a
Make sure the machine is turned on.b
Open the top cover until it locks in the open position.c
Remove the toner cartridge and drum unit assembly for the color shown on the Touchscreen.WARNING
HOT SURFACE
After you have just used the machine, some internal parts of the machine will be extremely hot. Wait for the machine to cool down before you touch the internal parts of the machine.
Routine maintenance
A IMPORTANT
• We recommend that you place the toner cartridge and drum unit assembly on a clean, flat surface with disposable paper underneath it in case you accidentally spill or scatter toner.
• To prevent damage to the machine from static electricity, DO NOT touch the electrodes shown in the illustration.
d
Push down the green lock lever and take the toner cartridge out of the drum unit.WARNING
• DO NOT put a toner cartridge or a toner cartridge and drum unit assembly into a fire. It could explode, resulting in injuries.
• DO NOT use flammable substances, any type of spray, or an organic solvent/liquid containing alcohol or ammonia to clean the inside or outside of the product. Doing so could cause a fire or electrical shock. Instead, use only a dry, lint-free cloth.
(See Product Safety Guide: To use the product safely.)
IMPORTANT
• Handle the toner cartridge carefully. If toner scatters on your hands or clothes, immediately wipe or wash it off with cold water.
• To avoid print quality problems, DO NOT touch the shaded parts shown in the illustrations.
• We recommend that you place the toner cartridge on a clean, flat, level, stable surface with disposable paper underneath it in case you accidentally spill or scatter toner.
NOTE
• Be sure to seal up the used toner cartridge tightly in a bag so that toner powder does not spill out of the cartridge.
• Visit http://www.brother.com/original/
index.html for instructions on how to return your used consumable items to the Brother collection program. If you choose not to return your used consumable, discard the used consumable according to local regulations, keeping it separate from domestic waste. If you have questions, call your local waste disposal office.
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Routine maintenance
A
e
Unpack the new toner cartridge. Hold the cartridge level with both hands and gently shake it from side to side several times to spread the toner evenly inside the cartridge.IMPORTANT
• DO NOT unpack the new toner cartridge until you are ready to install it. If a toner cartridge is left unpacked for a long time, the toner life will be shortened.
• If an unpacked drum unit is placed in direct sunlight (or room light for long periods of time), the unit may be damaged.
• Brother strongly recommends that you DO NOT refill the toner cartridge provided with your machine. We also strongly
recommend that you continue to use only Genuine Brother Brand replacement toner cartridges. Use or attempted use of third party toner and/or cartridges in the Brother machine may cause damage to the machine and/or may result in
unsatisfactory print quality. Our limited warranty coverage does not apply to any problem that is caused by the use of third party toner and/or cartridges. To protect your investment and obtain premium performance from the Brother machine, we strongly recommend the use of Genuine Brother Supplies.
f
Pull off the protective cover.IMPORTANT
Put the new toner cartridge in the drum unit immediately after you remove its protective cover. To prevent any
degradation to the print quality, DO NOT touch the shaded parts shown in the illustrations.
g
Put the new toner cartridge firmly into the drum unit until you hear it lock into place. If you put it in correctly, the green lock lever on the drum unit will lift automatically.NOTE
Make sure you put the toner cartridge in correctly or it may separate from the drum unit.
h
Clean the corona wire inside the drum unit by gently sliding the green tab from left to right and right to left several times.NOTE
Be sure to return the tab to the Home position (a) (1). The arrow on the tab must be aligned with the arrow on the drum unit.
If it is not, printed pages may have a vertical stripe.
i
Repeat step c and step h to clean each of three remaining corona wires.NOTE
When cleaning the corona wires, you do not have to remove the toner cartridge from the drum unit.
1
Routine maintenance
A
j
Slide each toner cartridge and drum unit assembly into the machine. Make sure you match the toner cartridge color to the same color label on the machine.BK = Black, C = Cyan, M = Magenta, Y= Yellow
k
Close the top cover of the machine.NOTE
After replacing a toner cartridge, DO NOT turn off the machine or open the top cover until the Touchscreen clears the
Please wait. message and returns to Ready mode.