Laser printer prints strips - what to do?
If your laser printer prints strips, there can be many reasons. We have some tips for you on what you can do about it.
Laser printer prints strips - it can be because of that
- The toner is almost empty: Empty toner can cause streaks because the toner is no longer evenly distributed in the cartridge. It often helps to remove the toner cartridge and swing it gently back and forth.
- Clean the printer: Most laser printers can be cleaned using the software. In addition, the printer software sometimes includes self-diagnosis that can help you. You can also clean the printer by hand using a slide on the printer itself.
- Install a new toner. This is the only way to ensure that the problem is not with the toner or the toner cartridge.
- A defective or dirty drum can also be responsible for streaks. In this case you need to replace the drum. However, this is not possible with all printers. The best thing to do is to contact a specialist dealer.
If you have a Brother printer, we will show you the best tips for better print quality in the next practical tip.