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From: ruf@herald.usask.ca (Bob Ruf)
Newsgroups: comp.sys.mac.hardware
Subject: Re: Laserwriter IINT problems
Message-ID: <1991Jan9.213801.8100@herald.usask.ca>
Date: 9 Jan 91 21:38:01 GMT
References: <1990Dec27.201633.3034@unicorn.cc.wwu.edu>
Organization: University of Saskatchewan
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From article <1990Dec27.201633.3034@unicorn.cc.wwu.edu>, by toddm@unicorn.cc.wwu.edu (todd morton):
> 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


I had a similar experience with a "service rep" :-) here. I fixed the problem
by cleaning the primary corona wire in the laser cartridge. The directions for
this procedure can be found on page 10 and 11 of the EP-S cartridge
installation manual.

Bob Ruf
University of Saskatchewan
ruf@admin.usask.ca    INTERNET