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Offline Mayo

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Apple LaserWriter 360 Problem...
« on: January 31, 2007, 02:02:01 AM »
Recently my beloved LaserWriter 360 began printing a 1-2" medium-gray streak down the left side of every page.  Perusing the FixYourOwnPrinter.com forum I found a terse reply to a post that seems to be describing the same problems.  The reply reads "Buy a new cartridge..."

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!

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« Reply #1 on: January 31, 2007, 05:17:39 AM »
Mayo...I wish I had an answer, but alas I do not.  However; have you tried the old standby of taking the toner cartridge out and shaking it??  I haven't experienced this yet...but am sure I will. I lucked out several years ago when in a Best Buy that used to carry Apple products. They were getting out of the Apple line and had a Laserwriter 320 toner cartridge that someone had purchased and then returned. I got it for $5. Still haven't had the need to use it. Wish I could be of more assistance.
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« Reply #2 on: January 31, 2007, 07:18:27 AM »
QUOTE(Mayo @ Jan 31 2007, 03:02 AM) [snapback]117505[/snapback]
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.
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« Reply #3 on: January 31, 2007, 09:52:44 AM »
Depending on what is actually included in the "toner cart" buying a new one may not fix the problem. Shaking can help distribute the remaining powder in a nearly empty cart, but it should not be a problem unless you house sits on the side of a hill!

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! tongue.gif

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! eek2.gif 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. whistling.gif
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« Reply #4 on: January 31, 2007, 11:10:38 AM »
it's probably the drum. i'm having a problem with marks on the left side of the page on my Brother HL-5140, and i'm still using the original drum.

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.
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« Reply #5 on: January 31, 2007, 12:55:43 PM »
The first thing I tried was removing the cart and gently shaking it.  No Dice.

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.
« Last Edit: January 31, 2007, 12:56:49 PM by Mayo »