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Like any other office supply, your printer needs care and maintenance to keep it in good condition and have it working longer. Often, negligence causes printer malfunctions which grow to become major problems. Just a bit of regular maintenance can help you keep the problems at bay. Here are some tips to get started: 1. Keeping the printer clean is essential not only to make it look good but also to keep it in good order. Dirt and grime are responsible for seriously affecting the machine’s capabilities. Cleaning should be done in 2 dimensions- interior and the exterior. When cleaning, make sure you switch off and unplug the printer. First dust the printer’s surface with a dry cloth. Then use a damp cloth and wipe the machine gently. Wring off excess water from the cloth as water may enter the printer and cause major problems. Internal cleaning is a bit technical. Get a special kit from the manufacturer or the local office supply store. Read the manufacturer manual of your printer and follow the details. Focus on the printer head as it is the potential place that gathers dirt. 2. If your laser printer is printing too lightly, it might be the time to get a new toner cartridge. It is also important that you buy only superior quality and original cartridges, like the PFI-102 MBK. Get them from reputed and well established dealers who will provide you with high quality products at an affordable rate. Visit www.pantherdata.com.au to know about good stores. Before replacing the cartridge, turn off the printer, unplug it and let it cool. Next open the printer’s access panel and remove the cartridge according to the manufacturer’s manual. 3. For cleaning the cartridge, first remove it from the printer. Then use a damp cloth and wipe the excess ink on it. Also remove excess ink from where the cartridge is installed. 4. Hire a professional to occasionally service the machine. They will be able to detect any developing problem and address the issue in the initial stage before the problem magnifies. Hiring a professional is especially important if you have an expensive printer. 5. Remember to switch off the printer whenever you are not using it. Also cover it with a cloth or protective cover to prevent dust from settling on it or entering inside the machine. Many people remember to switch off their computers but not their printers. This leaves the printer head exposed to dust which causes them to malfunction. 6. You should be careful when moving the printer. If you are taking the printer somewhere far, first pack it in its box. So you should preserve and keep the printer’s box for such needs. Disconnect all the cables and pack them separately in the box. You can leave the cartridges installed within the printer while transporting. 7. Use high quality paper to print and low quality paper can cause the printer to jam. Refer to your maintenance manual as manufacturers will suggest the grade of paper suitable for your printer. ================================================================================================================ Author Bio: John Abelard is a renowned author. He has written many articles on different office supplies. In this article he writes about printer maintenance.
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