How can I clean up toner leaked into my laser printer?
How can I clean up the internal parts of my laser printer? It started smudging paper after not being used for a long time. I replaced the toner with a brand new, original one. Since then printing is better, but there are some spots still. It seems the damaged toner just leaked to the printer and now I need to find the right pieces that need a cleanup. Replacing the drum seems an alternative, but what is the drum exactly, and how can I replace it myself?
laser-printer toner
asked Sep 14 '13 at 20:45
Renato SilvaRenato Silva
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How can I clean up the internal parts of my laser printer? It started smudging paper after not being used for a long time. I replaced the toner with a brand new, original one. Since then printing is better, but there are some spots still. It seems the damaged toner just leaked to the printer and now I need to find the right pieces that need a cleanup. Replacing the drum seems an alternative, but what is the drum exactly, and how can I replace it myself?
laser-printer toner
asked Sep 14 '13 at 20:45
Renato SilvaRenato Silva
26338
That is a pretty specific question for a specific printer, your best bet is to contact Samsung Printer tech support, or post on their forums. Because unless there's someone here that's an expert at printer repair, and knows samsung specifically, I doubt you'll get an answer. 2ndly when a printer starts to leak ink, its time for a new printer, the time and effort that goes into repairing or figuring out the problem is not worth it $$ wise. thats my 2 cents. gl
– Sickest
Sep 14 '13 at 21:05
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@Sickest Everyone person asking a question on SU has a "specific device" but we can all offer general advice. This problem is not specific to this printer, or even this model.
– Moses
Sep 14 '13 at 21:45
Samsung gives some nice pictures of typical printing problems. For horizontal lines they give as possible causes: (i.) The toner cartridge may be installed improperly. Remove the cartridge and reinsert it. (ii.) The toner cartridge may be defective. Remove the toner cartridge and install a new one. (iii.) If the problem persists, the machine may require repair. Contact a service representative.
– mpy
Sep 14 '13 at 22:49
add a comment |
How can I clean up the internal parts of my laser printer? It started smudging paper after not being used for a long time. I replaced the toner with a brand new, original one. Since then printing is better, but there are some spots still. It seems the damaged toner just leaked to the printer and now I need to find the right pieces that need a cleanup. Replacing the drum seems an alternative, but what is the drum exactly, and how can I replace it myself?
laser-printer toner
asked Sep 14 '13 at 20:45
Renato SilvaRenato Silva
26338
How can I clean up the internal parts of my laser printer? It started smudging paper after not being used for a long time. I replaced the toner with a brand new, original one. Since then printing is better, but there are some spots still. It seems the damaged toner just leaked to the printer and now I need to find the right pieces that need a cleanup. Replacing the drum seems an alternative, but what is the drum exactly, and how can I replace it myself?
laser-printer toner
laser-printer toner
asked Sep 14 '13 at 20:45
Renato SilvaRenato Silva
26338
asked Sep 14 '13 at 20:45
Renato SilvaRenato Silva
26338
edited Mar 6 '17 at 16:10
Renato Silva
asked Sep 14 '13 at 20:45
Renato SilvaRenato Silva
26338
asked Sep 14 '13 at 20:45
Renato SilvaRenato Silva
26338
asked Sep 14 '13 at 20:45
Renato SilvaRenato Silva
26338
26338
That is a pretty specific question for a specific printer, your best bet is to contact Samsung Printer tech support, or post on their forums. Because unless there's someone here that's an expert at printer repair, and knows samsung specifically, I doubt you'll get an answer. 2ndly when a printer starts to leak ink, its time for a new printer, the time and effort that goes into repairing or figuring out the problem is not worth it $$ wise. thats my 2 cents. gl
– Sickest
Sep 14 '13 at 21:05
1
@Sickest Everyone person asking a question on SU has a "specific device" but we can all offer general advice. This problem is not specific to this printer, or even this model.
– Moses
Sep 14 '13 at 21:45
Samsung gives some nice pictures of typical printing problems. For horizontal lines they give as possible causes: (i.) The toner cartridge may be installed improperly. Remove the cartridge and reinsert it. (ii.) The toner cartridge may be defective. Remove the toner cartridge and install a new one. (iii.) If the problem persists, the machine may require repair. Contact a service representative.
– mpy
Sep 14 '13 at 22:49
add a comment |
That is a pretty specific question for a specific printer, your best bet is to contact Samsung Printer tech support, or post on their forums. Because unless there's someone here that's an expert at printer repair, and knows samsung specifically, I doubt you'll get an answer. 2ndly when a printer starts to leak ink, its time for a new printer, the time and effort that goes into repairing or figuring out the problem is not worth it $$ wise. thats my 2 cents. gl
– Sickest
Sep 14 '13 at 21:05
1
@Sickest Everyone person asking a question on SU has a "specific device" but we can all offer general advice. This problem is not specific to this printer, or even this model.
– Moses
Sep 14 '13 at 21:45
Samsung gives some nice pictures of typical printing problems. For horizontal lines they give as possible causes: (i.) The toner cartridge may be installed improperly. Remove the cartridge and reinsert it. (ii.) The toner cartridge may be defective. Remove the toner cartridge and install a new one. (iii.) If the problem persists, the machine may require repair. Contact a service representative.
– mpy
Sep 14 '13 at 22:49
That is a pretty specific question for a specific printer, your best bet is to contact Samsung Printer tech support, or post on their forums. Because unless there's someone here that's an expert at printer repair, and knows samsung specifically, I doubt you'll get an answer. 2ndly when a printer starts to leak ink, its time for a new printer, the time and effort that goes into repairing or figuring out the problem is not worth it $$ wise. thats my 2 cents. gl
– Sickest
Sep 14 '13 at 21:05
That is a pretty specific question for a specific printer, your best bet is to contact Samsung Printer tech support, or post on their forums. Because unless there's someone here that's an expert at printer repair, and knows samsung specifically, I doubt you'll get an answer. 2ndly when a printer starts to leak ink, its time for a new printer, the time and effort that goes into repairing or figuring out the problem is not worth it $$ wise. thats my 2 cents. gl
– Sickest
Sep 14 '13 at 21:05
1
1
@Sickest Everyone person asking a question on SU has a "specific device" but we can all offer general advice. This problem is not specific to this printer, or even this model.
– Moses
Sep 14 '13 at 21:45
@Sickest Everyone person asking a question on SU has a "specific device" but we can all offer general advice. This problem is not specific to this printer, or even this model.
– Moses
Sep 14 '13 at 21:45
Samsung gives some nice pictures of typical printing problems. For horizontal lines they give as possible causes: (i.) The toner cartridge may be installed improperly. Remove the cartridge and reinsert it. (ii.) The toner cartridge may be defective. Remove the toner cartridge and install a new one. (iii.) If the problem persists, the machine may require repair. Contact a service representative.
– mpy
Sep 14 '13 at 22:49
Samsung gives some nice pictures of typical printing problems. For horizontal lines they give as possible causes: (i.) The toner cartridge may be installed improperly. Remove the cartridge and reinsert it. (ii.) The toner cartridge may be defective. Remove the toner cartridge and install a new one. (iii.) If the problem persists, the machine may require repair. Contact a service representative.
– mpy
Sep 14 '13 at 22:49
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I have had toner explode/spill all over printers all the time, it's a pain! My recommendation is to use a vacuum with a hose. It's probably not a supported method but I've had pretty good success with my shopvac. Also, tissues which are designed to pick up and keep small particulates make the best cleaning rag in my opinion.
I would look up the repair manual online, disassemble the printer (make sure you can put it back together again), vacuum and wipe everything down with tissues. It's a lot cheaper than a new printer or paying for a repair man to come out and replace all the parts that are just a little dirty.
To answer a few of your other questions:
A drum is the part of the printer that transforms the image to be printed from the laser to the paper. It's basically a specially coated cylinder that the paper wraps around and receives its image from. Replacing the drum is not always a viable option since in some cases it's not meant to be user replaceable and on a printer as old as yours I couldn’t find any for sale in my 30 seconds of searching.
Good luck.
answered Sep 28 '13 at 20:24
tbenz9tbenz9
5,16821928
Just one detail: If you spill a lot of toner then do not vacuum clean it. I small fill can be vacuumed into a bag using vacuum cleaner (preferably one which is already partially filled), but most toner consists of such small particles that they will pass though the bag and into the vacuum cleaners electric engine and the filtered air outlet. What I saw in the pictures certainly classifies as 'a little' bit of toner, but I wanted to have this warning mentioned.
– Hennes
Sep 28 '13 at 20:34
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I have had toner explode/spill all over printers all the time, it's a pain! My recommendation is to use a vacuum with a hose. It's probably not a supported method but I've had pretty good success with my shopvac. Also, tissues which are designed to pick up and keep small particulates make the best cleaning rag in my opinion.
I would look up the repair manual online, disassemble the printer (make sure you can put it back together again), vacuum and wipe everything down with tissues. It's a lot cheaper than a new printer or paying for a repair man to come out and replace all the parts that are just a little dirty.
To answer a few of your other questions:
A drum is the part of the printer that transforms the image to be printed from the laser to the paper. It's basically a specially coated cylinder that the paper wraps around and receives its image from. Replacing the drum is not always a viable option since in some cases it's not meant to be user replaceable and on a printer as old as yours I couldn’t find any for sale in my 30 seconds of searching.
Good luck.
answered Sep 28 '13 at 20:24
tbenz9tbenz9
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Just one detail: If you spill a lot of toner then do not vacuum clean it. I small fill can be vacuumed into a bag using vacuum cleaner (preferably one which is already partially filled), but most toner consists of such small particles that they will pass though the bag and into the vacuum cleaners electric engine and the filtered air outlet. What I saw in the pictures certainly classifies as 'a little' bit of toner, but I wanted to have this warning mentioned.
– Hennes
Sep 28 '13 at 20:34
add a comment |
I have had toner explode/spill all over printers all the time, it's a pain! My recommendation is to use a vacuum with a hose. It's probably not a supported method but I've had pretty good success with my shopvac. Also, tissues which are designed to pick up and keep small particulates make the best cleaning rag in my opinion.
I would look up the repair manual online, disassemble the printer (make sure you can put it back together again), vacuum and wipe everything down with tissues. It's a lot cheaper than a new printer or paying for a repair man to come out and replace all the parts that are just a little dirty.
To answer a few of your other questions:
A drum is the part of the printer that transforms the image to be printed from the laser to the paper. It's basically a specially coated cylinder that the paper wraps around and receives its image from. Replacing the drum is not always a viable option since in some cases it's not meant to be user replaceable and on a printer as old as yours I couldn’t find any for sale in my 30 seconds of searching.
Good luck.
answered Sep 28 '13 at 20:24
tbenz9tbenz9
5,16821928
Just one detail: If you spill a lot of toner then do not vacuum clean it. I small fill can be vacuumed into a bag using vacuum cleaner (preferably one which is already partially filled), but most toner consists of such small particles that they will pass though the bag and into the vacuum cleaners electric engine and the filtered air outlet. What I saw in the pictures certainly classifies as 'a little' bit of toner, but I wanted to have this warning mentioned.
– Hennes
Sep 28 '13 at 20:34
add a comment |
I have had toner explode/spill all over printers all the time, it's a pain! My recommendation is to use a vacuum with a hose. It's probably not a supported method but I've had pretty good success with my shopvac. Also, tissues which are designed to pick up and keep small particulates make the best cleaning rag in my opinion.
I would look up the repair manual online, disassemble the printer (make sure you can put it back together again), vacuum and wipe everything down with tissues. It's a lot cheaper than a new printer or paying for a repair man to come out and replace all the parts that are just a little dirty.
To answer a few of your other questions:
A drum is the part of the printer that transforms the image to be printed from the laser to the paper. It's basically a specially coated cylinder that the paper wraps around and receives its image from. Replacing the drum is not always a viable option since in some cases it's not meant to be user replaceable and on a printer as old as yours I couldn’t find any for sale in my 30 seconds of searching.
Good luck.
answered Sep 28 '13 at 20:24
tbenz9tbenz9
5,16821928
I have had toner explode/spill all over printers all the time, it's a pain! My recommendation is to use a vacuum with a hose. It's probably not a supported method but I've had pretty good success with my shopvac. Also, tissues which are designed to pick up and keep small particulates make the best cleaning rag in my opinion.
I would look up the repair manual online, disassemble the printer (make sure you can put it back together again), vacuum and wipe everything down with tissues. It's a lot cheaper than a new printer or paying for a repair man to come out and replace all the parts that are just a little dirty.
To answer a few of your other questions:
A drum is the part of the printer that transforms the image to be printed from the laser to the paper. It's basically a specially coated cylinder that the paper wraps around and receives its image from. Replacing the drum is not always a viable option since in some cases it's not meant to be user replaceable and on a printer as old as yours I couldn’t find any for sale in my 30 seconds of searching.
Good luck.
answered Sep 28 '13 at 20:24
tbenz9tbenz9
5,16821928
answered Sep 28 '13 at 20:24
tbenz9tbenz9
5,16821928
answered Sep 28 '13 at 20:24
tbenz9tbenz9
5,16821928
answered Sep 28 '13 at 20:24
tbenz9tbenz9
5,16821928
5,16821928
Just one detail: If you spill a lot of toner then do not vacuum clean it. I small fill can be vacuumed into a bag using vacuum cleaner (preferably one which is already partially filled), but most toner consists of such small particles that they will pass though the bag and into the vacuum cleaners electric engine and the filtered air outlet. What I saw in the pictures certainly classifies as 'a little' bit of toner, but I wanted to have this warning mentioned.
– Hennes
Sep 28 '13 at 20:34
add a comment |
Just one detail: If you spill a lot of toner then do not vacuum clean it. I small fill can be vacuumed into a bag using vacuum cleaner (preferably one which is already partially filled), but most toner consists of such small particles that they will pass though the bag and into the vacuum cleaners electric engine and the filtered air outlet. What I saw in the pictures certainly classifies as 'a little' bit of toner, but I wanted to have this warning mentioned.
– Hennes
Sep 28 '13 at 20:34
Just one detail: If you spill a lot of toner then do not vacuum clean it. I small fill can be vacuumed into a bag using vacuum cleaner (preferably one which is already partially filled), but most toner consists of such small particles that they will pass though the bag and into the vacuum cleaners electric engine and the filtered air outlet. What I saw in the pictures certainly classifies as 'a little' bit of toner, but I wanted to have this warning mentioned.
– Hennes
Sep 28 '13 at 20:34
Just one detail: If you spill a lot of toner then do not vacuum clean it. I small fill can be vacuumed into a bag using vacuum cleaner (preferably one which is already partially filled), but most toner consists of such small particles that they will pass though the bag and into the vacuum cleaners electric engine and the filtered air outlet. What I saw in the pictures certainly classifies as 'a little' bit of toner, but I wanted to have this warning mentioned.
– Hennes
Sep 28 '13 at 20:34
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That is a pretty specific question for a specific printer, your best bet is to contact Samsung Printer tech support, or post on their forums. Because unless there's someone here that's an expert at printer repair, and knows samsung specifically, I doubt you'll get an answer. 2ndly when a printer starts to leak ink, its time for a new printer, the time and effort that goes into repairing or figuring out the problem is not worth it $$ wise. thats my 2 cents. gl
– Sickest
Sep 14 '13 at 21:05
1
@Sickest Everyone person asking a question on SU has a "specific device" but we can all offer general advice. This problem is not specific to this printer, or even this model.
– Moses
Sep 14 '13 at 21:45
Samsung gives some nice pictures of typical printing problems. For horizontal lines they give as possible causes: (i.) The toner cartridge may be installed improperly. Remove the cartridge and reinsert it. (ii.) The toner cartridge may be defective. Remove the toner cartridge and install a new one. (iii.) If the problem persists, the machine may require repair. Contact a service representative.
– mpy
Sep 14 '13 at 22:49