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Troubleshooting, Identifying your problem – IBM HL-5250DN User Manual

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You can correct most problems by yourself. If you need additional help, the Brother Solutions Center offers
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Identifying your problem

First, check the following:

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The AC power cord is connected properly and the printer is turned on.

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All of the protective parts have been removed.

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The toner cartridge and drum unit are installed properly.

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The front and back covers are fully closed.

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Paper is inserted properly in the paper tray.

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The interface cable is securely connected to the printer and the computer.

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The correct driver for the printer has been chosen and is installed.

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The PC is set up to connect to the correct printer port.

Printer does not print:
If you did not solve your problem with the above checks, identify your problem and then go to the page
suggested below.

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Printer LED is blinking

See LEDs (Light Emitting Diodes) on page 45.

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Status Monitor Error Message appears

See Error messages in the Status Monitor on page 80.

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Printer printed an Error Message

See Error message printout on page 82.

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Paper handling

See Paper handling on page 83 and Paper jams and how to clear them on page 84.

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Other problems

See Other problems on page 98.

Pages are printed, but there are problems with:

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Print quality

See Improving the print quality on page 91.

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Printout is incorrect

See Solving print problems on page 97.

Troubleshooting

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