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by pc-tech

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I am creating a pirnter maintinance schedule for 21 HP LaserJet printers. I am looking for information of proper procedures on manually cleaning, and preventative maintenance.
HP keeps telling me to refer to my manuals for cleaning information, however all it describes there is how to clean the 'feed guides' and not the entire printer.
I know HP cleaning kits are available, but with this many computers, being used this often the expense would be to great.
Any information available?

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by sweldon

Dear PC-Tech:

We've had a similar problem. HP is at best, poor at suggesting cleaning procedures because they, like all sales organizations, want you to pay for that service. We use the copier rule of thumb: if it touches paper, then you had better clean it or replace it if it's worn out. The cleaning kits HP offers often don't solve the problem entirely, because they assume you have a technical/mechanical background, and know what to look for.

by mkern

Most of maintenance can be done yourself. 1st find a local company that recharges the cartridges. Take time to visit their plant and get recommendations. Pickup Rollers order them in packs of 10 to keep paper jams to a minumum. Use alcohol to clean up clue on labels, cotton swabs to pickup lint. If you want a local contact Toner Charge St. Louis Charlie Painter 314-298-0809 for parts and more info and stuff. Hope this helps.

by packrat_24

Be careful when using recharged toner cartridges. In most cases, only the toner is replenished and the drum may have been used many times. With a new cartridge, you get a new drum and new parts. Refurbished cartridges can potentially damage your printer and most of the time will void your manufacturer's warranty.

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