How do i remove the mirror on the hp laserjet 1200

I'm at the point where I need to remove the mirror to get at the motor to oil it to stop the annoying screeching sound. The little omega symbol looking locking thing is impossible to remove. Is there a better way?

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Posted on Sep 05, 2012

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Not required to remove mirror to avoid abnormal sound. The mirror is a part in Laser scanner assembly to reflect the image on OPC drum in various angles depends on model. In your series 1200 having single mirrored scanner assembly mounted on top area. To remove this you need to remove right,left back & top covers.. The laser scanner protect with four screws & two connectors. Remove all take out the unit. For removing the bonnet single screw protection remove this screw, take out cover. Inside you can observe a motor with four faced reflector. While motor got the energy it will rotate, if motor lubes are dried up it will make noise, remove motor head gently,(to remove take out entire motor unit with PCB which protects three screws, you cab observe black 'U' shaped plastic lock unlock it & pull motor up, apply lube to rotor & refix it back, ref see the drawing, you want to clean the mirror? ear bud you can clean surface of the mirror gently..
But it is no so easy, bare hands you cannot handle the mirrors, If mirror disturbed its factory fitted angle its very difficulty to back its own position. Removing the motor also difficulty,motor head carrying 4D reflector, while removing any scratches, or finger prints will damage the quality of prints some times scanner error appears.. how do i remove the mirror on the hp laserjet 1200 - 9_5_2012_11_07_49_am.gif

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Posted on Jan 12, 2008

SOURCE: hp laserjet makes a continuous screeching noise when plugged in and will not print.

remove cartridge, does it do it?

Anonymous

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Posted on Nov 14, 2008

SOURCE: hp laserjet 1200 paper jam

Please Follow the instructions in an attempt to resolve the issue you are facing:

Turn off the printer and remove all paper from the paper tray & disconnect it from the computer.
With the printer off, check for any obstructions such as torn paper or foreign objects.
Turn on the printer (still disconnected from the computer) and check the lights / lcd screen.

Still getting the same error ? Go for Warranty or Service.

Else,

Place 20-30 sheets of paper in the printer, ensuring none of the paper is torn or creased.
Make sure that the paper is flush with the far right edge of paper tray, move the left edge paper guide over so that it touches the left side of the paper.
Try to feed paper manually (using the paper feed button).

If you still get the error let me know for further troubleshooting,

Dont vote till you find it is Helpful or FixYa.

Thanks,
Scott

Anonymous

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Posted on Jul 04, 2009

SOURCE: Is it possible to take mirror image printing using by HP Laserjet 1022

That works as the Driver and application( End user is using) settings.
This can be done from software not hardware.

Anonymous

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Posted on Sep 09, 2009

SOURCE: My HP Laserjet 1200 is screeching constantly

Probably the laser-mirror motor. It will screech until the load gives a error and the printer shows error/ is dead.
However, the motor can be lubed. Remove sides, remove screws found, remove top cover. Remove and open the black box containing laser. Remove motor board and lube the motor, dont get the mirror dirty. Asseble. Total time 15min...

Anonymous

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Posted on Oct 15, 2009

SOURCE: HP laserjet 1200 series printer makes a groaning

Sorry, it's old, cranky, and worn out. Live with it, or buy a new one, it's not cost effective to fix it.

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