Unwanted noise when printing in laser jet 1018

I've been using laser jet 1018 for many years and all of a sudden it starts screech when printing. What can I do to stop this?
If there is nothing to do but buying a new printer which other printer uses the same same toner cartridge?

Hello magistern,
Welcome to the HP Forums.
The noise that you are experiencing could be cause by many different scenarios. The basis troubleshooting would include making sure the printer power cable is connected directly to a wall outlet and not a power bar/strip. Taking a light weight lubricating oil and applying very little to the gears.
I realize that you have had this printer for some time. If you would like to see about some out of warranty options, I suggest calling HP's Technical Support to see about further options for you. If you are calling within North America, the number is 1-800-474-6836 and for all other regions, click here: click here.
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I have a HP Laser Jet 1018 printer that stopped printing. Message references spooling and no printer connected.

Hi @ken60487,
I see that you are having issues printing. You are getting a spool and a not connected error. I can help you out today.
What operating system are you using? How to Find the Windows Edition and Version on Your Computer.
The Print Spooler is part of the Operating System, if it isn't running you will not be able to install a printer, see the printer.
Run all the Windows updates on the computer.
Download and run the Print and Scan Doctor. It will diagnose the issue and might automatically resolve it. Find and fix common printer problems using HP diagnostic tools for Windows?
Clear the Printer Spooler Files and try to Enable the Spooler Service.
1. Hold down the Windows Logo key () on the keyboard and the 'R' to open the run box, type Services.msc .
2. Double-click Printer Spooler in the Services list.
3. Click on the Stop button and click OK. (yours is probably already stopped)
4. Hold down the Windows Logo key () on the keyboard and the 'R' to open the run box, type"%WINDIR%\system32\spool\printers, then delete all files in this folder.
5. Go back to services by holding down the Windows Logo key () on the keyboard and the 'R' to open the run box, type Services.msc again.
6. Double-click Printer Spooler in the Services list.
7. Click on the Start button. In the Start up Type list, make sure that Automatic is selected and click OK.
Try printing again.
If the issue persists, try the following steps:
Try running the Microsoft Fix It Tool to see if it will fix the print spooler.
Diagnose and repair Windows File and Folder Problems automatically.
You can also try running the How To Use SFC /Scannow to Repair Protected Windows Operating System Files.
What were the results when you ran the Print and Scan Doctor? (did it print or scan, any error messages)
If you need further assistance, just let me know.
Have a nice day!
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HP LaserJet CP1525nw makes terrible swealing noise when printing

Product: HP LaserJet CP1525nw
OS: Windows 7
Error Msg: none
The product makes a loud squealing noise when printing. It also leaves streak marks on envelopes.
Product was purchased Dec. 21, 2010, so is only a little over one year old, but is out of warranty.
Please also advise where I can find authorized HP LaserJet repair in Brooklyn, NY.

Hi Grey_Ghost;
Hope you are doing and sorry that you are having this issue;
Call here : 1-800-625-0242
They may be able to guide you or provide with that information.
I did Google search and found a few in the New York city area Perhaps doing this may help you as well;
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Dyummy,
Thanks for posting this link. I am as puzzled as some of those posters are, since this noise only happens under Vista and not in OSX. In my case it also happens in the lower right side of the screen and only when I lower the screen brightness in Vista five or six notches using the F1/F2. If I lower the brightness using the nVidia control panel in Vista there is no sound either. The only problem is that the nVidia control panel is not very good and quite limited at lowering the screen's brightness.
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print quality good but loud noise when printing. do printers need "oiling"?

Hello @mikeed,
Welcome to the HP forums.
I understand that your 7500A is being rather noisy.
I would like to help.
Unfortunately, there is not way to 'grease up' the printers gears.
If the noise goes away when the product is on, and disconnected from the computer, there might be a connectivity problem. Use the following steps to isolate a connectivity issue with the computer.
Shut down the computer.
Turn off the product.
Disconnect the USB cable from the product.
Wait 30 seconds.
Turn on the product.
Print a self test report
Turn off the product.
Connect the product to a USB port on the computer.
Turn on the computer.
After the computer finishes booting up, turn on the product.
If you still hear the sound, connect the product to a different USB port on the computer. Check the functionality of the product.
If you still hear the sound, connect the product to a new computer.
Check the functionality of the product.
If the sound continues and the product functions normally, the sound is a normal sound.
When the product prints, the rollers, gears, paper feed, and carriage makes noise.
When you print in the Fast or Draft modes, the product makes more noise than when you print in the Best or Normal modes.
Check the following:
If the product did not print successfully, check for a paper jam.
Check that the product supports the paper you loaded.
Make sure the paper is loaded correctly, the trays are extended, and the paper guides are adjusted properly.
You can also try the following.
Remove and reinsert the cartridges to make sure that they are correctly installed in the unit.
Perform a hard reset.
While teh printer is powered on, unplug the printers power cord.
Wait at least 30 seconds.
Plug the power cord back into the printer.
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Faint blue speckles and lines appear all over printed documents, Laser Jet CP3525dn

Dear Toner Problem Community,
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Does it gives you an error message when you try to print from the remote desktop?
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Who knows the best Windows 7 driver for HP Laser Jet 1018

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You can also use this tool to install it may help HP Printer Install Wizard
I hope it helps mate;
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I understand the printer is noisy but will print.
I have included the document for setting up the printer, to take a look at where all the packing material is located.
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http://www8.hp.com/us/en/contact-hp/ww-contact-us.html
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