Hi Duncan,
On Tuesday 21 June 2011 02:09:29 DSinc wrote:
> May be too old (12/2006). Opinions welcome.
> Device posts the <Paper> RED LED without feed after OS Print cmd
> intermittently.
> Mostly, can be reset by pressing the ON switch..........
> No paper fed. Yes, use moderate quality paper.
> Not dirty.
Bad Caps ! Common problem. CPU corruption from noisy power supply.
Replace all the caps in the power supply and check/replace motor
decoupling caps.
> Does anybody sell parts for this device?
>
> Suspect drum feed-in switch. Can not prove yet.
> Suspect paper-feed logic/mechanical also.
>
> I do not fully grasp this "S" path logic yet.
> If I take it apart any deeper, it will become a viking funeral!
> No. Not in contact with Brother.........yet!
> I suspect I do know the conversation anyway.............. :)
> Printer cost $99.
> Still have spare drum module and toner cartridge for it. Darn!
> Wondering?
> Best,
> Duncan
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