What to do if my Brother Printer cannot detect ink cartridge?
If your Brother Printer doesn't detect a new ink cartridge, it might be due to a few reasons. First, you may have installed the cartridge too quickly. Remove the cartridge and reinstall it slowly and firmly until the lever lifts. Second, if you're using non-Brother original ink, the printer might not recognize it. Replace it with a Brother Original ink cartridge.
Why is my Brother Printer only printing in black and white and asking to replace color ink?
If your Brother Printer is only printing in black and white and displaying a 'Replace Ink' message, it means one or more of the color ink cartridges have reached the end of their life. You need to replace the indicated ink cartridges.
Why does my Brother MFC-J200 say 'B&W Print Only Replace XX Ink'?
If your Brother All in One Printer shows 'B&W Print Only Replace XX Ink', it means one or more of the color ink cartridges have reached the end of their life. The solution is to replace the ink cartridges. Consult the manual for instructions on replacing ink cartridges.
What to do if my Brother MFC-J200 cannot detect ink cartridge?
There are several reasons why your Brother All in One Printer might not be detecting the ink cartridge. It could be due to installing the new ink cartridge too quickly. In that case, take out the new ink cartridge and re-install it slowly and firmly until the cartridge lever lifts. Alternatively, the cartridge may not be installed correctly. If you are using non-Brother Original ink, the machine may also fail to detect the ink cartridge. Try replacing the cartridge with a Brother Original ink cartridge; if the error message persists, contact Brother customer service or your local Brother dealer.
Why does my Brother All in One Printer only print in B&W and says 'Replace XX Ink'?
If your Brother All in One Printer is only printing in black and white and displays a 'Replace XX Ink' message, it means that one or more of the color ink cartridges have reached the end of their life. Replace the ink cartridges.
What to do if my Brother All in One Printer cannot detect the ink cartridge?
If your Brother All in One Printer cannot detect an ink cartridge, consider these possibilities: * You may have installed the new ink cartridge too quickly. Remove the new ink cartridge and re-install it slowly and firmly until the cartridge lever lifts. Consult the manual for instructions on replacing ink cartridges. * The ink cartridge might not be installed correctly. * If you are using non-Brother Original ink, the printer may not detect the ink cartridge. Replace it with a Brother Original ink cartridge. If the error persists, contact Brother customer service or your local Brother dealer.
General| Duplex printing | No |
|---|---|
| Print technology | Inkjet |
| Maximum resolution | 1200 x 6000 DPI |
| Economical printing | Yes |
| Print speed (black, normal quality, A4/US Letter) | 27 ppm |
| Print speed (color, normal quality, A4/US Letter) | 10 ppm |
| Copier resize | 25 - 400 % |
| Maximum copy resolution | 1200 x 2400 DPI |
| Maximum number of copies | 99 copies |
| N-in-1 copy function (N=) | 2, 4 |
| Scan to | E-mail, File, Image, OCR |
| Scan drivers | ICA, TWAIN, WIA |
| Grayscale levels | 256 |
| Input color depth | 30 bit |
| Maximum scan area | A4 (210 x 297) mm |
| Output color depth | 24 bit |
| Maximum scan resolution | 19200 x 19200 DPI |
| Faxing | Color faxing |
| Modem speed | 14.4 Kbit/s |
| Fax coding methods | JBIG |
| Fax resolution (black) | 203 x 196 DPI |
| Fax transmission speed | 170 sec/page |
| Fax speed dialing (max numbers) | 40 |
| Printing colors | Black, Cyan, Magenta, Yellow |
| Maximum duty cycle | - pages per month |
| Number of print cartridges | 4 |
| Paper input type | Paper tray |
| Total input capacity | 100 sheets |
| Total output capacity | 50 sheets |
| Auto document feeder (ADF) input capacity | 20 sheets |
| Envelopes sizes | 10, C5, DL, Monarch |
| Photo paper sizes | 10x15, 13x18 cm |
| Custom media width | 98 - 215.9 mm |
| Custom media length | 148 - 297 mm |
| Paper tray media types | Coated paper, Envelopes, Glossy paper, Plain paper, Transparencies |
| Non-ISO print media sizes | 2L, Executive (184 x 267mm), Index card |
| ISO A-series sizes (A0...A9) | A4, A5, A6 |
| Borderless printing media sizes | 10x15, 2L, A4, A6, Index card, Letter |
| Maximum ISO A-series paper size | A4 |
| Display | LCD |
| Product color | Black |
| Market positioning | Home & office |
| Display number of lines | 1 lines |
| Display number of characters | 16 |
| Wi-Fi standards | 802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n) |
| Security algorithms | 128-bit WEP, 64-bit WEP, SSID, WPA-AES, WPA-PSK, WPA-TKIP, WPA2-PSK, WPS |
| Mobile printing technologies | Apple AirPrint, Google Cloud Print |
| Supported network protocols (IPv4) | ARP, RARP, BOOTP, DHCP, APIPA(Auto IP), WINS/NetBIOS, DNS Resolver, mDNS, LLMNR responder, LPR/LPD, Custom Raw Port/Port9100, FTP Server, SNMPv1/v2c, TFTP server, ICMP, Web Services |
| Direct printing | - |
| Standard interfaces | USB 1.1, USB 2.0, Wireless LAN |
| USB 2.0 ports quantity | 1 |
| Sound pressure level (printing) | 50 dB |
| AC input voltage | 220 - 240 V |
| AC input frequency | 50 - 60 Hz |
| Power consumption (off) | 0.2 W |
| Power consumption (standby) | 3 W |
| Power consumption (PowerSave) | 1.1 W |
| Power consumption (average operating) | 16 W |
| Fax compatibility | ITU-T G3 |
| Mac operating systems supported | Mac OS X 10.6 Snow Leopard, Mac OS X 10.7 Lion, Mac OS X 10.8 Mountain Lion, Mac OS X 10.9 Mavericks |
| Server operating systems supported | Windows Server 2003, Windows Server 2003 x64, Windows Server 2008, Windows Server 2008 R2, Windows Server 2008 x64, Windows Server 2012 |
| Windows operating systems supported | Windows 7 Home Basic, Windows 7 Home Basic x64, Windows 7 Home Premium, Windows 7 Home Premium x64, Windows 7 Professional, Windows 7 Professional x64, Windows 7 Starter, Windows 7 Starter x64, Windows 7 Ultimate, Windows 7 Ultimate x64, Windows 8, Windows 8 Enterprise, Windows 8 Enterprise x64, Windows 8 Pro, Windows 8 Pro x64, Windows 8 x64, Windows 8.1, Windows 8.1 Enterprise, Windows 8.1 Enterprise x64, Windows 8.1 Pro, Windows 8.1 Pro x64, Windows 8.1 x64, Windows RT, Windows Vista Business, Windows Vista Business x64, Windows Vista Enterprise, Windows Vista Enterprise x64, Windows Vista Home Basic, Windows Vista Home Basic x64, Windows Vista Home Premium, Windows Vista Home Premium x64, Windows Vista Ultimate, Windows Vista Ultimate x64, Windows XP Home, Windows XP Home x64, Windows XP Professional, Windows XP Professional x64 |
| Sustainability certificates | ENERGY STAR |
| Storage temperature (T-T) | 20 - 33 °C |
| Operating temperature (T-T) | 10 - 35 °C |
| Operating relative humidity (H-H) | 20 - 80 % |
Weight and Dimensions| Depth | 374 mm |
|---|---|
| Width | 435 mm |
| Height | 180 mm |
Read this Guide first. Please read the Safety Instructions before you set up your machine.
Follow the instructions for setting up your machine and installing the drivers and software for the operating system and connection type you are using.
Learn the basic Fax, Copy and Scan operations and how to replace consumables. See troubleshooting tips.
Learn more advanced operations: Fax, Copy, security features, printing reports and performing routine maintenance.
Instructions for Scanning, Printing, PC-Fax and other operations performed by connecting your machine to a computer.
Information for using AirPrint to print from OS X v10.7.x, 10.8.x and your iPhone, iPod touch, iPad, or other iOS device.
Details on how to use Google Cloud Print™ services for printing over the Internet.
Useful information about printing from your mobile device and scanning from your Brother machine to your mobile device.
Guidance on how to use the documentation effectively to get the most from your machine.
Explanation of symbols and conventions used throughout the user guides.
Instructions on how to access Brother Utilities on Windows 8 for machine operations.
How to access more detailed guides available on the CD-ROM.
Steps to view user guides on the CD-ROM for different operating systems.
Information on how to find and access guides for advanced features.
How to access Brother support resources via web and CD-ROM for Windows users.
How to access Brother support resources via web and CD-ROM for Macintosh users.
Description of the machine's control panel layout and functions.
Step-by-step guide on performing basic operations on the machine.
How to adjust ring, beep, and speaker volumes on the machine.
Information about the Liquid Crystal Display (LCD) and its features.
Instructions on how to adjust the contrast of the LCD display for better readability.
Step-by-step instructions for sending a fax, including document loading.
Procedure to stop an ongoing fax transmission.
How to set the scanner glass size for correct fax transmission.
Information on sending faxes in colour and its requirements.
How to cancel a fax transmission that is currently in progress.
Explanation of the report that confirms fax transmission status.
Basic steps for making copies of documents using the machine.
How to stop an ongoing copying operation.
Details on how to change copy settings like paper type and size.
Initial checks to perform when troubleshooting machine issues.
Explanation of common error and maintenance messages displayed on the LCD.
Procedure to transfer faxes or fax journal reports to a PC or another fax machine.
Steps to clear document jams in the Automatic Document Feeder (ADF).
Instructions for locating and removing jammed paper from the printer.
General troubleshooting tips for various machine difficulties.
How to configure dial tone detection for faster dialing.
Adjusting compatibility settings for telephone line interference or VoIP.
How to check the machine's serial number and firmware version.
Details on various reset functions available for the machine.
Step-by-step guide on resetting the machine to factory default settings.
Information on managing memory storage on the machine.
How to set Daylight Saving Time for specific models.
How to set automatic Daylight Saving Time for specific regions.
Configuration options for the machine's Sleep Mode.
Setting the automatic power off function for DCP models.
Details about the Liquid Crystal Display (LCD) functionality.
Setting the timer for mode transitions on MFC models.
Instructions for loading paper and other print media into the paper tray.
Specific guidance on how to load envelopes into the paper tray.
Details about the unprintable areas on paper and envelopes.
How to configure paper type and paper size settings on the machine.
Information on the types of paper and print media that can be used.
Suggestions for the best types of paper to use for optimal print quality.
Guidelines for proper handling and usage of various print media.
General instructions for loading documents for fax, copy, or scan.
Instructions for using the Automatic Document Feeder (ADF) for scanning and faxing.
Specifications for document sizes and weights supported by the ADF.
Instructions for using the scanner glass for fax, copy, or scan.
Specifications for document sizes supported by the scanner glass.
Choosing a Receive Mode based on external devices and telephone services.
Diagram and steps to help select the appropriate receive mode for your line.
How to use voice operations, including tone/pulse dialing and Fax/Tel mode.
Information on telephone services for Australia, focusing on Distinctive Ring.
Explanation of the Distinctive Ring feature and its functionality.
Instructions on how to dial numbers manually or using speed dial.
Procedure for storing fax numbers, pauses, and speed dial entries.
How to modify or remove stored Speed Dial numbers.
Steps to install the printer driver and print documents from a computer.
Prerequisites and initial setup for scanning documents to a computer.
Guide on scanning documents to PDF using ControlCenter4 software on Windows.
Step-by-step instructions for replacing ink cartridges and resetting the ink dot counter.
Procedures for cleaning the machine, including the scanner glass and ADF.
Detailed steps for cleaning the scanner glass and ADF glass strip.
How to perform print head cleaning manually to resolve print quality issues.
How to print and check a quality sheet to diagnose print head nozzle issues.
How to adjust print alignment to correct blurred or skewed text.
Instructions on how to set or re-enter the machine's date and time.
Guidance on navigating and using the machine's settings tables.
Description of the function of each key in the menu navigation.
A comprehensive table detailing menu selections, options, and pages.
Summary of the machine's general specifications, including power source and consumption.
Physical dimensions of the machine, including width, depth, and height.
Specifications related to paper input and output, including paper types and capacity.
Technical specifications related to fax functionality, such as modem speed and resolution.
Specifications related to the copying function, including color/monochrome and resolution.
Specifications for the scanner function, including resolution, color depth, and TWAIN compliance.
Specifications for the printer function, including resolution and printing width.
Details on the machine's interface options, such as USB and Wireless LAN.
Specifications related to network connectivity, including wireless setup and security.
System requirements for PC interface, processor, and hard disk space for drivers and applications.
Information about ink cartridges, their service life, and replacement consumables.
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