3.8b - Laser Printer Maintenance: Professor Messer

Toner Replacement

Replacing the toner involves checking printer messages for low toner, powering down the printer, and substituting the old drum with a new one.

OPC/photosensitive drum

A component that may also be included with toner, responsible for image formation in printers.

Maintenance kits

Standard kits that usually include replacement feed rollers or fuser units for printer upkeep.

Global page counter

A measurement indicating how many pages have been printed, used to determine when maintenance is required.

Fuser assembly

A part of the printer that gets very hot; caution is needed when working around it during maintenance.

Printer calibration

The process of adjusting the printer to account for different toner cartridges' color densities, which can be automated or manual.

Cleaning agents for printers

Typical cleaning agents include water and isopropyl alcohol (IPA); harsh chemicals should be avoided.

Dust removal methods

Use a damp cloth or a laser-printer-specific vacuum to clean dust and toner from the printer's interior.

IPA

Isopropyl alcohol, commonly used to wipe print rollers clean in printers.