LaserJet 3300 All-in-one printing problem (with pic)

[ROcHE]

I have a 4 years old LaserJet 3300 All-in-one. Around 50 000 pages printed with no problem.

It started printing incorrectly a couple days ago. I changed the cartridge with no results.

Here are some scans of two printed demo pages :

Example 1 (http://www.chaincase.com/example1.png)
Example 2 (http://www.chaincase.com/example2.png)

There is also some small toner traces on the back of the paper.

Any idea what could be causing this?
Thanks!

[Brian]

Looks very much like the Fuser isn't fixing properly.
Can you rub of the image after it has come out the printer?

[ROcHE]

Can you rub of the image after it has come out the printer?

Yes.

Also I forgot to mention that the problem appeared slowly. Sometimes it could print no problem for 10-20 pages and then bang, this problem.

Now, however, it does this every single page. :(

[Brian]

It is the fuser for sure, it needs replacing.

[ROcHE]

It is the fuser for sure, it needs replacing.
Thank you for your help.

I have the fuser in my hands. Anything I can do/try before I trash it?

Printer was in use at work and was given to me instead of going to the trash can. My time is worth nothing when I work on this at home but I'm not sure I'm willing to pay >100$ for a replacement fuser.

Thank you again.

[Brian]

I'm afraid the fuser will need replacing.