What does replace drum mean?

What does replace drum mean?

Without a chip, your drum unit has no way of being able to associate itself with your Brother printer. As a result, you will get the “Replace Drum” message because your printer thinks that you’ve not installed a drum unit. On the right is a standard toner cartridge with a chip.

What does it mean when it says replace drum on a Brother printer?

The Brother machine will display a ‘Replace Drum’ or ‘Drum Stop’ message when the machine has printed approximately 15,000 pages. The drums should be replaced as a set in order to maintain print quality. Unlike the toner cartridges, the drum change is not automatically detected by the machine when they are replaced.

What does it mean when the drum light comes on printer?

The Drum LED flashes if the drum unit is near the end of its life. Use the drum unit until you have a print quality problem, then replace the drum unit with a new one. The Drum LED continues to flash if the drum counter was not reset when you installed a new drum unit.

How do you fix a laser printer drum?

Turn off and unplug the printer. Open the print cartridge door and remove the print cartridge. Unhook the grips that lock the cartridge into place and remove carefully, making sure to not make contact with any other components. Inspect the drum for any dirt, paper fragments or excess toner.

How long do laser printer drums last?

A laser printer drum’s shelf life is approximately two years if the drum is still in its protective bag. Leave your printer’s drum in its protective bag until you’re ready to install the component.

What does a drum do in a laser printer?

What is the drum unit? The drum unit transfers the toner to the paper. The laser printer puts the toner on the roller called “The photosensitive drum” inside the drum unit, and then prints letters and images by fixing toner to the paper by heat and pressure.

Is toner better than ink?

While ink is still relatively expensive to refill or replace, toner powder is much more affordable over time. This also makes it more efficient and less wasteful because inkjet cartridges often force users to refill or replace them before they’ve been completely depleted.