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Anonymous Posted on Mar 02, 2010

Printer prints blank pages

Clearing a paper jam might have done something to the roller? Now when it prints I hear print heads moving and paper advancing as normal, but I get a blank sheet out. Ink cartridges seem okay and I know they're pretty full. Any suggestions? It's a Brother MFC

  • Anonymous Mar 02, 2010

    I don't think it's the cartridges, I think it's the roller somehow. They are OEM cartridges and I already did the print head cleaning (even though it wastes a lot of ink)

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The print head is a part of the printer itself and unlike other printers, you cannot remove it or soak it without ruining your printer. So just try the print head cleaning option and perhaps replace cartridges, especially if you are using a third party or refilled cartridge which can clog even if it is full.

  • Anonymous Mar 02, 2010

    It's possible, but usually if you pulled the print heads out of alignment they error out and stop working. The fact they still move would indicate a blockage. However, if they were pulled out of alignment there wouldn't be a lot you could do. If it's under warranty you might want to replace it.

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