Brother MFC-L2690DW error Drum End Soon: Guide
The Brother MFC-L2690DW error Drum End Soon is a maintenance alert that the drum life is near exhaustion. How to reset Drum End Soon MFC-L2690DW? The process involves navigating the device menu after installing a new drum unit. This alert does not halt operations immediately.
Common causes
- 1Internal page counter reached 12,000 pages.
- 2Surface wear on the photosensitive drum.
- 3Heavy residual toner buildup.
- 4Sensor malfunction on the front cover.
Solutions
Diagnóstico rápido
The error shows on the LCD display. Inspect the drum for physical surface damage if print quality issues persist after the reset.Solución paso a paso
- Replace: Swap the old drum for a new DR-730.
- Reset: Use the menu to select 'Drum Unit' and confirm reset.
- Verify: Check that the LCD screen is clear.
Prevención y mantenimiento
Always clean the corona wire using the green tab. Use original toner to prevent premature drum surface abrasion.Cuándo llamar a un técnico
If the error repeats immediately after replacement, the drum connector pins on the main frame might be damaged.Ficha técnica del equipo
- Technology: Laser Monochrome
- Speed: 36 ppm
- Compatible Supply: DR-730 Drum
- Recommended Use: Professional printing
- Drivers / official firmware
Steps to follow
- 1
Menu Access
With the printer on, press OK and the up arrow to enter the settings menu.
- 2
Reset Counter
Select Drum Unit and confirm the counter reset after installing the new part.
- 3
Close Cover
Close the front cover and verify the error message clears.
Frequently asked questions
The reset is done via the machine's menu under 'Drum Unit' by selecting 'Reset' after you have physically replaced the drum.
You can print until the quality degrades, but this warning signals that the drum surface is wearing out.
This model requires the DR-730 drum unit.
It is a programmed maintenance cycle based on page count to ensure print quality remains sharp.