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I-16 black spots, I-17 black band – Brother 1270N User Manual

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CHAPTER 6 TROUBLESHOOTING

6-36

I-16

Black spots

Possible cause

Step

Check

Result

Remedy

Drum unit

1

Are the spots at 94mm
intervals?
(The problem is not solved
after printing a few pages.)

Yes

1) If toner or glue remains

stuck, wipe it off gently with a
cotton swab. (Refer to

NOTE

in the previous page.)

2) If the photosensitive drum is

scratched or deteriorated
(exposed), replace the drum
unit.

Fixing unit

2

Are the spots at 79mm
intervals?
(The problem is not solved
after printing a few pages.)

Yes

1) Check and clean the heat

roller with a cloth dampened
with alcohol.

2) Replace the fixing unit.

High-voltage
power supply
PCB failure

3

Is the problem solved after
replacing the high-voltage
power supply PCB?

Yes

Replace the high-voltage power
supply PCB.

I-17

Black band

Possible cause

Step

Check

Result

Remedy

Ground

contacts

Corona failure

1

Is the wire cleaner at its home
position?

No

Return the wire
cleaner to its home
position.

Corona failure

2

Is the corona wire dirty?

Yes

1) Clean the corona

wire.

2) If the problem still

appears after
cleaning, replace
the drum unit.

User Check

(1) If the problem is not solved after printing a few pages, the drum unit may have

glue from label stock on the photosensitive drum surface. Refer to Step 1 in the
table below and

NOTE

in the previous page.

(2) The drum unit may be damaged. Install a new drum unit.