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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. CD-ROM 4. Documentation 3. Drum unit assembly (with Toner cartridge) 2. Printer 5. AC power cord 6. Paper cassette 1-1
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. Documentation 3. Drum unit assembly (with Toner cartridge) 2. Printer 5. AC power cord 6. Paper cassette 1-1
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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. TONER EMPTY See the TONER EMPTY message explanation 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
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. TONER EMPTY See the TONER EMPTY message explanation 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
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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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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 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. 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.
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. 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.
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CHAPTER 5 MAINTENANCE ☛ 3. 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. 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 Fig. 5-3 ! Caution • Handle the toner cartridge carefully.
CHAPTER 5 MAINTENANCE ☛ 3. 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. 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 Fig. 5-3 ! Caution • Handle the toner cartridge carefully.
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... sunlight or room light, the unit may be damaged. • Use a genuine Brother Toner cartridge that is specially formulated to problems caused by the use of 3rd party toner, 3rd party Toner cartridges or 3rd party Drum units. 5-8 Caution • Wait to unpack the Toner cartridge until immediately before you install it from side to the performance and...
... sunlight or room light, the unit may be damaged. • Use a genuine Brother Toner cartridge that is specially formulated to problems caused by the use of 3rd party toner, 3rd party Toner cartridges or 3rd party Drum units. 5-8 Caution • Wait to unpack the Toner cartridge until immediately before you install it from side to the performance and...
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☛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 ! Caution Install the Toner cartridge immediately after you remove the protective cover. Do not touch the shaded parts shown below. 5-9
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Fig. 5-6 ! Caution Make sure you install the Toner cartridge correctly or it may separate from the Drum unit when you hear it lock into place. Install the new Toner cartridge into the Drum unit until you pick up the Drum unit assembly. 5-10 When the Toner cartridge is installed correctly, the Lock lever is lifted automatically. ☛ 6.
Fig. 5-6 ! Caution Make sure you install the Toner cartridge correctly or it may separate from the Drum unit when you hear it lock into place. Install the new Toner cartridge into the Drum unit until you pick up the Drum unit assembly. 5-10 When the Toner cartridge is installed correctly, the Lock lever is lifted automatically. ☛ 6.
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... Clean the primary corona wire inside the Drum unit by gently sliding the blue tab from right to the home position (L) before you replace the Toner cartridge. Re-install the Drum unit assembly into the printer. Fig. 5-8 ✒ Note We recommend that you reinstall the Drum unit assembly in this chapter. 5-11...
... Clean the primary corona wire inside the Drum unit by gently sliding the blue tab from right to the home position (L) before you replace the Toner cartridge. Re-install the Drum unit assembly into the printer. Fig. 5-8 ✒ Note We recommend that you reinstall the Drum unit assembly in this chapter. 5-11...
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...or clothes, immediately wipe or wash it off with cold water. ☛ 4. Caution Handle the toner cartridge carefully. Handle the Toner cartridge carefully. Caution Wait to seal up the Drum unit tightly so that toner powder does not spill out of the Drum unit assembly. Be sure to unpack a Drum unit until...direct sunlight or room light, the unit may be damaged. 5-14 If toner scatters on your hands or clothes, wipe or wash it in the printer. Fig. 5-11 ! While pressing the Lock lever, pull the Toner cartridge out of the unit. If an unpacked Drum unit is subjected to ...
...or clothes, immediately wipe or wash it off with cold water. ☛ 4. Caution Handle the toner cartridge carefully. Handle the Toner cartridge carefully. Caution Wait to seal up the Drum unit tightly so that toner powder does not spill out of the Drum unit assembly. Be sure to unpack a Drum unit until...direct sunlight or room light, the unit may be damaged. 5-14 If toner scatters on your hands or clothes, wipe or wash it in the printer. Fig. 5-11 ! While pressing the Lock lever, pull the Toner cartridge out of the unit. If an unpacked Drum unit is subjected to ...
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When the Toner cartridge is installed correctly, the lock lever is lifted automatically. CHAPTER 5 MAINTENANCE ☛ 5. Re-install the Drum unit assembly in the printer. Fig. 5-12 ! Install the Toner cartridge into place with a click. 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. Fig. 5-13 5-15
When the Toner cartridge is installed correctly, the lock lever is lifted automatically. CHAPTER 5 MAINTENANCE ☛ 5. Re-install the Drum unit assembly in the printer. Fig. 5-12 ! Install the Toner cartridge into place with a click. 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. Fig. 5-13 5-15
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See "How to the instructions supplied with the new Drum unit. ✒ Note Do not reset the page counter when you replace the Drum unit. Close the Front cover. ✒ Note We recommend that you clean the printer when you replace only the Toner cartridge. ☛ 8. ☛ 7. Reset the page counter referring to clean the printer" in this chapter. 5-16
See "How to the instructions supplied with the new Drum unit. ✒ Note Do not reset the page counter when you replace the Drum unit. Close the Front cover. ✒ Note We recommend that you clean the printer when you replace only the Toner cartridge. ☛ 8. ☛ 7. Reset the page counter referring to clean the printer" in this chapter. 5-16
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...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. Wipe dirt and dust away from the power outlet. ☛ 1. Plug in the power cord. 5-17 Cleaning CHAPTER... 5 MAINTENANCE Clean the printer exterior and interior routinely. They will damage the surface of the printer. Cleaning with toner, clean the printer interior and Drum unit. Cleaning the printer exterior Warning There are high voltage electrodes inside the printer....
...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. Wipe dirt and dust away from the power outlet. ☛ 1. Plug in the power cord. 5-17 Cleaning CHAPTER... 5 MAINTENANCE Clean the printer exterior and interior routinely. They will damage the surface of the printer. Cleaning with toner, clean the printer interior and Drum unit. Cleaning the printer exterior Warning There are high voltage electrodes inside the printer....
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... the Jam clear cover. See "Installing additional memory" in Chapter 5. See "Replacing the Toner cartridge" in Chapter 4. 6-1 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. Add the optional memory. See "Installing additional memory" in this...
... the Jam clear cover. See "Installing additional memory" in Chapter 5. See "Replacing the Toner cartridge" in Chapter 4. 6-1 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. Add the optional memory. See "Installing additional memory" in this...
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See "Maintenance messages " in Chapter 5. See "Maintenance messages " in Chapter 5. 6-3 See "CHANGE DRUM SOON message" 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. See "TONER LOW message" in Chapter 5. See "Maintenance messages " in Chapter 5. Prepare a new Drum unit. Prepare a new Toner cartridge.
See "Maintenance messages " in Chapter 5. See "Maintenance messages " in Chapter 5. 6-3 See "CHANGE DRUM SOON message" 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. See "TONER LOW message" in Chapter 5. See "Maintenance messages " in Chapter 5. Prepare a new Drum unit. Prepare a new Toner cartridge.
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...• If the whole page is too light, toner save mode in the Printer Properties tab of the Driver. • Try installing a new Toner cartridge. high temperature and high humidity conditions can I use ?" See "Replacing the Toner cartridge" in the printer driver. A rough surfaced paper,... Check the printer's environment. See "What kind of background shading. in Chapter 5. See "Replacing the Toner cartridge" in Chapter 1. • Try installing a new Toner cartridge. ABCDEFGH abcdefghijk ABCD abcde 01234 Gray background Ghost • Make sure you use paper that you select ...
...• If the whole page is too light, toner save mode in the Printer Properties tab of the Driver. • Try installing a new Toner cartridge. high temperature and high humidity conditions can I use ?" See "Replacing the Toner cartridge" in the printer driver. A rough surfaced paper,... Check the printer's environment. See "What kind of background shading. in Chapter 5. See "Replacing the Toner cartridge" in Chapter 1. • Try installing a new Toner cartridge. ABCDEFGH abcdefghijk ABCD abcde 01234 Gray background Ghost • Make sure you use paper that you select ...
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... paper can I use" in Chapter 1. • Select the 'Thick paper mode' in Chapter 1. • The Toner cartridge may cause this situation to occur. Install a new Toner cartridge. See "Positioning the printer" in the printer driver, or use Thinner paper than you are currently using. •... may be damaged. See "What kind of paper can I use?" See "Replacing the Toner cartridge" in Chapter 5. 6-26 Image defect examples ABCDEFGH abcdefghijk ABCD abcde 01234 Toner specks Hollow print All black Recommendation • Make sure you use paper that meets the specifications...
... paper can I use" in Chapter 1. • Select the 'Thick paper mode' in Chapter 1. • The Toner cartridge may cause this situation to occur. Install a new Toner cartridge. See "Positioning the printer" in the printer driver, or use Thinner paper than you are currently using. •... may be damaged. See "What kind of paper can I use?" See "Replacing the Toner cartridge" in Chapter 5. 6-26 Image defect examples ABCDEFGH abcdefghijk ABCD abcde 01234 Toner specks Hollow print All black Recommendation • Make sure you use paper that meets the specifications...
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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. 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 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 !
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. 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 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 !
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See "What kind of paper can I use" in Chapter 1. • Make sure you use label sheets for a long time. • The Toner cartridge may disappear by itself. Rough surfaced paper or thick media can I use paper that a torn piece of the drum. • If the unpacked drum unit ... to clear this problem especially if the printer has not been used for laser printers, the glue from the sheets may be damaged. Install a new Toner cartridge. Call Customer Support. • Clean the corona wire. ABCDEFGH abcdefghijk ABCD abcde 01234 Black Vertical lines Printed pages are stained with...
See "What kind of paper can I use" in Chapter 1. • Make sure you use label sheets for a long time. • The Toner cartridge may disappear by itself. Rough surfaced paper or thick media can I use paper that a torn piece of the drum. • If the unpacked drum unit ... to clear this problem especially if the printer has not been used for laser printers, the glue from the sheets may be damaged. Install a new Toner cartridge. Call Customer Support. • Clean the corona wire. ABCDEFGH abcdefghijk ABCD abcde 01234 Black Vertical lines Printed pages are stained with...