Just like any other piece of equipment, your printer needs love and attention to stay properly maintained. We have outlined four top tips for your organisation to follow in order to make your printing device last as long as possible:
- Be Safe
- Whenever you are required to open the printer for maintenance, make sure you turn off the power and keep your hands clear of moving parts and fusers inside the printer. This will not only prevent damage to the printer but also to you.
- Clean Printer Heads
- Had a document come out of a printer with a line running across the paper or images that are missing areas of ink? This means that the printer heads are clogged and need to be cleaned. A lot of modern printers actually self-clean, however it’s useful to check the manual to learn how it all works.
- Remove Dust and Debris
- All printers have a massive build-up of dust, toner and other debris which can cause jams and also streaks of ink that appear on the print outs. The best way to fix this issue is to vacuum out the small particles. Be sure to read any specific instructions in the manual as there are some parts of the printer you shouldn’t mess with.
- Carefully resolve mechanical errors
- Even if you incorrectly resolve a paper jam it can lead to further printing issues in the future. Instead of getting angry when a jam occurs, take a deep breath and avoid pulling the paper out! First refer to the manual or instructions that come with the printer, which will have instructions on the best way to fix the problem.
- Invest in a maintenance kit
- If you’re willing to spend a little bit of cash to extend the life of your printer then a maintenance kit is a good way to go. These can be ordered from your printer’s manufacturer, the kits include a range of maintenance products from cleaning to changeable printer parts.
About Printmule:
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