Top Toner Cartridge Problems to Avoid

The toner that you use for your laser printer needs much more care and attention than the kind used in typical inkjet printers. For one, laser printer toners come in powder form, and fuse with the paper with the use of heat, electrical charges, and pressure. This difference means that laser printer  cartridges can suffer from unique problems.

Whenever a new cartridge is installed, you might notice that the print quality seems rather light in color, or worse, the whole thing just stops working. When this happens, pull out your toner cartridge and look at it closely, as this might be the root of the problem. The cartridge should come with at least one protective strip to keep from spilling over while in transport, so be sure to remove all these strips prior to installation.

Do you see random marks on the backside of the page you're printing? Your cartridge might be leaking; to check, open the printer's toner access door and look for signs of toner dust all over the place. You might need to replace your cartridge and clean the entire inside of the printer before using it again.

Print drums could also wear out with time, and pose a bit of a problem since they are often found in the cartridge. If you're buying a new toner cartridge, make sure that the drum is new as well, since there are manufacturers that might use worn, old drums on brand-new cases.

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