How do you fix a printer drum error?
Drum Error (Drum!)
- The corona wires have become dirty. Clean the corona wires in the drum unit.
- The drum unit or the toner cartridge and drum unit assembly is not installed correctly. Reinstall the toner cartridge and drum unit assembly.
- If the issue still continues, the drum unit is at the end of its life.
Why does my printer keep saying Drum error?
The message “Drum Error” will appear on the display if the corona wire on the drum unit needs to be cleaned. 1. Open the front cover and remove the drum unit and toner cartridge assembly. Be sure to place the drum and toner assembly on a piece of paper in case of spilled or scattered toner.
How do I reset my printer drum counter?
Reset the Drum Counter
- Close the front cover.
- Make sure the machine is turned on.
- Press. (Settings).
- Press All Settings. (This step might be skipped in some models.)
- Choose Machine Info. or Machine Information => Parts Life.
- Press and hold Drum or Drum Life until the machine’s display message changes.
- Press Yes.
- 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.
- Make sure that the machine is turned on.
- Open the front cover.
- Press and hold OK for 2 seconds.
- Press the Up arrow key or 1 to reset the drum counter.
- Close the front cover.
Why does printer say replace drum?
The message ‘Replace Drum’ will appear if the drum unit is at the end of its rated life. Brother strongly recommends that customers use only genuine Brother drum units and/or toner cartridges.
What is a printer drum?
The drum unit is an electrically charged cylinder that fuses that toner powder onto paper to create text and images. Both of these components are essential for producing a print.
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.