Ricoh C3500 - total newbie with dumb questions ;)

[slimslob]

Thanks! I actually just scooped one up on eBay for $45 brand new B2233255 BLACK TONER PUMP | eBay

Did it include the toner tube?

[Raoufselwaness]

Thanks for responding! Where do I find the PM (preventative maintenance?) counters? SMC - SP5990-004

No clue what any of this means:

Printer Language: RPCS [3.3.25.1.2], PCL 5c [1.13], PCL XL [1.13]

Also - is it really that bad to use 3rd party toner? I just ordered some the other day...

If you use a KATUN toner it will be good as original.

[lilysdad]

So here's my latest problem, lol.

Getting a faint yellow line down the middle of the length of the page (11x17). Switched out drums as well as the image transfer belt and I'm still getting the problem. Vacuumed out the whole printer... not sure where to go next.

I'm also getting a lot of dirty, black spotty prints. Is this likely a drum issue?

Any help is appreciated!!

[lilysdad]

Here's an example:
20170222_111511.jpg

[Phil B.]

Here's an example:
20170222_111511.jpg

is that a copy or print? the line appears to be angled to me....

[lilysdad]

It's a print, not copy - sorry, pic was sorta sideways. Was trying to get it to show up on cell phone camera.

[Phil B.]

It's a print, not copy - sorry, pic was sorta sideways. Was trying to get it to show up on cell phone camera.

dunno why the line shows up on an angle... scratch on belt?

[lilysdad]

Switched out drums as well as the image transfer belt and I'm still getting the problem. Vacuumed out the whole printer... not sure where to go next.

I'm also getting a lot of dirty, black spotty prints. Is this likely a drum issue?