If your Brother printer is having trouble printing correctly, there’s a good chance that the pickup roller is dirty. This small, round object prints the text and graphics on the pages of your document. If it’s not clean, ink and other debris will build up over time, causing your printer to jam or produce poor-quality prints. Here’s how to clean the pickup roller on a Brother printer:

  1. Open the printer’s cover and remove the print cartridge.
  2. Remove the pickup roller by gently pulling it out from its housing. Be careful not to damage it in any way.
  3. Wash the pickup roller in warm water with a mild soap solution. Make sure to rinse it thoroughly before replacing it in its housing.
  4. Dry the pickup roller off completely before reinserting it into its housing and closing the cover of your printer ..