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Printer cleaning tips
By chaim nunez
Need to clean that expensive Laser Printer?
Are you pages printing dirty or unclear?
Here are some steps you can take to help clear up those
dirty pages....
Cleaning the outside of the printer:
Collect the supplies you need: a soft cloth and rubbing
alcohol is good. (Water is fine in most cases.)
Check the printer manual. If the manufacturer has provided
specific instructions, follow them.
Turn off the printer.
Dampen a cloth with water or cleaning fluid.
Wipe the outside of the printer, making sure that no fluid
gets inside.
+ Terry cloths work best as they absorb toner very well!
Don't spray fluids anywhere near the ventilation holes on
the printer.
Don't use ammonia-based cleaner.
Cleaning the inside of the printer:
Unplug the printer from the surge suppressor.
Remove the internal paper trays.
Remove the toner cartridge and place it on a piece of scrap
paper.
Clean inside the toner cavity with a dry, lint-free cloth and
brush (if a brush is supplied with the printer).
If the printer has one, clean the printer mirror gently with
the brush. Don't touch the mirror if a brush isn't provided.
Wipe away dust and spilled toner. Remove paper
fragments.
Clean the rollers, but don't touch the sponge roller.
Replace the toner cartridge.
Some extra tips:
Make it a habit to clean the exterior of your laser printer
every time you change the toner, after printing about 2,500
pages, or whenever print-quality problems (such as dots or
streaks) begin to appear. Be sure to unplug the printer and
allow it to cool down before performing any maintenance. A
water-dampened cloth should be sufficient for wiping down
the case; don't use any ammonia-based cleaners on or
around your printer.
To remove unfused toner from the rollers following a paper
jam, print 5 to 10 blank pages on scrap paper.
Wipe toner from clothing if necessary, then immediately
wash toner-soiled clothes in cold water.
Go to your printer manufacturer's Web site (see Related
Sites) for detailed cleaning instructions.
Don't use any liquid cleaners inside the printer, except for
alcohol , which dries quickly. Everything should stay as dry
as possible.
Use your printer software to run print head cleaning, head
alignment and regular maintenance. Windows has a
cleaning routine you can use also:
Open the printer software by double-clicking on a printer
icon or specific printer utility program, or opening a
document and then selecting Print from the File menu.
In the printer software, look for a button labeled Options,
Troubleshooting, Toolbox, Printer Utilities or something
similar. (This varies by manufacturer.)
Follow the instructions on the screen.
Repeat the cleaning process if the results aren't
satisfactory.
Some print quality problems are caused by dirty toner
contacts on the side of the toner. Simply get a eraser and
erase any excess grime; wipe with a lint free cloth. This will
remove fine lines in the Print Quality pages.
Laser printer cleaning made easy!
About the Author
Chaim Nunez is an A+ certified Laser toner cartridge technician at http://www.BrotherToners.com and has over 3 years experience in remanufacturing laser toner cartridges and printer repair. For more technical information, questions answered, and how to get a free catridge, visit http://www.BrotherToners.com and get quality products and support.
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