When should a brother belt unit be replaced?

The belt unit is a consumable item that requires periodic replacement. After you have printed approximately 50,000 pages (letter or A4 size paper), the message “Replace Belt” will appear on the LCD display. NOTE:The actual number of printed pages will vary depending on the print jobs and paper you use.

What does the belt unit do in a Brother printer?

It is a rotating belt that is typically large which carries the mixture of different colors of toner particles. The cartridges will then precisely apply each toner layer to the belt which will then apply the combined layers uniformly onto the paper. You might need the belt unit to be replaced after some time of use.

How do you reset the belt counter on a Brother printer?

DO NOT reset the belt unit counter unless you are replacing the belt unit….Reset the Belt Unit Counter

1. Make sure the machine is turned on.
2. Press. (Settings).
3. Press All Settings => Machine Information or Machine Info. => Parts Life.
4. Press and hold Belt until the machine’s display message changes.
5. Press Yes.
6. Press. (Home).

What does belt end soon mean on a Brother printer?

If the LCD shows “Belt End Soon”, it means the belt unit is near the end of its life. Buy a new belt unit and have it ready before you get a “Replace Belt” message.

How do I change the belt on my Brother printer?

Replace Belt unit

1. Turn off the printer power switch.
2. Fully open the top cover by lifting up on the handle (1).
3. Take out all the drum unit and toner cartridge assemblies.
4. Hold the green handle of the belt unit and lift the belt unit up, then pull it out.
5. Unpack the new belt unit and put the new belt unit in the printer.

What does the belt unit do?

A belt unit transfers the toner image onto paper. The belt unit is located under the black, yellow, magenta and cyan image drums. The following figure shows an image drum being pulled out by grabbing the black toner cartridge (1).

What is belt unit?

A belt unit transfers the toner image onto paper. Belt unit. Position of the belt unit. The belt unit is located under the black, yellow, magenta and cyan image drums. The following figure shows an image drum being pulled out by grabbing the black toner cartridge (1).

What is the transfer belt unit?

ANSWER. A belt unit transfers the toner image onto paper. Belt unit. Position of the belt unit. The belt unit is located under the black, yellow, magenta and cyan image drums.

Can you clean a brother belt unit?

Clean the belt unit using the dry soft lint free cloth by wiping away any excess or spilled toner. 10. To clean the entire belt unit, rotate the belt using the gear with grooves/cutouts located toward the back right hand side. Also, clean the frame of the belt unit if you see toner on it.

How do I know if my printer drum needs to be replaced?

The drum unit may need replacing if you notice the printer producing blurry, low-quality images. Black or colored toner spots on printouts also indicates a failing drum unit. In some cases, horizontal lines may develop across the printout every time the paper passes the failing part of the drum.

What is a transfer unit on a printer?

The transfer unit is the part of the laser printing process that is responsible for transferring the image on the page before it goes through the fusing unit. Transfer units do eventually wear out and need to be replaced after an extended period of use.

Do new printers need drums?

It may come as a surprise for some, but drum units need to be replaced every so often to keep up the quality of the printing. Drums are the shell that toner cartridges are placed in and allow for the toner to adhere to the paper.