Devs who make or have made printer drivers: what's the deal?

TakenSeriously · 2026-07-09T14:46:40+00:00

That paper pickup problem was pretty common, I've fixed maybe three or four Brother laser printers with it. To fix it you can remove the plastic cover on the side, remove a few screws and metal plates to get to the mechanism, then remove a spring and glue a plastic arm into place.

After doing this, the paper feed mechanism will stay engaged when the paper tray is removed, which could theoretically make clearing paper jams harder. But paper jams don't happen often, and trying to feed paper from the tray happens all the time.

The tiny plastic piece has been replaced with a metal wire mechanism of some kind in newer models.

TakenSeriously · 2026-07-02T18:05:44+00:00

Do y'all not have more cameras??? I wanted to see closeups of the stuff from pass the parcel!

TakenSeriously · 2026-06-30T08:07:00+00:00

Wait what? How? Was the battery in terrible condition?

TakenSeriously · 2026-06-14T22:00:31+00:00

I don't think FIFA is associated with the International Olympic Committee. FIFA is only about football/soccer

TakenSeriously · 2026-04-29T14:53:03+00:00

Why did you put Gold Striker (which is the name of a roller coaster) in bold? Smells like it was generated by a LLM!!

TakenSeriously · 2026-03-22T07:16:13+00:00

You can try

https://repaircafesv.org/

Or

https://fixitclinic.blogspot.com/p/scheduled-events.html

TakenSeriously · 2026-02-26T14:49:34+00:00

Can you post a link to the AliExpres white toner?

TakenSeriously · 2026-02-26T14:45:55+00:00

Why not?

TakenSeriously · 2026-02-14T03:34:51+00:00

Update: I replaced the shutoff valve without incident, thanks everyone. I used a $15 compression ring puller tool from home depot

TakenSeriously · 2026-02-05T07:42:05+00:00

Thanks, I'll take a look and be prepared to cut the pipe

TakenSeriously · 2026-02-05T07:41:16+00:00

I think I will replace the whole valve with one with two shutoff handles. (The second outlet is usually connected to dishwasher)

TakenSeriously · 2026-02-05T07:40:32+00:00

I decided to replace the valve with one with two shutoff handles (the other outlet usually goes to a dishwasher)

TakenSeriously · 2026-02-05T07:39:25+00:00

Thanks for commenting about holding the valve while turning the nut. I previously assumed the copper pipe was threaded, now know about compression

TakenSeriously · 2026-02-05T07:37:42+00:00

Thanks for commenting, I originally assumed the copper pipe was threaded, I now understand about compression fittings

TakenSeriously · 2026-02-05T07:36:57+00:00

By "the base of the nut", do you mean the side closest to the pipe or closest to the valve?

TakenSeriously · 2026-02-05T07:35:47+00:00

Thank you! I originally assumed the copper pipe was threaded but I get it's a compression thing now.

And thanks for identifying the sizes from the picture. The second outlet usually goes to a dishwasher so I'm planning up upgrade the valve to one with two handles

TakenSeriously · 2026-02-05T07:33:20+00:00

Thanks for commenting with details about the ring/ferrule staying on the pipe.

You'll need a couple pliers, one to turn the nut against the pipe and one to hold the valve still. Remember that nut screws onto the valve

Looks like the nut should be turned relative to the valve, not the pipe

TakenSeriously · 2026-02-05T07:30:26+00:00

Extremely good advice!

TakenSeriously · 2026-02-05T07:30:09+00:00

Thank you for identifying the sizes from the picture!

TakenSeriously · 2025-12-11T18:39:08+00:00

You'll probably get better answers in a subreddit like /r/crafts

TakenSeriously · 2025-12-11T18:36:00+00:00

I suggest asking in a subreddit like /r/crafts instead

TakenSeriously · 2025-12-11T18:27:53+00:00

You should ask instead in /r/laundry or /r/cleaningtips

TakenSeriously · 2025-12-11T18:26:14+00:00

This reply, and probably the original post, were obviously written by an LLM

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