Does color laser toner dry up

[krypton81m]

Hello, I had left my HP Color LaserJet 2840 off for months because I needed a fuser assembly. Now when I print I may get one page of color and the rest blank or no color at all. If I use the black_white driver I have not problem printing. Is this a function of the color toners sitting so long or another problem like drivers?

 

[PhilFrisbie]

Toner does not dry out, but sometimes it clumps. Remove the color toners, carefully shake them a few times, and reinstall.

 

[jaguarskx]

Toner is powder. They can last a long time. I bought my printer back in 2006 or 2007 and I am still using the original toner cartridge. I don't print very often.

 

[iam2thecrowe]

toner is already dry, it cant dry up more, it can aquire moisture and clump up, or if exposed to high ambient temperatures (35-40c) over long periods it will go solid. Try shaking the cartridge as said above, just be carefull that you dont spill toner everywhere, dont shake violently, just gently.

 

[krypton81m]

Toner does not dry out, but sometimes it clumps. Remove the color toners, carefully shake them a few times, and reinstall.

Thanks, I will try that.