Hewlett Packard Printer Laserjet 2100

Warning: Avoid reaching too far into the printer. The adjacent fusing area may be hot!

Caution: To prevent damage, do not expose the toner cartridge to light for more than a few minutes.

Remove the toner cartridge from the printer

Rotate the toner cartridge and gently shake from side to side to redistribute the toner

Note: If toner gets on your clothing, wipe it off with a dry cloth and wash clothing in cold water. (Hot water sets toner into fabric.)

Reinsert the toner cartridge into the printer and close the top cover

If the print remains light, did you install a new toner cartridge?

Sign off on the toner redistributing procedure

During the printing process, paper, toner and dust particles can accumulate inside the printer. Over time, this buildup can cause print quality problems such as toner specks or smearing. This printer has two cleaning modes that can correct and prevent these types of problems.

In order for the engine cleaning page to work properly, print the page on copier-grade paper, not bond or rough paper.

This process uses copier-grade paper from Tray 2 to remove dust and toner from the paper path. Use this process if you are experiencing toner specks or dots on printouts. This process will provide a blank page which should be discarded. See “Starting the Cleaning Process” on page 74.

This process cleans the drum inside the toner cartridge. Use this process if you are experiencing blurred, faded or smeared printouts. This process will take about 10 minutes. See “Starting the Cleaning Process” on page 74.

Make sure the toner cartridge is not empty when using the toner cartridge cleaning. A near empty toner cartridge may also cause print defects. This 10-minute process consumes toner and if used often can reduce toner cartridge life.

To maintain print quality, follow the cleaning procedures on the following pages every time the toner cartridge is changed or whenever print quality problems occur. As much as possible, keep the printer free from dust and debris.

• Clean the outside of the printer with a lightly water-dampened cloth.

• Clean the inside with a dry, lint-free cloth.

Do not use ammonia-based cleaners on or around the printer. While cleaning the printer, be careful not to touch the transfer roller (located underneath the toner cartridge). Skin oils on the roller can cause print quality problems.;

WARNING! Before cleaning the printer, turn the printer off and unplug the power cable.

CAUTION: To prevent damage, do not expose the toner cartridge to light for more than a few minutes. Place a piece of paper over the top of the toner cartridge to shield it while it is out of the printer.

With a dry, lint-free cloth, wipe any residue from the paper path area and the toner cartridge cavity.

Replace the toner cartridge and close the top cover.

Plug in the power cable, and turn the printer on.

Sign off on the printer cleaning