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Do I need a printer maintenance kit?

Quill recommends it — printer maintenance kits help extend the life of your machine and prevent common issues. They may include replacement rollers, fusers, cleaning cloths, swabs, or lubricants. If you're seeing paper jams, print quality problems, or slow performance, a maintenance kit can often fix it without needing a full repair.

How do I know when a printer part or accessory needs to be replaced?

Watch for these signs that it’s time to replace a part or accessory:

• Faded or streaky prints
• “Low ink” or “replace toner” alerts
• Color imbalance or blank spots on the page

Printheads

• Missing lines or smudged ink
• Cleaning cycles don’t resolve the issue
• Dull or inaccurate colors

Rollers or feed mechanisms

• Frequent paper jams or misfeeds
• Skewed prints or alignment issues
• Grinding noises during use

Drum units (laser printers)

• Black marks or streaks on prints
• On-screen or software warnings
• Poor image quality despite new toner

Fusers

• Toner rubs off the page
• Uneven toner coverage
• Error messages related to heating

Most printers will alert you via screen, lights, or software when parts need attention. For more specific details, check your user manual or the printer’s maintenance settings.