How do I fix the streaks on my Brother printer?
This issue is usually resolved by cleaning and/or replacing the drum unit. Brother strongly recommends that customers use only genuine Brother drum units and/or toner cartridges.
Can you clean laser printer drum?
You can use a clean, lint-free cloth instead, but a toner cloth is ideal. Wipe down the exterior of the drum to remove loose toner.
How do you clean the corona wire on a Brother printer?
Hold the handle of the toner cartridge and gently push it away from you to unlock it. Pull it up and out of the drum unit. Repeat this for all toner cartridges. Clean the corona wire inside the drum unit by gently sliding the green tab from left to right and right to left several times.
How do I clean the black lines on my Brother printer?
Inside the drum unit is a roller. Clean the roller by gently wiping the entire surface with a lint-free cloth or cotton swab lightly moistened with isopropyl (rubbing) alcohol. You can also use an alcohol swab, such as a medical pad or wipe.
How do I clean the drum unit of my Brother printer?
If you have print quality problems, clean the drum unit as follows: DO NOT use flammable substances, any type of spray, or an organic solvent/liquid that contains alcohol or ammonia to clean the inside or outside of the machine. Turn off the printer power switch. Press the front cover release button and then open the front cover.
What should I do If toner spills out of the drum?
If toner scatters on your hands or clothes, immediately wipe or wash it off with cold water. Be sure to seal up the drum unit tightly in a bag so that toner powder does not spill out of the unit. Discard the used drum unit according to local regulations, keeping it separate from domestic waste.
How do I Clean my Drum Unit?
The numbers can be found on the drum unit gear. We recommend that you place the drum unit on a clean, flat surface with a piece of disposable paper underneath it in case you accidentally spill or scatter toner. See the print sample to identify the color causing the problem. The color of the spots is the color of the drum you should clean.
How do I clean the OPC drum after printing?
When you have found the mark on the drum that matches the print sample, wipe the surface of the OPC drum with a dry cotton swab until the dust or glue on the surface comes off. DO NOT clean the surface of the photosensitive drum with a sharp object.