ITSD Computing and Communications Services News
September, 2002
  Update: Replacing Faulty Belts on Select HP Printers

An item in the last Computing News about Hewlett-Packard providing free replacement ITB belts for an ongoing problem with HP Color LJ 4500 and 4550 series printers prompted a variety of inquiries.

The cause of the problem, which results in the printer turning out blank pages, is a defective ITB belt. HP is providing free replacement belts, regardless of whether the printer is still under warranty. According to HP, the free replacement offer expires June 1, 2003.

While the replacement offer only covers the belt and not the labor to install it, the replacement procedure is pretty easy and customers can usually do it themselves. Employees who choose the do-it-yourself route can call HP at 208-323-2551 for the replacement of an ITB belt.

If you prefer, the work can also be done by the Lab's new printer support vendor. To request this service, submit a Help Request.