[PLUG] OT: cleaning a laserjet 5

[Steven A. Adams]

On Fri, 2003-03-07 at 10:55, Rich Shepard wrote:
>   I've looked on 'fixyourownprinter.com' and searched google without result.
> I hope someone here can help me.
> 
>   My LJ5 is printing a sloppy black edge on the right side of each page. I'm
> sure the monster just needs a cleaning, but I've no idea what to clean or
> what to use to clean it. The smudges are probably toner built up on
> something, but I'm no hardware repair person so I don't know where to start.
> 
> All suggestions greatly appreciated,
> 
> Rich
> 
In most cases cyclic toner deposits on the page are caused by a failing
photoelectric drum (toner cartridge gone south). For the most part, not
always though, a dirty engine caused vertical streaking on the page.