TITLE
    Color LaserWriter 12/600 PS: Reducing Oil on Paper
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6/6/95
2/3/99
TOPIC

    I have an Apple Color LaserWriter 12/600 PS, and I am getting oils spots on the paper. What can I do to prevent this?

DISCUSSION

    The silicon oil is there to prevent the layers of toner from sticking to the fuser rollers. From time to time an oil spot may appear. Things that may cause it to happen with greater frequency are:

    * Not having removed the orange spacers from inside the fuser access door.

    * Turning the printer On and Off a number of times in a short period of time. For example, five times in an hour.

    * After leaving the printer in idle mode for a long period of time, you may get a few spots of oil on the first couple of pages printed.

    * Using recycled paper can plug the fuser's oil filter and cause long oil streaks on the back of the paper. Apple recommends that you use a good quality, non-fibrous paper. You will have to replace the fuser if you continue to use fibrous paper.

    This article was publised in the "Information Alley": Volume II, Issue 5, Page 8

Document Information
Product Area: Printers
Category: LaserWriters
Sub Category: Color LaserWriter 12/600 PS

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