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]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 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]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]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 [...]
[Read More]Troubleshooting Toner Leakage Problems
The primary indicator of a toner leak is loose toner particles on the finished document or light prints after replacing the toner cartridge. A few simple steps can be taken to determine the cause of the leak and even repair it temporarily. The simplest explanation is that the cartridge is not properly inserted. Remove and [...]
[Read More]Troubleshooting Toner Cartridge Chip Problems
Toner cartridge chips store and monitor the toner cartridge’s level, performance and usage during the life of the toner cartridge, but problems can arise when refilling toner cartridges. The chip on the toner cartridge is designed to report to the printer and any alert services the user has set up that the toner level is [...]
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