What is fuser assembly?

Another question is: What is a fuser?

A fuser unit refers to a pair of heated rollers in the printer that fuse the toner onto the paper being scanned. As the paper passes through the imaging drum, toner particles are pulled onto the paper to create desired text and images. The paper is then rolled up and placed in the output tray after it has passed through the fuser assembly.

How do you replace a fuser?

1. To turn the printer off, press the Power button.
2. Take off the top cover.
3. To remove the Fusing unit, unscrew the long screws shown.
4. Hold the handles on each side of the Fusing Unit to remove it from the printer
5. Take out the Fusing Unit's Oil Bottle and Fuser Cleaner.

You may also wonder, "How do I tell if my printer fuser has failed?"

Bad fusers can cause smudging, double images, black lines, and smears. If you notice printing problems such as paper jams and wrinkles, it is time to replace your fuser kit.

How long can a printer fuser lasts?

Most fusers can last between 50,000 to 200,000 pages, depending on the design. The fuser life spans of printers are usually very short. Fusers are used in "workgroup" Printers and tend to be durable and easy to replace. The printer manufacturer will decide how expensive it is to replace the fuser.