LaserJet 5N Toner Sticking to Drum

[Steve Mackie]

Having some drum issues on my LJ 5N. Just started. Toner cartidge is about
1.5 months old. Appears as though toner is 'fused' to the drum. I got most
of it off, but still some there and I'm assuming it's going to come right
back again.

What should I be looking for as a cause? Faulty drum? Faulty wiper? Or is
there something else in the printer causing this "fusing."

Steve

 

[ato_zee]

Having some drum issues on my LJ 5N. Just started. Toner cartidge is about
1.5 months old. Appears as though toner is 'fused' to the drum. I got most
of it off, but still some there and I'm assuming it's going to come right
back again.

Is it a re-manufactured cartridge? Even new HP originals can give
this sort of problem about half way through their life. I've had
warranty replacements. With re-manufactured you could
(like previously owned cars) be buying someone elses problem.

 

[Steve Mackie]

Having some drum issues on my LJ 5N. Just started. Toner cartidge is
about

Is it a re-manufactured cartridge? Even new HP originals can give
this sort of problem about half way through their life. I've had
warranty replacements. With re-manufactured you could
(like previously owned cars) be buying someone elses problem.

I bought it as a "new sealed original HP" off eBay. It was sealed, and new.
No warranty though.

Steve

 

[Tony]

I bought it as a "new sealed original HP" off eBay. It was sealed, and new.
No warranty though.

Steve

Steve
Sometimes spots of toner do stick to drums for many reasons, if you can
carefully remove the toner (Isopropyl alcohol works well) then it is unlikely
to return unless there is damage to the drum causing the build-up of toner. You
need to be careful not to clean too large an area of the drum or the dry powder
lubricant will be removed causing other problems.
Tony