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From: toddm@unicorn.cc.wwu.edu (todd morton)
Newsgroups: comp.sys.mac.hardware
Subject: Laserwriter IINT problems
Keywords: Laserwriter
Message-ID: <1990Dec27.201633.3034@unicorn.cc.wwu.edu>
Date: 27 Dec 90 20:16:33 GMT
Organization: Western Washington University, Bellingham WA.
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I have a Laserwriter IINT that is 2 years old and has printed 2500pgs.
Since this printer is on an Appletalk network I keep it powered up 
all the time.
The problem is this...
I had to have a fusing assembly replaced due to paper feed problems.
(Ouch...$500)
Now I am getting black smudges/streaks on my printouts. I called the
service rep. that did the previous repair and was told that I needed
a new cartridge... 
Having spent $500 on the printer already and expecting a cartridge to
last ~4000 pgs I am at a loss. I print mostly text with some mixed graphics
...nothing unusual.

I cleaned the printer as suggessed in the users manual but the problem
remains.

Question: Do toner cartridges also age with time? Requiring a replacement
after two years? 

Thanks...Todd Morton
         Western Washington University
         toddm@unicorn.wwu.edu