8000 DN HP Printer

My toner light came on and I'm experiencing a light grey streak going
down the center of the page. Does anyone have an idea if this is all
created by the toner being low or did the fuser go bad at the same
time? Would this have anything to do with the imaging drum?

Secondly, I have around 60,000 impressions on this machine. I know
that's low, but would it be better to invest in a newer machine than
to stick new parts in here?

Please advise.

Jeff Ess

wrote:
My toner light came on and I'm experiencing a light grey streak going
down the center of the page. Does anyone have an idea if this is all
created by the toner being low or did the fuser go bad at the same
time? Would this have anything to do with the imaging drum?

Take the toner out and shake it gently from side to side. Reinstall it
and you're probably good for a while longer.

Secondly, I have around 60,000 impressions on this machine. I know
that's low, but would it be better to invest in a newer machine than
to stick new parts in here?

60,000 pages is less than half of the rated duty cycle for a single
month. Odds are good that you don't need anything more than new toner.

However, a fuser can be had for $89 from printerworks.com if you swap
them the bad one. Or there's a maintenance kit with fuser and rollers
for $129.

--
Warren Block * Rapid City, South Dakota * USA

On Mar 6, 4:17 pm, Warren Block wrote:
wrote:
My toner light came on and I'm experiencing a light grey streak going
down the center of the page. Does anyone have an idea if this is all
created by the toner being low or did the fuser go bad at the same
time? Would this have anything to do with the imaging drum?

Take the toner out and shake it gently from side to side. Reinstall it
and you're probably good for a while longer.

Secondly, I have around 60,000 impressions on this machine. I know
that's low, but would it be better to invest in a newer machine than
to stick new parts in here?

60,000 pages is less than half of the rated duty cycle for a single
month. Odds are good that you don't need anything more than new toner.

However, a fuser can be had for $89 from printerworks.com if you swap
them the bad one. Or there's a maintenance kit with fuser and rollers
for $129.

--
Warren Block * Rapid City, South Dakota * USA

Warren,

Thank you for the quick response! Very appreciated!

So, a toner cartrige can make a grey skid mark acoss the center of the
page?
Good to know. Thanks for the heads up and the contact information. It
sounds like a no brainer.
I'm going to order the parts. Thanks!

Much appreciated.

Jeff Ess

p.s.
Here's my website: www.gestalt.tv

If you ever need to have any branding done.

Hi!

So, a toner cartrige can make a grey skid mark acoss the center of the
page?

Yes, it sure can. Toward the end of a toner cartridge's useful life, the
toner isn't always distributed evenly.

Fuser problems include lack of heat (toner is "loose" when touched),
possibly repeating marks on the page or even too much heat. Too much heat
can cause scorching of the paper or toner.

Here's my website: www.gestalt.tv
If you ever need to have any branding done.

No offense intended to your website (or you!) but have you ever considered
just using HTML and less Flash, or even offering an HTML only version?
Navigation seemed somewhat difficult, and I didn't really like being forced
to wait for every...single...animation to finish before I could read what
was being said.

William

On Mar 6, 7:33 pm, "William R. Walsh"
m wrote:
Hi!

So, a toner cartrige can make a grey skid mark acoss the center of the
page?

Yes, it sure can. Toward the end of a toner cartridge's useful life, the
toner isn't always distributed evenly.

Fuser problems include lack of heat (toner is "loose" when touched),
possibly repeating marks on the page or even too much heat. Too much heat
can cause scorching of the paper or toner.

Here's my website:www.gestalt.tv
If you ever need to have any branding done.

No offense intended to your website (or you!) but have you ever considered
just using HTML and less Flash, or even offering an HTML only version?
Navigation seemed somewhat difficult, and I didn't really like being forced
to wait for every...single...animation to finish before I could read what
was being said.

William

I couldn't agree with you more.

I'm in the middle of redesigning it. That site was designed in 2002.
Looking forward to having the new one up in the next few months. I
know the site is cumbersome. Thanks for your opinion and you ideas for
my printer.

Jeff

wrote:
My toner light came on and I'm experiencing a light grey streak going
down the center of the page. Does anyone have an idea if this is all
created by the toner being low or did the fuser go bad at the same
time? Would this have anything to do with the imaging drum?

Secondly, I have around 60,000 impressions on this machine. I know
that's low, but would it be better to invest in a newer machine than
to stick new parts in here?

Please advise.

Jeff Ess

As Warren has said the likely problem is the toner cartridge.
However just to be su- you say the line goes down the page (top to bottom),
is this an A3 or an A4 (or Letter page)? This is an important distinction. Also
is the mark always in the same part of the page.
The fuser should last more than 300,000 pages in normal circumstances,
sometimes they will last up to 400,000 pages or more. HP recommends replacement
at 350,000 pages but this is really only a guideline.
Tony
MS MVP Printing/Imaging

On Mar 7, 1:49 am, Tony wrote:
wrote:
My toner light came on and I'm experiencing a light grey streak going
down the center of the page. Does anyone have an idea if this is all
created by the toner being low or did the fuser go bad at the same
time? Would this have anything to do with the imaging drum?

Secondly, I have around 60,000 impressions on this machine. I know
that's low, but would it be better to invest in a newer machine than
to stick new parts in here?

Please advise.

Jeff Ess

As Warren has said the likely problem is the toner cartridge.
However just to be su- you say the line goes down the page (top to bottom),
is this an A3 or an A4 (or Letter page)? This is an important distinction. Also
is the mark always in the same part of the page.
The fuser should last more than 300,000 pages in normal circumstances,
sometimes they will last up to 400,000 pages or more. HP recommends replacement
at 350,000 pages but this is really only a guideline.
Tony
MS MVP Printing/Imaging

Tony,
Thanks for the reply! The toner marks are not top to bottom they
travel horizontally across the page. On a 8.5" x 11" the travel 8.5"
across the page. The streak is about 3" in width and 8.5" inches in
length. I've had the printer for 5 years and the current page count in
the "event log" is 77,072 exactly.

From what I understand, it sounds like all I need is toner, correct?

Thanks for all of your time.

Jeff

On Mar 7, 1:23 pm, wrote:
On Mar 7, 1:49 am, Tony wrote:



wrote:
My toner light came on and I'm experiencing a light grey streak going
down the center of the page. Does anyone have an idea if this is all
created by the toner being low or did the fuser go bad at the same
time? Would this have anything to do with the imaging drum?

Secondly, I have around 60,000 impressions on this machine. I know
that's low, but would it be better to invest in a newer machine than
to stick new parts in here?

Please advise.

Jeff Ess

As Warren has said the likely problem is the toner cartridge.
However just to be su- you say the line goes down the page (top to bottom),
is this an A3 or an A4 (or Letter page)? This is an important distinction. Also
is the mark always in the same part of the page.
The fuser should last more than 300,000 pages in normal circumstances,
sometimes they will last up to 400,000 pages or more. HP recommends replacement
at 350,000 pages but this is really only a guideline.
Tony
MS MVP Printing/Imaging

Tony,
Thanks for the reply! The toner marks are not top to bottom they
travel horizontally across the page. On a 8.5" x 11" the travel 8.5"
across the page. The streak is about 3" in width and 8.5" inches in
length. I've had the printer for 5 years and the current page count in
the "event log" is 77,072 exactly.

From what I understand, it sounds like all I need is toner, correct?

Thanks for all of your time.

Jeff

Tony,

The mark is always in the same spot. Right through the center of the
page.

Thanks agian,

Jeff

wrote:
On Mar 7, 1:23 pm, wrote:
On Mar 7, 1:49 am, Tony wrote:



wrote:
My toner light came on and I'm experiencing a light grey streak going
down the center of the page. Does anyone have an idea if this is all
created by the toner being low or did the fuser go bad at the same
time? Would this have anything to do with the imaging drum?

Secondly, I have around 60,000 impressions on this machine. I know
that's low, but would it be better to invest in a newer machine than
to stick new parts in here?

Please advise.

Jeff Ess

As Warren has said the likely problem is the toner cartridge.
However just to be su- you say the line goes down the page (top to
bottom),
is this an A3 or an A4 (or Letter page)? This is an important distinction.
Also
is the mark always in the same part of the page.
The fuser should last more than 300,000 pages in normal circumstances,
sometimes they will last up to 400,000 pages or more. HP recommends
replacement
at 350,000 pages but this is really only a guideline.
Tony
MS MVP Printing/Imaging

Tony,
Thanks for the reply! The toner marks are not top to bottom they
travel horizontally across the page. On a 8.5" x 11" the travel 8.5"
across the page. The streak is about 3" in width and 8.5" inches in
length. I've had the printer for 5 years and the current page count in
the "event log" is 77,072 exactly.

From what I understand, it sounds like all I need is toner, correct?

Thanks for all of your time.

Jeff

Tony,

The mark is always in the same spot. Right through the center of the
page.

Thanks agian,

Jeff

Jeff
90% certainty that this is a toner cartridge failure (wiper blade in particular
which is in the cartridge).
The fuser is not likely to be the cause. If you want to make doubly sure you
can perform a half test as follows.
Print a page from the Manual Feed tray (Tray 1). Lift the top cover just as the
trailing edge of the paper enters the printer, lifting the lid will stop the
printer.
Remove the cartridge and look at the paper, if you can see the mark on the
paper that is visible the problem is the toner cartridge.
Tony
MS MVP Printing/Imaging