Your printer can last 5 to 7 years if not longer if you take proper care of it. The lifespan of a printer will vary depending on its quality, but maintaining any type of printer will help make it last even longer. Keep these tips in mind and you will enjoy the benefits of your printer for a long time.

A dirty printer is a printer destined for the landfill before its time. That’s right, keep your printer clean and it will last longer. On an inkjet printer, the print heads should be cleaned with a moist cloth to remove accumulated ink. If you own a laser printer, use a moist cloth to clean the rubbery cover on the rollers. Also, don’t forget to take a vacuum to the inside of your printer to remove toner as well as other potentially hazardous particles.

When your printer gets jammed, fight the urge to force the paper out. This forceful act could easily damage your printer. Plus, when you use force, it can tear the paper, leaving bits inside your printer to wreak havoc in the future. Instead, you should utilize the openings on your printer, enabling you to gently remove the obstacle without causing undue harm.

Try to avoid needless printing. Before you print out that 6 word list, ask yourself if it is really necessary. You might find it is far better to just write something down or store it on a flash drive than to print it out. Printing less over the years will increase your printer’s longevity.

Treat that Dell printer right, stock it with C1760NW toner and it will give you years of fabulous service.