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dWhen you find the substance on the 
drum surface that matches the print 
sample, gently dab the surface of the 
OPC drum with a cotton swab that is 
lightly dampened with isopropyl alcohol.
 
CAUTION 
The OPC drum is photosensitive so do not 
touch it with your fingers.
  Do not use a scrubbing or wiping motion 
because this might damage the drum.
  DO NOT clean the surface of the OPC 
drum with a sharp object, such as a ball-
point pen, because this might cause 
permanent damage to the drum unit.
 
Replacing the toner cartridge 
(TN-3130/TN-3170)C
The TN-3170 toner cartridge can print 
approximately 7,000 pages using a high yield 
toner cartridge. When the toner cartridge is 
running low, the LCD shows Toner Low. 
The machine is supplied with a standard TN-
3130 toner cartridge that must be replaced 
after approximately 3,500 pages. Actual page 
count will vary depending on your average 
type of document (i.e., standard letter, 
detailed graphics).
Note
It is a good idea to keep a new toner 
cartridge ready for use when you see the 
Toner Low  warning.
 
Discard the used toner cartridge according to 
local regulations, keeping it separate from 
domestic waste. You can also check our 
ecology website www.brothergreen.co.uk for 
recycling information. Be sure to seal up the 
toner cartridge tightly so that toner powder 
does not spill out of the cartridge. If you have 
questions, call your local waste disposal 
office. 
We recommend that you clean the machine 
and corona wire of the drum unit when you 
replace the toner cartridge. (See  Cleaning the 
laser scanner window  on page 118 and 
Cleaning the corona wire  on page 120.) 
						

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Replacing the toner cartridgeC
HOT SURFACE 
After you have just used the machine, some 
internal parts of the machine will be 
extremely hot. When you open the front or 
back cover of the machine, DO NOT touch 
the shaded parts shown in the illustration.
 
 
aOpen the front cover and take out the 
drum unit and toner cartridge assembly. 
 
CAUTION 
To prevent damage to the machine from 
static electricity, DO NOT touch the 
electrodes shown in the illustration.
 
 
bHold down the lock lever on the right and 
take the toner cartridge out of the drum 
unit.
 
WARNING 
DO NOT put a toner cartridge into a fire. It 
could explode, resulting in injuries.
  
						

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CAUTION 
Put the drum unit on a drop cloth or large 
piece of disposable paper to avoid spilling 
and scattering the toner.
  Handle the toner cartridge carefully. If toner 
scatters on your hands or clothes, wipe or 
wash it off with cold water at once.
 
CAUTION 
Brother printers are designed to work with 
toner of a particular specification and work 
to a level of optimum performance when 
used with genuine Brother toner cartridges 
(TN–3130/TN–3170). Brother cannot 
guarantee this optimum performance if 
toner or toner cartridges of other 
specifications are used. Brother does not 
therefore recommend the use of cartridges 
other than Brother cartridges with this 
printer, or the refilling of empty cartridges 
with toner from other sources. If damage is 
caused to the drum unit or other part of this 
machine as a result of the use of toner or 
toner cartridges other than genuine Brother 
products due to the incompatibility or lack of 
suitability of those products with this 
machine, any repairs required as a result 
may not be covered by the warranty.
  Unpack the toner cartridge just before you 
put in the machine. If a toner cartridge is left 
unpacked for a long time, the toner life will 
be shortened.
    
DO NOT touch the shaded parts shown in 
the illustrations to prevent any degradation 
to the print quality.
 
cUnpack the new toner cartridge. Put the 
used toner cartridge into the aluminium 
bag and discard it according to local 
regulations.
dGently rock the toner cartridge from side 
to side five or six times to spread the 
toner evenly inside the cartridge.
 
ePull off the protective cover.  
fPut the new toner cartridge firmly into 
the drum unit until you hear it lock into 
place. If you put it in properly, the lock 
lever will lift automatically.
  
						

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gClean the primary corona wire inside the 
drum unit by gently sliding the blue tab 
from left to right and right to left several 
times. Be sure to return the blue tab to 
the home position (b).
hPut the drum unit and toner cartridge 
assembly back in the machine.
iClose the front cover.
Replacing the drum unit 
(DR-3100)C
The machine uses a drum unit to create print 
images on paper. If the LCD shows Drum 
Near End, the drum unit is near the end of its 
life and it is time to buy a new one.
Even if the LCD shows Drum Near End, you 
may be able to continue printing without 
having to replace the drum unit for a while. 
However, if there is a noticeable deterioration 
in the output print quality (even before Drum 
Near End appears), then the drum unit 
should be replaced. You should clean the 
machine when you replace the drum unit. 
(See Cleaning the laser scanner window on 
page 118.)
CAUTION 
While removing the drum unit, handle it 
carefully because it may contain toner. If 
toner scatters on your hands or clothes, 
wipe or wash it off with cold water at once.
 
Note
The drum unit is a consumable item, and 
it is necessary to replace it periodically. 
There are many factors that determine the 
actual drum life, such as temperature, 
humidity, type of paper and how much 
toner you use for the number of pages per 
print job. The estimated drum life is 
approximately 25,000 pages. The actual 
number of pages your drum will print may 
be significantly less than these estimates. 
Because we have no control over the 
many factors that determine the actual 
drum life, we cannot guarantee a 
minimum number of pages that will be 
printed by your drum.
  
						

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HOT SURFACE 
After you have just used the machine, some 
internal parts of the machine will be 
extremely hot. When you open the front or 
back cover of the machine, DO NOT touch 
the shaded parts shown in the illustration.
 
 
aOpen the front cover and take out the 
drum unit and toner cartridge assembly. 
 
CAUTION 
To prevent damage to the printer from static 
electricity, DO NOT touch the electrodes 
shown in the illustration.
 
 
bHold down the lock lever on the right and 
take the toner cartridge out of the drum 
unit.
 
Note
Discard the used drum unit according to 
local regulations, keeping it separate from 
domestic waste. Be sure to seal up the 
drum unit tightly so that toner powder does 
not spill out of the unit. If you have 
questions, call your local waste disposal 
office.
  
						

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CAUTION 
Unpack the drum unit just before you put it 
in the machine. Put the old drum unit into 
the plastic bag.
 
cUnpack the new drum unit.
dPut the toner cartridge firmly into the 
new drum unit until you hear it lock into 
place. If you put it in properly, the lock 
lever will lift automatically.
 
ePut the drum unit and toner cartridge 
assembly back in the machine.
Do not close the front cover.
fPress Clear/Back. 
Replace Drum?
a1.Yesb2.No
Select 
ab & OK
To confirm you are installing a new 
drum, press 1.
gWhen the LCD shows Accepted, close 
the front cover.
CAUTION 
If toner scatters on your hands or clothes, 
wipe or wash it off with cold water at once.
 
Replacing periodic 
maintenance parts
C
You need to replace the periodic 
maintenance parts regularly to maintain print 
quality. You should replace the parts listed 
below after printing approximately 100,000 
pages. Please call your Brother dealer for 
service when the following messages appear 
on the LCD.
LCD messageDescription
Replace PF 
KitMPReplace paper feeding kit for 
MP tray.
Replace PF 
Kit1Replace paper feeding kit for 
Tray 1.
Replace PF 
Kit2Replace paper feeding kit for 
Tray 2.
Replace FuserReplace fuser unit.
Replace LaserReplace laser unit. 
						

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Packing and shipping 
the machine
C
When you transport the machine, use the 
packing materials that came with your 
machine. If you do not pack the machine 
properly, you could void your warranty. The 
machine should be adequately insured with 
the carrier.
aTurn off the machine’s power switch.
bUnplug the machine from the telephone 
wall socket.
cUnplug all the cables and AC power 
cord from the machine.
dPush the Scanner Lock Lever down to 
lock the scanner. This lever is located on 
the left of the scanner glass.
 
CAUTION 
Damage caused to your machine by failure 
to lock the scanner before moving and 
shipping may void your warranty.
 
eOpen the front cover.
fTake out the drum unit and toner 
cartridge assembly. Leave the toner 
cartridge installed in the drum unit.
gPut the drum unit and toner cartridge 
assembly into the plastic bag and seal 
the bag.
hClose the front cover.
iWrap the machine in the plastic bag and 
put it in the original carton with the 
original packing material.
jPack the drum unit and toner cartridge 
assembly, AC power cord and printed 
materials in the original carton as shown 
below.
 
 
kClose the carton and tape it shut. 
						

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Machine InformationC
Checking the serial numbersC
You can see the machine’s serial number on 
the LCD.
aPress Menu, 7, 1. 
71.Serial No.
  XXXXXXXXX
bPress Stop/Exit.
Checking the page countersC
You can see the machine’s page counters for 
copies, printed pages, reports and lists, faxes 
or a summary total.
aPress Menu, 7, 2.
The LCD shows number of pages for 
Total and Copy.
 
72.Page Counter
a    Total    :XXXXXX
b    Copy     :XXXXXX
bPress a or b to see Print or 
List/Fax.
 
72.Page Counter
a    Print    :XXXXXX
b    List/Fax :XXXXXX
cPress Stop/Exit.
Checking the remaining life of 
partsC
You can view the remaining life of these parts 
on the LCD.
aPress Menu, 7, 3. 
73.Parts Life
1.Drum
2.Fuser
3.Laser
Select ab & OK
bPress a or b to select 1.Drum, 
2.Fuser, 3.Laser, 4.PF Kit MP, 
5.PF Kit 1 or 6.PF Kit 2.
 
73.Parts Life
1.Drum
Remaining:100%
Select ab & OK
Note
The life check of a part will be accurate 
only if that part’s life counter was reset 
when the new part was installed. It will not 
be accurate if that part’s life counter was 
reset during the life of the used part.
  
						

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D
On screen 
programming
D
Your machine has been designed to be easy 
to use. The LCD provides on screen 
programming using the menu keys. 
We have created step by step on screen 
instructions to help you program your 
machine. Simply follow the instructions as 
they guide you through the menu selections 
and programming options.
Menu tableD
You can program your machine by using the 
Menu Table on page 131. These pages list 
the menu selections and options.
Press Menu followed by the menu numbers 
to program your machine.
For example, to set Beeper volume to Low.
aPress Menu, 1, 4, 2.
bPress a or b to choose Low.
cPress OK.
Memory storageD
Your menu settings are stored permanently, 
and in the event of a power failure will not be 
lost. Temporary settings (for example, 
Contrast, Overseas Mode) will be lost. Your 
machine can store the date and time up to 4 
days.
Menu keysD
Menu and FeaturesD
 
 
Access the menu
 Go to the next menu level
Accept an option
 Exit the menu by pressing 
repeatedly.
Go back to the previous menu 
level.
 Scroll through the current menu 
level.
 Go back to the previous menu 
level or forward to the next menu 
level.
 Exit the menu. 
						

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To access the menu mode:
aPress Menu.
bChoose an option.
„Press 1 for General Setup menu.
„Press 2 for Fax menu.
„Press 3 for Copy menu.
„Press 4 for Printer menu.
„Press 5 for Print Reports menu.
„Press 6 for LAN menu.
„Press 7 for machine Info. menu.
„Press 0 for Initial Setup.
You can also scroll through each menu 
level by pressing a or b for the 
direction you want.
cPress OK when the option you want is 
highlighted on the LCD.
The LCD will then show the next menu 
level.
dPress a or b to scroll to your next menu 
selection.
ePress OK.
When you finish setting an option, the 
LCD shows Accepted.