My Kyocera M2040dn has been making a squeaking noise when printing since today. There was nothing like that before. The printouts still look normal, but the noise is getting louder. Could it be the roller or should I be worried?
The squeaking noise isn't necessarily a sign of the roller, but rather wear on the bearings or the fusing unit - unfortunately that's something you can't just repair yourself.
If it gets louder, you should take that seriously, because the printer is signaling that something's wrong and it could turn into a real breakdown otherwise.
My tip: give Kyocera a call or check the user manual to see if there's anything about noises - sometimes just a service or cleaning helps.
But if your printouts still look normal, at least you've got some time before it becomes critical.
If the printouts still look normal, I'd start by checking the toner - sometimes it makes a squeaking noise when the cartridge is almost empty or not seated properly 🖨️ But if the noise is really getting louder, you shouldn't wait too long before calling service, or you might end up with more damage.
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