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Troubleshooting
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If you think there is a problem with your machine, check the chart below and follow the
troubleshooting tips.
Most problems can be easily resolved by yourself. If you need additional help, the Brother
Solutions Center offers the latest FAQs and troubleshooting tips. Visit us at
http://solutions.brother.com.
If you are having difficulty with your machine
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Troubleshooting and Routine
Maintenance
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Printing
Difficulty
Suggestions
No printout
Check that the machine is plugged in and not in
Power Save
mode.
One or more ink cartridges are empty. (See
Check to see if the LCD is showing an error message. (See
Check that the correct printer driver has been installed and chosen.
Poor print quality
Check the print quality. (See
Make sure that your ink cartridges are fresh. The following may cause ink to clog:
The expiration date written on the cartridge package has passed. (Cartridges
stay usable for up to two years if kept in their original packaging.)
The ink cartridge was in your machine over six months.
The ink cartridge may not have been stored properly before use.
Try using the recommended types of paper. (See
The recommended environment for your machine is between 20
°
C to 33
°
C (68
°
F to 91
°
F).
White horizontal lines appear in text
or graphics.
Clean the print head. (See
Try using the recommended types of paper. (See
The machine prints blank pages.
Clean the print head. (See
Characters and lines are stacked.
Check the printing alignment. (See
Checking the printing alignment
Printed text or images are skewed.
Make sure the paper is loaded properly in the paper tray and the paper side guide
is adjusted correctly. (See
Make sure the Jam Clear Cover is set properly.
Smudged stain at the top center of
the printed page.
Make sure the paper is not too thick or curled. (See
Printing appears dirty or ink seems
to run.
Make sure you are using the proper types of paper. (See
on page 8.) Don't handle the paper until the ink is dry.
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