Problem: Faded Output
Printouts are coming out faded.
Resolution
- If the print quality is poor, remove the toner cartridge from the printer and gently rock the cartridge from side to side.
- This movement helps distribute to the toner evenly within the cartridge.
- After rocking the cartridge 5-6 times, re-insert the cartridge into the printer and print a test page.
Problem: Error (Replace Toner) or Error (Toner Low)
The cartridge is reporting that it's low on ink or reporting the error message (Replace toner).
Resolution
- 1. Open the front cover and leave open while completing the following steps
- 2. On the control panel press the X / Cancel button and the Secure button together
- 3. Use the UP and DOWN arrow to reset the type of toner you have
- 4. Press OK to reset selected toner counter
- 5. Wait for the printer to reset the cartridge
- 6. Once the printer display shows ACCEPTED, the counter has been reset
- 7. Close the front cover and you should be able to continue printing
Problem: Error (replace drum)
The drum is reporting that it's low or reporting the error message (replace drum).
Resolution
- 1. On the printer screen, so to Settings.
- 2. Select All Settings.
- 3. Select Machine Info.
- 4. Select Parts Life.
- 5. Press and hold Drum.
- 6. When the screen shows Reset Drum?, select Yes.
- 7. The drum counter will now be reset.
Printers that use Brother TN-3430 cartridges
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