Cleaning
    Dirty machines are the most common cause of problems and breakdown. In fact, when a customer tells us his machine is broken or one of our cartridges is not working well, we instruct them on how to clean the machine. Over half the time the problems go away.

Low Humidity
    In the winter, low humidity levels are common inside of homes and office buildings. Low humidity can cause many different problems for equipment that uses toner. This is because static charges, that are affected by the humidity level, are used to control how the toner moves onto your paper. For cleaner, sharper printing, increase the humidity levels in rooms where printers, copiers and fax machines are located.

Print Density
    Most laser printers and copy machines have a way to control the print density. Check your manual to find how to change this setting on your machine. You can use the density setting to change the autoexposure on copy machines. Setting print density to a lighter setting uses less toner and makes your cartridges go further. Turn the setting darker when printing large blocks of black. If you see a light gray backround on all your printing this setting can help to clear it up.

Paper
    Paper plays an important role in the print quality. Paper that has a rough surface will not work well because toner can not be deposited on it evenly. Paper that is too thick will jam in the machine. If thick paper does make it through, the toner will not be fused correctly and may flake off. The paper should not have too much moisture but also should not be so dry that static becomes a problem. Whenever possible, try to use paper that is made for printer/copy machines and do not store large amounts of paper for future use ( buy it as you need it ).