A laser printer is a delicate piece of equipment that needs to be taken care of and maintained for obtaining the best result. Printers are prone to a lot more wear and tear than other computer equipment. Maintenance procedures for a laser printer should be performed on a monthly basis for a smooth printing experience. These procedures can also be used to correct printing problems such as streaking, gaps in printing, and toner smears on printouts.

Now before you start the cleaning procedure there are a couple of things that you need to do.

Unplug the printer for about an hour (to cool down) before starting the cleaning procedure.

Remove the paper trays
Remove toner cartridge and it on a piece of disposable paper or newspaper. Be careful not to tip or shake the toner cartridge as this may lead to toner leakage.

Cleaning
The exterior of the printer should be kept clean with a damp cloth. Clean the interior of the printer with a dry lint free cloth. Many models of laser printers provide a brush inside the printer that can be used to gently remove toner from hard to reach areas. (you can also use a new dry paint brush for this) If the printer has corona wires gently wipe the wires with cottons swaps dipped in isopropyl alcohol. Clean the rollers with a slightly damp cloth to remove dirt buildup.

Toner
When buying the toner DO NOT purchase cheap copies as laser printers are more vulnerable than other types of printers. Lower quality toner can greatly reduce the printers functionality can cause printing and hardware problems. Also when using recycled toner cartridges make sure the cartridges are from a reliable source as cheap cartridges can leak toner and cause damage.

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Printers are one of the important and unavoidable gadgets for offices. And when you want a printer with stylish looks and high-performance, all new Canon PIXMA Pro9500 is your one-stop solution. With its pigment inks for studio quality and exceptional image permanence, this elusive printer will surely fulfill the printing requirements for your workplace. Here are the specifications of the Canon PIXMA Pro9500.

Features
• 10-colour A3+ photo printer for professionals
• Exceptional image permanence with pigment inks
• Professional quality neutral monochrome prints
• High quality photo & fine art papers support
• Built-in flat paper path
• Professional color control

True 10-colour A3+ photo printer
Achieve remarkable, studio quality prints from your digital SLR camera with this professional 10-colour A3+ photo printer. Benefit from complete in-house printing control. The range of 10 ink colours provides the flexibility to produce both high quality colour images and neutral monochrome prints, without messy cartridge changes.

Pigment inks for exceptional image permanence
The PIXMA Pro9500 utilizes pigment inks for each of the 10 colours to ensure exceptional image permanence for all your printed work. You can always depend on highly durable and fade-free prints for exhibitions, art sales, quality samples or other commercial purposes.

Professional monochrome prints
Produce professional quality neutral monochrome prints with Photo Black, Matte Black & Grey inks. The two black inks deliver outstanding black density whilst the additional grey ink ensures subtle shading in the mid-tones. The end result is print perfection for all your monochrome work, with minimum metamerism.

Speciality photo & fine art papers support
The PIXMA Pro9500 supports a wide range of speciality photo and fine art papers. Print on high quality paper with a unique surface finish using Canon’s new FA-PR1 Fine Art Paper “Photo Ragâ„¢” and FA-PM1 Fine Art Paper Premium Matte. This finest quality media ensures your work retains its investment value over time.

Built-in flat paper path
The printer features a built-in flat paper path. This enables thick photo and fine art media to be fed straight into the printer without the risk of bending or curling. It also delivers exceptional accuracy when printing fine details.

Professional colour control software
Adobe® Photoshop® CS/CS2 plug-in software, designed to work with Photoshop, provides professional colour and tone control. canon’s new ‘linear tone’ print mode ensures easy and faithful colour output when printing your carefully retouched photos. Get accurate colour reproduction with just a few clicks.

Economical Single Ink system
Single Ink technology ensures economical operation. The high capacity ink cartridges can be replaced individually to minimize ink wastage.

Robust build quality
The robust and reliable PIXMA Pro9500 is built to last. Enhance the capability and profitability of your studio business with this durable and professional printing tool.

All in all, the best deal for your workplace.

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