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HONGTAIPART Technical Brief: Understanding Low-Temperature Effects on Printing Performance

2025-12-22

As is widely known, printers and copiers rely on thermal fusing to bond toner to paper surfaces. This is why most device manuals specify an optimal operating temperature range—typically between 10°C and 23°C. But what happens when used outside this range?With winter approaching and temperatures in high-latitude regions already dropping below 10°C, operating copiers in such conditions may lead to the following issues:

Error Codes from Delayed Fuser Warm-up
The fuser unit may fail to reach the target temperature within the expected time, triggering system error codes (most common issue).
Reduced Printing Speed
Unstable heating of the fuser can cause the device to slow down printing or copying operations.
Inconsistent Print Quality
Charging rollers, responsible for applying electrostatic charge to the drum, may operate less effectively in low temperatures, leading to uneven print output.
Paper Feed Issues
Rubber pickup rollers in paper trays tend to harden in cold conditions, resulting in slip-ups, misfeeds, or false paper jam signals—especially in the first few sheets.
Extended Warm-up Time
Some advanced models activate built-in heating modules for the paper tray, drum, or scanner in low-temperature environments. Initial operations may slow as the system pre-warms these components.

These low-temperature related issues generally fall into two categories: heating performance limitations and material property changes in components. It's important to note that normal function typically resumes once the machine warms up to room temperature or after several pages have been printed. No long-term damage should result from occasional low-temperature operation.

For consistent performance in varying climates, consider storing consumables and operating devices within recommended temperature ranges.

For more information, please visit https://www.hongtaipart.com

Blog Details

Home Blog

HONGTAIPART Technical Brief: Understanding Low-Temperature Effects on Printing Performance

Error Codes from Delayed Fuser Warm-up
The fuser unit may fail to reach the target temperature within the expected time, triggering system error codes (most common issue).
Reduced Printing Speed
Unstable heating of the fuser can cause the device to slow down printing or copying operations.
Inconsistent Print Quality
Charging rollers, responsible for applying electrostatic charge to the drum, may operate less effectively in low temperatures, leading to uneven print output.
Paper Feed Issues
Rubber pickup rollers in paper trays tend to harden in cold conditions, resulting in slip-ups, misfeeds, or false paper jam signals—especially in the first few sheets.
Extended Warm-up Time
Some advanced models activate built-in heating modules for the paper tray, drum, or scanner in low-temperature environments. Initial operations may slow as the system pre-warms these components.

For consistent performance in varying climates, consider storing consumables and operating devices within recommended temperature ranges.

For more information, please visit https://www.hongtaipart.com

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