20 Most Recent HP LaserJet P3005 Printer - Page 8 Questions & Answers

This is a formatter error!
Process to resolve:
Unplug the power cord from the machine, and leave it disconnected for about 10 minutes. Plug it back in and power on.

If the error still persists you will need to replace the formatter. Formatter errors occur mostly when sending over .PDF files if it's a communication based issue. However the P3005 are notorious for having the formatters go bad.

Go to www.hp.com/#support.
Find the firmware for your printer and download it.
Find the drivers for your printer and download them

49.XXXX is a critical firmware error. It may be caused by a bunch of things such as bad input data or data corruption due to poor cables.

From the service manual :-

Recommended action

1. Press CANCEL JOB to clear the print job from the printer memory.

2. Turn the printer off, and then turn the printer on again.

3. Go to http: www.hp.com/support/lj2410, www.hp.com/support/lj2420, or www.hp.com/support/lj2430. Click Download Drivers and Software. Check for the latest firmware image version at the bottom of the page. If this firmware image is newer than the one installed on the printer and the printer can receive a firmware update, download the newer firmware upgrade. Not all printer models can receive firmware upgrades.

4. Try printing a job from a different software program. If the job prints, go back to the first program and try printing a different file. If the message appears only with a certain software program or print job, contact the software vendor for assistance.

Hope this helps

If it happens even after replacing the toner cartridge or if you current cartridge has enough toner, it is most likely be due to dust at the laser reflecting mirrors inside the printers, which partially blocks laser beams and requires cleaning/ servicing by a professional.

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The printer's cartridge drum gone damage, need replacement.
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Just had the same issue. I found the Flag on the Toner Cartridge that activates the laser unit to be broken off . Had to tear everything apart to find the flag that was jammed.

The gears that drive the fuser assembly are worn out, after replacement grease heavily

I think the part #s are RL1-0077, 78 & 79

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your printer is this one, correct ? HP LaserJet P3005dn Printer - model p/n Q7815A

review some information to verify where the issue comes from
manual = http://bizsupport1.austin.hp.com/bc/docs/support/SupportManual/bpl05339/bpl05339.pdf

user guide = http://bizsupport2.austin.hp.com/bc/docs/support/SupportManual/c00774394/c00774394.pdf

This is almost always going to be the toner cartridge. Swap it out if you have a spare. If not even if you have an empty one, just shake it a bit and put it back in to see if the blank lines go away. It is at least 90% chance or better that the problem is in the cartridge.
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go to HP Support & Drivers 1

Firmware upgrade. www.hp.com/go/ljp3005 firmware
Do it twice. Upgrade the firmware and then do it again. Don't ask.

The picker roll at the back of the unit is badly adjusted, it presses to strongly on the papers and creases them.
You must open the printer and adjust it.

No oil ever. The first thing you should do it try another toner cartridge. Squeeks are very hard to pinpoint. Thank you, Steven 805-520-3003

This is a firmwere error for firmwere go www.hp.com/support/ljp3005 for letest firmwere download & install.
If problem persists then replace the formatter card.
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It is either the fuser or toner cartridge. Try a known good toner cartridge. If this solves the problem, then you have a bad toner cartridge. This can often occur when cartridge is near "end of life".
If this doesn't solve the problem, then most likely it is the fusing assembly. You can also try a "half page" test print. Stop the printing in the middle by opening the toner cartridge access door before the paper reaches the fusing assembly. "No defects" , then I would strongly suspect the fusing assembly. HP is replacing these fusers based on Mfg date. of the printer. Call HP if it is a fusing assembly problem.

If you open the right hand side of the printer you will see the Formatter board, your Dimm would be installed here

Check the sensor flag where the paper exits the printer, make sure it is not stuck in the "up" position. There is a small black plastic flap right in the center of where the paper exits. When this flap is up it tells the printer that this area is full. HP instructions are to "flip" the sensor flag up and down to make sure it is not stuck. Please be careful when doing this as it is a delicate piece.
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1st go to www.hp.com/support/LJP3005. Download the latest drivers and firmware.
2nd install the firmware and then the drivers.
Do it on all three of your printers

This is a problem that HP refuses to acknowledges. Its caused by the gear that meshes with the main fuser gear..it wanders to the right as the printer prints.

Since you that you already replaced the fuser and the gear, you may also need to check the three (3) lower gears and then you should be able to find the part numbers " RU5-0955, RU5-0960, RU5-0962.

Thank you and good luck!