Agreed - but first check the power and other connection are firmly seated JimB
----- Original Message ----- From: "Gaffer" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[email protected]> Sent: Saturday, December 03, 2005 10:47 AM Subject: Re: Printer Problem > Hello Jim, Steve, > > On Saturday 03 December 2005 01:49, Jim Dykes wrote: > > Hi, > > > > I have a Brother MFC 8500 Multi-Function Laser printer. > > > > I haven't yet used a full cartridge, but was getting big, black > > splotchy lines clear across the left side of the paper when I printed > > anything. > > > > I got a new toner cartridge thinking that was the problem, but now > > the page is totally black..........and gray on the other side. So, > > then, not both sides of the paper have toner on them. > > > > I cleaned the wire as recommended, but results were the same. > > > > I sure hate to have to buy a new drum! Those suckers are > > expensive. > > > > However, it does sound like that, though, doesn't it? > > > > Thanks, > > > > Jim > > This is a typical symptom of a failed corona generator or broken wire. > If its under warranty I would ship it back and let the > supplier/manufacturer sort it out ! > > -- > Best Regards: > Derrick. > Pontefract Linux Users Group. > plug at play-net.co.uk > > -- > ---------------------------------------- > WIN-HOME Archives: http://PEACH.EASE.LSOFT.COM/archives/WIN-HOME.html > Contact the List Owner about anything: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > Official Win-Home List Members Profiles Page > http://www.besteffort.com/winhome/Profiles.html > > -- ---------------------------------------- The WIN-HOME mailing list is powered by L-Soft's renowned LISTSERV(R) list management software. For more information, go to: http://www.lsoft.com/LISTSERV-powered.html
