Why does toner always seem to just go dead on one part of the cartridge? -

Even after you shake a little more life into, it dies in the exact same spot every time. Does anybody know why?

charcinders : He said quot;Tonerquot; not ink, so wiping the quot;nozzlesquot; can t work, toner carts DO NOT have nozzles, they have a developer roller if they are a quot;one piecequot; cartridge, or it ll feed into a developer drum instead. Generally if it s a smaller machine with all in one type toner/dev cartridges there is a small clump of toner has developed around the dev roller. If you remove the cartridge with the problem and VERY CARFULLY take a straightened paper clip and run it along the top of the metal guide where the toner seems to sit, then rollthe roller back/formward with it s cog to see id the blockage moves. Other thatn quot;trying to openquot; the cartridge there s really nothing else to try, and opening it is NOT a good idea, believe me you will NOT get it together again

Can t tell you why it seems to be same spot as you failed to mention WHAT SPOT that is ! And if there is a blockage in that area it will stay in that area, If it s the same from multiple cartridges contact their maker for help, let them know they have a problem Report Abuse

You mean the dreaded quot;stripesquot;? Could be a blocked nozzle. Try cleaning it gently with a damp tissue. It s the little metal plate with the tiny tiny holes in it.