NetWare 4.1/9000 Print Services

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Setting Up and Servicing Printers

Preventing Printer Problems

The following suggestions are not intended to be prescriptive or

comprehensive. Always refer to the documentation accompanying your

printer before attempting any preventive maintenance on the machine.

• Vacuum around inside occasionally to prevent a build-up of loose paper particles.

• Make sure that any belts used are at the proper tension.

• Clean the paper and ribbon paths periodically. Use a dry lint-free cloth. Plastic

gloves will protect your hands from ink residue build-up.

• Clean the corona wires and rollers on a laser.

• Do not lubricate any moving parts, except as directed by your owner's manual.

• Try to maintain a narrow range of temperature and humidity around printers.

Some printer components may be sensitive to environmental changes.

Preventing Problems with Laser Printers

• Toner cartridges can open in transit and create a mess. Always ship them in their

protective sealed packaging and separately from the printer.

• Be sure to take the time to clean the corona wire and the roller every time you

change the print cartridge.

• Laser printers need to dissipate a lot of heat. Give them adequate ventilation.

• Refilled toner cartridges work fine and save money, as long as they have only

been refilled once. After that, they can become unreliable. Patronize only

reputable vendors that you know refill them only once.

• Be careful when using envelopes and address labels in laser printers that are not

intended for laser use. If the glue melts during fusion, there could be expensive

damage.

Preventing Problems with Dot Matrix Printers

• Make sure the print head has enough free air around it to dissipate heat. Do not

place other electronics too close to it.

• Use good quality ribbons. The cheap ones may use ink that lacks needed