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HP Laserjet 1012 with smoke
I have an HP Laserjet 1012 printer. I've owned this printer for about
1.5 years, and it's worked well during taht time. However, recently I've noticed that when printing, a little bit of white smoke would come out with each page. The page would print fine (nothing went on fire or anything), but I know I shouldn't be getting any smoke. The smoke does not smell like burning exactly ... I'm thinking its probably something from the toner, and thus I am not going to try and smell it anymore (I figure it might be toxic). I'm not sure what to do with the printer or how to fix it. It still prints fine, but that wisp of white smoke that comes with each page really doesn't make me comfortable. Any ideas? Would a toner replacement fix it? Or a temperatuer thing (I did try turning the type of paper from plain paper to recycled since I think that's lower temperature, but still got some smoke)? Thanks. |
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HP Laserjet 1012 with smoke
"G" wrote:
I have an HP Laserjet 1012 printer. I've owned this printer for about 1.5 years, and it's worked well during taht time. However, recently I've noticed that when printing, a little bit of white smoke would come out with each page. The page would print fine (nothing went on fire or anything), but I know I shouldn't be getting any smoke. The smoke does not smell like burning exactly ... I'm thinking its probably something from the toner, and thus I am not going to try and smell it anymore (I figure it might be toxic). I'm not sure what to do with the printer or how to fix it. It still prints fine, but that wisp of white smoke that comes with each page really doesn't make me comfortable. Any ideas? Would a toner replacement fix it? Or a temperatuer thing (I did try turning the type of paper from plain paper to recycled since I think that's lower temperature, but still got some smoke)? Thanks. Are you really sure it is smoke? Is it white and does it disappear into the atmosphere almost immediately? If so, it is steam not smoke. The fuser (the heated roller that sets the toner) is immediately under the grills at the top rear of this printer and in humid conditions does in fact produce steam. Probably most lasers do this in humid conditions but the steam dissipates inside the printer and the user never sees it. Tony |
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HP Laserjet 1012 with smoke
On Sun, 22 Oct 2006 21:56:58 -0400, "G" wrote:
I'm not sure what to do with the printer or how to fix it. It still prints fine, but that wisp of white smoke that comes with each page really doesn't make me comfortable. Any ideas? Would a toner replacement fix it? Or a temperatuer thing (I did try turning the type of paper from plain paper to recycled since I think that's lower temperature, but still got some smoke)? Thanks. It could be just dust. Or it could be something's cooking. I doubt the toner would be smoking since it is designed to get warm during operation. Unless the fuser is overheating but then you'd probably notice problem on the printout. Does the smoke smell like plastic? Could be the gears are rubbing somewhere and needs a little grease. You probably should get a printer expert to come over and take a look at the printer. It is hard to diagnose the problem over internet. -- When you hear the toilet flush, and hear the words "uh oh", it's already too late. - by anonymous Mother in Austin, TX Spam block in place, no emil reply is expected at all. |
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HP Laserjet 1012 with smoke
Thanks. I think it was steam as you mentioned. The "fumes" disappear
pretty quickly, and it seems like the printer had more of a humidifier type of smell. It definitely does not smell like burning, and the print quality is still perfect. "Tony" wrote in message news "G" wrote: I have an HP Laserjet 1012 printer. I've owned this printer for about 1.5 years, and it's worked well during taht time. However, recently I've noticed that when printing, a little bit of white smoke would come out with each page. The page would print fine (nothing went on fire or anything), but I know I shouldn't be getting any smoke. The smoke does not smell like burning exactly ... I'm thinking its probably something from the toner, and thus I am not going to try and smell it anymore (I figure it might be toxic). I'm not sure what to do with the printer or how to fix it. It still prints fine, but that wisp of white smoke that comes with each page really doesn't make me comfortable. Any ideas? Would a toner replacement fix it? Or a temperatuer thing (I did try turning the type of paper from plain paper to recycled since I think that's lower temperature, but still got some smoke)? Thanks. Are you really sure it is smoke? Is it white and does it disappear into the atmosphere almost immediately? If so, it is steam not smoke. The fuser (the heated roller that sets the toner) is immediately under the grills at the top rear of this printer and in humid conditions does in fact produce steam. Probably most lasers do this in humid conditions but the steam dissipates inside the printer and the user never sees it. Tony |
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