HL-L3280CDW

FAQs & Troubleshooting

FAQs & Troubleshooting
  • Date: 01/23/2023
  • ID: faq00000216_028

Colored spots at 75 mm (3.0 in.) intervals or at 29 mm (1.1 in.) intervals

Colored Spots


Follow the steps applicable for your case to resolve the issue:

 

Case 1: Colored spots at 75 mm (3.0 in.) intervals

  1. If the issue is not resolved after printing a few pages, the drum may have foreign material, such as glue from a label, stuck on the drum surface. Clean the drum unit.
    > Click here to see how to clean the drum unit.
  2. Install a new drum unit.
    > Click here to see how to replace the drum unit.

 

 

Case 2: Colored spots at 29 mm (1.1 in.) intervals

Identify the color causing the issue and install a new toner cartridge.

To identify the color of the toner cartridge and replace toner cartridge, follow the steps below:

 

  1. > Click here to print the chart. [345KB/ PDF]
  2. Compare your printed document with the printed chart to identify the color causing the issue.
  3. Replace the toner cartridge of the color.
    > Click here to see how to replace the toner cartridge.

If your question was not answered, have you checked other FAQs?

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If you need further assistance, please contact Brother customer service:

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