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Paper cassette 1-1 Documentation 3. AC power cord 6. CD-ROM 4. Printer 5. Drum unit assembly (with Toner cartridge) 2. 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.
Paper cassette 1-1 Documentation 3. AC power cord 6. CD-ROM 4. Printer 5. Drum unit assembly (with Toner cartridge) 2. 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. 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. TONER EMPTY See the TONER EMPTY 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. 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. TONER EMPTY See the TONER EMPTY message explanation in this chapter 5-1 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). ✒ ... 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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To replace the toner cartridge, refer to "Replacing the Toner Cartridge" in this message, the toner cartridge has nearly run out of toner. Purchase a new toner cartridge and have it ready before you get a TONER EMPTY message. TONER LOW message (appears at intervals) TONER LOW If the LCD shows this chapter. 5-4
To replace the toner cartridge, refer to "Replacing the Toner Cartridge" in this message, the toner cartridge has nearly run out of toner. Purchase a new toner cartridge and have it ready before you get a TONER EMPTY message. 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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CHAPTER 5 MAINTENANCE ☛ 3. Fig. 5-3 ! Caution • Handle the toner cartridge carefully. 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
CHAPTER 5 MAINTENANCE ☛ 3. Fig. 5-3 ! Caution • Handle the toner cartridge carefully. 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
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... not only the print quality but also the quality and life of the printer itself. Keeping the cartridge horizontal, gently rock it in the printer. Warranty coverage does not apply to side five or six times. Fig. 5-4 ! If Toner cartridges are left unpacked for a long period of time the toner life will ...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...
... not only the print quality but also the quality and life of the printer itself. Keeping the cartridge horizontal, gently rock it in the printer. Warranty coverage does not apply to side five or six times. Fig. 5-4 ! If Toner cartridges are left unpacked for a long period of time the toner life will ...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...
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Do not touch the shaded parts shown below. 5-9 CHAPTER 5 MAINTENANCE Fig. 5-5 ! ☛5 Remove the protective cover. Caution Install the Toner cartridge immediately after you remove the protective cover.
Do not touch the shaded parts shown below. 5-9 CHAPTER 5 MAINTENANCE Fig. 5-5 ! ☛5 Remove the protective cover. Caution Install the Toner cartridge immediately after you remove the protective cover.
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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 the Drum unit until you pick up the Drum unit assembly. 5-10 ☛ 6. When the Toner cartridge is installed correctly, the Lock lever is lifted automatically. Install the new Toner cartridge into place.
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 the Drum unit until you pick up the Drum unit assembly. 5-10 ☛ 6. When the Toner cartridge is installed correctly, the Lock lever is lifted automatically. Install the new Toner cartridge into place.
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...11 See "Cleaning" in the printer; otherwise, printed pages may have vertical stripes. ☛ 8. ☛ 7. CHAPTER 5 MAINTENANCE 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. Home Position Fig. 5-7 ! Return the tab to left several times.
...11 See "Cleaning" in the printer; otherwise, printed pages may have vertical stripes. ☛ 8. ☛ 7. CHAPTER 5 MAINTENANCE 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. Home Position Fig. 5-7 ! Return the tab to left several times.
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... Be sure to unpack a Drum unit until immediately before you install it off with cold water. ☛ 4. While pressing the Lock lever, pull the Toner cartridge out of the unit. Caution Wait to seal up the Drum unit tightly so that toner powder does not spill out of the Drum unit.... If an unpacked Drum unit is subjected to local regulations. If toner scatters on your hands or clothes, immediately wipe or wash it in the printer. If toner scatters on your hands or clothes, wipe or wash it off with cold water immediately. ✒ Note Discard the used Drum unit...
... Be sure to unpack a Drum unit until immediately before you install it off with cold water. ☛ 4. While pressing the Lock lever, pull the Toner cartridge out of the unit. Caution Wait to seal up the Drum unit tightly so that toner powder does not spill out of the Drum unit.... If an unpacked Drum unit is subjected to local regulations. If toner scatters on your hands or clothes, immediately wipe or wash it in the printer. If toner scatters on your hands or clothes, wipe or wash it off with cold water immediately. ✒ Note Discard the used Drum unit...
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When the Toner cartridge is installed correctly, the lock lever is lifted automatically. Fig. 5-12 ! Re-install the Drum unit assembly in the printer. Install the Toner cartridge into place with a click. Fig. 5-13 5-15 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. CHAPTER 5 MAINTENANCE ☛ 5.
When the Toner cartridge is installed correctly, the lock lever is lifted automatically. Fig. 5-12 ! Re-install the Drum unit assembly in the printer. Install the Toner cartridge into place with a click. Fig. 5-13 5-15 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. CHAPTER 5 MAINTENANCE ☛ 5.
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☛ 7. Close the Front cover. ✒ Note We recommend that you clean the printer when you replace only the Toner cartridge. ☛ 8. 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.
☛ 7. Close the Front cover. ✒ Note We recommend that you clean the printer when you replace only the Toner cartridge. ☛ 8. 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.
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... for cleaning. Cleaning with volatile liquids such as thinner or benzene will damage the printer and the Toner cartridge. ☛ 3. Cleaning CHAPTER 5 MAINTENANCE Clean the printer exterior and interior routinely. Before cleaning the printer, make sure you have turned off the printer, and then unplug the power cord. ☛ 2. Do not use cleaning materials that...
... for cleaning. Cleaning with volatile liquids such as thinner or benzene will damage the printer and the Toner cartridge. ☛ 3. Cleaning CHAPTER 5 MAINTENANCE Clean the printer exterior and interior routinely. Before cleaning the printer, make sure you have turned off the printer, and then unplug the power cord. ☛ 2. Do not use cleaning materials that...
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... 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 "Replacing the Toner cartridge" in Chapter 4. 6-1 See illustration of paper on the Multi-purpose tray, and then press the Go switch...tray. Check the Interface setting. Add the optional memory. See "Installing additional memory" in Chapter 5. Load paper into the indicated printer tray. FUSER OPEN FACE UP OPEN JAM XXXXXX MANUAL FEED BUFFER ERROR STORAGE FULL DOWNLOAD FULL FONT FULL Close the Jam clear cover...
... 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 "Replacing the Toner cartridge" in Chapter 4. 6-1 See illustration of paper on the Multi-purpose tray, and then press the Go switch...tray. Check the Interface setting. Add the optional memory. See "Installing additional memory" in Chapter 5. Load paper into the indicated printer tray. FUSER OPEN FACE UP OPEN JAM XXXXXX MANUAL FEED BUFFER ERROR STORAGE FULL DOWNLOAD FULL FONT FULL Close the Jam clear cover...
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Prepare a new Toner cartridge. See "Maintenance messages " in Chapter 5. 6-3 See "Maintenance messages " in Chapter 5. Prepare a new Drum unit. See "Maintenance messages " in Chapter 5. See "TONER LOW message" in Chapter 5. 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.
Prepare a new Toner cartridge. See "Maintenance messages " in Chapter 5. 6-3 See "Maintenance messages " in Chapter 5. Prepare a new Drum unit. See "Maintenance messages " in Chapter 5. See "TONER LOW message" in Chapter 5. 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.
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... topics: Image defect examples ABCDEFGH abcdefghijk ABCD abcde 01234 Faint Recommendation • Check the printer's environment. See "Replacing the Toner cartridge" in Chapter 1. • Check the printer's environment; A rough surfaced paper, paper that meets the recommended specifications. See "Recommended ... Chapter 1. • Try installing a new Toner cartridge. See "Place the printer" in Chapter 5. See "What kind of paper can increase the amount of the Driver. • Try installing a new Toner cartridge. high temperature and high humidity conditions can I use...
... topics: Image defect examples ABCDEFGH abcdefghijk ABCD abcde 01234 Faint Recommendation • Check the printer's environment. See "Replacing the Toner cartridge" in Chapter 1. • Check the printer's environment; A rough surfaced paper, paper that meets the recommended specifications. See "Recommended ... Chapter 1. • Try installing a new Toner cartridge. See "Place the printer" in Chapter 5. See "What kind of paper can increase the amount of the Driver. • Try installing a new Toner cartridge. high temperature and high humidity conditions can I use...
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... Hollow print All black Recommendation • Make sure you use paper that meets the specifications. Install a new Toner cartridge. See "Replacing the Toner cartridge" in Chapter 5. 6-26 See "Positioning the printer" in Chapter 1. • The Toner cartridge may be damaged. See "What kind of paper can I use" in Chapter 1. • Select the 'Thick paper...
... Hollow print All black Recommendation • Make sure you use paper that meets the specifications. Install a new Toner cartridge. See "Replacing the Toner cartridge" in Chapter 5. 6-26 See "Positioning the printer" in Chapter 1. • The Toner cartridge may be damaged. See "What kind of paper can I use" in Chapter 1. • Select the 'Thick paper...
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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 black text and graphics at intervals of 94 mm (3.7 in .) Recommendation ! Image defect examples 94 mm (3.7 in.) 94 mm (3.7 in .). • The Toner cartridge may be damaged. Install a new Toner cartridge. Caution Do not try to clean the surface 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 black text and graphics at intervals of 94 mm (3.7 in .) Recommendation ! Image defect examples 94 mm (3.7 in.) 94 mm (3.7 in .). • The Toner cartridge may be damaged. Install a new Toner cartridge. Caution Do not try to clean the surface of the photosensitive drum with anything sharp, such as ball-point pen, etc.
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...of paper is subject to excessive direct sunlight or room light, the unit may sometimes stick to clear this problem especially if the printer has not been used for laser printers, the glue from the sheets may be damaged. See the previous page. • Do not use paper that a torn ...piece of the drum. • If the unpacked drum unit is not inside the printer covering the scanner window. • The fixing unit may be smudged. Install a new Toner cartridge....
...of paper is subject to excessive direct sunlight or room light, the unit may sometimes stick to clear this problem especially if the printer has not been used for laser printers, the glue from the sheets may be damaged. See the previous page. • Do not use paper that a torn ...piece of the drum. • If the unpacked drum unit is not inside the printer covering the scanner window. • The fixing unit may be smudged. Install a new Toner cartridge....