How Does a Laser Printer Fuser Work?
A laser printer is made up of many parts, each with a very specific task. The fuser, or fusing unit, is one of these many parts, but most users probably don’t know exactly how it works. Usually the only time it is mentioned is when a printer has a bad fuser that needs to be [...]
[Read More]What Causes Toner Streaks on a Printed Page?
Arguably the most common printer error, aside from the almighty paper jam, is the streaked page. It happens all the time it seems, and you can never quite tell when it will start, or exactly why it’s happening. However, there are a few typical causes that for the most part can be taken care of [...]
[Read More]How to Troubleshoot a Printer Paper Jam
Arguably the most common problem users’ face with the function of their printers is the paper jam. Printers are complex machines which simultaneously perform many functions, not the least of which involves the actual routing of the page through the individual components as your job is processed. One of the easiest solutions and most common [...]
[Read More]What is the difference between Single Pass and Multipass Color Printing Technology?
If you look at the specifications of your printer, you should find a section where it mentions either single pass or multi-pass printing. This refers specifically to how many times a page is run through your machine internally before the finished product gets to your hands. In a single pass printer, toner is maintained in [...]
[Read More]How to clean an HP Printhead
The printheads in your HP printer are the component of your printer that physically applies your text, design, or image onto the paper. Over time these can build up residuals or even foreign dust and particulates which can interfere with the quality of your prints. Printheads also have microscopic nozzles on them which can clog [...]
[Read More]Common Problems associated with a bad Printer Fuser
The fuser on your laser printer is essential to the function of your entire machine. After the laser and toner set your printed image onto paper, the final step is a run through the highly heated fuser to bond and set the toner to the page, creating the finished product that you pull out of [...]
[Read More]Laser Printer Consumables Replacement
Laser printers are often the most efficient and cost effective printing solution on the market, especially compared to consumer products like InkJet printers. One downside of laser printers, however, is that they often require replacing more consumables than other technologies. Most of these consumables are relatively inexpensive and easy to replace, however. Let us take [...]
[Read More]Troubleshooting Printer Spooling Problems
At its most basic definition a printer spooler retrieves the data for a requested print task and performs the required print even if it is not printing multiple print jobs. The simplest explanation, and where you should start, is in the task manager. Under “processes” in the task manager look for a file called spoolso.exe [...]
[Read More]Troubleshooting Banding in Laser Printers
Banding is a term used to describe the horizontal lines that sometimes appear in laser printer documents. As a rule of thumb the printer should be cleaned regularly as toner particles can build up and cause minor problems. Banding may occur regularly or when more complex or large documents are printed but the problem almost [...]
[Read More]Printer Paper Loading Problem Troubleshooting
Paper loading problems are some of the most common problems of printers and can easily be identified and possibly remedied by the end user. Paper jams or when the printer “eats” paper are perhaps the most common occurrence. Check to see if the printer is online; if not, reset it and try again. If you [...]
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