Anyone help with laser printer and refilling toner
 

I just acquired this printer from a friend as I was hacked off with the
cost of ink jet carts. I knew it was low on toner but it was working
fine, anyhow I bought toner and refilled it expecting I may have to
reset it.
However when I press print the sheet goes part way into the printer and
stops, there are no error messages (its a samsung ML2240) and the
warning light for a paper jam comes on. I have checked everything and no
paper jam evident.
Could this be what happens after refilling a cartridge and it needs a
reset. I dont want to mess too much (yet) as I have never had a laser
printer before and its new territory. Tried google but not much info.

Everything was ok up to the point I refilled the toner.

Anyone help with laser printer and refilling toner
 

On 21/02/2013 19:22, ss wrote:
I just acquired this printer from a friend as I was hacked off with the
cost of ink jet carts. I knew it was low on toner but it was working
fine, anyhow I bought toner and refilled it expecting I may have to
reset it.
However when I press print the sheet goes part way into the printer and
stops, there are no error messages (its a samsung ML2240) and the
warning light for a paper jam comes on. I have checked everything and no
paper jam evident.
Could this be what happens after refilling a cartridge and it needs a
reset. I dont want to mess too much (yet) as I have never had a laser
printer before and its new territory. Tried google but not much info.

Everything was ok up to the point I refilled the toner.

I don't think that would produce that symptom.

Looking at this site (http://www.urefilltoner.co.uk/) there is no
indication that you need do anything other than refill the cartridge and
replace the filler plug. They would tell you, if you bought the refill
kit from them, if anything else was required. I have used them very
successfully for an older Samsung.

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Anyone help with laser printer and refilling toner
 

On 21/02/2013 19:22, ss wrote:
I just acquired this printer from a friend as I was hacked off with the
cost of ink jet carts. I knew it was low on toner but it was working
fine, anyhow I bought toner and refilled it expecting I may have to
reset it.
However when I press print the sheet goes part way into the printer and
stops, there are no error messages (its a samsung ML2240) and the
warning light for a paper jam comes on. I have checked everything and no
paper jam evident.
Could this be what happens after refilling a cartridge and it needs a
reset. I dont want to mess too much (yet) as I have never had a laser
printer before and its new territory. Tried google but not much info.

Everything was ok up to the point I refilled the toner.


My guess is that you have either not put the cartridge back in correctly
or you have not assembled the cartridge correctly after refilling it.

Anyone help with laser printer and refilling toner
 

On 21/02/2013 19:22, ss wrote:
I just acquired this printer from a friend as I was hacked off with the
cost of ink jet carts. I knew it was low on toner but it was working
fine, anyhow I bought toner and refilled it expecting I may have to
reset it.
However when I press print the sheet goes part way into the printer and
stops, there are no error messages (its a samsung ML2240) and the
warning light for a paper jam comes on. I have checked everything and no
paper jam evident.
Could this be what happens after refilling a cartridge and it needs a
reset. I dont want to mess too much (yet) as I have never had a laser
printer before and its new territory. Tried google but not much info.

Everything was ok up to the point I refilled the toner.


By the way, are these worth refilling? I can see replacement cartridges
for £13 delivered on eBay.

Anyone help with laser printer and refilling toner
 

On Thu, 21 Feb 2013 19:22:00 +0000, ss wrote:

I just acquired this printer from a friend as I was hacked off with the
cost of ink jet carts. I knew it was low on toner but it was working
fine, anyhow I bought toner and refilled it expecting I may have to
reset it.
However when I press print the sheet goes part way into the printer and
stops, there are no error messages (its a samsung ML2240) and the
warning light for a paper jam comes on. I have checked everything and no
paper jam evident.
Could this be what happens after refilling a cartridge and it needs a
reset. I dont want to mess too much (yet) as I have never had a laser
printer before and its new territory. Tried google but not much info.

Everything was ok up to the point I refilled the toner.

I'd guess the drum mechanism is jammed. I wouldn't put it past them to
have designed it to jam after an "unauthorised" refill.

Anyone help with laser printer and refilling toner
 

On 21/02/2013 20:06, GB wrote:
On 21/02/2013 19:22, ss wrote:
I just acquired this printer from a friend as I was hacked off with the
cost of ink jet carts. I knew it was low on toner but it was working
fine, anyhow I bought toner and refilled it expecting I may have to
reset it.
However when I press print the sheet goes part way into the printer and
stops, there are no error messages (its a samsung ML2240) and the
warning light for a paper jam comes on. I have checked everything and no
paper jam evident.
Could this be what happens after refilling a cartridge and it needs a
reset. I dont want to mess too much (yet) as I have never had a laser
printer before and its new territory. Tried google but not much info.

Everything was ok up to the point I refilled the toner.


By the way, are these worth refilling? I can see replacement cartridges
for £13 delivered on eBay.
Maybe not but dont want to buy in case its another issue, ideally would
want to use up the toner before I decide again.

"My guess is that you have either not put the cartridge back in
correctly or you have not assembled the cartridge correctly after
refilling it."

I dont think I have reassembled incorrectly as it can only go back
together one way, but will recheck it tomorrow. The paper feeds in and
upwards to what seems like the point where the drum is and then stops.
Now I was thinking maybe dust or whatever on that but by all accounts
from what I have read I shouldnt touch this drum.
I have had the cartridge in/out a few time so think it is seated
properly as clicks neatly in place.

Anyone help with laser printer and refilling toner
 

In article ,
GB wrote:

My guess is that you have either not put the cartridge back in correctly
or you have not assembled the cartridge correctly after refilling it.

Ditto. I've had an ML2010 for a few years: cheap and cheerful.

I always have trouble putting the cartridge back in: it has to go in a
long way (I appreciate that yours is a different model btw) and there's
a definite clunk when it's in properly. I suggest you take it out and
slide it back in again (and again and again if necessary) until it has
definitely clunked into place. Also check the paper feed -- no sheet
stuck in there is there?

John

Anyone help with laser printer and refilling toner
 

On 21/02/2013 22:10, Another John wrote:
In ,
wrote:

My guess is that you have either not put the cartridge back in correctly
or you have not assembled the cartridge correctly after refilling it.

Ditto. I've had an ML2010 for a few years: cheap and cheerful.

I always have trouble putting the cartridge back in: it has to go in a
long way (I appreciate that yours is a different model btw) and there's
a definite clunk when it's in properly. I suggest you take it out and
slide it back in again (and again and again if necessary) until it has
definitely clunked into place. Also check the paper feed -- no sheet
stuck in there is there?

John

I am sure its seated properly and definitely no paper stuck in it but I
will go over the complete thing again tomorrow.

I was hoping someone would have had the event where the cartridge needs
reset and could tell me how the paper reacts or whatever the reaction is
when it needs reset/chipped.

Anyone help with laser printer and refilling toner
 

On 21/02/2013 21:39, ss wrote:
On 21/02/2013 20:06, GB wrote:
On 21/02/2013 19:22, ss wrote:
I just acquired this printer from a friend as I was hacked off with the
cost of ink jet carts. I knew it was low on toner but it was working
fine, anyhow I bought toner and refilled it expecting I may have to
reset it.
However when I press print the sheet goes part way into the printer and
stops, there are no error messages (its a samsung ML2240) and the
warning light for a paper jam comes on. I have checked everything and no
paper jam evident.
Could this be what happens after refilling a cartridge and it needs a
reset. I dont want to mess too much (yet) as I have never had a laser
printer before and its new territory. Tried google but not much info.

Everything was ok up to the point I refilled the toner.


By the way, are these worth refilling? I can see replacement cartridges
for £13 delivered on eBay.
Maybe not but dont want to buy in case its another issue, ideally would
want to use up the toner before I decide again.

"My guess is that you have either not put the cartridge back in
correctly or you have not assembled the cartridge correctly after
refilling it."

I dont think I have reassembled incorrectly as it can only go back
together one way, but will recheck it tomorrow. The paper feeds in and
upwards to what seems like the point where the drum is and then stops.
Now I was thinking maybe dust or whatever on that but by all accounts
from what I have read I shouldnt touch this drum.
I have had the cartridge in/out a few time so think it is seated
properly as clicks neatly in place.


No, don't touch the drum.

There's only so much you can do to solve this issue. You really need
another working printer, then swap bits round until you figure out the
problemo.

To be frank, what your friend gave you is ancient, and you can probably
pick up a new equivalent for under 50 quid.

Anyone help with laser printer and refilling toner
 

On 21/02/2013 22:30, ss wrote:
On 21/02/2013 22:10, Another John wrote:
In ,
wrote:

My guess is that you have either not put the cartridge back in correctly
or you have not assembled the cartridge correctly after refilling it.

Ditto. I've had an ML2010 for a few years: cheap and cheerful.

I always have trouble putting the cartridge back in: it has to go in a
long way (I appreciate that yours is a different model btw) and there's
a definite clunk when it's in properly. I suggest you take it out and
slide it back in again (and again and again if necessary) until it has
definitely clunked into place. Also check the paper feed -- no sheet
stuck in there is there?

John

I am sure its seated properly and definitely no paper stuck in it but I
will go over the complete thing again tomorrow.

I was hoping someone would have had the event where the cartridge needs
reset and could tell me how the paper reacts or whatever the reaction is
when it needs reset/chipped.

I have a ML1510. No reset required. I can't say about your printer, but
the people who sell toner would know if it's needed.

These cartridges have two compartments - one for new toner and one for
waste. You sure you haven't done something silly, like fill up the wrong
one? Does the drum turn okay when it's out of the machine? (Turn the
cogs - do not touch the drum itself.)

Anyone help with laser printer and refilling toner
 

On 21/02/2013 22:38, GB wrote:
On 21/02/2013 22:30, ss wrote:
On 21/02/2013 22:10, Another John wrote:
In ,
wrote:

My guess is that you have either not put the cartridge back in
correctly
or you have not assembled the cartridge correctly after refilling it.

Ditto. I've had an ML2010 for a few years: cheap and cheerful.

I always have trouble putting the cartridge back in: it has to go in a
long way (I appreciate that yours is a different model btw) and there's
a definite clunk when it's in properly. I suggest you take it out and
slide it back in again (and again and again if necessary) until it has
definitely clunked into place. Also check the paper feed -- no sheet
stuck in there is there?

John

I am sure its seated properly and definitely no paper stuck in it but I
will go over the complete thing again tomorrow.

I was hoping someone would have had the event where the cartridge needs
reset and could tell me how the paper reacts or whatever the reaction is
when it needs reset/chipped.

I have a ML1510. No reset required. I can't say about your printer, but
the people who sell toner would know if it's needed.

These cartridges have two compartments - one for new toner and one for
waste. You sure you haven't done something silly, like fill up the wrong
one? Does the drum turn okay when it's out of the machine? (Turn the
cogs - do not touch the drum itself.)

Will check tomorrow, to be honest didnt know there was a waste one, no
mention in the manual. The seller has given details of a reset (if
required) but dont want to go that route until I am sure it wasnt
something I have done.

Anyone help with laser printer and refilling toner
 

On 21/02/2013 22:31, GB wrote:
On 21/02/2013 21:39, ss wrote:
On 21/02/2013 20:06, GB wrote:
On 21/02/2013 19:22, ss wrote:
I just acquired this printer from a friend as I was hacked off with the
cost of ink jet carts. I knew it was low on toner but it was working
fine, anyhow I bought toner and refilled it expecting I may have to
reset it.
However when I press print the sheet goes part way into the printer and
stops, there are no error messages (its a samsung ML2240) and the
warning light for a paper jam comes on. I have checked everything
and no
paper jam evident.
Could this be what happens after refilling a cartridge and it needs a
reset. I dont want to mess too much (yet) as I have never had a laser
printer before and its new territory. Tried google but not much info.

Everything was ok up to the point I refilled the toner.


By the way, are these worth refilling? I can see replacement cartridges
for £13 delivered on eBay.
Maybe not but dont want to buy in case its another issue, ideally would
want to use up the toner before I decide again.

"My guess is that you have either not put the cartridge back in
correctly or you have not assembled the cartridge correctly after
refilling it."

I dont think I have reassembled incorrectly as it can only go back
together one way, but will recheck it tomorrow. The paper feeds in and
upwards to what seems like the point where the drum is and then stops.
Now I was thinking maybe dust or whatever on that but by all accounts
from what I have read I shouldnt touch this drum.
I have had the cartridge in/out a few time so think it is seated
properly as clicks neatly in place.


No, don't touch the drum.

There's only so much you can do to solve this issue. You really need
another working printer, then swap bits round until you figure out the
problemo.

To be frank, what your friend gave you is ancient, and you can probably
pick up a new equivalent for under 50 quid.


Much as I appreciate your reply that wont happen if I can avoid it, wife
earns enough to pay the bills, I cant get employment (health) dont get
any benefits and pension not for another 5 years, I can earn about £100
a month selling printed stuff on ebay but only if costs are kept to a
minimum hence trying to do on the cheap. I am not and never have been a
big spender so thats enough income for me personally while wife is
working. Your getting my life history now :-) We were both big earners
until recently but a couple of life changing episodes changes your
attitude to what is really important, I am just happy to trundle along
and get a couple of beers at the weekend.
Back on topic now....even if I bought a new one I would still try and
refill so COULD end up with the same issue :-(

Anyone help with laser printer and refilling toner
 

On 21/02/2013 20:44, Graham. wrote:
On Thu, 21 Feb 2013 19:22:00 +0000, wrote:

I just acquired this printer from a friend as I was hacked off with the
cost of ink jet carts. I knew it was low on toner but it was working
fine, anyhow I bought toner and refilled it expecting I may have to
reset it.
However when I press print the sheet goes part way into the printer and
stops, there are no error messages (its a samsung ML2240) and the
warning light for a paper jam comes on. I have checked everything and no
paper jam evident.
Could this be what happens after refilling a cartridge and it needs a
reset. I dont want to mess too much (yet) as I have never had a laser
printer before and its new territory. Tried google but not much info.

Everything was ok up to the point I refilled the toner.

I'd guess the drum mechanism is jammed. I wouldn't put it past them to
have designed it to jam after an "unauthorised" refill.

the person that gave me it normally gets 3 refills before he buys
another cart so I dont think designed to `jam` The drum is very stiff
to rotate though. I assume it should rotate quite freely?

Anyone help with laser printer and refilling toner
 

On 22/02/2013 08:58, ss wrote:
On 21/02/2013 20:44, Graham. wrote:
On Thu, 21 Feb 2013 19:22:00 +0000, wrote:

I just acquired this printer from a friend as I was hacked off with the
cost of ink jet carts. I knew it was low on toner but it was working
fine, anyhow I bought toner and refilled it expecting I may have to
reset it.
However when I press print the sheet goes part way into the printer and
stops, there are no error messages (its a samsung ML2240) and the
warning light for a paper jam comes on. I have checked everything and no
paper jam evident.
Could this be what happens after refilling a cartridge and it needs a
reset. I dont want to mess too much (yet) as I have never had a laser
printer before and its new territory. Tried google but not much info.

Everything was ok up to the point I refilled the toner.

I'd guess the drum mechanism is jammed. I wouldn't put it past them to
have designed it to jam after an "unauthorised" refill.

the person that gave me it normally gets 3 refills before he buys
another cart so I dont think designed to `jam` The drum is very stiff
to rotate though. I assume it should rotate quite freely?

Not necessarily. I just got the cartridge out of my ML1510, and the drum
is very stiff there too.

BTW, how many pages do you expect to print each month, roughly?

Anyone help with laser printer and refilling toner
 

On 22/02/2013 11:03, GB wrote:
Not necessarily. I just got the cartridge out of my ML1510, and the drum
is very stiff there too.

BTW, how many pages do you expect to print each month, roughly?

approx 450