LaserWriter 16/600 problems

#1 Wed, 20 Feb 2013 - 21:35 68kMLA

The Laserwriter 16/600 here has a problem with "ghosting" on print pages. The manual says to print a few pages and the ghosting should disappear, but that hasn't worked. Changing toner cartridges has no effect. Anyone have other suggestions?

#2 Wed, 20 Feb 2013 - 22:12 68kMLA

My suggestion is cleaning the rollers. The ghosting is usually toner dust that is on the rollers, running the pages can pick it up onto some paper passing through but due to age I bet they are in need of a good cleaning.

#3 Thu, 21 Feb 2013 - 02:47 68kMLA

I am hoping to pick up a 16/600 in the next few weeks.

Is there a mirror or lens that needs cleaned? That worked a treat with another Laserwriter of mine. Alternatively, have a close look at the drum on the cartridge and see if you have excess toner on it (it should be squeaky clean). I have had more than one reconditioned toner fail on installation. Fortunately, the 98a/98x is very inexpensive.

#4 Thu, 21 Feb 2013 - 03:44 68kMLA

Thanks for the feedback. I cleaned the one roller I can get at to no effect. Will have to do some disassembly to do more.