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CD-ROM 4. Paper cassette 1-1 AC power cord 6. Printer 5. Drum unit assembly (with Toner cartridge) 2. Documentation 3. CHAPTER 1 ABOUT THIS PRINTER What is included in the carton Components When you unpack the printer, check to see that you have all of the following parts. 4 1 5 6 2 3 Fig. 1-1 1.
CD-ROM 4. Paper cassette 1-1 AC power cord 6. Printer 5. Drum unit assembly (with Toner cartridge) 2. Documentation 3. CHAPTER 1 ABOUT THIS PRINTER What is included in the carton Components When you unpack the printer, check to see that you have all of the following parts. 4 1 5 6 2 3 Fig. 1-1 1.
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CHANGE DRUM SOON See the CHANGE DRUM SOON message explanation in this chapter. • Accessories Toner cartridge Drum unit See Replacing the Toner cartridge in this chapter See Replacing the Drum unit in this chapter. TONER EMPTY See the TONER EMPTY message explanation in this chapter. When the time comes to replace the consumables periodically. CHAPTER 5 MAINTENANCE Replacing the consumables You need to replace consumables, the following messages will appear on the LCD panel. (appears at intervals) TONER LOW See the TONER LOW message explanation in this chapter 5-1
CHANGE DRUM SOON See the CHANGE DRUM SOON message explanation in this chapter. • Accessories Toner cartridge Drum unit See Replacing the Toner cartridge in this chapter See Replacing the Drum unit in this chapter. TONER EMPTY See the TONER EMPTY message explanation in this chapter. When the time comes to replace the consumables periodically. CHAPTER 5 MAINTENANCE Replacing the consumables You need to replace consumables, the following messages will appear on the LCD panel. (appears at intervals) TONER LOW See the TONER LOW message explanation in this chapter 5-1
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CHAPTER 5 MAINTENANCE Toner cartridge A new toner cartridge contains enough toner to print approximately 6,500 A4/Letter-size single-sided pages at about 5% coverage (if the print density is set at level 0). ✒ ... toner consumption. • If you change the print density setting for lighter or darker printing, toner consumption varies accordingly. • Wait to unpack the toner cartridge until immediately before you install it in the printer. 5-3
CHAPTER 5 MAINTENANCE Toner cartridge A new toner cartridge contains enough toner to print approximately 6,500 A4/Letter-size single-sided pages at about 5% coverage (if the print density is set at level 0). ✒ ... toner consumption. • If you change the print density setting for lighter or darker printing, toner consumption varies accordingly. • Wait to unpack the toner cartridge until immediately before you install it in the printer. 5-3
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Purchase a new toner cartridge and have it ready before you get a TONER EMPTY message. To replace the toner cartridge, refer to "Replacing the Toner Cartridge" in this message, the toner cartridge has nearly run out of toner. TONER LOW message (appears at intervals) TONER LOW If the LCD shows this chapter. 5-4
Purchase a new toner cartridge and have it ready before you get a TONER EMPTY message. To replace the toner cartridge, refer to "Replacing the Toner Cartridge" in this message, the toner cartridge has nearly run out of toner. TONER LOW message (appears at intervals) TONER LOW If the LCD shows this chapter. 5-4
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Fig. 5-1 5-5 To obtain toner cartridges, consult the dealer where you purchased the printer. ☛1 Press the Cover release button and then open the Front cover. If the display shows the following message, the printer has run out of toner or the toner is not evenly distributed inside the cartridge. TONER EMPTY Replacing the Toner cartridge ✒ Note To ensure optimum print quality, be sure to use quality toner cartridges. TONER EMPTY message CHAPTER 5 MAINTENANCE Check printed pages, page counter, and display messages routinely.
Fig. 5-1 5-5 To obtain toner cartridges, consult the dealer where you purchased the printer. ☛1 Press the Cover release button and then open the Front cover. If the display shows the following message, the printer has run out of toner or the toner is not evenly distributed inside the cartridge. TONER EMPTY Replacing the Toner cartridge ✒ Note To ensure optimum print quality, be sure to use quality toner cartridges. TONER EMPTY message CHAPTER 5 MAINTENANCE Check printed pages, page counter, and display messages routinely.
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Fig. 5-3 ! Press the Lock lever down, and then pull the Toner cartridge out of the used toner cartridge in accordance with local plastic waste regulations. 5-7 If toner scatters on your hands or clothes, immediately wipe or wash it off with cold water. ✒ Note • Be sure to seal the toner cartridge tightly so that toner powder does not spill out of the cartridge. • Dispose of the Drum unit assembly. CHAPTER 5 MAINTENANCE ☛ 3. Caution • Handle the toner cartridge carefully.
Fig. 5-3 ! Press the Lock lever down, and then pull the Toner cartridge out of the used toner cartridge in accordance with local plastic waste regulations. 5-7 If toner scatters on your hands or clothes, immediately wipe or wash it off with cold water. ✒ Note • Be sure to seal the toner cartridge tightly so that toner powder does not spill out of the cartridge. • Dispose of the Drum unit assembly. CHAPTER 5 MAINTENANCE ☛ 3. Caution • Handle the toner cartridge carefully.
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... install it in the printer. Warranty coverage does not apply to problems caused by the use of a Drum unit. Fig. 5-4 ! It may also cause serious damage to ensure optimum print quality. • Printing with a 3rd party toner or 3rd party Toner cartridge may be damaged. • Use a genuine Brother Toner cartridge that is specially...
... install it in the printer. Warranty coverage does not apply to problems caused by the use of a Drum unit. Fig. 5-4 ! It may also cause serious damage to ensure optimum print quality. • Printing with a 3rd party toner or 3rd party Toner cartridge may be damaged. • Use a genuine Brother Toner cartridge that is specially...
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Caution Install the Toner cartridge immediately after you remove the protective cover. Do not touch the shaded parts shown below. 5-9 ☛5 Remove the protective cover. CHAPTER 5 MAINTENANCE Fig. 5-5 !
Caution Install the Toner cartridge immediately after you remove the protective cover. Do not touch the shaded parts shown below. 5-9 ☛5 Remove the protective cover. CHAPTER 5 MAINTENANCE Fig. 5-5 !
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Caution Make sure you pick up the Drum unit assembly. 5-10 Install the new Toner cartridge into the Drum unit until you hear it may separate from the Drum unit when you install the Toner cartridge correctly or it lock into place. Fig. 5-6 ! When the Toner cartridge is installed correctly, the Lock lever is lifted automatically. ☛ 6.
Caution Make sure you pick up the Drum unit assembly. 5-10 Install the new Toner cartridge into the Drum unit until you hear it may separate from the Drum unit when you install the Toner cartridge correctly or it lock into place. Fig. 5-6 ! When the Toner cartridge is installed correctly, the Lock lever is lifted automatically. ☛ 6.
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... you reinstall the Drum unit assembly in this chapter. 5-11 See "Cleaning" in the printer; Return the tab to the Home position (L) before you replace the Toner cartridge. Close the Front cover. Fig. 5-8 ✒ Note We recommend that you re-install the Drum unit assembly. CHAPTER 5 MAINTENANCE Clean the primary corona wire... blue tab from right to the home position (L) before you return the tab to left several times. Re-install the Drum unit assembly into the printer. otherwise, printed pages may have vertical stripes. ☛ 8. ☛ 7.
... you reinstall the Drum unit assembly in this chapter. 5-11 See "Cleaning" in the printer; Return the tab to the Home position (L) before you replace the Toner cartridge. Close the Front cover. Fig. 5-8 ✒ Note We recommend that you re-install the Drum unit assembly. CHAPTER 5 MAINTENANCE Clean the primary corona wire... blue tab from right to the home position (L) before you return the tab to left several times. Re-install the Drum unit assembly into the printer. otherwise, printed pages may have vertical stripes. ☛ 8. ☛ 7.
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Fig. 5-11 ! If toner scatters on your hands or clothes, wipe or wash it in the printer. Unpack the new Drum unit. ! ☛ 3. If toner scatters on your hands or clothes, immediately wipe or wash it off with cold water. ☛ 4. Be ... to excessive direct sunlight or room light, the unit may be damaged. 5-14 While pressing the Lock lever, pull the Toner cartridge out of the unit. Caution Handle the toner cartridge carefully. If an unpacked Drum unit is subjected to unpack a Drum unit until immediately before you install it off with cold...
Fig. 5-11 ! If toner scatters on your hands or clothes, wipe or wash it in the printer. Unpack the new Drum unit. ! ☛ 3. If toner scatters on your hands or clothes, immediately wipe or wash it off with cold water. ☛ 4. Be ... to excessive direct sunlight or room light, the unit may be damaged. 5-14 While pressing the Lock lever, pull the Toner cartridge out of the unit. Caution Handle the toner cartridge carefully. If an unpacked Drum unit is subjected to unpack a Drum unit until immediately before you install it off with cold...
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CHAPTER 5 MAINTENANCE ☛ 5. When the Toner cartridge is installed correctly, the lock lever is lifted automatically. Install the Toner cartridge into place with a click. Caution Make sure you install the Toner cartridge correctly, or it lock into the new Drum unit until you hear it may separate from the Drum unit when you pick up the Drum unit assembly. ☛ 6. Fig. 5-12 ! Re-install the Drum unit assembly in the printer. Fig. 5-13 5-15
CHAPTER 5 MAINTENANCE ☛ 5. When the Toner cartridge is installed correctly, the lock lever is lifted automatically. Install the Toner cartridge into place with a click. Caution Make sure you install the Toner cartridge correctly, or it lock into the new Drum unit until you hear it may separate from the Drum unit when you pick up the Drum unit assembly. ☛ 6. Fig. 5-12 ! Re-install the Drum unit assembly in the printer. Fig. 5-13 5-15
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Reset the page counter referring to clean the printer" in this chapter. 5-16 ☛ 7. Close the Front cover. ✒ Note We recommend that you clean the printer when you replace only the Toner cartridge. ☛ 8. See "How to the instructions supplied with the new Drum unit. ✒ Note Do not reset the page counter when you replace the Drum unit.
Reset the page counter referring to clean the printer" in this chapter. 5-16 ☛ 7. Close the Front cover. ✒ Note We recommend that you clean the printer when you replace only the Toner cartridge. ☛ 8. See "How to the instructions supplied with the new Drum unit. ✒ Note Do not reset the page counter when you replace the Drum unit.
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...printer interior and Drum unit. Cleaning the printer exterior Warning There are high voltage electrodes inside the printer. They will damage the surface of the printer. Do not use cleaning materials that contain ammonia. Cleaning CHAPTER 5 MAINTENANCE Clean the printer... switch and unplugged the power cord from the printer exterior with a damp cloth and allow the printer to dry completely before turning the power on ... or neutral detergents for cleaning. Before cleaning the printer, make sure you have turned off the printer, and then unplug the power cord. ☛...
...printer interior and Drum unit. Cleaning the printer exterior Warning There are high voltage electrodes inside the printer. They will damage the surface of the printer. Do not use cleaning materials that contain ammonia. Cleaning CHAPTER 5 MAINTENANCE Clean the printer... switch and unplugged the power cord from the printer exterior with a damp cloth and allow the printer to dry completely before turning the power on ... or neutral detergents for cleaning. Before cleaning the printer, make sure you have turned off the printer, and then unplug the power cord. ☛...
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LCD messages CHAPTER 6 TROUBLESHOOTING Error messages OOppeerraattoorr CCaallll MMeessssaaggee TONER EMPTY NO PAPER XXXX COVER OPEN AAccttiioonn Replace the Toner cartridge with a new one. Add the optional memory. FUSER OPEN FACE UP OPEN JAM XXXXXX MANUAL FEED BUFFER ERROR ... clear them". Add the optional memory. Load paper into the indicated printer tray. Close the Face up output tray. See "Installing additional memory" in Chapter 4. 6-1 Close the Front cover. See "Replacing the Toner cartridge" in this chapter. See illustration of paper on the Multi-purpose ...
LCD messages CHAPTER 6 TROUBLESHOOTING Error messages OOppeerraattoorr CCaallll MMeessssaaggee TONER EMPTY NO PAPER XXXX COVER OPEN AAccttiioonn Replace the Toner cartridge with a new one. Add the optional memory. FUSER OPEN FACE UP OPEN JAM XXXXXX MANUAL FEED BUFFER ERROR ... clear them". Add the optional memory. Load paper into the indicated printer tray. Close the Face up output tray. See "Installing additional memory" in Chapter 4. 6-1 Close the Front cover. See "Replacing the Toner cartridge" in this chapter. See illustration of paper on the Multi-purpose ...
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See "TONER LOW message" in Chapter 5. Prepare a new Toner cartridge. See "CHANGE DRUM SOON message" in Chapter 5. See "Maintenance messages " in Chapter 5. See "Maintenance messages " in Chapter 5. Maintenance messages CHAPTER 6 TROUBLESHOOTING WWaarrnniinngg MMeessssaaggee CHANGE DRUM SOON TONER LOW REPLACE PF KIT1/2 REPLACE FUSER KIT REPLACE LASER KIT AAccttiioonn The Drum unit is almost at the end of life. Prepare a new Drum unit. See "Maintenance messages " in Chapter 5. 6-3
See "TONER LOW message" in Chapter 5. Prepare a new Toner cartridge. See "CHANGE DRUM SOON message" in Chapter 5. See "Maintenance messages " in Chapter 5. See "Maintenance messages " in Chapter 5. Maintenance messages CHAPTER 6 TROUBLESHOOTING WWaarrnniinngg MMeessssaaggee CHANGE DRUM SOON TONER LOW REPLACE PF KIT1/2 REPLACE FUSER KIT REPLACE LASER KIT AAccttiioonn The Drum unit is almost at the end of life. Prepare a new Drum unit. See "Maintenance messages " in Chapter 5. 6-3
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...meets the recommended specifications. See "Recommended paper" in Chapter 5. 6-25 See "Replacing the Toner cartridge" in Chapter 5. • Make sure you select the appropriate media type in the printer driver. See "What kind of paper can I use ?" See "What kind of paper can... the following topics: Image defect examples ABCDEFGH abcdefghijk ABCD abcde 01234 Faint Recommendation • Check the printer's environment. See "Place the printer" in Chapter 5. See "Replacing the Toner cartridge" in Chapter 1. • If the whole page is too light, toner save mode in Chapter...
...meets the recommended specifications. See "Recommended paper" in Chapter 5. 6-25 See "Replacing the Toner cartridge" in Chapter 5. • Make sure you select the appropriate media type in the printer driver. See "What kind of paper can I use ?" See "What kind of paper can... the following topics: Image defect examples ABCDEFGH abcdefghijk ABCD abcde 01234 Faint Recommendation • Check the printer's environment. See "Place the printer" in Chapter 5. See "Replacing the Toner cartridge" in Chapter 1. • If the whole page is too light, toner save mode in Chapter...
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..." in Chapter 1. • Select the 'Thick paper mode' in Chapter 1. • The Toner cartridge may cause this problem. Install a new Toner cartridge. Install a new Toner cartridge. in the printer driver, or use ?" Image defect examples ABCDEFGH abcdefghijk ABCD abcde 01234 Toner specks Hollow print All black... Recommendation • Make sure you use paper that meets the specifications. See "Replacing the Toner cartridge" in Chapter 5. 6-26 See "Positioning the printer" in Chapter 5. • Make sure you use paper that meets the specifications. See "Replacing the Toner...
..." in Chapter 1. • Select the 'Thick paper mode' in Chapter 1. • The Toner cartridge may cause this problem. Install a new Toner cartridge. Install a new Toner cartridge. in the printer driver, or use ?" Image defect examples ABCDEFGH abcdefghijk ABCD abcde 01234 Toner specks Hollow print All black... Recommendation • Make sure you use paper that meets the specifications. See "Replacing the Toner cartridge" in Chapter 5. 6-26 See "Positioning the printer" in Chapter 5. • Make sure you use paper that meets the specifications. See "Replacing the Toner...
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Install a new Toner cartridge. See "Replacing the Toner cartridge" in Chapter 5. 94 mm (3.7 in.) 94 mm (3.7 in.) Printed pages have white spots in black text and graphics at intervals of 94 mm (3.7 in.). 6-28 Caution Do not try to clean the surface of 94 mm (3.7 in .) Recommendation ! White Spots Printed pages have black spots at intervals of the photosensitive drum with anything sharp, such as ball-point pen, etc. Image defect examples 94 mm (3.7 in.) 94 mm (3.7 in .). • The Toner cartridge may be damaged.
Install a new Toner cartridge. See "Replacing the Toner cartridge" in Chapter 5. 94 mm (3.7 in.) 94 mm (3.7 in.) Printed pages have white spots in black text and graphics at intervals of 94 mm (3.7 in.). 6-28 Caution Do not try to clean the surface of 94 mm (3.7 in .) Recommendation ! White Spots Printed pages have black spots at intervals of the photosensitive drum with anything sharp, such as ball-point pen, etc. Image defect examples 94 mm (3.7 in.) 94 mm (3.7 in .). • The Toner cartridge may be damaged.
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... use label sheets for a long time. • The Toner cartridge may sometimes stick to the OPC drum surface. Try printing multiple pages to clear this problem especially if the printer has not been used for laser printers, the glue from the sheets may be damaged. See "Replacing ...the Toner cartridge" in the printer driver. • The problem may be damaged. Install a new Toner cartridge. See "Replacing the Toner cartridge" in Chapter 5. • ...
... use label sheets for a long time. • The Toner cartridge may sometimes stick to the OPC drum surface. Try printing multiple pages to clear this problem especially if the printer has not been used for laser printers, the glue from the sheets may be damaged. See "Replacing ...the Toner cartridge" in the printer driver. • The problem may be damaged. Install a new Toner cartridge. See "Replacing the Toner cartridge" in Chapter 5. • ...