HL-3040CN

FAQs & Troubleshooting

FAQs & Troubleshooting

Clean the LED head

Follow the procedure below to clean the LED head.

  • DO NOT use cleaning materials that contain ammonia, alcohol, any type of spray, or any type of flammable substance to clean the outside or inside of the machine. Doing this may cause a fire or electrical shock.
    Do Not Use
  • Be careful not to inhale toner.
  1. Turn off the printer power switch and then unplug the printer.


    Turn Off Printer



  2. Fully open the top cover by lifting up on the handle (1).

    Open Top Cover


  3. Wipe the windows of LED head (1) with a dry, lint-free cloth. Be careful not to touch the windows of LED head (1) with your fingers.

    Clean LED Head


  4. Close the top cover of the printer.

    Close Top Cover


  5. Plug the printer back in, and then turn on the printer power switch.

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Related Models

HL-3040CN, HL-3045CN, HL-3070CW, HL-3075CW

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