The Maintenance Of Printers

Laser Printer

You can have your printer much much more durable than you’ve ever thought before. Laser printers can hold up to 10 years, while the ink-jet printers basically can last for 3-4 years.

To have these printers last longer, you should consider a few things to keep your printers can work for a durable time. First, it’s about maintenance stuff, such as; the paper jam, the use of cheap ink cartridges and toners, etc. Secondly, you should pay attention of the cleanliness of the printer.

Paper jam is one case that frequently happens when using any printer. When that happens, don’t force it to pull the paper out of the printer. When you do that, it can surely harm the printer’s wheel and as time goes by, you will find your printer get damaged of bits of torn paper that remain inside the printer. Instead, you can remove the printer’s hatch to take the jammed paper out easily. That way, your printer will stay healthy for longer time.

Don't use cheap cartridges and toners! If you still use the refill or cheap cartridges and toners, you’d better consider of using the original cartridges as it will make the lifespan of your printer longer. The refill toners and cartridges might seem working for a short term, but after a long time it will surely reduce the printer’s component.

It’s important to turn off the printer before unplugging it from the power supply. If the printer is in the process of printing, you should never unplug directly from the power supply or switch it off. Otherwise, you will make the ink on the cartridges dry up pretty fast.

You must keep your printer clean. Be aware of the dust that might stick to your printer. It may come from the environment surround you or even from the paper. Don’t place the printer in the dusty area. Cover your printer when you don’t use it to avoid the dust from sticking your printer. And one thing you must remember, check the paper for dust when you want to print something.

That’s all the tips I can give you for now, hope it will be useful for you.