When to replace drum unit?

[VikingBlade]

Well, I have a Brother HL-1440. It is 5 years old, and lately it is making a lot of strange noises, and having paper jams. Is this a sign that I need a new drum unit? (A.K.A. buy a new printer because a drum unit costs more)

 

[insanarchist]

As for the strange noises I can't really help you. As for paper jams, machines getting that old sometimes need new rollers and/or a new fuser. For that particular machine, I would just get a new one (preferrably HP, as they usually have better parts availability 5+ years down the line.)