Brother Printer Gear Issue

First reported on r/printers on June 26, 2026.

Users are reporting issues with their Brother printers, including a popping noise and jumping on the left side.

What it looks like

  • Printer noise
  • Popping noise

How to fix it

  1. Check the printer's gears to see if they are out of sync.
  2. Contact Brother support for further assistance.
  3. Check the printer's maintenance and make sure it's properly cleaned and maintained.

Affected products

  • Brother printers

Sources


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