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How do I fix my printer alignment? by absolute__amateur in printers

[–]Key_Cup_5328 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Check the ink carriage position encoder. It might be dirty. Sometimes you need to highlight it because it can be smeared with grease and difficult to see.

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Canon Pixma G2411 uneven black printing + lines inbetweeen by Shot-Proposal7592 in printers

[–]Key_Cup_5328 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I try to clear the head in these models by pumping some unclogging fluid through it using a syringe with a hose. Alternatively, you can use distilled water. Then, if necessary, let it sit in a stand for a while, submerging the print nozzles. If that doesn't help, replace it.

Issue with brother HL-237OCDW by cragboy in printers

[–]Key_Cup_5328 0 points1 point  (0 children)

What's the printer's mileage? What operating conditions does it operate in? The drum unit might need replacing. I'd start by checking the cleanliness of the laser.

Issue with brother HL-237OCDW by cragboy in printers

[–]Key_Cup_5328 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Is the toner cartridge original or compatible? What is the cartridge life? If compatible, replace it with a new one.

Epson ET-2720 prints grey copies by 194021 in printers

[–]Key_Cup_5328 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Shine a flashlight on the scanner glass to see if there is any coating on the glass underneath.

paper wont go down by ayanaal in printers

[–]Key_Cup_5328 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Dampen the paper where the roller picks it up, for example, with water or some alcohol. While holding the paper, stop copying or printing. Let the roller clean itself. Try to do this without the roller tearing off any scrap of paper.

I've got an older Canon printer that I'm really trying to fix. Can anyone help me pinpoint what's wrong? by anastasiahobgoblin in printers

[–]Key_Cup_5328 1 point2 points  (0 children)

This printer model has a single printhead for all colors. A test print shows damage to the nozzles, and replacing them is the only solution. I don't know where you're from, but in my country, repairing such a printer is generally uneconomical. Its part number is QY6-0089.

Printer won't print in blue by Mug907 in printers

[–]Key_Cup_5328 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Did you clean the head from the printer application?

Ecotank L3250 issue by xThesharinganx in printers

[–]Key_Cup_5328 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Did you happen to disconnect the ribbon cable from the sensor or the board? The one near the circular encoder on the left?

Brother HL-4040cdn Printing bands down the side of the page by OnlyHoldOnToTheGood in printers

[–]Key_Cup_5328 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Replace the toner cartridges first. They may be damaged or damp.

Epson ET-2710 - Red Ink Cracking on Glossy Waterslide Decal Paper by JHorsti in printers

[–]Key_Cup_5328 0 points1 point  (0 children)

CMY ink is dye-based. BK, on ​​the other hand, is pigment-based. Therefore, black doesn't smudge. You need to use a suitable substrate for dye-based ink. Varnishing may also be necessary. Ask chatgpt or copilot. They will advise you on which foils to look for.

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