HP Laserjet 2550 Very Noisy

[epodowski@digigenics.com]

Does anyone have any suggestions about troubleshooting a HP Laserjet 2550 that is becoming increasingly noisier. [It sounds like a groan during printing. ] Print quality is still very good.

There are less than 9,000 printed.

The imaging drum was replaced and has about 3300 pages remaining.

Thank you for your help.

[ty cobb]

i am not sure where that noise coming from but I'm doubting the problem occurs on the laser/scanner assy.try to replace or clean the motor inside the scanner.be careful on cleaning on the scanner,it may worsen your problem
tnx

[prntrfxr]

1.) plug directly into wall outlet dedicated only for it, not surge protector.
2.) can the printer successfully print?
3.) were the cartridges replaced recently - take out each one individually inspect and put back in
4.) make sure fuser is seated and locked in place - if noise is coming from the back
5.) If it is coming from the carousel and/or is accompanied by faded print, let me know. I'll email my service note for more troubleshooting and possible defective parts. (6 kb too big to attach) :)

[redcow]

Who's name is on the cartridges?

Remove the cartridges and try turning the gear by hand. Make sure the gear is not binding.

[Phillytech1]

Help I have the same issue. Going to inspect the machine later on today.

[cs_steve]

There are so many potential causes for the noise we really need a better description of where the noise seems to be coming from.

In order of likelihood, noise could come from the toner cartridges, fuser, toner carousel, scanner, worn-out gears ...

My suggestion would be: try to troubleshoot for the fuser & toners, if it's neither of those, I would advise your customer to either live with the noise or trash the printer ... in my experience it's often not worth a technician's time or customer's money to fix a noise problem on this color printer ...