I have had a Brother DCP-130C for about 10 months now, but use it as much for its scanner as the printing (I also have a colour laser). Some time ago it showed ink low and now is showing ink empty on yellow and others low. Yet I have only printed a few dozen pages (mostly 'photocopies') and when I take out the cartridges they ALL show at least 1/3 full in the viewport of the cartridge (and 'slosh' when shaken [gently]).
Any ideas on what's going on, and more importantly, how I can fix it - short of replacing half full cartridges?
Thanks in advance
flashfletch
Re: Brother DCP-130C shows empty, but .... by Anonymous (5/27/08 2:21 PM) reply
the machine won't remove all the ink from the cart to avoid sucking up air in the print head , if it says emptry , u will have to repalce the cart with New ink ( preferable Brother inks) to reset the error, this machine is design to shut down if one or mnore carts are empty!
Re: Brother DCP-130C shows empty, but .... by flashfletch (5/27/08 3:05 PM) reply
If you look at the front of the cartridge you will see a square block of plastic set back in the casing. A light sensor is passed through this for ink levels. Cover this block with a piece of address label of tipex, inulation tape around the edges and the machine will show the cart as full. Some carts will open like a book on the square opening to make this easier.
cheers,
Spill
Re: Brother DCP-130C shows empty, but .... by Hu Chou (10/30/08 5:21 AM) reply
I would like to share with everybody that the "black tape" trick works for the following models: DCP-330C, DCP-350C, DCP-540CN, DCP-560CN, FAX-2480C, MFC-240C, MFC-440CN, MFC-465CN, MFC-665CW, MFC-685CW, MFC-885CW, MFC-3360C, MFC-5460CN, MFC-5860CN.
DCP-130C is using LC57 ink cartridge and the box states that this cartridge can be used for the above-mentioned models.
Re: Brother DCP-130C shows empty, but .... by printer maniac (10/30/08 3:19 PM) reply
It says see maintenance guide UNABLE TO PRINT checked everything in the book I have contacted Brother they say the ink waste pad needs renewing. Ive checked waste pad it dosnt seem that dirty Does anyone know how to reset this Model thanks
Re: Brother MFC-420CN-shows No Cartridge, but .... by LiveWithLeslie (12/1/08 9:56 AM) reply
I have a Brother MFC-420CN, the one with four colors. All of the colors, Black, Yellow, Blue, are fine, except I received a LED notice that the Magenta was “NEAR EMPTY” (which it was not). I replaced it with a brand new cartridge, and now the LED message reads, “NO CARTRIDGE". I even went and purchased another brand new Magenta cartridge thinking that the other was defected, and this one - same thing. I just cannot get this LED display or the Brother machine to READ that there is a new cartridge in there. I called an authorized dealer, and he told me it may be the sensor...and to fix it, repair costs begins at $55.00+parts. I have unplugged the printer, turned it on/off, took all the cartridges out, then placed them all back in following the LED instructions, then answered YES when LED asked if it was replaced...I have even placed the wrong color cartridge into the Magenta slot, and it still does not read that there is a cartridge in there. Please advise soonest. Thank you.
If you want to use only Black Ink by Anonymous (12/15/08 10:04 PM) reply
I think this printer is fairly heavy with the cleaning process. I notice that the ink is used up within a few weeks even if you don't use color inks. Try the blockout method below to "trick" it into thinking there is ink in the tanks.
I have this problem with my 5460CN and read about this taping thing. I just can't figure out where the tape goes! Tried about everyplace I think. Anyone have a photo to show me where the tape goes?
Re: Re: Re: Brother DCP-130C shows empty, but .... by Zorro11p (10/15/09 3:35 PM) reply
I have reset the waste ink counter, put black tape on critical ridge of all cartridges and refilled them. All showed full. All was well for 2 sheets, then all 4 cartridges are showing as near empty on LCD also on software monitor program.
Whether or not they are near empty, how does the printer know with the light beam blocked? I have made filling holes on each cartridge (sealed with rubber plugs) so that I can refill without removing them. Doing this is not going to change the readout. How do I prevent them showing as empty after another few sheets and preventing printing. Anyone any suggestions please?
Re: Brother DCP-130C shows empty, but .... by angryman (2/1/10 2:07 PM) reply
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