Nič nenavadnega ni, da se tiskalniki sčasoma umažejo. Na nekaterih delih se lahko naberejo prah in delci tonerja. To bo vplivalo na splošno delovanje vašega tiskalnika.
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Potrebne zaloge
1. Rokavice iz lateksa
Čiščenje tiskalnika in kartuš bi lahko postalo neurejeno. Za zaščito rok pred madeži tonerja boste potrebovali rokavice iz lateksa.
2. Vakuumski toner
Uporaba običajnih sesalnikov lahko odnese toner v zrak. Vakuumski toner je bil narejen z upoštevanjem tega previdnostnega ukrepa. Imajo filtre, ki ujamejo toner in preprečijo, da bi ušel. So drage, vendar jih potrebujete za najboljšo izkušnjo čiščenja. Čeprav je to nujna oprema, še vedno lahko čistite brez njega.
3. ;Krpa z aktiviranim tonerjem
To je posebna krpa, ki privlači delce tonerja. Ujame toner, ki ostane po pihanju z vakuumom za toner. Ker ujame toner, aktivirana krpa za toner bo pustila vaš tiskalnik precej čist. Je za enkratno uporabo, in po krogu čiščenja ga boste morali zavreči.
4. ;Razpršilo za prah z izopropilnim alkoholom in aerosolom
Tekočine vplivajo na opremo, kot sta tiskalnik in kartuša s tonerjem. Uporaba tistih, ki hitreje izhlapevajo, je nedvomno najboljša možnost. Ena taka tekočina je izopropilni alkohol. Kmalu po čiščenju z uporabo ne boste našli nobene tekočine. Aerosol Spray Duster is an accompanying tool to make the process more manageable. It will make it easier to access those problematic compartments on your printer. It will help blow away the toner particles. ;
5. ;Face Mask
Cleaning a printer could get the toner particles into the air. Toner could end up irritating your eyes and lungs. Working with a face mask will help protect your face from exposure with the toner. There are no known adverse health implications from toner inhalation. Nonetheless, you’d need to protect yourself at all costs. A simple painting mask would get the job done.
6. ;Paintbrush
You need a brush that is soft and wide. Those used in painting will work. Avoid using a toothbrush. Stiff brushes can damage your printer parts. They are also short and will not offer the best cleaning experience.
7. Cotton Swabs
Having cotton swabs will also help. You can get the regular ones
Let’s now get to the crucial part of the guide. Here are the steps to cleaning your printer and toner cartridges:
Steps to Follow in Cleaning Your Printer Cartridges
1. Turn Off Your Printer
You need to turn off your machine and pull the cable out of the wall socket. This ensures that you don’t electrocute yourself while cleaning the printer. It would be best to wait for your printer to cool down. Laser printers heat the toner to melting points. Some of its parts could get pretty hot in the process. Leave it for some 30 minutes.
2. ;Preparation
It would be best if your first assemble your tools for the exercise. Wear your mask and gloves. Keep your supplies and equipment closer. Get your printer’s manual as well, should there be a need for reference. You might need it to check where to open in your printer if you are not familiar with it.
It’s also better to open the windows to increase ventilation. Toner might get airborne during the process. Opening the windows will allow the toner to escape into the atmosphere quickly. Work in an environment free from congestion. That will prevent potential toner stains.
3. Open Your Printer Compartments
Open all printer doors to access the inner compartments. Remove the toner cartridge and put it aside. Take out the drum unit and keep it safely in the dark. Be careful not to touch the drum. It is sensitive to water and oil. It is also sensitive to light.
4. Očistite kartušo s tonerjem
Vzemite aktivirano krpo za toner in z njo obrišite toner iz kartuše. Med brisanjem tonika bodite nežni. Ne stresajte ga močno, saj lahko toner izteče. Odstranite odvečni toner in položite kartušo na drugo aktivirano krpo za toner. Enako bi morali storiti za druge kartuše, kjer je primerno.
5. Očistite dele tiskalnika – z uporabo vakuuma za toner
Za čiščenje delov tiskalnika uporabite sesalnik za toner. Med spremljanjem udarca ga nežno pihajte. Pazite, da se z vakuumom tonerja ne dotaknete notranjih komponent tiskalnika. Pihajte, dokler ves razsuti toner ne odide z delov tiskalnika.
6. ;Za čiščenje lepljivega tonerja uporabite čopič
Morda boste ugotovili, da se toner lepi na nekatere dele vašega tiskalnika. Uporabite čopič, da jih podrgnete. Blow it with the toner vacuum again once done with the paintbrush. It will blow away the remaining dust that was not removed by the paintbrush.
7. ;Cleaning the Corona Wires
Dirty corona wires negatively impact the print quality. It would help if you extended the clean-up to these delicate wires. Getting a replacement is expensive, and you need to be particularly careful cautious.
You will use the cotton swab. Dip it in the Isopropyl alcohol and use it to clean the wires. Remember to clean the underside. You might have to change the cotton swab regularly if the cables are terribly dirty.
8. Cleaning the Paper Rollers
You will use the cotton swab again here. Dip it in the Isopropyl alcohol and use it to clean the rollers. You might want to change the swab as necessary.
9. ;Finishing up
You are almost done. Reinsert the toner cartridge, enota bobna, and close the printer doors. Remember that cleaning the printer also extends to its outer surface.
Most people often focus on the inner parts and only dust the outer surface. najprej, blow it to remove the dust. Afterwards, clean it using a cotton swab dipped inside the Isopropyl alcohol. Remember to clean the doors and the backside.
TIP: ;Keep covering your printers while not in use. You can get a piece of close that can absorb dust. Dust tends to land and accumulate on printer surfaces. It could even end up on the inner part, affecting printer performance. It could get serious when dust accumulates on the moving parts.
YouTube video demonstrating how to clean your printer:
Things to Remember While Cleaning Your Printer
- Always protect yourself by wearing a mask and gloves. Your health is paramount.
- Gently rub the surfaces. Inserting pressure on delicate parts such as corona wires will cause damage.
- Do not clean your printer right after printing. The fuser could be hot, and you might sustain burns.
- Liquids can damage your printer. Avoid spraying liquids to any inner parts
- Use your toner vacuum correctly. Avoid getting it in contact with the internal printer parts.
- Do not extend your operations to maintenance that could void your printers’ warranty. This is especially true when your printer is less than 12 months old.
- Only clean your printer if you trust your skills. You’d rather contract a local technician if you are not familiar with your printer’s anatomy.
Zadnja beseda
Cleaning your printer is never a complicated ordeal. You can easily clean it if you have some basic knowledge of its anatomy.
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