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HL-5240

FAQs & Troubleshooting

FAQs & Troubleshooting
  • Date: 29/10/2019
  • ID: faq00100555_000

When printing with monochrome laser printer, the print position shifts. (Linux)

Get superuser authorization with the "su" command or "sudo su" command.
Open the following file using a text editor.

/usr/local/Brother/lpd/filter(PrinterName)
Look for "PCL = 1".

Change that line as follows:
"PCL = 0"

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