[rescue] LaserJet 5P Fuser problem

[N.Miller]

On Wednesday, August 13, 2003, at 07:33 AM, Curtis H. Wilbar Jr. wrote:

> Generally the parts are available to rebuild fusers.....
>
> Either the sensor that senses the fuser's temperature is bad, or the
> heating element is bad.... I'd imagine both can be replaced.
>
> If you go the way of fixing the fuser... you may want to check any 
> gears
> on it, as well as the surface of the actual fuser roller... if there 
> are
> any chips or scratches, replace it.
>
> Last time I fixed a laser printer (Canon SX engine in a QMS), I ordered
> the parts from The Printer Works (www.printerworks.com).

I also recommend <www.fixyourownprinter.com>, they have a good
set of forums for trouble-shooting popular printers, as well as
selling parts and toolkits.

=Nadine=