How to fix Cartridge Error on Brother Printer?
A 'Cartridge Error' indicates that the toner cartridge is not installed correctly. To resolve this, pull out the drum unit, take out the toner cartridge that is indicated on the LCD, and put it back into the drum unit again.
Why are the printed pages curled from my Brother Printer?
Curled printed pages may be caused by low quality thin or thick paper, or printing on the wrong side of the paper. Try turning over the stack of paper in the paper tray. Also, ensure that you choose the Paper Type that suits the print media type you are using.
What to do if my Brother Printer prints garbage?
If your Brother Printer prints unexpectedly or prints garbage, pull out the paper tray and wait until the machine stops printing. Then turn off the machine’s power switch and disconnect from the power for several minutes. Also, check the settings in your application to make sure it is set up to work with your machine.
What to do if my Brother Printer says Cover is Open?
If your Brother Printer displays a 'Cover is Open' message, it means that either the front cover or the fuser cover is not completely closed. Close the front cover of the machine. Close the fuser cover of the machine. If paper was jammed in the back of the machine when you turned on the power, make sure paper is not jammed inside the back of the machine, and then close the fuser cover and press Start.
Why are printed pages smeared from my Brother Printer?
Smeared printed pages can occur if the Paper Type setting is incorrect for the type of print media you are using, or if the print media is too thick or has a rough surface.
What to do if my Brother Printer misses text on some pages?
If your Brother Printer prints the first couple of pages correctly, then some pages have text missing, the computer is not recognising the machine’s input buffer’s full signal. Make sure that you connected the interface cable correctly.
What to do if my Brother Printer displays Cooling Down Wait for a while message?
If your Brother Printer displays a 'Cooling Down Wait for a while' message, it means the temperature of the drum unit or toner cartridge is too hot. Make sure that you can hear the fan in the machine spinning and that the exhaust outlet is not blocked by something. If the fan is spinning, remove any obstacles that surround the exhaust outlet, and then leave the machine turned on but do not use it for several minutes. If the fan is not spinning disconnect the machine from the power for several minutes and then reconnect it.
Why network scanning and printing do not work on Brother Printer?
If the network scanning and printing features do not work, the firewall setting on your PC may be rejecting the necessary network connection. Follow the instructions to configure Windows® Firewall.
What to do if computer cannot find Brother Printer?
If your computer cannot find your Brother machine, the firewall setting on your PC may be rejecting the necessary network connection. For details, see the instruction above.
What does Drum End Soon mean on my Brother Printer?
The 'Drum End Soon' message indicates that the drum unit is near the end of its life. Use the drum unit until you have a print quality problem; then replace the drum unit with a new one.
General| Print technology | Laser |
|---|---|
| Maximum resolution | 2400 x 1600 DPI |
| Time to first page (black, normal) | 10 s |
| Print speed (black, normal quality, A4/US Letter) | 22 ppm |
| Scan to | |
| Grayscale levels | 256 |
| Input color depth | 48 bit |
| Maximum scan resolution | 9600 x 9600 DPI |
| Optical scanning resolution | 600 x 2400 DPI |
| Copier resize | 25 - 400 % |
| PC free copying | Yes |
| Maximum copy resolution | 600 x 600 DPI |
| Maximum number of copies | 99 copies |
| Copy speed (black, normal quality, A4) | 22 cpm |
| Total input capacity | 250 sheets |
| Total output capacity | 100 sheets |
| Internal memory | 16 MB |
| Card reader integrated | - |
| Sound power level (standby) | 30 dB |
| Sound pressure level (printing) | 51 dB |
| Display | LCD |
| Product color | White |
| Market positioning | Home & office |
| Paper tray media types | Bond paper, Plain paper, Recycled paper, Transparencies |
| Non-ISO print media sizes | Executive |
| ISO A-series sizes (A0...A9) | A4, A5, A6 |
| ISO B-series sizes (B0...B9) | B6 |
| Maximum ISO A-series paper size | A4 |
| Multi-Purpose Tray media weight | 60 - 163 g/m² |
| Standard interfaces | USB 2.0 |
| Dimensions (WxDxH) | 428 x 396 x 257 mm |
| All-in-one functions | Copy, Scan |
| Color all-in-one functions | No |
| Power consumption (standby) | 80 W |
| Power consumption (PowerSave) | 10 W |
| Power consumption (average operating) | 460 W |
| Package depth | 510 mm |
| Package width | 550 mm |
| Package height | 454 mm |
| Package weight | 13400 g |
| Maximum duty cycle | - pages per month |
| Sustainability certificates | ENERGY STAR |
Weight and Dimensions| Depth | 396 mm |
|---|---|
| Width | 428 mm |
| Height | 257 mm |
Install and configure the software that translates PC data for your printer.
Using the TWAIN driver for scanning into applications supporting the standard protocol.
Utility for quick access to applications like Scan, Copy, PC-FAX, and device settings.
Steps to set up the machine for network scanning on Windows.
Using the application to configure machine settings remotely from a PC.
Sending documents as faxes from the PC using the Brother PC-FAX software.
Steps to send faxes directly from Mac applications.
Utility for quick access to Mac applications like Scan, Copy, OCR, and E-mail.
Configuring machine settings remotely from a Macintosh application.
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