When should I replace my printer fuser?

When should I replace my printer fuser?

The fuser is a part of laser printers that bonds the toner and paper together using heat and pressure. Fusers need to be replaced every 75,000 – 300,000 pages depending on the printer model.

How do you change the fuser on a unit brother?

Follow the steps below:

1. Press the Power button to turn off the printer.
2. Open the Top Cover.
3. Unscrew the two long screws as shown to release the Fusing unit from the printer.
4. Remove the Fusing Unit from the printer by holding the handles on both sides.
5. Remove the Oil Bottle and the Fuser Cleaner from the Fusing Unit.

What is a PF Kit 1 in Brother printer?

The PF Kit 1 (Paper Feeding Kit 1) is a periodic maintenance item and should be replaced as soon as possible to maintain optimum reliability. NOTE: The machine will continue to work with the message on the display. However, paper jams or other feed-related problems may occur more frequently if the kit is not replaced.

How do I know if my printer fuser is bad?

Streaking, smudging, black lines, and double images are all symptoms of a bad fuser. When you notice these printing defects and experience problems, such as paper jams or wrinkles, this is a good sign to replace the fuser kit.

What causes a printer fuser to go bad?

Your fuser may overheat due to the type of paper you use. If you use thick paper for a prolonged printing session overheating is likely to occur. Your printer would have to heat its fuser to a higher temperature to bond the toner to the thick paper.

What happen when the fuser in the laser printer fails?

How do you open the fuser on a Brother printer?

Turn the machine around with the back of the machine facing you.

1. Open the back cover by pushing down on cut-out handle and then pulling it towards you.
2. The fuser cover has blue tabs, located on the right and left side.
3. Check inside the machine, in the area where the red fusing roller is located, for any jammed paper.

What is the fuser on a Brother printer?

The fuser unit is a consumable item that requires periodic replacement. After you have printed approximately 100,000 pages (letter or A4 size paper), the message ‘Replace Parts Fuser Unit’ will appear on the LCD display. NOTE: The actual number of printed pages will vary depending on the print jobs and paper you use.

How can I reset my PF Kit 1?

7) The PF Kit life counter needs to be reset to clear the “Replace PF Kit” message. To do this, press the GO and + buttons at the same time until “Reset Parts Life” is displayed. Now press the + button until PF Kit 1 or 2 is displayed and press SET. The counter will now be reset.