How to fix image distortion on my Brother HL-1040?
To fix image distortion on your Brother Printer: * Ensure the scanner unit is secured correctly and tighten the screws. * If there's scanner LD emission failure or scanner motor rotation failure, replace the scanner unit. * Connect the harness correctly if there's a scanner connection failure.
What causes my Brother HL-1040 to print all black?
If your Brother Printer is printing all black, it could be due to: * Corona failure, which may require replacing the drum unit or cleaning the terminals in the printer and on the drum. * A harness connection issue between the scanner unit and the panel sensor PCB, which would need checking. * Failure of the high-voltage power supply PCB, main PCB, or panel sensor PCB, all requiring replacement.
How to fix a Brother HL-1040 that is printing too faintly?
If your Brother Printer is printing too faintly, consider the following: * Ensure the printer is on a flat surface. * Remove and gently shake the drum unit horizontally. * Clean the scanner window with a dry tissue. * If problems persist, the scanner unit may need replacement.
Why is my Brother HL-1040 printing too light?
If your Brother Printer is printing too lightly, it could be due to several reasons: * Toner sensing failure on the printer side, which may require cleaning the toner sensor and checking its connection. * Toner sensing failure on the toner cartridge side, which suggests replacing the toner cartridge. * Drum connection failure, which needs cleaning the contact electrodes in both the printer body and on the drum unit. * High-voltage power supply PCB failure, panel sensor PCB or main PCB failure, or scanner unit failure, all requiring replacement of the respective parts.
What to do if the toner lamp is lit on my Brother HL-1040 after installing a new toner cartridge?
If the toner lamp is lit after installing a toner cartridge in your Brother Printer, replace the cartridge with a new one.
What to do if my Brother HL-1040 Printer has poor fixing?
If your Brother Printer has poor fixing, ensure you are using paper of the recommended weight and thickness. You may also need to clean the toner sensor or correctly fit the thermistor. In some cases, the low-voltage power supply PCB may need to be replaced.
How do I remove black vertical streaks in a gray background on my Brother Printer?
If you're seeing black vertical streaks in a gray background on your Brother Printer, clean the scanner window to remove any translucent stains.
How to fix horizontal lines on Brother HL-1040 output?
To fix horizontal lines on your Brother Printer output: * Clean both SR electrodes. * Check the SR connection. * Check the connection between the shaft and the ground contact of the feed roller.
Why is there dirt on the back of paper from my Brother Printer?
If you notice dirt on the back of paper from your Brother Printer, clean the pressure roller of the fixing unit. If the dirt is from within the drum unit, replace the drum unit.
How to resolve black spots on printouts from my Brother Printer?
To resolve black spots on printouts from your Brother Printer: * If toner remains stuck on the drum unit, gently wipe it off with a cotton swab. * Check and clean the heat roller with a cloth dampened with alcohol; consider replacing the fixing unit. * Replace the high-voltage power supply PCB if necessary.
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