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sportsnut
Citizen
Username: Sportsnut
Post Number: 2132
Registered: 10-2001
| | Posted on Saturday, October 22, 2005 - 12:18 pm: |     |
Does anyone know where I can get one serviced/cleaned?
I have a Panasonic KX-P7105 laser printer that is printing grey vertical lines on every page. I've reviewed the manual and cleaned it as instructed but its still printing these lines.
The printer is only about two years old and has worked flawlessly until recently. I'd really like to avoid having to purchase a new one already.
Thanks, |
monster
Supporter
Username: Monster
Post Number: 1446
Registered: 7-2002
| | Posted on Saturday, October 22, 2005 - 12:49 pm: | |
can't help ya', sorry
but have you checked out http://fixyourownprinter.com ?
here is the link for your printer, http://www.fixyourownprinter.com/search/forums?search=forums&search=forums&searc h=forums&search=forums&search=forums&search=forums&q=Panasonic+KX%2DP7105&n=1
I took a quick look and found this post on pg 5 that may help you, http://www.fixyourownprinter.com/forums/inkjet/12764#1
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composerjohn
Citizen
Username: Composerjohn
Post Number: 538
Registered: 8-2004
| | Posted on Saturday, October 22, 2005 - 5:05 pm: | |
There is a printer service guy here in South Orange. Here's the info:
MicroLand Industries
16 Harrison Ct
South Orange, NJ 07079
Phone: (973) 762-9155
The guy who owns the business is really nice and does good work. He works out of his home, so don't be alarmed. |
Joan
Supporter
Username: Joancrystal
Post Number: 6524
Registered: 5-2001
| | Posted on Sunday, October 23, 2005 - 10:45 am: | |
I had a problem like this once. It was caused by a leaky toner cartridge. I would suggest removing the toner cartridge CAREFULLY and checking for leaks. If the cartridge is leaking, it needs to be replaced.
While you have the cartridge removed and the printer open, try cleaning the inside of the of the printer, but ONLY in areas you can easily reach. Compresse air and a soft brush should do the trick.
Replace the cartridge with a new one. Run a few copies to get rid of any residual toner and see if the lines start to disappear. |
davidbuckley
Citizen
Username: Davidbuckley
Post Number: 409
Registered: 5-2001
| | Posted on Sunday, October 23, 2005 - 11:28 am: | |
Boy, when Monster says "Can't help ya, sorry..." he helps more than most people who do "help"!!
It's denizens like Monster who make this board the successful tool/fun gathering place it is!!
Help well, all.
David |
Case
Citizen
Username: Case
Post Number: 449
Registered: 2-2005
| | Posted on Sunday, October 23, 2005 - 11:45 am: | |
No kidding - that's a GREAT site. |
monster
Supporter
Username: Monster
Post Number: 1448
Registered: 7-2002
| | Posted on Sunday, October 23, 2005 - 2:23 pm: | |
I'm blushing here, no really....
thanks David! |
sportsnut
Citizen
Username: Sportsnut
Post Number: 2134
Registered: 10-2001
| | Posted on Sunday, October 23, 2005 - 9:12 pm: | |
Yes, monster thanks for the links. It turned out to be a faulty toner cartridge. I tried every suggestion I found on that board and then I finally asked my wife if we ever changed the cartridge. She claimed yes, but I wasn't sure. Between my son's printer the copier and this printer I can't keep track.
Anyway, it was the toner. Prints like a champ now. |
sportsnut
Citizen
Username: Sportsnut
Post Number: 2141
Registered: 10-2001
| | Posted on Wednesday, October 26, 2005 - 7:21 am: | |
Follow up question: How do you dispose of the toner cartridge? I assume it shouldn't go into the regular garbage, is that correct? |
Tom Reingold
Supporter
Username: Noglider
Post Number: 10354
Registered: 1-2003
| | Posted on Wednesday, October 26, 2005 - 12:27 pm: | |
There are companies who recycle them. I don't know how you find them. Panasonic might help you finding one. They may even give you a small credit for the cartridge.
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monster
Supporter
Username: Monster
Post Number: 1456
Registered: 7-2002
| | Posted on Wednesday, October 26, 2005 - 1:52 pm: | |
Costco will do it for free, click the link below and follow the steps to print a pre-paid, pre-addressed shipping label from Costco.
http://www.costco.com/Browse/Productgroup.aspx?prodid=11063608&whse=&topnav=&cat =&s=1
You can even ship multiple toner carts at a time. |
Rastro
Citizen
Username: Rastro
Post Number: 1638
Registered: 5-2004
| | Posted on Wednesday, October 26, 2005 - 5:32 pm: | |
Check with the school district. Some school systems use the spent cartridges (toner and ink jet ink) as a fund raiser. I don't know how it works, but they do it... |
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