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Samsung Laser Printer Waste Toner Tank
ask66
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in Techie Stuff
Hi,
I've had a Samsung CLX-2160N Colour Laser Printer for just over two years which stopped working a couple of days ago. Display showed "Replace/Install Waste Toner Tank".
Samsung would like you to throw the tank away and buy a new one, but I did a bit of searching online and found some good tips. Here's how to fix the problem:
1. Get a sealed plastic bag (pedal bin liner or similar)
2. Go outside and empty the contents of the tank into the bag (the toner powder will go everywhere so be careful especially if it's a windy day and/or you or your neighbours have washing on the line
)
3. Knot the bag and dispose of it
For 4 & 5 below, you need to be careful not to damage the foam around the top of the tank - it is glued in place.
4. Wash the tank out thoroughly with washing-up liquid & hot water, you need to get it spotlessly clean!
5. Dry the inside of the tank with a hairdryer and finish on top of a radiator or similar
6. Put it back in the printer & you're done!
The reason you have to get the tank spotlessly clean is that the printer shines a light through the tank to check if it is full or empty - if there is waste toner left on the body of the tank, the printer will think the tank is still full and will not work.
It worked for me!
I've had a Samsung CLX-2160N Colour Laser Printer for just over two years which stopped working a couple of days ago. Display showed "Replace/Install Waste Toner Tank".
Samsung would like you to throw the tank away and buy a new one, but I did a bit of searching online and found some good tips. Here's how to fix the problem:
1. Get a sealed plastic bag (pedal bin liner or similar)
2. Go outside and empty the contents of the tank into the bag (the toner powder will go everywhere so be careful especially if it's a windy day and/or you or your neighbours have washing on the line
)3. Knot the bag and dispose of it
For 4 & 5 below, you need to be careful not to damage the foam around the top of the tank - it is glued in place.
4. Wash the tank out thoroughly with washing-up liquid & hot water, you need to get it spotlessly clean!
5. Dry the inside of the tank with a hairdryer and finish on top of a radiator or similar
6. Put it back in the printer & you're done!
The reason you have to get the tank spotlessly clean is that the printer shines a light through the tank to check if it is full or empty - if there is waste toner left on the body of the tank, the printer will think the tank is still full and will not work.
It worked for me!
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Comments
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I seem to recall that toner powder is carcinogenic, all contact is therefore best avoided.That gum you like is coming back in style.0
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I seem to recall that toner powder is carcinogenic, all contact is therefore best avoided.
I can't help thinking that the sale of toner powder refills would be banned if the stuff was known to be *that* dangerous. And laser printers would probably be banned in primary schools, because with all laser printers there are occasional issues with unfused toner dust. Having done a (quick) Google search, I'm not convinced there is a problem. But of course you should probably avoid breathing in the stuff, and if you are concerned about getting it on your skin, wear some disposable gloves. As with most things in life, take reasonable care.0
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