How do you reset the drum on a Brother MFC printer?

FAQs & Troubleshooting

1. Close the front cover.
2. Make sure the machine is turned on.
3. Press. (Settings).
4. Press All Settings. (This step might be skipped in some models.)
5. Choose Machine Info. or Machine Information => Parts Life.
6. Press and hold Drum or Drum Life until the machine’s display message changes.
7. Press Yes.
8. Press.

How do I get rid of the Replace drum message on my Brother printer?

I still receive the error message “Replace Drum”, or “Drum End Soon” after I replace the drum unit with a new one.

1. Make sure that the machine is turned on.
2. Open the front cover.
3. Press and hold OK for 2 seconds.
4. Press the Up arrow key or 1 to reset the drum counter.
5. Close the front cover.

Why does my Brother printer keep saying replace drum?

The Brother machine will display a ‘Replace Drum’ or ‘Drum Stop’ message when the machine has printed approximately 15,000 pages. The drums should be replaced as a set in order to maintain print quality. Unlike the toner cartridges, the drum change is not automatically detected by the machine when they are replaced.

How do you reset the drum on a Brother MFC 9120CN?

(For MFC-9120CN) Press Menu, 6, 4.

1. Press the up or down arrow to choose the color of the drum you replaced.
2. Press Ok.
3. Press 1 to reset the drum counter.
4. Press Stop/Exit.
5. The display will show Accepted.
6. Close the front cover.
7. The drum unit is now reset.

Where is the drum on a Brother MFC?

For Brother printers, the drum unit is usually connected to the toner cartridge. 1. To find it, simply open the front flap of your laser printer and find the toner cartridge(s) which the drum unit will be attached to or beneath. 2.

How do I get my Brother printer to recognize my new drum?

Hold down the “OK” button and the “up” arrow at the same time. Press the “OK” button to select “Drum”. Select the “down” button to reset the drum counter.

How do you reset the drum on a Brother MFC 9325CW?

Brother MFC-9325CW – Reset Drum

1. Press “Menu”
2. Press the arrow keys to find “Machine Info”.
3. Press “OK”.
4. Press the arrow keys to find “Reset Menu”.
5. Press “OK”.
6. Press the arrow keys to find “Drum”.
7. Press “OK”.
8. Press 1. to reset the drum counter.

Is it worth replacing printer drum?

Many consumers have the “If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it” mentality. But the replacement of a drum unit is vital to laser printers’ health. A degraded drum unit can cause streaks, smudges, and blank spots on your printed page even if you just inserted a new printer toner.

How do I know if I need a new printer drum?

The drum unit may need replacing if you notice the printer producing blurry, low-quality images. Black or colored toner spots on printouts also indicates a failing drum unit. In some cases, horizontal lines may develop across the printout every time the paper passes the failing part of the drum.

Can printer drums be cleaned?

Use an activated toner cloth, stretched tautly, and carefully wipe down the drum exterior to remove loose toner. Then use a cotton ball saturated with 99% pure isopropyl (rubbing) alcohol. Clean any patches of stubborn toner still attached to the drum. Use toner cloth or lint-free microfiber to clean the print rollers.

What is the green tab on the drum unit Brother?

The message ‘Drum Error, Slide the Green Tab on the Drum Unit’ will appear when the corona wire on the drum unit needs to be cleaned.