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Troubleshooting
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IMPORTANT
For technical help, you must call the country where you bought the machine. Calls must be made
from within
that country.
If you think there is a problem with your machine, check the chart below and follow the
troubleshooting tips.
You can solve most problems 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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Printing
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Troubleshooting and Routine
Maintenance
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Difficulty
Suggestions
No printout
Check that the machine is plugged in and that the
On/Off
key is on.
The ink cartridge is empty. (See
Check to see if the LCD is showing an error message. (See
Poor printing quality
Make sure that your ink cartridge is fresh. The following may cause ink to clog:
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The expiration date written on the cartridge package has passed. (Cartridges
stay usable for up to two years if kept in their original packaging.)
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The ink cartridge was in your machine over six months.
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The ink cartridge may not have been stored properly before use.
The recommended environment for your machine is between 68
°
F to 91
°
F (20
°
C to 33
°
C).
White horizontal lines appear in
text or graphics.
The machine prints blank pages.
Characters and lines are stacked.
Check the printing alignment. (See
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 Lower 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
Stains appear on the reverse side
or at the bottom of the page.
Make sure the printer platen is not dirty with ink. (See
Make sure you are using the paper support flap. (See