LaserJet P2015DN Printing Is Very Faint. Is This Fixable w/Parts?

I ask this cause back in the old days a laserjet was something that deserved a new fuser, fuser roller or whatever.  No matter what printing options I use, the printing is very faint on this printer.  I have a second one that prints properly.  I see online that there is no support available for this model any more.  Does that mean there are no parts either?  I guess for the price of a new replacement, it may not be worth dealing with it.  But, I've got a dual paper tray version DN.  I'd just as soon keep this one if I can.
Any help is appreciated.  TIA. 

Greetings,
I'm sorry to hear your nearly 15 year old printer is squeaking so loudly.  I helped develop that printer and it’s always sad to hear that one is failing a customer.  I fear I won't be able to help you root cause the problem, but I’ll certainly try.  Here are some things to try::
1) Try installing a different toner cartridge.  Sometimes the drum / seals / etc can make a noise.
2) Try isolating the noise to a component in the printer.  Take a picture of the component and post it.
3) As I recall, the 5m printer has a replaceable fuser.  It’s possible that the gears / rollers are worn to the point of making noise.
4) Try searching the internet for solutions to squeaks of other LaserJet models such as the LaserJet 4, 4+, 4000, 4050
For instance, here’s a link you might try: http://h20000.www2.hp.com/bizsupport/TechSupport/Document.jsp?objectID=bpl12433&prodTypeId=18972&pro...
Good luck!
--Phred
An HP employee

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