Printer AC Power Supply Gets Hot

Printer AC Power Supply Gets Hot

How hot should a power supply get?

If possible, plug your printer into a surge protector to prevent electrical surges from damaging the printer. Some printer AC power supplies also have power bricks either on the plug or as a part of the cable that runs between the printer and the plug. If your printer has one of these, the brick itself can become very warm to the touch.

If the brick and plug are separate, or the plug doesn't have a power brick, the plug should remain cool to the touch. The physical power cord should remain cool at all times.

If your power brick or plug becomes scorching hot or shows signs of smoke or melting, turn off the printer, turn off the surge protector (if you're using one), and then let the adapter cool. When it's safe to touch, unplug it at both ends.

We don't recommend continuing to use a power supply that overheats or smokes. Instead, you should buy a replacement printer AC power supply as soon as possible. If you must print, many copy shops have printers you can rent or you may be able to borrow a friend's printer to print the job.

To get your printer up and running as soon as possible, order your replacement power supply from Laptops for Less. We ship with one or two-day delivery, so you can be printing again soon.