Printing query

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Bill Ridgeway

I have a laser printer which produces very 'dirty' prints. The cause of
this has been diagnosed as a problem with the toner cartridge and in fact
has been confirmed by the simple expedient of changing the toner cartridge.

This isn't the first time this has occurred and it can get a bit costly.
Anyone any ideas as to what causes the problem so that I may try to avoid it
(and the cost) in then future?

Thanks.

Bill Ridgeway
 
Cheap refill cartridges and users trying to refill them from kits is the #1
cause of these issues. A new, good quality cartridge each time may be more
expensive, but is usually worth it in the long run.

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Best of Luck,

Rick Rogers, aka "Nutcase" - Microsoft MVP

Associate Expert - WindowsXP Expert Zone

Windows help - www.rickrogers.org
 
Rick,

Thanks for your suggestion but not helpful in this case as I buy only
Brother cartridges and this one lasted for quite some months before it done
the dirty on me. And you second suggestion is??

Regards.

Bill Ridgeway
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Hi Bill,

Print Head cleaners. They may be clogged or faulty.

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Best of Luck,

Rick Rogers, aka "Nutcase" - Microsoft MVP

Associate Expert - WindowsXP Expert Zone

Windows help - www.rickrogers.org
 
Rick,

Sorry, I should have made myself clear. The problem IS with the toner
cartridge. Change cart, problem vanishes. It is rather annoying that this
wastes valuable toner (In fact I swap carts and use the faulty one for quick
lists etc). What I'm looking for (?the impossible) is why it starts to
produce dirty prints so that it may be avoided.

Regards.

Bill Ridgeway
 
Thanks for your suggestion but not helpful in this case as I buy only
Brother cartridges and this one lasted for quite some months before it done
the dirty on me. And you second suggestion is??
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Not a hardware expert but a few thoughts:

It's possible to get a buildup of paper lint. When that lint comes in
contact with the ink/toner cartridge the lint may be "sticking." Over time
this creates "gunk" and that produces dirty printing. Sound plausible?

I would suggest reviewing the manufacturer's recommendations in regards to
usage. These might include turning the printer off when it's not in use.

They usually have guidelines for deep cleaning that go beyond the
capabilities of any cleaning options offered in their software.

Sometimes you just hit a bad cartridge. Check with the manufacturer to see
what they offer in terms of return and replacement.
 
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