Replace Drums messages

When the following message appears on the LCD, you need to replace the drum kit:

Replace Drums

Drum Error

<Scrolling message>

Replace the Drum Unit. Black/ Cyan/ Magenta/ Yellow. Refer to the

User’s Guide. 1

1Only the colour you need to replace will be shown

The Drum Error message has two cases: If the scrolling message shows

Replace the Drum Unit. you will need to replace the drum unit. If the scrolling message shows

Slide the Green tab on Drum Unit. you do not need to replace the drum unit, you just need to clean the corona wires. (See Cleaning the corona wires on page 158.)

IMPORTANT

For best performance, use only Genuine Brother drum units and Genuine Brother toner units. Printing with a third-party drum unit or toner unit may reduce not only the print quality but also the quality and life of the printer itself. Warranty coverage may not apply to problems caused by the use of a third-party drum unit or toner unit.

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Note

If only the specified drum needs to be replaced, the LCD shows the Replace Drum(X) message. (X) indicates the drum unit colour that you need to replace. ((K)=Black, (Y)=Yellow, (M)=Magenta, (C)=Cyan). During the normal lifespan of a drum kit the Replace Drum (X) message will not appear. The message will only refer to a specific drum if a single unit has been replaced previously due to damage or error.

Replacing the drum units

IMPORTANT

•While removing the drum unit, handle it carefully because it may contain toner. If toner scatters on your hands or clothes, wipe or wash it off with cold water at once.

•Every time you replace the drum unit, clean the inside of the printer. (See Routine maintenance on page 155.)

a Turn off the machine. Unplug the telephone line cord first, and then unplug the power cord from the electrical socket.

b Fully open the top cover by lifting up on the handle (1).

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