Brother HL-8050N Owner's Manual
TROUBLESHOOTING 5 - 8
Ink smears when
rubbed.
rubbed.
Is the paper damp?
Replace the paper.
See Loading Paper and Printing on page
2-9.
See Loading Paper and Printing on page
2-9.
Is the media suitable?
Replace the media with a recommended
size and type, and confirm that your printer
driver settings are correct.
See Suitable and Unsuitable Paper Types
on page 2-1.
size and type, and confirm that your printer
driver settings are correct.
See Suitable and Unsuitable Paper Types
on page 2-1.
Shadows appear
around areas of
dense black printing.
around areas of
dense black printing.
Is the media suitable?
Replace the media with a recommended
size and type, and confirm that your printer
driver settings are correct.
See Suitable and Unsuitable Paper Types
on page 2-1.
size and type, and confirm that your printer
driver settings are correct.
See Suitable and Unsuitable Paper Types
on page 2-1.
Ghost image
Is the media suitable?
Replace the media with a recommended
size and type, and confirm that your printer
driver settings are correct.
See Suitable and Unsuitable Paper Types
on page 2-1.
size and type, and confirm that your printer
driver settings are correct.
See Suitable and Unsuitable Paper Types
on page 2-1.
White spots appear
in areas of dense
black printing.
in areas of dense
black printing.
Is the media suitable?
Is the media folded or creased?
Is the media folded or creased?
Replace the media with a recommended
size and type, and confirm that your printer
driver settings are correct.
See Suitable and Unsuitable Paper Types
on page 2-1.
size and type, and confirm that your printer
driver settings are correct.
See Suitable and Unsuitable Paper Types
on page 2-1.
The toner cartridge is old or damaged.
Replace the toner cartridge.
See Replacing the Toner Cartridge
(TN-1700) on page 6-1.
See Replacing the Toner Cartridge
(TN-1700) on page 6-1.
Partial blanks
Is the paper damp?
Replace the paper.
See Loading Paper and Printing on page
2-9.
See Loading Paper and Printing on page
2-9.
Is the media suitable?
Replace the media with a recommended
size and type, and confirm that your printer
driver settings are correct.
See Suitable and Unsuitable Paper Types
on page 2-1.
size and type, and confirm that your printer
driver settings are correct.
See Suitable and Unsuitable Paper Types
on page 2-1.
Symptom
Possible Cause
Action