Replacing the Carriage Belt in a DesignJet 800
The carriage belt is an essential part of most printer designs. It transfers the movement to the carriage to move it across the page as the jets are printing onto the page. If the carriage belt on your DesignJet 800 has become loose or worn, it may be time to replace it. This is generally [...]
[Read More]HP DesignJet 1050C
The HP DesignJet 1050C is a large-format thermal inkjet printer. It is designed for CAD environments or technical departments and provides and efficient way to do large-format printing in a very cost-effective way. It can handle a wide variety of project types from maps to 3D CAD renderings at very fast speeds. Its price is [...]
[Read More]Compatible and OEM Ink Cartridges – Is there a difference?
Choosing between OEM and compatible ink cartridges can be a confusing process, as manufacturers and other consumers often give conflicting advice about which is the best choice. Manufacturers claim that using non-OEM cartridges could result in reduced print quality, but what is there really a difference? Let us look at some of the major factors [...]
[Read More]Common Issues With Xerox Phaser Solid Ink Printers And Solutions
Solid ink printers have recently become more popular, especially in office environments, as a replacement for traditional laser printers. Part of the appeal of solid ink printers is that they produce less waste and are often less expensive to run and maintain than laser models. However, they are not immune to occasional problems. Here are [...]
[Read More]How is Printer Ink or Toner page yield determined?
Page yield can be a somewhat confusing term. At its simplest, the page yield of a printer ink cartridge or toner cartridge is the number of pages the cartridge is expected to print before it will be empty. Since the type of printing and print quality can play a major factor in the amount of [...]
[Read More]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 [...]
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