This is usually caused by a scratched drum. If not,then you exposed it to too much light or you exposed it to light or touched it.
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This is generally due to a scratch in the drum unit. Sometimes light damage, but it's very often that the drum got scratched at some point. Take the drum out and inspect it for damage.,
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Usually light damage is permanent. You probably need a drum at that point. However, if you let it sit in the printer and not use it, it may recover.It probably won't, but it does have a chance. It's better then assuming a drum dead and that's like 50-60.00 to replace dead. Scratches are always cases a drum rebuild or a new drum is required.
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In almost every case, light damage is permanent. I have had to condemn two drums for light damage ghosting on Lexmark machines because I got them used from sellers who left the drum out too long. Sometimes, they recover if you refrain from use for a bit, but very often, the damage is done. Other times, it might be recoverable, but the drum is already well run, so the odds of recovering aren't great. If the drum is cheap or you have one ready, replace it and move on.
This is usually caused by a scratched drum. If not, then you exposed it to too much light or you exposed it to light or touched it.
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Usually light damage is permanent. You need a drum at that point. However, if you let it sit in the printer and not use it, it may recover. It probably won't, but it does have a chance. It's better then assuming a drum dead and that's like 50-60.00 to replace dead.
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Usually light damage is permanent. You probably need a drum at that point. However, if you let it sit in the printer and not use it, it may recover. It probably won't, but it does have a chance. It's better then assuming a drum dead and that's like 50-60.00 to replace dead. Scratches are always cases a drum rebuild or a new drum is required.
This is usually caused by the drum getting scratched, take the drum out and check, if it was touched, there are no scratches, but your oils on your hands damaged it if the green part was touched
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If it isn't scratched or touched, there are a few revival techniques
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Keep the drum out of light for a few days and that could help restore it's photosensitive potential, it may have gotten a little too much light(no printing!)
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This is usually caused by a scratched drum. If not, then you exposed it to too much light or you exposed it to light or touched it.
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Usually light damage is permanent. You need a drum at that point. However, if you let it sit in the printer and not use it, it may recover. It probably won't, but it does have a chance. It's better then assuming a drum dead and that's like 50-60.00 to replace dead.
This is usually caused by the drum getting scratched, take the drum out and check, if it was touched, there are no scratches, but your oils on your hands damaged it if the green part was touched
If it isn't scratched or touched, there are a few revival techniques
Keep the drum out of light for a few days and that could help restore it's photosensitive potential, it may have gotten a little too much light(no printing!)