Brother HL 2170W
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I tried Angry Larry’s link to Photobucket but there’s an error message. I tried rocklobster’s link to Imageshack, but it’s for a different printer. Can someone please send me the photos to fix this issue with my Brother HL-2170W? My email is [email protected] Very much appreciated!
How to Identify and Fix Common Problems ?
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The message Paper Jam may appear on the display if the Brother machine is not feeding paper correctly, paper scraps have become stuck in the print head path, the paper is not loaded properly in the paper tray, the jam clear cover located in the back of the machine, is not installed properly or the PE Actuator is …
Remove any loose paper or obstructions found. Make sure that the carriage can move freely across the width of the printer. Firmly push the carriage to the left side of the printer, and then push it to the right side.
Dirty printer rollers. If your paper jams are happening randomly and you can`t identify the cause, it could be that your printer rollers are dirty. Over time, dust and debris can build up on the rollers and cause the rollers to grab onto paper unevenly, which can lead to paper jams.
If the paper is even slightly askew, the rollers will pick it up a little crooked, and — guess what — the crooked sheet will immediately get jammed. So even though there`s no paper stuck when you start printing, the loose paper guides are ensuring that a sheet gets jammed whenever the printer starts doing its thing.
Printing on both sides of paper is called duplex printing. Most printers offer the option of automatically printing on both sides of a sheet of paper (automatic duplex printing). Other printers provide instructions so that you can manually reinsert pages to print the second side (manual duplex printing).
Doubling is a register problem that mainly occurs between plate and blanket within the unit. Too much blanket to paper pressure. Reduce printing pressure to a minimum. Too much plate to blanket pressure.
Did you know most copier paper jams are caused by the paper itself? Misaligned paper. When a stack of paper isn`t aligned properly in the machine, it often causes a paper jam issue. When adding a ream of paper, always fan the paper, load carefully and avoid overstuffing the tray.
Check Ink or Toner Cartridges & Paper Tray
Issues in your printer`s ink or toner cartridges as well as an empty paper tray can cause your printer to delay your prints. Make sure that your cartridges are not running out of ink and the paper tray is not empty.
Depending on the printer driver, this pane can be called “Double-sided printing” or a similar name. If you don`t see a Print on Both Sides pane, then your selected printer doesn`t support duplex printing. Or, the feature is turned off (see Verify that printer features are turned on).
HP printers not printing double-sided or duplex is a very common issue which could be due to several reasons, such as misconfigured printer settings, failed print jobs in queue, outdated drivers or a random glitch.
Relevant Questions and Answers :
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Brother HL-2170W — 2nd sheet printing causes jam
ANSWER : I tried Angry Larry’s link to Photobucket but there’s an error message. I tried rocklobster’s link to Imageshack, but it’s for a different printer. Can someone please send me the photos to fix this issue with my Brother HL-2170W? My email is [email protected] Very much appreciated!
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Brother MFC-9400CN Print Unable 2A FIX
ANSWER : I had that same problem, I have a MFC-9840CDW also. I went in and removed the three components Toner Tray, Transfer belt, and waste toner box. First thing no one mentioned is that you cannot just put your toner tray down when you take it out. Look at the bottom, those are light sensitive drums on the bottom. I put mine on its side with the bottom away from light and then covered it with a small black clean trash bag. Nothing touching the bottom, and protected from light. Also the transfer belt should not be placed down on the actual belt. The belt is basically the width of the unit and very delicate. same thing, on its side and covered with a clean bag. away from kids, dogs, cats, hamsters etc…lol. The waste toner box is safe to put on your desk.
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Paper jam in front of print head. HELP URGENT Please
ANSWER : I am 99% sure you don’t have a problem with a sensor. Having no idea what you do in the cleaning process, and not being able to look at the printer, there is no way to help or advise you.
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Paper Jam and carriage jam code when nothing is jammed
ANSWER : Did you try cleaning the encoder strip that runs through the cartridge assy.? Use Window Cleaner on a paper towel. Also, check inside on the right. I’ve seen a lot of times where there is a folded up scrap of paper that stops the carriage from going all the way to the right.
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My printer feeds through one piece of paper all the way and then a half piece of paper and stops. I pull out the paper to stop the paper jam and then it prints but sounds rough. After printing, it doesn't feed the paper all the way through.
ANSWER : And the first 2 sheets, the full and half sheet that go through first, are blank.
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Brother MFC-9840CDW Print Unable 32 Error
ANSWER : That is caused by a sticking solenoid. It’s not that hard to fix, I’ve done a bunch of them. Here is a video that shows how. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6Bob34TLrPQ
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sheets feeding or printing slightly crooked
ANSWER : Actually it’s a model 5040, but it appears identical to the photo at right.
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when printing front and back, the front will print well but the back will fade
ANSWER : It happens because second side voltage is much higher and the board breaks. Are you getting this issue in auto duplex only, or same error you are getting when you print second side manually?
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