Keeping your laser printer in tip-top condition and operating in the most efficient manner can seem like a daunting task, but maintaining your laser printer doesn’t really have to be such a difficult task.
The laser printer is one of the most common and useful tools in the modern office, but making sure your laser printer maintenance routine is proper is often overlooked. It doesn’t have to be an enormously tiring or time-consuming process, just a few simple tips that can avoid having to call a technician.
Better to make sure the printer is cleaned once a month. The first step will be to turn off the printer and leave it for about an hour to cool down. Once this is done, take out the paper trays, and also the toner cartridge, and place it on a piece of newspaper or paper that has already been used.
When cleaning the inside of the printer, be sure to use a dry, lint-free cloth and use a brush to clean hard-to-reach areas. If your printer has corona wires, then these should be cleaned with a cotton swab with a little isopropyl alcohol. Be careful with this step, as you don’t want to break these wires. The last step in this part of the laser printer maintenance routine is to clean the rollers themselves, usually with a damp cloth, as this is one of the most common areas of dirt build-up.
In addition to cleaning the printer on a monthly basis, the next step in maintaining your laser printer is to use the printer according to the manufacturer’s guidelines. Avoid using cheap inks and papers. While these may be short-term savings, they are false economies, as they will only accelerate printer degradation.
By following these simple tips and ensuring that your laser printer is always well maintained, you will save the costs of having to repair the printer later.
If you only have a small fleet of laser printers used by your business, talk to your local printer repair company about how quickly they can usually answer calls when problems arise and if they would consider a reduced call rate if you agree that it will be the first port of call, without actually committing to a contract fee.