These articles are related to specific printer faults and errors – excluding drum/toner/fuser reset information which is included under “Tips and Tricks”.
A common problem with the HP1600, HP2600 and Canon LBP5000 series colour printers is cartridge alignment errors. Note: Fig.1 There are a few different things that cause this problem: Dirty laser unit. Fix can be found here. Faulty cartridges. This causes the calibration patches to be miss-read. Transfer belt and sensors. Dirt/paper dust build up on…
A common problem with high volume printers it the consumable components wearing out. On the HP LJ 1320 these include the drum/toner, feed rollers and fuser assembly. The end user can usually identify these problems by visual inspection. Below are some pictures showing wear on the feed rollers and the fuser assembly. Fuser Assembly Wear…
This error was caused by a broken carriage valve assembly, and the cost of repair is probably too high to be worth it (Unless you want to try a “kiwi” fix!)
The HP Laserjet 1600 and similar machines are prone to a deterioration in print quality over time, starting with magenta because its the bottom cartridge. The fault is caused by dust and toner building up on the laser glass/lenses and mirrors. Here is the procedure to fix this fault: Fix One: Clean laser glass slits with…
If you get a “cartridge not recognized” message with your Epson printer, try this: 1. Remove all cartridges from the printer, then turn the printer off. 2. Physically unplug the power supply from the printer 3. Leave it unplugged for about 20 seconds to allow internal charges to subside. 4. Plug in the printer again and…
There’s some useful information on the Brother website: Cleaning Brother TN155 Machines Brother recommend this cleaning operation once a month to keep the best quality. Other models that use the same consumables are: DCP-9040CN, HL-4040CN, HL-4050CDN, MFC-9450CDN, MFC-9840CDW, DCP9040CN, HL4040CN, HL4050CDN, MFC9450CDN, MFC9840CDW.
For users with error light issues on a Brother HL2140 laser printer, Brother have provided excellent information here: Brother HL-2140 error lights Other printers that use the same consumables are: HL-2170W, MFC-7340, MFC-7440N, MFC-7840W, HL2170W, MFC7340, MFC7440N, MFC7840W.
Assuming the fuser is OK it can sometimes be reset as follows: Make sure the printer has been left long enough for the fuser to cool (15mins or so). Turn on the power, holding the button until the “drum” light is glowing. Wait a moment, then press the button again and the printer should start…
To clear the error message that includes the words “Clean Unable”: · Turn the machine off · Switch on the machine while holding down the “menu” button until all of the LEDs are flashing. Now you are in “maintenance” mode. · Press 80 · Press the “mono start” button to scroll through various options until…
Earlier models of Brother ink jet printers don’t have an intelligent chip on the ink cartridges like other brands. The printer has a U-shaped sensor that the cartridge slides into. The sensor looks through the cartridge to detect the ink level. If you replaced a cartridge and the printer continues to give you a “replace…