These articles are related to specific printer faults and errors – excluding drum/toner/fuser reset information which is included under “Tips and Tricks”.
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…
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,…
If you get an error “Unable to Clean 30” on your brother ink-jet printer here are some things to try before you tear your hair out: Open the lid/scanner cover and check the position of the print head and whether it freely moves from left to right See Fig.1 Check if there are any obstructions in the…
If your Hewlett Packard K5400 toolbox comes up with “Ink Supply Failure” here are some things to try. These steps have worked well for me in the past. Use toolbox utility to check the “health” of the print head. Clean the cartridge contacts and print head contacts (See Fig1 Fig2 and Fig3). After cleaning contacts switch the…
If your Hewlett Packard Laserjet printer is printing a black smudge down one side you may have a problem with your printer’s fuser unit. Another common fuser fault is known as “ghosting” which is re-printing of faded print further down the page from where it should be. This fault is common to almost all mono HP…
Here’s an interesting fault I came across with printers using the DR150CL drum unit… This article applies to Brother DCP-9040CN, HL-4040CN, HL-4050CDN, MFC-9440CN, MFC-9450CDN, MFC-9840CDW series printers. This particular fault is an easy one to check on and fix (see pics). If your printer is producing pages that looks like the picture to the left, then…
If you are getting void lines and streaking through the print outs on a printer using the DR150CL drum unit you may wish to try this as an easy 5 minute fix. This article applies to Brother DCP-9040CN, HL-4040CN, HL-4050CDN, MFC-9440CN, MFC-9450CDN, MFC-9840CDW series printers. The DR-150CL drum unit has a built-in charge wire cleaner. To…
The laser glass slits can get dirty and affect copy quality over time on any laser printer (usually causes fading of prints). On Brother MFC9440CN it is easy to clean the glass slits. First remove the drum unit and toners. Inside the printer above the drums you will see 4 slots. Take a clean lint free cloth…