streaking from the very first print job. i need good quality contracts so i am very upset any ideas?
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brother won't do anything to help.I had just brought my toner from amazon ,it streaked on the right side of the page. I called brother and they told to mail it back to them and they would send postage(which that did not)they sent back the same one back,I again called them back , they said it was empty and would not replace it .I showed that I just got it and if it was empty that is the way they packed. it they wouldn't do anything about it. so a total loss.
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There really aren't that many things to check on these machines. Make sure "the wire" is clean; don't use "compatible" non-Brother toner cartridges; check the "drum life" indicator under "machine info" on the soft key menu(s). The drum and toner cartridges work together. If you've exceeded the drum's rated lifespan, it won't matter how new/full your toner cartridge is. It's time to replace the drum.
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Did you clean the wire? There should have been instructions with your toner and there's a wire that goes across the drum. The wire has a little clip on one end and you need to run the clip back and forth across the wire a few times to clean it. Also, did you gently shake the new cartridge from side to side before installing it? If you did all this and it's still leaving streaks, it might be time for a drum replacement.
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did you clean the wire? Are you using the original Brother toner? If so & this is your 3rd or 4th toner cartridge & you haven't previously replaced the drum it looks like it's time to place the drum. I usually replace the drum after the 3rd toner cartridge, i.e. the toner cartridge sits inside my Brother MFC. BTW- I use mine for personal use so minimal streaking is acceptable.
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I actually usef sand paper sheets but have to punch holes in it. My suggestion use the finest screen with light pressure for the first coat. And get better at appling mud and avoid alot of sanding. Also try a sanding sponge with water.
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go to maintenance....alignment and clean printer heads Hope this does the job!
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I just ordered one of these (for $87 from Geeks) - a refurb. I come from a copier repair background and would offer some suggestions concerning its jamming issues. As mentioned above - clean the feed roller with alcohol. Make sure you thourghly fan the paper before loading. If you still have jamming - turn the stack of paper over. Paper DOES have different "grain" front to back and one side will allow a better "grip" then the other. I wouldn't believe this if it weren't for my background. It sounds like this machine is more picky than many with it's feed system - but so are some copiers - and there ARE work-arounds. So I'll take my chances with it, and post a review later... I just ordered one of these (for $87 from Geeks) - a refurb. I come from a copier repair background and would offer some suggestions concerning its jamming issues. As mentioned above - clean the feed roller with alcohol. Make sure you thourghly fan the paper before loading. If you still have jamming - turn the stack of paper over. Paper DOES have different "grain" front to back and one side will allow a better "grip" then the other. I wouldn't believe this if it weren't for my background. It sounds like this machine is more picky than many with it's feed system - but so... » Read More I just ordered one of these (for $87 from Geeks) - a refurb. I come from a copier repair background and would offer some suggestions concerning its jamming issues. As mentioned above - clean the feed roller with alcohol. Make sure you thourghly fan the paper before loading. If you still have jamming - turn the stack of paper over. Paper DOES have different "grain" front to back and one side will allow a better "grip" then the other. I wouldn't believe this if it weren't for my background. It sounds like this machine is more picky than many with it's feed system - but so are some copiers - and there ARE work-arounds. So I'll take my chances with it, and post a review later... « Show Less
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I have not had a problem with streaks. I have scanned hundreds of photos to my Macbook and to my old Linux netbook and all look good.
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Have you tried checking the print folder in your control panel? You might be able to remove the unwanted project from the queue. I haven't had this printer in over 10 years, put I think that should work. Let me know if it works out.
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Check your ink levels, if you are out of any color you may see banding. Also clean the printer heads.
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If you contact Brother, they can help. Their CSR Rep was able to help me Purge the print head and now I'm back in business. I got a back-up printer just in case.
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Places like mypublisher.com would be better if they fit your budget. The result is professionally bound and presumably not subject to fading as DIY inkjet inks might be. Get on their mailing list and wait for a teaser sale if it matters. I fully agree with the previous posters in any case.
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Shojld be every few years. In my case I has quality print problems - streaks that wont go away no matter how much cleaning I did. HP support pages recommended in my case to replace the headers. Worked for me , and the quality was perfect again.
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Try wiping it with a damp soft cloth or tissue and if that doesn't work try printer maintenance (aligning, calibrating, etc...).
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You can bring up the list of print jobs on your machine if its still transferring the job to the printer. Otherwise there's red stop/cancel button on the printer you can use to cancel in progress jobs.
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1st 3month everytng work properly...now if I print paper...I want wait 30min to get that paper print...iam reallly tired of this printer. Next month iam going to through out printer from my house
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Go on Lexmark website and call their customer support. They had problems with them and there is a free exchange program on the print head!
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Both are true. I did not know at the time of my post that any different action was required, but one black cartridge has malfunctioned by leaving partially unprinted streaks in the lines of print. I removed it, wiped an accumulation of ink off it, reinstalled it and got some good printing, maybe 15 or 20 pages before it did the same again. I disposed of it so I would not have that frustration again. Jon
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I print on the shinier side and I have had no problem. I use Canon ink. Could it be your ink instead of your settings? I hope you can solve your problem. I really like the paper.
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The blue toner left streaks all over our paper. We put in OEM ink and the issue went away.