Printer with Step-up transformer not working

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I have an HP 2100tn printer that works on 220V and I use a 500W step
up & down transformer between it and my outlet.

The other day when I turned the transformer on the printer light came
on, but then went out.

Now the transformer vibrates slight as if there is a fan on inside,
but I never noticed this when everything was working.

I'm thinking that power is not getting to my printer and I wanted to
get advice on how to narrow the problem down.

If anyone is familiar with it, I have a Fluke 8060A digital multimeter
and would appreciate ideas on what and how to check first.

Thanks.

Darren Harris
Staten Island, New York.
 
"Searcher7"
I have an HP 2100tn printer that works on 220V and I use a 500W step
up & down transformer between it and my outlet.

The other day when I turned the transformer on the printer light came
on, but then went out.

Now the transformer vibrates slight as if there is a fan on inside,
but I never noticed this when everything was working.

I'm thinking that power is not getting to my printer and I wanted to
get advice on how to narrow the problem down.

If anyone is familiar with it, I have a Fluke 8060A digital multimeter
and would appreciate ideas on what and how to check first.
Click to expand...

** Errr - the fuses ?

Unplug the printer and check the AC voltage on the output of the transformer
first.




....... Phil
 
On Mar 15, 11:59 pm, "Phil Allison" <philalli...@tpg.com.au> wrote:
"Searcher7"







I have an HP 2100tn printer that works on 220V and I use a 500W step
up & down transformer between it and my outlet.

The other day when I turned the transformer on the printer light came
on, but then went out.

Now the transformer vibrates slight as if there is a fan on inside,
but I never noticed this when everything was working.

I'm thinking that power is not getting to my printer and I wanted to
get advice on how to narrow the problem down.

If anyone is familiar with it, I have a Fluke 8060A digital multimeter
and would appreciate ideas on what and how to check first.

** Errr  -   the fuses ?

Unplug the printer and check the AC voltage on the output of the transformer
first.

......  Phil- Hide quoted text -

- Show quoted text -
Click to expand...
That's what I was thinking, but up until now I've only checked output
voltages from computer and arcade game power supplies with this
Multimeter, and I wanted to be sure I was doing this correctly.

I assume that I set the multimeter on 750 AC(which is one step above
it's 200 AC setting), and with the step-up transformer I am to place
one test lead into the output's ground, and one lead into one of the
other two positions, correct?

Thanks.

Darren Harris
Staten Island, New York.
 
On 3ÔÂ16ČŐ, ÉĎÎç11Ęą52ˇÖ, Searcher7 <Search...@mail.con2.com> wrote:
I have an HP 2100tn printer that works on 220V and I use a 500W step
up & down transformer between it and my outlet.

The other day when I turned the transformer on the printer light came
on, but then went out.

Now the transformer vibrates slight as if there is a fan on inside,
but I never noticed this when everything was working.

I'm thinking that power is not getting to my printer and I wanted to
get advice on how to narrow the problem down.

If anyone is familiar with it, I have a Fluke 8060A digital multimeter
and would appreciate ideas on what and how to check first.

Thanks.

Darren Harris
Staten Island, New York.
Click to expand...


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On Mar 16, 6:20 am, Searcher7 <Search...@mail.con2.com> wrote:
On Mar 15, 11:59 pm, "Phil Allison" <philalli...@tpg.com.au> wrote:



"Searcher7"

I have an HP 2100tn printer that works on 220V and I use a 500W step
up & down transformer between it and my outlet.

The other day when I turned the transformer on the printer light came
on, but then went out.

Now the transformer vibrates slight as if there is a fan on inside,
but I never noticed this when everything was working.

I'm thinking that power is not getting to my printer and I wanted to
get advice on how to narrow the problem down.

If anyone is familiar with it, I have a Fluke 8060A digital multimeter
and would appreciate ideas on what and how to check first.

** Errr  -   the fuses ?

Unplug the printer and check the AC voltage on the output of the transformer
first.

......  Phil- Hide quoted text -

- Show quoted text -

That's what I was thinking, but up until now I've only checked output
voltages from computer and arcade game power supplies with this
Multimeter, and I wanted to be sure I was doing this correctly.

I assume that I set the multimeter on 750 AC(which is one step above
it's 200 AC setting), and with the step-up transformer I am to place
one test lead into the output's ground, and one lead into one of the
other two positions, correct?

Thanks.

Darren Harris
Staten Island, New York.
Click to expand...
Find somebody who knows what they're doing to help you out before we
read your obituary.

GG
 
On 3ÔÂ16ČŐ, ÉĎÎç11Ęą52ˇÖ, Searcher7 <Search...@mail.con2.com> wrote:
I have an HP 2100tn printer that works on 220V and I use a 500W step
up & down transformer between it and my outlet.

The other day when I turned the transformer on the printer light came
on, but then went out.

Now the transformer vibrates slight as if there is a fan on inside,
but I never noticed this when everything was working.

I'm thinking that power is not getting to my printer and I wanted to
get advice on how to narrow the problem down.

If anyone is familiar with it, I have a Fluke 8060A digital multimeter
and would appreciate ideas on what and how to check first.

Thanks.

Darren Harris
Staten Island, New York.
Click to expand...


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On Mar 16, 10:20 am, Searcher7 <Search...@mail.con2.com> wrote:
On Mar 15, 11:59 pm, "Phil Allison" <philalli...@tpg.com.au> wrote:





"Searcher7"

I have an HP 2100tn printer that works on 220V and I use a 500W step
up & down transformer between it and my outlet.

The other day when I turned the transformer on the printer light came
on, but then went out.

Now the transformer vibrates slight as if there is a fan on inside,
but I never noticed this when everything was working.

I'm thinking that power is not getting to my printer and I wanted to
get advice on how to narrow the problem down.

If anyone is familiar with it, I have a Fluke 8060A digital multimeter
and would appreciate ideas on what and how to check first.

** Errr  -   the fuses ?

Unplug the printer and check the AC voltage on the output of the transformer
first.

......  Phil- Hide quoted text -

- Show quoted text -

That's what I was thinking, but up until now I've only checked output
voltages from computer and arcade game power supplies with this
Multimeter, and I wanted to be sure I was doing this correctly.

I assume that I set the multimeter on 750 AC(which is one step above
it's 200 AC setting), and with the step-up transformer I am to place
one test lead into the output's ground, and one lead into one of the
other two positions, correct?

Thanks.

Darren Harris
Staten Island, New York.- Hide quoted text -

- Show quoted text -
Click to expand...
If anyone knows of a site detailing how these are wired I'd appreciate
it.

I actually have two different step-up transformers. The rocker switch
broke on one, and when I took it apart I wasn't sure how it went back
together, so it's been gathering dust ever since.

Thanks.

Darren Harris
Staten Island, New York.
 
"Searcher7".
"Phil Allison"
I wouldn't know how to begin to openup the Printer, but the fuse for
the transformer was the first think I checked. I can feel the
vibration and the rocker switch lights up when it is "on".

But does that mean it is definitely putting out 220 volts?

I have a Fluke 6080A multimeter, but can't find the manual.


** Can you plug a lamp with a say 40 watt bulb into the transformer?

It should briefly light up and blow immediately.

If it don't - there is no power coming out.


....... Phil
 
On Mar 15, 11:59 pm, "Phil Allison" <philalli...@tpg.com.au> wrote:
"Searcher7"







I have an HP 2100tn printer that works on 220V and I use a 500W step
up & down transformer between it and my outlet.

The other day when I turned the transformer on the printer light came
on, but then went out.

Now the transformer vibrates slight as if there is a fan on inside,
but I never noticed this when everything was working.

I'm thinking that power is not getting to my printer and I wanted to
get advice on how to narrow the problem down.

If anyone is familiar with it, I have a Fluke 8060A digital multimeter
and would appreciate ideas on what and how to check first.

** Errr  -   the fuses ?

Unplug the printer and check the AC voltage on the output of the transformer
first.

......  Phil- Hide quoted text -

- Show quoted text -
Click to expand...
I wouldn't know how to begin to openup the Printer, but the fuse for
the transformer was the first think I checked. I can feel the
vibration and the rocker switch lights up when it is "on".

But does that mean it is definitely putting out 220 volts?

I have a Fluke 6080A multimeter, but can't find the manual.

Darren Harris
Staten Island, New York.
 
"Searcher7 PITA "


** Can you plug a lamp with a say 40 watt bulb into the transformer?

It should briefly light up and blow immediately.

If it don't - there is no power coming out.






....... Phil
 
"Searcher7 PITA "
** Can you plug a lamp with a say 40 watt bulb into the transformer?

It should briefly light up and blow immediately.

If it don't - there is no power coming out.

...... Phil
Click to expand...
Yes, the light bulb lit up.


** This is like pulling teeth out of a dead elephant !!!

Question :

DID IT THEN BLOW ??



....... Phil
 
Searcher7 wrote:
On Apr 1, 9:11 pm, "Phil Allison" <philalli...@tpg.com.au> wrote:
"Searcher7".
"Phil Allison"



I wouldn't know how to begin to openup the Printer, but the fuse for
the transformer was the first think I checked. I can feel the
vibration and the rocker switch lights up when it is "on".

But does that mean it is definitely putting out 220 volts?

I have a Fluke 6080A multimeter, but can't find the manual.

** Can you plug a lamp with a say 40 watt bulb into the transformer?

It should briefly light up and blow immediately.

If it don't - there is no power coming out.

...... Phil

Ok, I tried measuring the 110V output of the step up/down transformer,
and it seemed to screw up my multimeter briefly, so I'm hesitant about
trying to test the 200V output.(And yes I followed the manual and
selected the AC function and the 200V range).
Click to expand...

You need to set the meter to a range higher than 200 V to measure a
220 V ac output.


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On Apr 1, 9:11 pm, "Phil Allison" <philalli...@tpg.com.au> wrote:
"Searcher7".
 "Phil Allison"



I wouldn't know how to begin to openup the Printer, but the fuse for
the transformer was the first think I checked. I can feel the
vibration and the rocker switch lights up when it is "on".

But does that mean it is definitely putting out 220 volts?

I have a Fluke 6080A multimeter, but can't find the manual.

** Can you plug a lamp with a say 40 watt bulb into the transformer?

   It should briefly light up and blow immediately.

   If it don't -  there is no power coming out.

......  Phil
Click to expand...
Ok, I tried measuring the 110V output of the step up/down transformer,
and it seemed to screw up my multimeter briefly, so I'm hesitant about
trying to test the 200V output.(And yes I followed the manual and
selected the AC function and the 200V range).

Any ideas?

Thanks.

Darren Harris
Staten Island, New York.
 
On Apr 7, 10:46 pm, "Phil Allison" <philalli...@tpg.com.au> wrote:
"Searcher7 PITA "

** Can you plug a lamp with a say 40 watt bulb into the transformer?

   It should briefly light up and blow immediately.

   If it don't -  there is no power coming out.

......  Phil
Click to expand...
Yes, the light bulb lit up.

But I'd still like to be able to test to see how much the output
really is.

Nevertheless, it seems as though the problem is the printer itself.

The manual doesn't show much, so I'd have to figure out how to open it
up and search for any kind of fuse.

Thanks.

Darren Harris
Staten Island, New York.
 
On Apr 8, 12:31 am, Searcher7 <Search...@mail.con2.com> wrote:
On Apr 1, 9:11 pm, "Phil Allison" <philalli...@tpg.com.au> wrote:





"Searcher7".
 "Phil Allison"

I wouldn't know how to begin to open up the Printer, but the fuse for
the transformer was the first think I checked. I can feel the
vibration and the rocker switch lights up when it is "on".

But does that mean it is definitely putting out 220 volts?

I have a Fluke 6080A multimeter, but can't find the manual.

** Can you plug a lamp with a say 40 watt bulb into the transformer?

   It should briefly light up and blow immediately.

   If it don't -  there is no power coming out.

......  Phil

Ok, I tried measuring the 110V output of the step up/down transformer,
and it seemed to screw up my multimeter briefly, so I'm hesitant about
trying to test the 200V output.(And yes I followed the manual and
selected the AC function and the 200V range).

Any ideas?

Thanks.

Darren Harris
Staten Island, New York.- Hide quoted text -

- Show quoted text -
Click to expand...
That seems like a contradiction?????
How come it is "The 110 volt output of a 'step up' transformer."
The OP said that the printer works on 220 volts!
Also that 'step up transformer may not be straightforward
'transformer' and might be modifying the waveform? In which case the
Fluke might not know what it is measuring????
Think the OP should get some basic help trouble shooting before
something gets damaged or burns up!
Also no you don't measure voltage beteen live and 'ground'.
Lastly making an assumption, although not spelled out, that the OP is
operating in the Americas where normal wall outlet voltage is a
nominal 115 volts and 60 hertz.
 
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