Post by: Mayo on January 31, 2007, 02:02:01 AM
So my first question is this: Is there anything I can do to fix this or do I really need a new cart? And if I need a new cart, where might I find one???
BTW, there is a "Cleaning Page" document that can be used to attempt to clean the built-up toner on the rollers, but since the file is on a floppy I have no way of using it...!
Don't tell me to get a new printer... I paid $1350 for this one back in 1995 and I haven't gotten my money out of it yet!
Post by: dolphin on January 31, 2007, 05:17:39 AM
Post by: zampom on January 31, 2007, 07:18:27 AM
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So my first question is this: Is there anything I can do to fix this or do I really need a new cart? And if I need a new cart, where might I find one???
Mayo -
The shaking trick might work for a while .... but you should plan on getting a new cartridge. It is apple part number M1960G/A. You can get either genuine/reconditioned ... but you are probably going to pay a premium from an online retailer. I would recommend you first post a WTB on the LEM swap list. I picked up one a short time ago from a list member for $20 shipped (brand new/sealed). I really didn't need one, as I had plenty of toner remaining in the printer's existing cartridge ..... but for $20 ..... I couldn't pass it up.
Post by: Xairbusdriver on January 31, 2007, 09:52:44 AM
However, the results you are reporting don't seem to indicate a lack of powder. That would be seen by unprinted streaks on the output. What you are seeing is more an indication of that area of the drum being heated too much or the transfer drum not being cleaned properly. Most laser printers have separate drum carts and powder/toner carts. The toner carts are relatively cheap but the transfer drum carts are much more expensive since they have a highly polished and symmetrical drum(s) that transfer the image via static charge and allow the fuser to heat fasten it to the paper under pressure. However, on this rather ancient model, both those operations might be built into one expensive part. Of course, one must expect to pay more for certified antiques!
OTOH, it may be as simple as a worn/broken 'scraper' that is supposed to clean any unused toner off those drums. A new putty knife might be all you need!
And you might be able to clean the tiny heater wire, especially on that side of the drum. Might be best to turn the printer OFF before touching that wire, assuming you can even find it. 
Post by: Parker on January 31, 2007, 11:10:38 AM
my printer is not near as old as your printer, but it is a laser printer and is probably experiencing a similar problem.
hope this helped.
i have no idea where to get a drum, however.
Post by: Mayo on January 31, 2007, 12:55:43 PM
It sounds like getting a new cart is the logical first-step. Zampom, what is LEM and where can I find it?
Even though my printer is old in years, it really hasn't been used very much.