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Brother Printer MFC-J6920DW: Doesn't recognize color cartridges

Fri, 14 Aug 2026 07:52:48 -0700

Ask to reinsert color cartridges

⟐ Answer edited августа 14, 2026 at 7:52 GMT-7

Brother Printer: hl--l2395dw no power after surge

Sun, 09 Aug 2026 13:49:37 -0700

Sorry used generic device name device not found. After a home electrical repair (household) my printer does not power up. The plug is not removable so that's not something i can swap. device does not power up on outlets that are proven good. Is there a component (fuse or power supply that can be swapped to fix this printer?

Just for background my device was connected to the outlet when the electriction "tested" turning on power.

⟐ Commented августа 09, 2026 at 13:49 GMT-7

Brother DCP-T300 Multifunction Printer: 3B error coming in my brother printer

Fri, 07 Aug 2026 11:52:46 -0700

3 b error coming continue

⟐ Answered августа 07, 2026 at 11:52 GMT-7

Brother Printer: Brother printer prints faded black text but color pages look normal

Fri, 07 Aug 2026 13:06:41 -0700

Hi everyone,

I'm hoping someone can point me in the right direction.

My Brother printer has started printing very faded black text, but color prints still look completely normal. Photos and colored graphics come out fine, yet black documents look light and patchy. Sometimes there are faint horizontal lines across the page as well.

Here's what I've already tried:

Ran the built-in cleaning cycle several times.
Checked that the black cartridge isn't empty.
Removed and reinstalled the cartridge.
Printed from both Windows 11 and my Android phone.
Updated the printer driver.

The strange thing is that the problem is exactly the same regardless of which device I print from, so I'm wondering if it's a printhead issue or something else inside the printer.

Before taking it apart, is there anything else I should test or inspect? Has anyone had a similar issue with a Brother printer where only black output is affected?

Any advice would be greatly appreciated. Thanks!

⟐ Answer edited августа 07, 2026 at 13:06 GMT-7

Brother DCP-T300 Multifunction Printer: In My printer enconder disc is got stuck

Wed, 05 Aug 2026 22:43:43 -0700

In My printer enconder disc got slipping

MFC-J4410DW: How to reset the ink flush

Tue, 04 Aug 2026 11:03:06 -0700

How to reset ink flush

⟐ Commented августа 04, 2026 at 11:03 GMT-7

Brother MFC-240C: Colour cartridges full but not printing

Tue, 04 Aug 2026 10:13:14 -0700

I've been using this Brother MFC for some time and I've been quite happy with it.

About a year ago I noticed that colour images would only print black and white.

My settings are to full colour. The cartridges are full and in good condition according to the ink refill place.

Not sure what else is going wrong.

Actually, I updated the question to reflect the proper model is all.

I regularly hear the printer doing the automatic head cleaning.

I just wonder if it's possible to submerge those bits in rubbing alcohol or some other non-water source to remove clogs/build up.

⟐ Commented августа 04, 2026 at 10:13 GMT-7

Brother Printer MFC-J6920DW: Shutting down when plugged in.

Sat, 01 Aug 2026 07:04:11 -0700

When I plugged in to the outlet, the screen says ,"All functions will be disabled" then it says" Stand by on/off resume". Then it shuts down.

⟐ Commented августа 01, 2026 at 7:04 GMT-7

Brother MFC-240C: error code 46 brother printer mfc240c

Tue, 28 Jul 2026 17:59:30 -0700

can i replace print pad the code 46 says it's full

⟐ Commented июля 28, 2026 at 17:59 GMT-7

Brother MFCL2700: Printer won't stay connected to network, drops constantly!

Tue, 28 Jul 2026 07:23:22 -0700

I bought this printer a year ago. Since getting a new modem/router, the printer WILL NOT stay connected to my wifi. I am able to successfully configure it and it works for an hour or so but the next day it displays an error message of "check connection".

I am beyond frustrated and I refuse to reset it up each and every time I have to print. I called Brother and their response was that the printer needs to be within three to five feet of the router (???!?!?). They said that the printers are "very sensitive" yet it's a "wifi issue, not a printer issue".

I never would have spent $150 for a wifi printer that needs to be literally next to my modem to work. I may as well have it wired directly. I have a small condo (1000 square feet) and the printer is in the room next to where my modem is located. It's maybe twenty or thirty feet away. There is no solid wall separating the two rooms--there's a large double doorway between them.

I'm so frustrated and upset that something so new and not inexpensive is useless. Do I have any options to keep the machine from constantly dropping the connection? I read somewhere else about "fixing" the IP address but before I mess with that want to make sure that is the right thing to do. Thanks!

⟐ Commented июля 28, 2026 at 7:23 GMT-7

Brother HL-L2320D: Repairing a printer cartridge

Mon, 27 Jul 2026 11:35:39 -0700

During a printing the paper these make some lines some light line some

⟐ Answer edited июля 27, 2026 at 11:35 GMT-7

Brother Printer: Exit Fingers (Flaps over rollers near page exit) vibrates violently

Fri, 24 Jul 2026 02:32:26 -0700

I inherited a Brother HL-L2351DW printer recently from a cousin who was moving to another state. The printer was barely used and had only 80 pages in the page count. For a few months the printer worked just fine but one day suddenly the right exit finger (that plastic flap over the rollers from where the page comes out) started making a loud noise. On closer inspection i saw it was getting hit by the gears that push the paper out. The left side exit finger on the same printer on the same assembly doesnt even move while this one violently flaps as if its trying to break away. Anyone faced similar issues with their Brother printers and managed to fix it?

Brother Printer: My Brother Printer EMFC-J4510DW won't turn on

Thu, 23 Jul 2026 22:52:09 -0700

You can remove plug wait for a minute then plug it in hold on button and plug back in. It will then stay on for a short time then turn off.

⟐ Answered июля 23, 2026 at 22:52 GMT-7

Brother MFC-3240C: Printer won't print in black

Wed, 22 Jul 2026 03:53:23 -0700

This printer is about 3yrs. old. I've tried all the cleaning tips the manual suggests, still nothing.

Is there anyone who has a tip and or trick to fixing this? I've replaced the black cartridge several times.

I bought a case of ink for the printer so I'd like to be able to use it up!! Thanks.

⟐ Answered июля 22, 2026 at 3:53 GMT-7

Brother Printer: Scan unable AF error message

Tue, 21 Jul 2026 12:42:33 -0700

Tried using the scan feature. Printer locked up and will not allow me to use the flat bad or AF feature for either scan or copy. Brother wants me to send it back but I am out of the US with the printer. Does allow printing from my computer, after I manually 'exit' the scan or copy mode via the upper right corner 'stop/exit' button.

⟐ Commented июля 21, 2026 at 12:42 GMT-7

Brother DCP-T300 Multifunction Printer: Colour photo print get bloured gap colour

Mon, 20 Jul 2026 17:16:29 -0700

Colour photo bloured and get colour gap

⟐ Answer edited июля 20, 2026 at 17:16 GMT-7

Brother Printer: How to Replace Toner in a Brother Printer?

Mon, 20 Jul 2026 11:58:44 -0700

Hey everyone,

My Brother printer is showing low toner, I've never replaced one of those before. Any warnings, precautions or things I need to do when changing it? Should I reset anything after the replacement?

Thanks!

Brother DCP-L25xx

⟐ Edited by author июля 20, 2026 at 11:58 GMT-7

Brother Printer: Brother MFC-L3750CDW touchpad not responsive in some areas

Wed, 15 Jul 2026 23:59:54 -0700

I don’t know how long ago, maybe two years ago, I accidentally knocked over a wax warmer and spilled wax onto the touch screen of my Brother MFCL3750-CDW printer. I tried to clean it up as best as I could see, and the touch screen worked but it does not respond at all in some areas. There’s probably some dried wax stuck inside the screen. Is it possible I can just replace a part and it would work? I took apart some of it using the L3770-CDW guide which was a bit different but still similar. I have no experience with these things.

⟐ Answered июля 15, 2026 at 23:59 GMT-7

Brother Printer: Brother MFC-L3750CDW - rear paper rollers grinding

Sun, 05 Jul 2026 22:15:28 -0700

My relatively new Brother MFC-L3750CDW has developed a fault where the upper rear paper feed rollers are grinding noisily. It looks as if some teeth on the plastic gears at the side have broken off or worn down (see photo). Does anyone know if this is a relatively easy fix and how to do it? I’ve tried taking the side panels off, but the gears I need to access look like a nightmare to get to. Thanks!

⟐ Answered июля 05, 2026 at 22:15 GMT-7

Brother MFC-L2740DW: How to replace drum on brother mfc-L2710dw printer

Fri, 26 Jun 2026 05:44:43 -0700

Why should I replace drum on brother mfc-L2710dw printer.

⟐ Answered июня 26, 2026 at 5:44 GMT-7