Problem: You’ve got recently changed the toner additionally the printer screen is still reflecting the message ‘disable low ink warning brother.
Solution: that is a common problem with Brother Printers. It misreads cartridges from the original manufacturer along with compatible laser toner. Here is a guide that is simple solve the low ink error to get your printer functioning. We are going to cover the pressing issue in the DCP (Digital Copier Printer)/MFC (Multi-Function Center) series and HL group of Brother Printers.
- Resetting Low Ink Message in DCP/MFC Brother printer Series
- Open the compartment door of the front toner.
- Look at the printer screen for the message ‘front cover is open.’
- Search for the ‘clear’ button on the printer’s front panel and press it.
- The printer will ask you ‘Replace Drum?’
- Rather than pressing 1, type ‘*00’ (star-zero-zero) on the keypad.
- When you see the ‘Accepted’ message on the screen, close the compartment door.
- This may reset the ‘Low Ink’ message.
- Resetting Low Ink Message in HL Brother Printer Series
- Open the door that is in front of the printer.
- Turn the printer off.
- Switch on the printer while holding the GO button.
- When you see all 4 LEDs light up, release the GO button. This may turn all LEDs off.
- Now press the GO button twice. This will on 3 LEDs viz. drum, paper, and toner.
- Now press the GO button 5 times. Paper light shall begin blinking.
- This may reset your issue. Close the front door.
Apart from these resetting options, there are some tricks too for solving the issue. Let’s take a glance.
Tricks to Reset Low Ink Error Message
Most model of Brother Printers uses LED light sensors to check on the ink level. The machine assumes ink’s availability if a beam of light reflects by hitting the ink in the cartridge. And, if the light passes through, this implies low or toner that is empty. So, the following is a trick to cheat the machine; cover the optical eyes reading the ink level. Proceed with the instructions in line with the cartridges you may be using:
Toner Cartridges: Cover both sides for which you see an eye that is clear black tape.
LC41 Cartridges: Cover the leading part with dark-colored tape.
LC51 Cartridges: Cover the base part (square hole into the center) with a dark-colored tape or marker that is permanent.
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