The lesson in the story of photocopying is being in the right place at the right time. After every large company in the country turned down his 1938 invention, Chester Carlson was approached by a small New York company that saw promise in developing copiers. You may not know Haloid Corporation, but the new name they chose is familiar: Xerox Corp.
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All-in-one machines that provide copying, scanning, and faxing services need to have the platen glass serviced and cleaned occasionally, just as you would a window. Use rubbing alcohol on a lint-free cotton cloth for the best method.
When replacing the drum in your copy machine, be sure to allow the photocopier to cool off for at least 15 minutes, particularly if it has been running recently. It’s also recommended that you put down newspaper or cloth to protect surfaces during the replacement process.
In 1938, a dry printing process called "electrophotography" was invented by Chester Carlson. In 1953, Remington-Rand developed the first high-speed printer. In 1971, Xerox completed development of the first laser printer, called "EARS."
If you have replaced the toner cartridge and still see black streaks on your copy, then this could be an issue with the copier drum. Often, such copy imperfections are the result of toner, debris, or scratches on the drum itself.