorian on Monday 23rd of September 2013 04:32:24 PM
Ditto, except that I refill my the cartridges myself.
Ozjohn.
First to answer Dorian yes it has and yes it does also print slowly. As to the reply from Sheba it has always performed well prior to this and I bought it because of the canon rubbish I had previously. No need to give opinions if you can't help with the problem just to get the post count up. Big G yes it is old but is used on my old XP desktop for printing out plans and info when needed as I re-fill my own as I get the ink by the litre. This time I put in new cartridges just in case that was the trouble. I am wary of a lot of the new stuff as they tend to have counters on the cartridges and can be a pain when using refills. I have been building computers since the early 80's but first time I had a problem with a printer that the usual things don't fix it. Googled it with no success so thought I would try here just in case hoping techies corner had a techie or clever person that may have had the same problem with a printer of any brand or knew of a fix for it.
Pete
ps I only post to help or comment on things I can assist with as shown by my post count.
Pete, you are obviously computer literate. Problem with these old printers, they are too expensive to repair. They are really a throw away item today, and are so cheap because you get ripped off buying the ink. If you can find a reliable refiller you are halfway there, ignoring all the pop ups that tell you the cartridges are fake etc. You might have to bite the bullet and go spend 50 bucks....
Stopped using my HP printer ,,, BUT when online previously it went into a constant "loop" of calling HP for updates and consequently wouldn't run when I was connected to internet. Took me ages to sus this one out.
Turn off auto updates as a possible solution, or try offline only???
Dorian thanks for the link...already checked it. Big G I hate throwing things out due to a small problem....a throwback to earlier days. Still $40 or so at the PO is looking good.
I'll strip out the old one for bits for my model engineering hobby as they have some good metal rods in them and toothed belts :)
Pete
in the printer settings under qualities there is 3 settings available
best fast normal i know tha the diff between normal and fast is approx 3 times
at least on my hpc6180 all in one
brian
Thanks Brian but that has been checked and its time for an upgrade I think.
Pete
All good purchased a new printer from the PO a HP DJ2510. I see they also have a Brother laser printer for $49 a well.
Pete