Madbox Linux: super fast Linux

You want a super fast Linux?

You can download and use Madbox Linux.

Madvox is build on Ubuntu 12.04 and OpenBox desktop.

Information
Base : Ubuntu precise (development branch) 12.04
Kernel : 3.2.0-20
Window Manager : Openbox 3.5.0


Applications:
 Accessories : lxterminal, lxpanel, pcmanfm, geany
 Multimedia : mirage, gnome-mplayer, pavucontrol
 Web : chromium
 System : gparted, htop, ..

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Error code 5110 on Canon printers

Message "carriage lift mechanism error" or "Error Code 5110"

The carriage did not move up or down properly.


Solution 1:

• Foreign material or paper debris obstructs the carriage movement 
• Remove foreign material. 

Solution 2: if error persist:

• Replace Switch system unit 

or

• Replace Carriage unit

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Solving error code 4F on Brother printers

This error is an electrical problem of the printhead.

Solution 1:

• Check for any foreign objects in the printer, like a piece of paper, a staple...

Solution 2:

• Move the printhead and check underneath.
• 

Solution 3:  a part is defective; it could be:

• The carriage
• The main board

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Solving error 54.2 on HP printers

This error is linked to a defective cartridge or carrousel.


Solution 1:

• Power of the printer
• Disconnect it for 5 minutes. 
• Reconnect and power on.

Solution 2:

• If the error persist, check for each to toner to be well installed.

Solution 3:

• If the error persist: remove the last toner installed.
• Restart the printer; a message is displayed:

- If the message is "Toner Position x = MISSING .": in this case, the toner is defective; replace it.
- Is the message is "error 54.2": in this case the toner is OK; reinstall it and do the same with the following one in order to find the defective toner.

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Reset for samsung CLP-510 printer

Solutions for resetting Image Unit, Fuser, Transfer Roll, MP Pick-up, Tray 1 Pick-up


Enter Test mode. The following tasks must be completed within 10 seconds or the printer will default to the Ready mode:

• Turn printer off.
• Press and hold “ONLINE and “CANCEL” keys while simultanously turning on the printer.
• When the message “Download Mode/Press Online Key” is displayed immediately press and hold the “MENU” key for one second.
• Wait for 1 second.
• Press and hold the “ENTER” key for one second.
• Wait for “Select Test Mode/EDC Mode” to be displayed. This will occur within 5 seconds or the printer will default to the Ready mode.

Enter the EDC mode. 

• Press "Enter" key to access EDC mode. 
• "Press access key" is displayed. It is the "Cancel" key. Press it.
• "EDC Mode/Motor Test" is displayed.
• Press the “Forward Arrow” key until the message "EDC Mode/Maintenance" is displayed.
• Press the "Enter" key to access the various maintenance parameters.
• To step through the following components: "image unit", "fuser", "transfer roll", "MP pich-up", "Tray 1 pick-up" Press the "Forward Arrow" key.
• Select the component you wish to reset and press "Enter".
• The displayed component will "Initialize" resetting the count to 0. 
• When the component initialization is complete "xxx Initialized" will be displayed.

Return to the Ready mode by turning the printer off, and then back on.


Links:

• Samsung CLP-510 Service manual

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How to solve error 08:11 on HP DesignJet T610, T1100

System Error: 08:YZ
Problem Description: Problem with the Front Panel.
Corrective Action:

Solution 1:

• Switch off the printer
• Wait 5 minutes
• Switch on.

Solution 2:

• Switch the Power OFF from the back of the Printer and disconnect the Power cord. Reconnect the power cord and power On the Printer.

• Check that the Front Panel interface cable is not damaged and is correctly connected between the Main PCA and the Front Panel.

• Check that the memory module in the Formatter is installed correctly.

• Check that the connections between the Formatter, the Formatter and the Formatter are not damaged and are correctly connected.

• Check that the Printer has the latest Firmware version. If not, update the Firmware to the latest version.

• If the System Error continues, replace the Main PCA

• If the System Error continues, replace the Formatter 

• If the System Error continues, replace the Front Panel

Parts:

• T610/T1100 formatter board: Q6683-67030
• T610/T1100 front panel: Q6683-67022

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List all entries in Startup Applications menu in Ubuntu 12.04

In normal case, entries in Startup Applications in Ubuntu 12.04 does not display.
You can enable all the entries by applying following commands in a terminal,

cd /etc/xdg/autostart/
sudo sed --in-place 's/NoDisplay=true/NoDisplay=false/g' *.desktop

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How to install minimal gnome-shell

Execute the following command in a terminal,

sudo apt-get --no-install-recommends install gnome-shell

Installation of minimal gnome-shell is essential in the process of building live CD from scratch. 

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Solving error 59.30 on HP Color Laserjet printers

Printers: HP CLJ 3000 series, 3600series, 3800 series, 4600 series, 4700 series, 5550 series, CP4005 series, M5035...

Message:

• 59.30 error: an error occured with the fuser motor during startup or rotation.

Solution 1:

• Power off the printer for 5 minutes.
• Power on.

Solution 2:

• Check that connectors J5008 on the fuser motor and J213 on the driver PCA are seated correctly.

Solution 3:

• Replace the fuser

Solution 4:

• Replace the fuser drive motor

Solution 5:

• Take the left side cover off.
• Look for a a small piece of paper or tiny object.

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