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... THIS PRINTER What is included in the carton 1-1 Components 1-1 About your printer 1-2 Features of your printer 1-3 What printer options are available 1-7 Place the printer 1-8 Power Supply 1-8 Environment 1-8 System Requirements for the Brother Printing Solution... for Windows 1-9 What kind of paper can I use 1-10 How to load paper into the Paper Cassette 1-15 How to load a sheet of paper manually 1-18 How to print on both sides of the paper (Manual Duplexing 1-24 What do the LED...
... THIS PRINTER What is included in the carton 1-1 Components 1-1 About your printer 1-2 Features of your printer 1-3 What printer options are available 1-7 Place the printer 1-8 Power Supply 1-8 Environment 1-8 System Requirements for the Brother Printing Solution... for Windows 1-9 What kind of paper can I use 1-10 How to load paper into the Paper Cassette 1-15 How to load a sheet of paper manually 1-18 How to print on both sides of the paper (Manual Duplexing 1-24 What do the LED...
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r LED is Off LED is Blinking LED is in sleep mode, all LEDs including the Ready LED are used in the illustrations in the table below are off. 1-27 CHAPTER 1 ABOUT THIS PRINTER What do the LED indications mean This section refers to the following LED and button on the Control Panel Note When the power switch is off or the printer is On Drum Ready Paper Alarm Toner Data Fig. 1-23 LEDs and Button on the printer control panel. The LED indications as shown in this chapter.
r LED is Off LED is Blinking LED is in sleep mode, all LEDs including the Ready LED are used in the illustrations in the table below are off. 1-27 CHAPTER 1 ABOUT THIS PRINTER What do the LED indications mean This section refers to the following LED and button on the Control Panel Note When the power switch is off or the printer is On Drum Ready Paper Alarm Toner Data Fig. 1-23 LEDs and Button on the printer control panel. The LED indications as shown in this chapter.
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... when you press the control panel button. (Blinking at 1 second intervals) The printer is warming up. (Blinking at 2 seconds intervals) The printer is cooling down and stops printing until the internal temperature of the printer. They blink simultaneously to indicate a paper error LED Drum Ready Paper Alarm Toner Data Error Paper jam Action Clear the...
... when you press the control panel button. (Blinking at 1 second intervals) The printer is warming up. (Blinking at 2 seconds intervals) The printer is cooling down and stops printing until the internal temperature of the printer. They blink simultaneously to indicate a paper error LED Drum Ready Paper Alarm Toner Data Error Paper jam Action Clear the...
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If the Data LED is processing data in the printer memory. LED Off r Blinking Printer status The printer has no print data. The printer is receiving data from the computer or the printer is on for a long period of the print data process. On Print data remains in memory. Data (Toner) LED indications CHAPTER 1 ABOUT THIS PRINTER The Data LED indicates the current status of time and nothing has printed, you need to press the button to print the remaining data. 1-29
If the Data LED is processing data in the printer memory. LED Off r Blinking Printer status The printer has no print data. The printer is receiving data from the computer or the printer is on for a long period of the print data process. On Print data remains in memory. Data (Toner) LED indications CHAPTER 1 ABOUT THIS PRINTER The Data LED indicates the current status of time and nothing has printed, you need to press the button to print the remaining data. 1-29
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See "How to indicate a toner error. Purchase a new toner cartridge and have it ready for when Toner empty is nearly empty. They blink simultaneously to replace the Toner cartridge" in Chapter 3 . LED Drum Ready Paper Alarm Toner Data Error Toner low Action Indicates that the toner cartridge is indicated. This LED also works as the Toner LED with a new one referring to Chapter 3. 1-30 Blinking every 5 seconds Drum Ready Paper Alarm Toner Data Toner empty Replace the toner cartridge with the Alarm LED.
See "How to indicate a toner error. Purchase a new toner cartridge and have it ready for when Toner empty is nearly empty. They blink simultaneously to replace the Toner cartridge" in Chapter 3 . LED Drum Ready Paper Alarm Toner Data Error Toner low Action Indicates that the toner cartridge is indicated. This LED also works as the Toner LED with a new one referring to Chapter 3. 1-30 Blinking every 5 seconds Drum Ready Paper Alarm Toner Data Toner empty Replace the toner cartridge with the Alarm LED.
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... 3. See "How to replace the drum unit" in Chapter 4. 1-31 Alarm LED indications The Alarm LED blinks (with another LED or by printing an error report. Drum LED indications CHAPTER 1 ABOUT THIS PRINTER The Drum LED indicates the Drum unit is nearly at the end of its life. If any ...other error occurs, the printer indicates the error by blinking the Alarm LED with no other LEDs) to replace the current one....
... 3. See "How to replace the drum unit" in Chapter 4. 1-31 Alarm LED indications The Alarm LED blinks (with another LED or by printing an error report. Drum LED indications CHAPTER 1 ABOUT THIS PRINTER The Drum LED indicates the Drum unit is nearly at the end of its life. If any ...other error occurs, the printer indicates the error by blinking the Alarm LED with no other LEDs) to replace the current one....
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.... 1-32 It will recover from some errors automatically. Error Recovery If an error occurs, the printer will take up into the Ready state. The printer prints any data remaining in the printer memory: this operation is in sleep mode, pressing the button wakes it up to 45 seconds for the following... , press the button. Control Panel Button Operations The control panel button is used for the printer to go into the ready state. Wake-Up If the printer is called "Form Feed." Form Feed If the Data LED is on the situation. Cancel Printing If you press the button during printing, the...
.... 1-32 It will recover from some errors automatically. Error Recovery If an error occurs, the printer will take up into the Ready state. The printer prints any data remaining in the printer memory: this operation is in sleep mode, pressing the button wakes it up to 45 seconds for the following... , press the button. Control Panel Button Operations The control panel button is used for the printer to go into the ready state. Wake-Up If the printer is called "Form Feed." Form Feed If the Data LED is on the situation. Cancel Printing If you press the button during printing, the...
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... receive data for a certain period of your room and how long the printer has been in the printer driver or RPC program for the sleep mode with the supplied printer driver (all the LEDs are off and it is as though the printer was turned off . The default timeout is 5 minutes and it is ...for more information about the sleep mode setting. 1-33 This warm-up time can still receive data from the computer. The Ready LED blinks to indicate that the printer is automatically adjusted to the Help section in sleep mode affects the warm-up to start printing. Refer to the most suitable time...
... receive data for a certain period of your room and how long the printer has been in the printer driver or RPC program for the sleep mode with the supplied printer driver (all the LEDs are off and it is as though the printer was turned off . The default timeout is 5 minutes and it is ...for more information about the sleep mode setting. 1-33 This warm-up time can still receive data from the computer. The Ready LED blinks to indicate that the printer is automatically adjusted to the Help section in sleep mode affects the warm-up to start printing. Refer to the most suitable time...
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... press the button again to the ready status after printing. Follow these steps: 1. The printer prints the current configuration of the printer and a list of the internal fonts. The printer can check data errors and problems. To exit from this mode, you can print data as shown... Factory Reset Hex Dump Print Function The printer prints a test sample page. The printer returns to execute the selected option. The printer returns to turn on . Keep the button depressed until the Drum LED comes on the power switch. The Drum LED illuminates to indicate that you have to ...
... press the button again to the ready status after printing. Follow these steps: 1. The printer prints the current configuration of the printer and a list of the internal fonts. The printer can check data errors and problems. To exit from this mode, you can print data as shown... Factory Reset Hex Dump Print Function The printer prints a test sample page. The printer returns to execute the selected option. The printer returns to turn on . Keep the button depressed until the Drum LED comes on the power switch. The Drum LED illuminates to indicate that you have to ...
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These messages prompt you to 20,000 pages * See 3-9 3-1 LED maintenance message Toner empty Drum Ready Paper Alarm Toner Data Consumable to replace Toner cartridge Approximate life 3,000 pages * (standard toner cartridge) 6,000 pages * (high capacity toner cartridge) How to replace See 3-3 Drum life Drum Ready Paper Alarm Toner Data Drum unit Up to replace each of the consumables before they run out. CHAPTER3 MAINTENANCE CHAPTER 3 MAINTENANCE The following are maintenance messages and appear on the LEDs.
These messages prompt you to 20,000 pages * See 3-9 3-1 LED maintenance message Toner empty Drum Ready Paper Alarm Toner Data Consumable to replace Toner cartridge Approximate life 3,000 pages * (standard toner cartridge) 6,000 pages * (high capacity toner cartridge) How to replace See 3-3 Drum life Drum Ready Paper Alarm Toner Data Drum unit Up to replace each of the consumables before they run out. CHAPTER3 MAINTENANCE CHAPTER 3 MAINTENANCE The following are maintenance messages and appear on the LEDs.
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...warning. • Discard the used toner cartridge according to your local regulations. When the toner cartridge is running low, the Alarm and Data (Toner) LEDs blink once every 5 seconds to indicate toner low. Note • Actual page count will print may be printed by your toner will vary ... actual number of pages that you always keep a new toner cartridge ready for use , the number of the cartridge. See "How to clean the printer" in this estimate. If you use in accordance with one toner cartridge. Drum Ready Paper Alarm Toner Data Fig. 3-1 Toner low indication 3-3 How to...
...warning. • Discard the used toner cartridge according to your local regulations. When the toner cartridge is running low, the Alarm and Data (Toner) LEDs blink once every 5 seconds to indicate toner low. Note • Actual page count will print may be printed by your toner will vary ... actual number of pages that you always keep a new toner cartridge ready for use , the number of the cartridge. See "How to clean the printer" in this estimate. If you use in accordance with one toner cartridge. Drum Ready Paper Alarm Toner Data Fig. 3-1 Toner low indication 3-3 How to...
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... empty. The toner cartridge is replaced in case of disposable paper or cloth in the following way. Note Both Alarm and Data (Toner) LEDs will blink continuously to the printer caused by static electricity. Pull out the drum unit assembly. Fig 3-3 Electrodes 3-4 You can also view the toner cartridge replacement method in...
... empty. The toner cartridge is replaced in case of disposable paper or cloth in the following way. Note Both Alarm and Data (Toner) LEDs will blink continuously to the printer caused by static electricity. Pull out the drum unit assembly. Fig 3-3 Electrodes 3-4 You can also view the toner cartridge replacement method in...
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... may be significantly less than this chapter and in the output print quality even before the Drum LED lights, then the drum unit should only be replaced. We recommend you use only genuine Brother toner. Under ideal conditions, the average drum life is on , you replace the drum unit.... If the Drum LED is estimated at the end of its life. How to replace the Drum Unit CHAPTER 3 MAINTENANCE The printer uses a drum unit to replace it...
... may be significantly less than this chapter and in the output print quality even before the Drum LED lights, then the drum unit should only be replaced. We recommend you use only genuine Brother toner. Under ideal conditions, the average drum life is on , you replace the drum unit.... If the Drum LED is estimated at the end of its life. How to replace the Drum Unit CHAPTER 3 MAINTENANCE The printer uses a drum unit to replace it...
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... Installing the drum unit Make sure that the toner cartridge is open and the Drum and Alarm LEDs are illuminated. 3-12 X Fig.3-16 Install the toner cartridge into the printer. Caution Make sure that the printer is turned on, the front cover is installed correctly, or the toner cartridge may separate from the...
... Installing the drum unit Make sure that the toner cartridge is open and the Drum and Alarm LEDs are illuminated. 3-12 X Fig.3-16 Install the toner cartridge into the printer. Caution Make sure that the printer is turned on, the front cover is installed correctly, or the toner cartridge may separate from the...
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CHAPTER 3 MAINTENANCE 6. Caution Do not reset the page counter when you replace the toner cartridge only. 7. Make sure that the Drum LED is now off. 3-13 Reset the page counter referring to the instructions supplied with the new drum unit. ! Close the front cover. 8.
CHAPTER 3 MAINTENANCE 6. Caution Do not reset the page counter when you replace the toner cartridge only. 7. Make sure that the Drum LED is now off. 3-13 Reset the page counter referring to the instructions supplied with the new drum unit. ! Close the front cover. 8.
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...TROUBLESHOOTING CHAPTER 4 TROUBLESHOOTING Identifying your problem First, check the following list and refer to the section listed. • Printer LED is set up to connect to the correct printer port. Printer does not print If you did not solve your problem in the Status Monitor' on page 4-6 Go to 'Error...to 'Control Panel Indications' on page 4-2 Go to 'Error messages in the following : • The power plug is connected correctly and the printer is turned on. • All of the protective parts have been removed. • The toner cartridge and drum unit are problems with the ...
...TROUBLESHOOTING CHAPTER 4 TROUBLESHOOTING Identifying your problem First, check the following list and refer to the section listed. • Printer LED is set up to connect to the correct printer port. Printer does not print If you did not solve your problem in the Status Monitor' on page 4-6 Go to 'Error...to 'Control Panel Indications' on page 4-2 Go to 'Error messages in the following : • The power plug is connected correctly and the printer is turned on. • All of the protective parts have been removed. • The toner cartridge and drum unit are problems with the ...
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... illustrations in this chapter. Control Panel Indications Operator calls and how to clear them The LED indications as shown in the table below are the indications when the toner is On If a recoverable error occurs, the printer indicates an 'operator call' by toner low 4-2 Identify the error from most errors, but you...
... illustrations in this chapter. Control Panel Indications Operator calls and how to clear them The LED indications as shown in the table below are the indications when the toner is On If a recoverable error occurs, the printer indicates an 'operator call' by toner low 4-2 Identify the error from most errors, but you...
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Drum Ready Paper Alarm Toner Data Cover open and close the front cover again. Load paper into the printer referring to clear them". Reinstall the paper and press the panel button. The error indication can be printed out or shown on your PC screen. 4-3 ...Indicates that the toner cartridge is not cleared even after closing the printer, open Other errors If the error is nearly empty. LED Drum Ready Paper Alarm Toner Data Drum Ready Paper Alarm Toner Data Error Paper jam No paper Misfeed Toner low CHAPTER...
Drum Ready Paper Alarm Toner Data Cover open and close the front cover again. Load paper into the printer referring to clear them". Reinstall the paper and press the panel button. The error indication can be printed out or shown on your PC screen. 4-3 ...Indicates that the toner cartridge is not cleared even after closing the printer, open Other errors If the error is nearly empty. LED Drum Ready Paper Alarm Toner Data Drum Ready Paper Alarm Toner Data Error Paper jam No paper Misfeed Toner low CHAPTER...
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Service call indications If an unrecoverable error occurs, the printer will indicate the need for a service call by a fuser malfunction error Service Call Drum Ready Alarm Data Fuser malfunction r r r Laser BD malfunction r r r Scanner malfunction r r ROM error r r r Service Call Drum Ready Alarm Data D-RAM error r r ...Drum Ready Paper Alarm Toner Data Drum Ready Paper Alarm Toner Data Fig. 4-2 LED indications caused by illuminating all the LEDs and then the following combination of LEDs alternately: For example, the following are the indications when a Fuser malfunction error ...
Service call indications If an unrecoverable error occurs, the printer will indicate the need for a service call by a fuser malfunction error Service Call Drum Ready Alarm Data Fuser malfunction r r r Laser BD malfunction r r r Scanner malfunction r r ROM error r r r Service Call Drum Ready Alarm Data D-RAM error r r ...Drum Ready Paper Alarm Toner Data Drum Ready Paper Alarm Toner Data Fig. 4-2 LED indications caused by illuminating all the LEDs and then the following combination of LEDs alternately: For example, the following are the indications when a Fuser malfunction error ...
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CHAPTER 4 TROUBLESHOOTING PAPER JAMS and how to clear them When a paper jam occurs, the printer indicates by a paper jam Warning After you open the front or rear cover of the printer are extremely hot. When you have just used the printer, some internal parts of the printer, never touch the shaded parts shown in the following diagram. Drum Ready Paper Alarm Toner Data Fig. 4-3 LED indication caused by lighting the LEDs as shown below. High temperature Front view Fig 4-4 Inside the printer High temperature Rear view 4-11
CHAPTER 4 TROUBLESHOOTING PAPER JAMS and how to clear them When a paper jam occurs, the printer indicates by a paper jam Warning After you open the front or rear cover of the printer are extremely hot. When you have just used the printer, some internal parts of the printer, never touch the shaded parts shown in the following diagram. Drum Ready Paper Alarm Toner Data Fig. 4-3 LED indication caused by lighting the LEDs as shown below. High temperature Front view Fig 4-4 Inside the printer High temperature Rear view 4-11