Routine maintenance
Replacing the ink cartridges
Your machine is equipped with an ink dot counter. The ink dot counter automatically monitors the level of ink in each of the 4 cartridges. When the machine detects an ink cartridge is running out of ink, the machine will tell you with a message on the LCD.
Note
For example, when one of the ink cartridge is nearly empty, the LCD will display Ink Low (name of colour).
You should purchase a replacement cartridge in preparation for when the machine indicates the colour is completely empty.
When one of the ink cartridge is empty, the LCD will display Cannot Print or B&W Print Only.
You should only replace the actual ink cartridge when this message Cannot Print or B&W Print Only appears on the LCD.
The LCD will tell you which ink cartridge is low or needs replacing. Be sure to follow the LCD prompts to replace the ink cartridges in the correct order.
Even though the machine tells you that an ink cartridge is empty, there will be a small amount of ink left in the ink cartridge. It is necessary to keep some ink in the ink cartridge to prevent air from drying out and damaging the print head assembly.
CAUTION
Brother multifunction machines are designed to work with ink of a particular specification and will work to a level of optimum performance and reliability when used with genuine Brother Branded ink cartridges. Brother cannot guarantee this optimum performance other brands of ink or ink cartridges, and reliability if ink or ink cartridges of other specifications are used. Brother does not therefore recommend the use of cartridges other than genuine Brother Branded cartridges or the refilling of empty cartridges with ink from other sources. If damage is caused to the print head or other parts of this machine as a result of using other brands of ink or ink cartridges, any repairs required as a result may not be covered by the warranty.
a Open the ink cartridge cover.
If one or more ink cartridges are empty, for example Black, the LCD shows Cannot Print and
Replace BK Ink.
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