Why is my Brother Printer only printing in black and white and saying 'Replace Ink'?
If your Brother Printer displays 'B&W Print Only Replace Ink', it means that one or more of the color ink cartridges have reached the end of their life. You should replace the indicated ink cartridges.
General| PictBridge | Yes |
|---|---|
| All-in-one functions | Copy, Fax, Print, Scan |
| Color all-in-one functions | copy, fax, print, scan |
| Print technology | Inkjet |
| Maximum resolution | 1200 x 6000 DPI |
| Duplex printing mode | Auto |
| Print speed (black, normal quality, A4/US Letter) | 35 ppm |
| Print speed (color, normal quality, A4/US Letter) | 27 ppm |
| Digital sender | No |
| Maximum duty cycle | - pages per month |
| Number of print cartridges | 4 |
| Page description languages | GDI |
| Copier resize | 25 - 400 % |
| Maximum copy resolution | 1200 x 1200 DPI |
| Maximum number of copies | 99 copies |
| N-in-1 copy function (N=) | 2, 4 |
| Time to first copy (color, normal) | 24 s |
| Copy speed (black, normal quality, A4) | 23 cpm |
| Copy speed (color, normal quality, A4) | 20 cpm |
| Scan to | E-mail, File, Image, OCR, USB |
| Scanner type | Flatbed & ADF scanner |
| Grayscale levels | 256 |
| Input color depth | 36 bit |
| Maximum scan area | 216 x 355 mm |
| Output color depth | 24 bit |
| Image formats supported | BMP, JPG, PNG, TIF |
| Maximum scan resolution | 19200 x 19200 DPI |
| Document formats supported | |
| Optical scanning resolution | 2400 x 2400 DPI |
| Faxing | Color faxing |
| Fax memory | 400 pages |
| Modem speed | 33.6 Kbit/s |
| Fax coding methods | MH, MMR (Fax coding method), MR |
| Fax resolution (black) | 203 x 392 DPI |
| Paper input type | Cassette |
| Total input capacity | 100 sheets |
| Total output capacity | 50 sheets |
| Auto document feeder (ADF) input capacity | 15 sheets |
| Maximum print size | 216 x 297 mm |
| Paper tray media types | Glossy paper, Photo paper, Plain paper, Transparencies |
| Non-ISO print media sizes | Letter |
| ISO A-series sizes (A0...A9) | A4, A5, A6 |
| Photo paper sizes (imperial) | 4x6, 5x7, 5x8, 8x10, 8.5x11 \ |
| Borderless printing media sizes | 4x6, 5x7, A4, A6, Letter |
| Maximum ISO A-series paper size | A4 |
| Auto Document Feeder (ADF) media weight (imperial) | 64 - 90 lbs |
| Display | LCD |
| Control type | Touch |
| Product color | Black |
| Market positioning | Home & office |
| Standard interfaces | Ethernet, USB 2.0, Wireless LAN |
| USB 2.0 ports quantity | 1 |
| Wi-Fi standards | 802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n) |
| Security algorithms | 128-bit WEP, 64-bit WEP, WPA-PSK, WPA-TKIP, WPA2-PSK, WPS |
| Mobile printing technologies | Apple AirPrint, Google Cloud Print |
| Processor family | RISC |
| Compatible memory cards | Memory Stick (MS), MMC, MS PRO, SD, SDHC, SDXC |
| Power consumption (off) | 2.5 W |
| Power consumption (standby) | 6.5 W |
| Power consumption (average operating) | 24 W |
| Mac operating systems supported | Mac OS X 10.4 Tiger, Mac OS X 10.5 Leopard, Mac OS X 10.7 Lion |
| Windows operating systems supported | Windows 7 Home Premium, Windows 7 Home Premium x64, Windows 7 Professional, Windows 7 Professional x64, 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 Vista Business, Windows Vista Ultimate, Windows Vista Ultimate x64, Windows XP Home, Windows XP Home x64, Windows XP Professional, Windows XP Professional x64 |
| Bundled software | Brother MFL-Pro Suite\\r Brother ControlCentre4 (Win)\\r Nuance® Paperport® 12 SE + OCR (Win)\\r Reallusion® FaceFilter Studio (Win8)\\r Brother ControlCentre2 (Mac)\\r NewSoft® Presto!® PageManager9 (Mac) |
| Sustainability certificates | ENERGY STAR |
Weight and Dimensions| Depth | 378 mm |
|---|---|
| Width | 405 mm |
| Height | 180 mm |
How to use the manual, understand symbols, and safety notes.
Instructions for finding other user guides and accessing Brother support resources.
Detailed explanation of the machine's keys, LCD, and status indicators.
Explanation of Status LED behavior and fundamental machine operations.
Step-by-step guide for loading paper, envelopes, and adjusting guides.
Guide for using the photo bypass tray and handling other media types.
How to configure paper type/size and specifications for acceptable media.
Instructions for placing documents into the ADF or onto the scanner glass.
Specifications for document sizes and areas that cannot be scanned.
Steps to start sending a fax, load documents, and adjust settings.
How to stop, cancel, preview faxes, and manage transmission reports.
Explains receive modes and how telephone services affect reception.
How to set ring delay, F/T ring time, easy receive, and fax preview.
How to print, delete faxes, and turn off fax preview.
How telephone services affect machine operation and managing Voice Mail conflicts.
Using Distinctive Ring and connecting external Telephone Answering Devices (TAD).
Using external/extension phones and customizing remote access codes.
How to perform manual dialing, use redial, and initiate calls via Speed Dial.
Step-by-step guide for storing and changing Speed Dial numbers and group contacts.
Steps to start a copy job and stop the operation if needed.
How to configure copy settings like quality, paper type, size, and layout.
How to print photos and scan documents directly to memory cards/USB drives.
Adjusting print settings for photos and scan settings for media.
Steps to install the printer driver and print documents from a computer.
Overview of scanning options using the SCAN key, drivers, or ControlCenter.
Information on printing on discs and how to load them into the tray.
Step-by-step guide for replacing ink and cleaning the print head.
How to check and adjust print quality and alignment.
Table of error messages, causes, and actions for troubleshooting.
Solutions for printing problems, fax sending/receiving, and telephone line issues.
Resolving scanning, network connectivity, and touchscreen operational issues.
Procedures for clearing paper/disc jams and resetting machine settings.
Overview of menu navigation and the structure of settings.
Details on setting up general preferences, fax options, and network connectivity.
Options for customizing copy, scan, and photo print settings.
How to input text, insert spaces, and make corrections using the on-screen keyboard.
Technical details on general specs, dimensions, environment, and print media.
Technical details for Fax, Copy, Scanner, and Printer functions.
Specifications for PhotoCapture Center, PictBridge, and computer interfaces.
System requirements for computers and information on consumable items.
Details on LAN connectivity, wireless security, and setup utilities.
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