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StyleWriter
Posted by: Challenger 1983 on 2016-12-03 09:04:41
Hi i just got a StyleWriter when I hook it up to my PowerBook I get an error light flashing on the printer

Any help is appreciated

Thanks in advance

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Posted by: TimHD on 2016-12-03 13:52:39
Sounds like paper jammed in there somewhere - see the Service Source manual for green power light on; error light flashing...

 https://archive.org/stream/apple_printer_manual_stylewriter/stylewriter#page/n0/mode/2up
Posted by: Challenger 1983 on 2016-12-03 14:43:43
I took it apart and found the motor was corroded so bad I can't move it with my hand
Oh well at least I got it for free
Posted by: TimHD on 2016-12-03 16:11:09
I believe most of the Apple printers were Canon or HP machines inside Apple designed frames. This one was based on Canon's 'Bubblejet' print engine, so you might find a replacement motor is possible and relatively cheap, or you can pick up another off ebay and combine the best parts.
Posted by: Challenger 1983 on 2016-12-03 16:32:28
I shall do that thanks
Posted by: Scott Baret on 2016-12-03 17:52:06
Does anyone know if caps go in these printers? I have one that won't turn on. I've had it for 24 years and it hasn't been functional for the past decade.
Posted by: Challenger 1983 on 2016-12-04 09:25:52
I might trade you my board
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