The printer does not print well

In modern working conditions, it is very often necessary to draw up various documents, reports and fill out information. For the convenience of its storage, special archives with printed media are created. To carry out such volumes of work, special devices called printers are used. The first models were huge machines and their performance was poor compared to modern versions. However, over time and technological developments, the design and construction have improved, and the range of functionality has increased.

Nowadays, technology has spread not only among office workers and large enterprises. It has become an integral part in almost every home. Thanks to the simple principle of interaction with a computer, its operation will not be difficult for any user. However, sometimes failures occur during operation, which can be caused by various reasons. At home, this will not be a problem, but in a large office, this delay can cause all employees to stop working, so it is important to fix the problem in a timely manner.

In our article we will look at possible sources of malfunctions and ways to eliminate them if the printer is not performing well.

The printer prints poorly even though the cartridge is full

Typically, a bad image print is obtained when there is no cartridge or ink is missing (varies depending on the type of printer used). In this case, the program automatically issues a warning about low paint levels. Before printing, check the condition of the elements and, if necessary, refill or buy a new cartridge. Some models recognize only native elements, and refilling cartridges in them is unacceptable.

If there is enough paint, but the equipment produces poor quality during operation, or the color is black instead of color printing, problems should be identified and corrected. To do this, use the following plan:

1. Make sure the paint you purchase meets the requirements. Read the information on this topic, check with sellers or on the special website of the equipment manufacturer about the compatibility of different types of paint. If this is the reason, changing the ink element will help solve the problem and return good print quality.
2. Check the print status and perform a diagnostic printout of the page. If the ink is smeared or one of the colors used is missing, most likely there is mechanical damage and cracks on the element body. Carefully inspect the housing, repair or replace parts.
3. Look at the condition of special printing presses. The ink should flow freely into the nozzle and be sprayed onto the sheet in an even layer. If clogged, clean it yourself or contact a service center for help. Typically, a similar situation is encountered if the device has not been used for a long time.
4. It is also not recommended to refill the cartridge with ink from different manufacturers.This can lead to mixing of the composition and clogging of the filter meshes, which will lead to malfunction and deterioration in quality.

IMPORTANT: When refueling, the warranty becomes invalid, so you will not be provided with assistance at the service center. To preserve the warranty card, purchase only original cartridges.

Why does a laser printer print black?

More modern models are laser printers. Their work is based on a laser and a special polymer powder applied to a paper sheet when printed. Many people mistakenly believe that laser options work without special coloring compounds and do not need to be refilled. However, their operating principle is based on heating a special polymer using a laser beam. As the temperature rises, the powder sticks to the sheet, so the image or text specified by the program is applied. But despite the use of advanced developments and ideas in the field of printing, this equipment also encounters problems during operation. The most common ones include:

• Lack or use of non-original toner. Some models allow you to refill the cartridge, but in some cases you can only use original powders (this depends on the versatility of the coloring composition).
• The toner output nozzle is clogged. Poor application of the powder layer.
• Mechanical damage to the print heads or laser beam. The chips move away and create an electric field with the opposite charge.
• Toners are divided into two types based on their composition: magnetic and non-magnetic polymer versions. The principle of operation and the presence of a special carrier (to capture small granules of non-magnetic powder) in the design depend on this.When using a different composition, the work may not be carried out.
• Paper jams cause certain areas of the paper to print poorly.

In general, the main problems resemble problems with older models (jet version), but due to the peculiarities of their device and design, specific malfunctions in functioning may occur.

IMPORTANT: You should not make repairs yourself. The equipment has a complex design and microcircuits, so it is better to contact an experienced specialist.

The printer prints faint or streaky

Before you begin diagnosing and troubleshooting problems, you should understand their cause. There are two main types of bad prints on paper: faint printing and streaking along the sheet. It is worth paying attention to the print status in the corresponding dialog box and the main settings indicators.

If the information is displayed faintly, the most likely cause is the cartridge or lack of ink. Refill it, this should solve the problem and return to good quality. However, if after refueling the situation has become worse, and streaks remain on the paper, then it is necessary to repair and restore the element:

1. Inspect the body and appearance, look for possible defects (cracks, foreign objects). If possible, remove them by repairing the equipment.
2. If there are defects on the main drum body, you need to replace it and change the necessary additional parts. It is more profitable to buy a new cartridge, it will save time and quickly solve the situation.
3. Each element in the equipment body has its own power reserve and service life, so periodically it is necessary to completely update the component parts.Partial replacement cannot be made repeatedly; this leads to wear of all equipment and its failure.

IMPORTANT: The cause may also be poor quality toner refilling. In this case, you will need to purchase a new cartridge and make a complete replacement.

How to diagnose?

To accurately determine the source of the malfunction and further repair, it is necessary to carry out a thorough diagnosis on the computer and use a special program to make a test printout. To carry out diagnostics, you should perform the following procedure:

1. Check the connections of all wires and their integrity. Connect the equipment to your computer.
2. Log in and make sure you have the software and drivers.
3. Inspect the outer casing for various damages and defects.
4. Look inside the printer, review all the parts, their presence and condition.
5. Check the cartridge, paying special attention to the print heads and ink compartment.
6. Check by printing a test sheet and look at the hardware settings on your computer system.

After opening the program and running the scan, the system itself will indicate the shortcomings. Wait for the results, then eliminate the defects to the best of your ability.

How to solve a problem?

It is impossible to accurately recommend a specific algorithm for all reasons for poor performance. For a specific problem there is a way to solve it. However, the general principles of troubleshooting have already been touched upon earlier; for convenience, we provide a list of necessary measures to restore operation:

1. Troubleshoot problems with power connections and device pairing. Use quality wires.
2. Install the latest software, update drivers.
3. Refill the cartridge or purchase a new element.
4. Restart your computer after closing all programs. If used for a long time, a malfunction may occur.
5. Try cleaning the nozzles yourself.
6. In case of serious damage, call a specialist. You may have to buy new equipment.