PhotoSmart C8180 1

[gbaughma]

So, my printer has broken a gear.

HP Photosmart C8180... on the back side, if you remove the paper clear-out, there is a roller with a little gear at the end (it has about a 1/4" hold and about 14 teeth).

Can not find a part number (no photosmart parts lists or exploded views on Partsurfer) and a call to HP resulted in them wanting me to trade up/trade in/replace.

This is a pretty spendy printer, and I LOVE how it works, with it's built-in DVD recorder, slide/negative scanner, etc. etc.

Any ideas on a part number or where I can get a replacement? I'd really hate to get rid of a several hundred dollar printer over a 15 cent gear.

TIA!


Just my 2ó

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--Greg

 

[DrB0b]

Some Googling resulting in this site:

http://www.partshere.com/hppartslist/hpparts.asp?part=L2526A

You can filter down to the specific gear areas. I haven't personally used this site so I cannot speak for it but I dont think you will have a ton of options when looking for this specific of a part. They also seem a bit high on prices for what they offer.

Also, might be easier to buy a parts printer off Amazon or eBay such as these:

http://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_odk...en.TRS0&_nkw=HP+c8180+printer+broken&_sacat=0

Wish I had better alternatives for you, but when searching for gears, it can be a pain.

Learning - A never ending quest for knowledge usually attained by being thrown in a situation and told to fix it NOW.

 

[gbaughma]

I had contacted partshere before making this post. They said to email a picture of the part and their sales department would get back to me. That has been 2 weeks ago.

Good idea on buying one for parts, as long as the same part isn't broken.



Just my 2ó

"What the captain doesn't realize is that we've secretly replaced his Dilithium Crystals with new Folger's Crystals."

--Greg

 

[DrB0b]

Good idea on buying one for parts, as long as the same part isn't broken. " - lol, this is true. Usually with specific printers like this one where I love it, I like having a broken parts machine sitting around I can scavenge from. Usually eBay is packed full of As-Is or parts printers.

Best of luck!

Learning - A never ending quest for knowledge usually attained by being thrown in a situation and told to fix it NOW.