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11-01-2021 03:54 AM
Around ten years ago I got a, then, fairly new Laserjet 1320tn. It has been working well with duplex, despite it being a bit big for home use and a small issue with driver for Windows 10.
But lately the printouts have become really pale. Prints look OK, but black is now light grey - grey. I've tried to replace the toner and reset the printer. But at the moment it's still more grey than black despit setting Density = 5, Economode = Off and Resolution = ProRes 1200.
Is there something I can do or is it more economical to look for a new laserjet?
11-01-2021 05:58 AM
Press and hold the green button for a few seconds on the printer panel to print a demo page scan it and post it here so it's visible. Depending on the environment a laser optics can be dirty that resulting in very light print quality.
If you have replaced toner and reset printer laser is the next possible source of the problem.
11-01-2021 08:48 AM
It could be a dirty laser ( optics and mirror).
Under top cover after 2:45 in video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hK1NeaoKrwE if you want to open laser and clean it with cotton swab.