Is photoconductor the same as toner?
Is photoconductor the same as toner?
Photoconductor kits and toner cartridges are two important components of a laser printer. These parts are used for different purposes in laser printing. These parts are not interchangeable and in the absence of a part, the printer will not work.
What is a photoconductor on a Lexmark printer?
The drum unit is what holds the toner cartridge in some printer models such as Brother (photoconductor kit for Lexmark), it’s about as long as a forearm. It transfers the toner to the paper.
What is the difference between toner and imaging unit?
The toner cartridge contains several components including the color pigment used to create letters and images. The imaging drum is the unit that transfers the toner to paper by following the principles of electrophotography. Not all laser printer models require both toner cartridge and imaging drums.
When should I replace my drum and toner?
You should replace it when your image quality declines and does not improve even after changing your toner. Or simply replace your drum when your printer notifies you to do so. When the replace drum light or message comes on, your printer might stop working without much notice.
How long does a photoconductor last?
The photoconductor kit is rated to last 30,000 single-sided pages (at approximately 5% coverage). The toner cartridge has to be replaced more frequently. How often the toner cartridge should be replaced depends on which type of cartridge you purchase and the average amount of toner coverage on your print jobs.
How do I change the Lexmark photoconductor?
Replacing a photoconductor unit
- Open door A.
- Remove the waste toner bottle.
- Remove the imaging unit.
- Remove the photoconductor unit.
- Unpack the new photoconductor unit, and then remove the packing material.
- Insert the new photoconductor unit.
- Insert the imaging unit.
- Insert the waste toner bottle.
What is the difference between drum and toner?
What’s the difference between a drum unit and toner cartridge? The toner cartridge is the container that holds the toner powder. The drum unit is an electrically charged cylinder that fuses that toner powder onto paper to create text and images. Both of these components are essential for producing a print.
Can a laser printer drum be cleaned?
You can use a clean, lint-free cloth instead, but a toner cloth is ideal. Wipe down the exterior of the drum to remove loose toner.
