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Printout image is not mirrored. Depending on the output you want to create and the images you use, you may
need to print a mirror, or horizontally-reversed, image. The default settings for
mirror printing differ depending on the application you print from. Check the
settings before printing. If your application does not have mirror print settings, you
must manually create an horizontally-reversed image before printing.
Print Quality Difficulties
Difficulties Suggestions
Poor print quality Check the print quality.
See Related Information: Check the Print Quality.
Make sure your ink cartridges are fresh. The following may cause ink to clog:
• The expiration date written on the cartridge package has passed.
• The ink cartridge may not have been stored correctly before use.
Make sure you are using one of the recommended types of paper.
See Related Information: Acceptable Print Media.
The recommended environment for your machine is between 68 °F to 91.4 °F
(20°C to 33°C).
White lines appear in text or
graphics.
Clean the print head.
See Related Information: Clean the Print Head from Your Brother Machine.
See Related Information: Clean the Print Head Using Web Based Management.
See Related Information: Clean the Print Head from Your Computer (Windows).
Check and adjust the paper feed. See Related Information: Correct the Paper
Feed to Clear Vertical Lines.
Try using the recommended types of paper.
See Related Information: Acceptable Print Media.
To prolong print head life, provide the best ink cartridge economy, and maintain
print quality, keep your machine connected to a power source at all times. We
recommend using to power down the machine. Using allows minimal
power to the machine, resulting in periodic, cleaning of the print head.
Dark lines appear at regular
intervals.
Check and adjust the paper feed.
See Related Information: Correct the Paper Feed to Clear Vertical Lines.
The machine prints blank pages. Check the print quality.
See Related Information: Check the Print Quality.
To prolong print head life, provide the best ink cartridge economy, and maintain
print quality, keep your machine connected to a power source at all times. We
recommend using to power down the machine. Using allows minimal
power to the machine, resulting in periodic, cleaning of the print head.
Characters and lines are blurred. Change the print options.
See Related Information: Change the Print Options to Improve Your Print Results.
Difficulties Suggestions
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