Question about Samsung ML 1450 Laser Printer

Samsung ML-1450 printer

Every time I print, there is a shadow further down the page of what I am printing and general black roller marks. I have tried cleaning the roller inside with some wipes but this makes no difference at all. The print quality apart from this is fine and the writing is all dark enough but all the prints look very messy because of this.

1 Answer

Inky Fingers

Level 3:

An expert who has achieved level 3 by getting 1000 points

All-Star:

An expert that got 10 achievements.

MVP:

An expert that got 5 achievements.

Vice President:

An expert whose answer got voted for 100 times.
Master
705 Answers

Sounds like your PCU is starting to fail. There is a cleaner roller that removes any remained toner and this could be shot. Try replacing the PCU. If this makes no difference it could be the fuser though this si less likely.

Posted on May 23, 2007

Asim Apr 13, 2014

@Inky Fingers can u please explain PCU. I have the same problem as mentioned above.
Inky Fingers Apr 13, 2014

PCU - photo conductor unit. The cartridge you slide in and out that helps create the image

1 Suggested Answer

6ya staff

2 Answers

SOURCE:

Hi there,
Save hours of searching online or wasting money on unnecessary repairs by talking to a 6YA Expert who can help you resolve this issue over the phone in a minute or two.

Best thing about this new service is that you are never placed on hold and get to talk to real repairmen in the US.

Here's a link to this great service

Good luck!

Instant Repair Help over the Phone

6ya.com

Save Time & Money by instantly connecting to...

Posted on Jan 02, 2017

Add Your Answer

Upload

Uploading: 0%

my-video-file.mp4

Complete. Click "Add" to insert your video. Add

Loading...

Include an image. It's worth a thousand words.

prev next

Related Questions:

1 Answer

Konica Minolta 2430 DL has Smudges or dots on page

Not an expert on this brand of printers but it looks like dirty feeder rollers to me. Try cleaning them and Print a Blank document and see if the marks show up

Jan 24, 2014 | Konica Minolta magicolor 2430 DL Laser...

2 Answers

Canon LBP 1210 Laser Printer black mess down middle of page

Try checking the alignment of the print head...

Aug 01, 2008 | Canon LBP 1120 Laser Printer

1 Answer

Samsung CLP-310 printer shadow printing on second half of page

I would check that the tension between your fusing rollers is ok as the toner will come off the paper and than return back to paper on its next revolution causing a faint image further down the page

May 19, 2012 | Samsung CLP 310 Laser Printer

1 Answer

Printed labels yesterday, after which there were shadows and miscellaneous markings on all subsequent print outs. Found, and removed, a lead tab from the label sheet that had stuck on printer...

Welcome to FixYa!
Solution 1:If you can reach reach for the rollers, clean it with a cotton moisten with a cleaning solvent (an alcohol will do) .
Solution 2.Purchase a "printer roller cleaning paper" from a computer store or an office supplies store.
Note: After the cleaning process from solution 1 or 2, the markings will not immediately go away, it will still take some time but it will surely help speed up the cleaning of the rollers.
Thank you for using FixYa.Have a great day.
Jas

Dec 01, 2011 | Samsung CLP 315 Laser Printer

1 Answer

Brother MFC-6800 1. Prints with 3/8" blank vertical line down the entire page; 2. Prints with a couple of 1/16" blank vertical lines down the entire page; 3. Prints with some gray shadow...

This solution is unconventional but it worked for me. The black roller on my MFC had irregularities on it and was creating horrible printouts. I pulled out the drum and cartridge and cleaned the large black roller. I used furniture polish to make the roller very smooth. Now it prints really nice.

Nov 29, 2010 | Brother MFC 6800 All-In-One Laser Printer

1 Answer

The black print jobs have a shadow about 3 inches down the page

I had replaced the fuser - no improvement. I removed the fuser, imaging unit & transfer roller. CAREFULLY using a vacuum cleaner I cleaned all units and the internals of the printer, rotating the roller on the imaging unit to clean all parts. (Warning Place Imaging unit on paper as toner escapes) After a few test prints the page cleared and duplicate ghosting cleared.

Apr 07, 2010 | Xerox Phaser 6360 Laser Printer

2 Answers

Duplicating the top page text at lower page region- Duplicating

Needs a good clean. The fuser isn't completely setting the text so it's sticking to the roller and coming back round on the paper further down.

Oct 10, 2009 | Canon LASER SHOT LBP-3000 Printer

1 Answer

HP Laserjet 5P shading edges of page

This is probably due to a defective cartridge, Charge Roller or Transfer roller.

Check the cartridge for a band of toner still on the drum.

Check the Charge roller for oil or smudges, this roller should be a lighter color and should be relatively free of toner or marks.

Same as the Transfer Roll, which will be dark, though excess toner should be evident.

A relatively smooth straight line is generally the cartridge.

A rather wavey or broken line is most likely the rollers.

You can however attempt to print a large amount of pages (25-50) in an attempt to clean the parts, however if either part is defective they will need to be replaced and no manner of printing will clean them.

Apr 14, 2009 | HP LaserJet 5p Printer

1 Answer

Black Lines running down the right side outside of the print area

It may be the fuser. Take it out and inspect the roller on it:

Switch off the device, disconnect the mains plug and wait for 30 minutes before continuing.
Ensure that the bypass tray is closed, or you will not be able to open the front cover.
Open the front cover by pressing the release buttons as shown.
Pull the front cover down towards you.
Disconnect the green plug - squeeze the sides of the plug and pull.
Push the left and right levers outward to unlock the unit.
Pull the unit towards you as shown and lift it clear of the device.
Check the roller for wear marks, If so replace it.

If I could be of further assistance, let me know. If this helps or solves the issue, please rate it.
Thanks, Joe

I’m happy to assist further over the phone at https://www.6ya.com/expert/joe_8b8c2cd6ce148309

Oct 21, 2008 | Ricoh Aficio CL3500N Laser Printer

2 Answers

Printer is leaving black ink marks all over paper. Only happens from one tray. What can be done? I ran a cleaning page through and tried to clean the rollers.

Is there any way you can post an image of a page. If you can't I'll need to have a vivie description of these marks: -Where they are located. - general shape - location - any pattern - are they getting lighter the more you print. Once we get this information we can start troubleshooting.

Jan 22, 2007 | HP LaserJet 8000 Printer