Scanner Error is a common fault with the Hewlett Packard LaserJet 3030 series printers. This fault is normally caused by a thin film of ozone/dust build up in the scanner but can also be caused by bits of paper being jammed between the casing and scanner glass. The following is a guide on the cleaning procedure for the…
We’ve found a couple of easy fixes for when the HP1606DN fails to recognise the cartridge: 1. Make sure the paper path is clear – a partially fed sheet of paper can cause this error. 2. Wipe the chip on the cartridge and make sure the cartridge is properly seated, with the chip making good contact…
Cartridge alignment problems and fuzzy print are common faults with the HP Colour LaserJet CP2020, CM2320fxi, CP2025dn, CP2025x, CM2320n, CM2320nf and CP2025n series (and any other Hewlett Packard colour printer that takes the CC530A, CC531A, CC532A and CC533A cartridges. There are a few different causes of this problem: Faulty or worn toner cartridges. To calibrate or…
This is a general information note regarding the electronics that control printers and other devices. This fault is known as a Dry Joint and can cause a wide range of faults and errors. I have come across this problem many times in my years servicing printers and appliances. Shown below are before and after pictures of a power supply…
If you have replaced the toner in your Brother DCP7065DN, and the “Toner Life End” or “Replace Toner” message hasn’t automatically reset, you may wish to follow the following procedure to reset it manually: Open the front door and remove the drum and toner (cover to avoid light damage). Confirm that the display shows cover…
If you have a Brother mono (black only) printer that is printing light it may be you have a build up of dust on the laser glass. The fix for this problem is easy and only requires a lint free cloth. 1. Turn off the printer power switch and unplug the printer from the power outlet. 2. Open…
To reset the tn240 toner counter on a Brother MFC-9320CW or MFC-9120CN colour printer try the following steps: With power on, open the front toner door (you will get a “door open” message on the display.) Press “Clear/Back” button. That will bring up the “Toner Reset Menu” (TNR = toner). Using the Up and Down keys, you can then scroll through…
If your TN2230 – TN2250 toner counter on your HL-2130 HL-2240D HL-2250DN or HL-2270DW doesn’t reset when you install the cartridge, you may wish to try this procedure. Open the front cover and leave open while completing the following steps. Turn the printer off. Hold the ‘go’ button (or “start’ button) while turning the printer on. All panel…
If you get an Unable To Clean error on your Brother MFC-210, MFC-410CN, MFC-420CN, MFC-620CN or FAX-2440C it may be because the ink purge tank count has reached its “full” limit. To reset the purge counter: Enter machine maintenance mode (on MFC210C all four photo/copy/fax/scan lights flash in maintenance mode). Warning: care is needed in maintenance mode,…
The reset procedure for the Brother MFC-8860DN is as follows: Open the TONER door (the door that gives you access to the toner cartridge). Press the ‘back’ button. Press *00. Ignore the query about the drum. Close the door. All going to plan your toner counter should now be reset. Note: This may work for some of the other models…