| Simple ways to keep your laser printer works | | | | cleaning. Pay particular attention to pick |
| longer and performs better. | | | | rollers and look for spilt toner. Dust is |
| | | | abrasive and will contaminate consumables, it |
| - Ventilation : All laser printers generate | | | | will also cause wear on moving parts. |
| heat and it is therefore important to keep | | | | |
| ventilation panels clear from obstruction. | | | | - Consumables: We have to advise that to get |
| Never locate machines in direct sunlight. | | | | the best performance manufacturers original |
| | | | consumables are always used. As a maintenance |
| - Paper: Always use media as recommended by | | | | company we are required to repair many |
| the manufacturer. Failure to do this may | | | | printers which have been damaged due to cheap |
| result in very expensive repairs. As a | | | | remanufactured consumable items being used. |
| general rule paper of 80 g.s.m. which is | | | | |
| Laser Compatible should be acceptable. Avoid | | | | - Printer Drivers: Check periodically that |
| using labels or acetate whenever possible. | | | | you have the latest driver for your printer, |
| Many printer problems can relate to the | | | | many printing problems can be resolved by |
| paper. If you are getting repeated paper jams | | | | simply downloading the latest version from |
| the paper may be unsuitable or damp. Try a | | | | the manufacturers web site. |
| fresh pack. | | | | |
| | | | - Paper Jams: Always remove paper jams in the |
| - Maintenance: Keep the machine clean and you | | | | direction of normal paper movement. Attempts |
| will get far better performance from it. A | | | | to pull out paper in the reverse direction |
| toner vacuum cleaner or a slightly damp cloth | | | | will often result in damage to the machine. |
| may be used to remove dust from the machine. | | | | In the case of a severe jam, turn the machine |
| Care must always be taken to turn off the | | | | off and let it cool down first. |
| machine and remove the power cord before | | | | |