PC Peripherals What happens if laser printer is idle for many days?

[renegade]

I got this question through our contact us form and the user is not registered so posting on his behalf. The user apparently has a canon laser printer.

If printer is idle for 20 days, what is the status on 21st day? Will it print like on first day or need some trouble shooting activities?

 

[seshu]

should print normal as there is no ink to clog ..
I use a HP laser printer occasionally at home and it works normal without any issues

 

[?dOuBtFiRe?]

We have HP laser one. It runs fine. But sometimes the powder in the cartridge may become dry in which case refill it anew and run it.

 

[max_demon]

^ isn't the powder already dry.. if its not dry then it will clog.

 

[bssunilreddy]

If it is a inkjet the color will clog and AFAIK Laser printer cartridge might never clog but you have to run a test before going for a print.

 

[?dOuBtFiRe?]

My Bad.Inkjet Printers ink will get dry and get clogged and Laser Printer Toner powder will get clogged if there is no movement inside the cartridge. Like river sand inside a bottle. They will need to be shaken completely to use without any trouble which is done by refillers.