Troubleshooting; Identifying Your Problem - Brother HL-5445D User Manual

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Troubleshooting

If you think there is a problem with your machine, check each item below first and follow the troubleshooting
tips. Most problems can be easily resolved by yourself.

Identifying your problem

First, check the following.
 The machine's power cord is connected correctly and the machine's power switch is turned on. If the
machine does not turn on after connecting the power cord, see Other difficulties uu page 138.
 All of the protective parts have been removed.
 Paper is inserted correctly in the paper tray.
 The interface cables are securely connected to the machine and the computer, or wireless connection is
set up on both the machine and your computer.
 Error messages
(See Error messages in the Status Monitor uu page 122.)
If you did not solve your problem with the above checks, identify your problem and then go to the page
suggested below.
Machine does not print.
 Paper handling
(See Paper handling difficulties uu page 136.)
Pages are printed, but there are still problems.
 Print quality
(See Improving the print quality uu page 139.)
Printout is incorrect
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(See Printing difficulties uu page 135.)
Network and other problems:
 Network difficulties (HL-5450DN only) uu page 137
 Other difficulties uu page 138
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