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The printer is unable to read the
electronic information (e-label) on
the print cartridge so that the
printer can keep track of the page
count for the print cartridge.

1. Open the top cover, remove the print cartridge, and reinstall it.
2. Install a new HP print cartridge.
3. Check the connection between the DC controller PCA
   (location J97) and the memory chip on the print cartridge (location J600).
4. Replace the memory chip cable and contact assembly.
5. Replace the DC controller PCA.

If you get paper dust between the cartridge contacts and the printer itself, you can get this error too, so clean the little metal tabs on the end of the cartridge.

Error:

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If the display panel on your HP LaserJet reads “perform printer maintenance”, “perform user maintenance”, or anything along those lines it means your printer needs a preventative maintenance kit. Failure to do so can mean more down time. To clear the error here are the steps. ( I still recommend installing the kit.)

1. Turn the printer off.
2. hold down the check mark button as you turn the power on
3. Continue to hold down the check mark (Select) button until all three LED are illuminated.
4. Release the check mark (Select) button.
5. Press the up arrow (Navigation) button until the message New Maintenance Kit appears on the control panel display.
6. Press the checkmark button once.
7. A message New Maintenance will appear in the control panel display and the printer will reset.

This is done by the tech after installing a maintenance kit to tell the computer inside your printer that it has been installed.

This is on my top ten list for Gadget of the Year. The Cradlepoint PHS300 Personal Hotspot creates a fully portable hotspot using your broadband-enabled cell phone or data card. In English, that means if you have a Sprint or Verizon (or any comparable brand) card that goes in your computer and gives you internet access, you can now share that access to a group of your closest friends and coworkers, and do it while you are on the move. I tested it with my buddy’s data card, and it worked seamlessly. Not only did he not see any slowdown on his side, I was able to get my email, surf the web and generally work as if I had my own card plugged in. Plus, it’s secure. We tested the mobility by taking a drive with our laptops (obviously have to ride in the same car) and the Cradlepoint worked great. Perfect for sharing a connection while on the road (camping or giving a presentation to coworkers).

From Mireth Technology

Shredit PC – I use this program to shred my whitespace (deleted & empty space)

These guys develop for the PC & Mac so, either camp you’re in, Please check them out.

So that my deleted client data cannot be recovered after it was erased if someone broke into the office and stole my computers. This ensures your data I recover remains secure even after I complete your job.

You can download a trial HERE.

This is great because it shreds all deleted stuff and leaves you good data alone.

The following description comes from Mireth Technology Software Company directly:

Files can be recovered from your computer’s recycle bin. Protect your privacy with this easy to use file shredder that shreds data so it can’t be recovered. Whether you want to erase a hard drive or wipe a file, ShredIt for Windows is the computer privacy software for the job. It shreds files, folders, disk free space, hard drives and external hard drives. It comes with step-by-step instructions, built in safety features, government standards compliance (DoD, NSA) and a configurable overwrite pattern.

These days, laptops aren’t just something you use when you’re not at your desk. And, while they’ve come a long way from even a couple of years ago, laptops are still hard on your neck and back, and they have chronic problems with overheating. Solve both of those problems with the Cricket Laptop Stand What I like so much about this gadget is the fact that it’s tiny and light (it’s won several design awards) and yet allows for adjusting any size laptop to any height. It supports laptops up to 12 pounds. It also solves the pesky problem of overheating.

I also have been asked quite a bit about sharing a printer between 2 computers or more.

Here’s how you go about it:

http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/using/networking/expert/honeycutt_july2.mspx

Quite  a few of you have been asking me how to map a network drive.

Here is the official explaination from microsoft:

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/308582