What does a fuser do in a laser printer?
The fuser melts the toner particles, binding them to the page. The speed at which the paper passes through the fuser is what keeps the paper itself from burning. If the speed were slower, the paper would combust and burn.
When should I replace my laser printer fuser?
When should we replace a printer’s fuser?
- The print leaves parallel spots across a sheet.
- The printer begins to loosen toner and does not stick to the sheet.
- Stains on printed sheets.
- Annoying noise from gear wear.
- No heating due to lamp failure.
- The printer simply stops printing even though the paper goes all the way.
How long does a printer fuser last?
Fusers are designed for fairly long lives compared to toner cartridges, but they don’t usually last forever. Most fusers last between 50,000 and 200,000 pages depending on the design. Little cheap printers tend to have short fuser lives. Fusers used in “workgroup” printers tend to be long lasting and easily replaced.
How do I know if my laser printer fuser is bad?
Streaking, smudging, black lines, and double images are all symptoms of a bad fuser. When you notice these printing defects and experience problems, such as paper jams or wrinkles, this is a good sign to replace the fuser kit.
Should I replace fuser or buy a new printer?
Laser printers are more expensive to repair and replace than inkjets. But if the fuser goes, it’s so costly to replace that you might as well get a new printer. Does the printing technology meet your needs? You might have an old printer, but if it prints the pages per minute you need, there’s no sense in replacing it.
How do I know if I need a new fuser for my printer?
Does a fuser cause paper jams?
Mechanical Failure the problem might be that the fuser is not engaging its drive chain properly. As already mentioned fusers use pressure. If a page becomes jammed in the fuser then the user needs to be able to remove it, but it is being gripped between the rollers.
What happens when printer fuser goes bad?
How long does a fuser unit last?
between 50,000 and 200,000 pages
The fuser unit is a vital component of laser printers. Most fusers last between 50,000 and 200,000 pages, depending on the design. Smaller cheap printers tend to have short fuser lives, while fusers used in larger office printers tend to be long-lasting and easily replaced.
Is a printer drum expensive?
Replacement drum: Every time you print approximately 12,000 pages you will need to replace the printer drum which will set you back about $100. This may seem a bit odd, but the drum costs the same price of the printer you originally purchased. You may want to consider purchasing a new printer each time.