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I have a Lasterjet 1000 that has something stuck in it, or at least I think there is. When it prints out, the paper comes out with a crease. Also it has an imprint on it that is on the Left side of the paper that looks like a staple. Is there any way to go in there and see what is causing this problem?

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Good catch, — a worn rubber drive/separation belt fits the symptoms you described. Building on and , here are practical, non-repetitive points to help anyone who sees the same crease/mark combo and wants to diagnose or fix it safely.

Typical signs of a failing rubber belt or roller: shiny/glazed patches, cracks, missing chunks, or areas that feel flat compared with the rest of the circumference. Inspect the whole belt by slowly rotating it (power off and unplug first). Use a bright flashlight and look for wear that lines up with the imprint on printed sheets — if the damage on the belt is localized, the marks will repeat in the same spot on every page.

Safe inspection and next steps: always unplug and let the fuser cool before touching the interior. Remove the toner cartridge to improve access, then photograph each step as you disassemble so reassembly is straightforward. Clean non-fuser rubber rollers with a lint-free cloth dampened with distilled water (or very sparingly with high‑strength isopropyl for stubborn toner spots). Do not apply liquids to the fuser rollers or touch hot surfaces. If the belt shows physical damage, replacement is the reliable fix — cleaning won't restore a missing chunk or deep crack.

Repair vs replace: the HP LaserJet 1000 is an entry-level model, so factor part cost and time against buying a used/rebuilt unit or a new printer. Salvage units are a common source of donor parts. If unsure about fuser/belt replacement, a local printer repair shop can quote a small job; avoiding DIY fuser work is wise unless experienced.

Prevention: avoid staples, fan paper before loading, align paper guides, and store paper in moderate humidity. After any repair, print several multi-page test jobs to confirm the problem is gone.

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I have a LaserJet 2200 series which completely opens up in case something gets stuck by the rollers, or whatever they're called.

Try opening up the printer and taking out the toner cartridge. See if you could find a staple anywhere under there??

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Does the imprint repeat itself? If so, you might have a scratch on the drum or debris on one of the rollers. If you have a sheet with two such marks, roll up the paper until the marks meet, and that is the diameter of the roller ( or drum ) that is giving the problem. Usually the diameters of the varoius rollers are different, and this will tell you which roller needs cleaning. If it is the drum, that you need a new cartridge, which will give you a new drum.
As far as the crease: if the paper cants as it goes in, you might get a crease. make sure the paper feeds evenly into the printer, and that one side is not being pulled in 'faster' than the other side. There are products on the market called 'rubber rejuvinator' or some such name that will restore the friction to rollers so that they feed the paper properly.

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Well, I found out the problem: There is wear and tear on the rubber belt that is in it. Faulty product. Thanx for the help guys

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