[Misc] Samsung Xpress C480W prints color but not black

[benmja]

Hi,

I have a Samsung Xpres C480W which I purchased second hand. The waste toner cartridge was not empty, and the machine had a lot of dust inside. I have used a lot of time taking out parts and cleaning it.

Now the printer prints OK in yellow, magenta and cyan. But not BLACK. I have tested many things - printing status reports, black images, black shapes, and text. Nothing.

I have replaced the black toner with a new one. Same result.

Everything seems to work except the black.

Thank you so much for any suggestions!

Regards,
Bendik

[dalewb74]

Re: Samsung Xpress C480W prints color but not black

buy a new machine

[benmja]

Re: Samsung Xpress C480W prints color but not black

buy a new machine

That's super helpful. Glad you took the time.

Anyone with some competency when it comes to parts in this printer? Since everything except the black works, there must be some solution - like replacing something?

[Xandy_73]

Re: Samsung Xpress C480W prints color but not black

Start by reviewing everything you disassembled.
To avoid printing only black, check the grounding, the gear that moves the toner and even the laser unit.

[benmja]

Re: Samsung Xpress C480W prints color but not black

Ok so I have reviewed and cleaned every part, and the inside of the case. With a dry microfiber cloth. It's not perfect, but I am guessing it does not have to be 100% clean everywhere.

I have taken off and opened the laser unit, cleaned glass. It looked fine to me.

I am not sure what you mean by grounding, and the gear that moves the toner - any details to what I do here?

Thanks for helping man!

[Xandy_73]

Re: Samsung Xpress C480W prints color but not black

Ok so I have reviewed and cleaned every part, and the inside of the case. With a dry microfiber cloth. It's not perfect, but I am guessing it does not have to be 100% clean everywhere.

I have taken off and opened the laser unit, cleaned glass. It looked fine to me.

I am not sure what you mean by grounding, and the gear that moves the toner - any details to what I do here?

Thanks for helping man!

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[benmja]

Re: Samsung Xpress C480W prints color but not black

Adding two attached pictures of the gear.

I have tried to rotate the wheels. The toner is new, so it rotates. when inserted it is hard to rotate, but I have managed to rotate it a bit.

What else should I check regarding the groundings?

Thanks again

[benmja]

Re: Samsung Xpress C480W prints color but not black

Adding two attached pictures of the gear.

I have tried to rotate the wheels. The toner is new, so it rotates. when inserted it is hard to rotate, but I have managed to rotate it a bit.

What else should I check regarding the groundings?

Thanks again

Also adding a test page - black is actually partly visible here.

[benmja]

Re: Samsung Xpress C480W prints color but not black

Also adding a test page - black is actually partly visible here.

Can also add that I did a grayscale print that turned out completely empty.

I did a half-way test and did not see any black on the transfer roller or drum.

[Jack79]

Re: Samsung Xpress C480W prints color but not black

Can also add that I did a grayscale print that turned out completely empty.

I did a half-way test and did not see any black on the transfer roller or drum.

I would start with replacing drum. By the way when cleaning your printer how long have you keep drum outside the printer? Was drum exposed to the light or did you cover it with black sheet or hide somewhere in closed box etc.?

[benmja]

Re: Samsung Xpress C480W prints color but not black

I would start with replacing drum. By the way when cleaning your printer how long have you keep drum outside the printer? Was drum exposed to the light or did you cover it with black sheet or hide somewhere in closed box etc.?

Ok I will try to find a replacement drum. Thanks!

I have tried to cover it up most of the time. I have only exposed it to weak lighting anyway, not sunlight or anything.

[Venom]

Re: Samsung Xpress C480W prints color but not black

Clean the laser glasses, they are behind the cartridges. If the laser light gets blocked, it prints lighter. Then if it still prints light, you need a new cartridge.

[benmja]

Re: Samsung Xpress C480W prints color but not black

Replaced drum. Same result.

Cleaned laser, same result.

I have now bought another second hand printer of this model, and it works perfectly.

Thanks for the input you gave me here, too bad there was no obvious solution.