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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. Drum unit assembly (with Toner cartridge) 2. Printer 5. CD-ROM 4. Paper cassette 1-1 Documentation 3. AC power cord 6.
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. Drum unit assembly (with Toner cartridge) 2. Printer 5. CD-ROM 4. Paper cassette 1-1 Documentation 3. AC power cord 6.
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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. 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 TONER EMPTY See the TONER EMPTY message explanation in this chapter. When the time comes to replace the consumables periodically.
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. 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 TONER EMPTY See the TONER EMPTY message explanation in this chapter. When the time comes to replace the consumables periodically.
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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). ✒ Note • Toner consumption varies according to the image coverage on the page ...8226; The greater the image coverage, the greater the 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. ...
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). ✒ Note • Toner consumption varies according to the image coverage on the page ...8226; The greater the image coverage, the greater the 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. ...
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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 Purchase a new toner cartridge and have it ready before you get a TONER EMPTY message.
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To obtain toner cartridges, consult the dealer where you purchased the printer. ☛1 Press the Cover release button and then open the Front cover. Fig. 5-1 5-5 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. If the display shows the following message, the printer has run out of toner or the toner is not evenly distributed inside the cartridge.
To obtain toner cartridges, consult the dealer where you purchased the printer. ☛1 Press the Cover release button and then open the Front cover. Fig. 5-1 5-5 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. If the display shows the following message, the printer has run out of toner or the toner is not evenly distributed inside the cartridge.
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CHAPTER 5 MAINTENANCE ☛ 3. If toner scatters on your hands or clothes, immediately wipe or wash it off with local plastic waste regulations. 5-7 Press the Lock lever down, and then pull the Toner cartridge out of the used toner cartridge in accordance 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. Caution • Handle the toner cartridge carefully. Fig. 5-3 !
CHAPTER 5 MAINTENANCE ☛ 3. If toner scatters on your hands or clothes, immediately wipe or wash it off with local plastic waste regulations. 5-7 Press the Lock lever down, and then pull the Toner cartridge out of the used toner cartridge in accordance 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. Caution • Handle the toner cartridge carefully. Fig. 5-3 !
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... performance and life of time the toner life will be shortened. • If an unpacked Drum unit is subjected to excessive direct sunlight or room light, the unit may be damaged. • Use a genuine Brother Toner cartridge that is specially formulated to ensure ...optimum print quality. • Printing with a 3rd party toner or 3rd party Toner cartridge may also cause serious damage to side five or six times. Fig. 5-4 ! Unpack the new Toner cartridge. If Toner cartridges are left unpacked for a ...
... performance and life of time the toner life will be shortened. • If an unpacked Drum unit is subjected to excessive direct sunlight or room light, the unit may be damaged. • Use a genuine Brother Toner cartridge that is specially formulated to ensure ...optimum print quality. • Printing with a 3rd party toner or 3rd party Toner cartridge may also cause serious damage to side five or six times. Fig. 5-4 ! Unpack the new Toner cartridge. If Toner cartridges are left unpacked for a ...
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☛5 Remove the protective cover. Caution Install the Toner cartridge immediately after you remove the protective cover. CHAPTER 5 MAINTENANCE Fig. 5-5 ! Do not touch the shaded parts shown below. 5-9
☛5 Remove the protective cover. Caution Install the Toner cartridge immediately after you remove the protective cover. CHAPTER 5 MAINTENANCE Fig. 5-5 ! Do not touch the shaded parts shown below. 5-9
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Install the new Toner cartridge into place. Fig. 5-6 ! ☛ 6. When the Toner cartridge is installed correctly, the Lock lever is lifted automatically. Caution Make sure you install the Toner cartridge correctly or it lock into the Drum unit until you hear it may separate from the Drum unit when you pick up the Drum unit assembly. 5-10
Install the new Toner cartridge into place. Fig. 5-6 ! ☛ 6. When the Toner cartridge is installed correctly, the Lock lever is lifted automatically. Caution Make sure you install the Toner cartridge correctly or it lock into the Drum unit until you hear it may separate from the Drum unit when you pick up the Drum unit assembly. 5-10
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... Drum unit assembly in this chapter. 5-11 Fig. 5-8 ✒ Note We recommend that you return the tab to the Home position (L) before you replace the Toner cartridge. ☛ 7. Return the tab to the home position (L) before you re-install the Drum unit assembly. otherwise, printed pages may have vertical stripes. ☛ 8. CHAPTER...
... Drum unit assembly in this chapter. 5-11 Fig. 5-8 ✒ Note We recommend that you return the tab to the Home position (L) before you replace the Toner cartridge. ☛ 7. Return the tab to the home position (L) before you re-install the Drum unit assembly. otherwise, printed pages may have vertical stripes. ☛ 8. CHAPTER...
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... Discard the used Drum unit according to local regulations. If toner scatters on your hands or clothes, immediately wipe or wash it in the printer. Unpack the new Drum unit. ! ☛ 3. Fig. 5-11 ! While pressing the Lock lever, pull the Toner cartridge out of the unit. Be sure to excessive direct sunlight or...
... Discard the used Drum unit according to local regulations. If toner scatters on your hands or clothes, immediately wipe or wash it in the printer. Unpack the new Drum unit. ! ☛ 3. Fig. 5-11 ! While pressing the Lock lever, pull the Toner cartridge out of the unit. Be sure to excessive direct sunlight or...
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When the Toner cartridge is installed correctly, the lock lever is lifted automatically. Caution Make sure you install the Toner cartridge correctly, or it may separate from the Drum unit when you hear it lock into the new Drum unit until you pick up the Drum unit assembly. ☛ 6. Install the Toner cartridge into place with a click. Fig. 5-13 5-15 CHAPTER 5 MAINTENANCE ☛ 5. Re-install the Drum unit assembly in the printer. Fig. 5-12 !
When the Toner cartridge is installed correctly, the lock lever is lifted automatically. Caution Make sure you install the Toner cartridge correctly, or it may separate from the Drum unit when you hear it lock into the new Drum unit until you pick up the Drum unit assembly. ☛ 6. Install the Toner cartridge into place with a click. Fig. 5-13 5-15 CHAPTER 5 MAINTENANCE ☛ 5. Re-install the Drum unit assembly in the printer. Fig. 5-12 !
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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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... from the power outlet. ☛ 1. They will damage the surface of the printer. Cleaning CHAPTER 5 MAINTENANCE Clean the printer exterior and interior routinely. Cleaning with toner, clean the printer interior and Drum unit. Cleaning the printer exterior Warning There are high voltage electrodes inside the printer. Before cleaning the printer... not use cleaning materials that contain ammonia. If printouts are stained with volatile liquids such as thinner or benzene will damage the printer and the Toner cartridge. ☛ 3.
... from the power outlet. ☛ 1. They will damage the surface of the printer. Cleaning CHAPTER 5 MAINTENANCE Clean the printer exterior and interior routinely. Cleaning with toner, clean the printer interior and Drum unit. Cleaning the printer exterior Warning There are high voltage electrodes inside the printer. Before cleaning the printer... not use cleaning materials that contain ammonia. If printouts are stained with volatile liquids such as thinner or benzene will damage the printer and the Toner cartridge. ☛ 3.
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... fonts. Load paper into the indicated printer tray. Close the Front cover. 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. See "Paper jams and how to clear them". See "Installing additional memory" in Chapter 4. Remove the jammed...
... fonts. Load paper into the indicated printer tray. Close the Front cover. 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. See "Paper jams and how to clear them". See "Installing additional memory" in Chapter 4. Remove the jammed...
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See "CHANGE DRUM SOON message" in Chapter 5. See "Maintenance messages " in Chapter 5. Prepare a new Toner cartridge. See "Maintenance messages " in Chapter 5. Prepare a new Drum unit. See "TONER LOW message" in Chapter 5. See "Maintenance messages " in Chapter 5. 6-3 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.
See "CHANGE DRUM SOON message" in Chapter 5. See "Maintenance messages " in Chapter 5. Prepare a new Toner cartridge. See "Maintenance messages " in Chapter 5. Prepare a new Drum unit. See "TONER LOW message" in Chapter 5. See "Maintenance messages " in Chapter 5. 6-3 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.
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... can I use paper that has absorbed moisture or thick media can increase the amount of the Driver. • Try installing a new Toner cartridge. See "Recommended paper" in Chapter 1. • Installing a new Toner cartridge. See "Positioning the printer" in Chapter 1. • Check the printer's environment; A rough surfaced paper, paper that meets the specifications. See "Replacing...
... can I use paper that has absorbed moisture or thick media can increase the amount of the Driver. • Try installing a new Toner cartridge. See "Recommended paper" in Chapter 1. • Installing a new Toner cartridge. See "Positioning the printer" in Chapter 1. • Check the printer's environment; A rough surfaced paper, paper that meets the specifications. See "Replacing...
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...1. • Select the 'Thick paper mode' in Chapter 1. • The Toner cartridge may be damaged. Rough surfaced paper may cause this problem. Install a new Toner cartridge. Install a new Toner cartridge. See "Replacing the Toner cartridge" in Chapter 5. • Clean the corona wire. See "What kind of... meets the specifications. See "Cleaning the corona wire" in Chapter 1. • The Toner cartridge may be damaged. Image defect examples ABCDEFGH abcdefghijk ABCD abcde 01234 Toner specks Hollow print All black Recommendation • Make sure you are currently using. •...
...1. • Select the 'Thick paper mode' in Chapter 1. • The Toner cartridge may be damaged. Rough surfaced paper may cause this problem. Install a new Toner cartridge. Install a new Toner cartridge. See "Replacing the Toner cartridge" in Chapter 5. • Clean the corona wire. See "What kind of... meets the specifications. See "Cleaning the corona wire" in Chapter 1. • The Toner cartridge may be damaged. Image defect examples ABCDEFGH abcdefghijk ABCD abcde 01234 Toner specks Hollow print All black Recommendation • Make sure you are currently using. •...
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White Spots Printed pages have black spots at intervals of 94 mm (3.7 in .). 6-28 Install a new Toner cartridge. Caution Do not try to clean the surface of 94 mm (3.7 in .). • The Toner cartridge may be damaged. See "Replacing the Toner cartridge" in Chapter 5. 94 mm (3.7 in.) 94 mm (3.7 in.) Printed pages have white spots in .) Recommendation ! Image defect examples 94 mm (3.7 in.) 94 mm (3.7 in black text and graphics at intervals of the photosensitive drum with anything sharp, such as ball-point pen, etc.
White Spots Printed pages have black spots at intervals of 94 mm (3.7 in .). 6-28 Install a new Toner cartridge. Caution Do not try to clean the surface of 94 mm (3.7 in .). • The Toner cartridge may be damaged. See "Replacing the Toner cartridge" in Chapter 5. 94 mm (3.7 in.) 94 mm (3.7 in.) Printed pages have white spots in .) Recommendation ! Image defect examples 94 mm (3.7 in.) 94 mm (3.7 in black text and graphics at intervals of the photosensitive drum with anything sharp, such as ball-point pen, etc.
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... is not inside the printer covering the scanner window. • The fixing unit may be damaged. Install a new Drum unit. See "Replacing the Toner cartridge" in Chapter 5. • The drum unit may be damaged. in Chapter 5. Clean the drum unit. See the previous page. • Do ...Make sure that has clips or staples because they will scratch the surface of paper is subject to the home position. 6-29 See "Replacing the Toner cartridge" in Chapter 5. • Return the tab to excessive direct sunlight or room light, the unit may be damaged. Call Customer Support. ...
... is not inside the printer covering the scanner window. • The fixing unit may be damaged. Install a new Drum unit. See "Replacing the Toner cartridge" in Chapter 5. • The drum unit may be damaged. in Chapter 5. Clean the drum unit. See the previous page. • Do ...Make sure that has clips or staples because they will scratch the surface of paper is subject to the home position. 6-29 See "Replacing the Toner cartridge" in Chapter 5. • Return the tab to excessive direct sunlight or room light, the unit may be damaged. Call Customer Support. ...