Timely replacement of toner cartridges ensures consistent high-quality printing from your Brother printer. In this blog, we’ll go over how to replace toner in Brother printer and answer some frequently asked questions.
I. When Should I Replace My Brother Toner?
When your Brother toner cartridge needs replacing, there are usually several signs:
Poor Print Quality: If you notice a decrease in print quality, such as faded text and blank lines on printed pages, you may need to replace the toner cartridge.
Error Message: Many Brother printers will display an error message such as "Replace Toner" or "Toner Low" when the toner is low. These warnings indicate it's time to prepare for replacement.
LED Light: Some Brother printers without a touch screen have an LED light near the toner cartridge slot. When the cartridge is low, the LED will flash red or remain lit, indicating that it needs to be replaced.
Printer Software: The Brother printer software on your computer can monitor toner levels and sound an alert when a specific toner cartridge is low.
In Brother laser printers, the toner cartridge and drum unit are separate components. The toner cartridge holds the toner powder, and the printer drum is responsible for transferring the toner to the paper.
Other printer brands such as HP and Canon integrate the photosensitive drum into the toner cartridge. The Brother printer is just the opposite, allowing the cartridge and drum to be replaced separately. The drum unit is usually replaced after two to three toner cartridges. Therefore, we only need to replace the toner cartridge when your printer drum has not used up the number of printed pages.
II. How to Replace the Toner In a Brother Printer
Let us take the replacement of Brother TN-760 toner cartridge as an example.
Prepare Your Printer
Turn off the printer and wait about 5-6 minutes for its internal parts to cool. Then open the front cover to take out the cartridge.
Remove the Cartridge Assembly
Remove the drum unit and toner cartridge assembly from your Brother printer. Then place it on a stable surface with a protective layer underneath to avoid any damage.
Separate Toner Cartridge from Drum Unit
Release the toner cartridge from the drum unit by pressing down on the green locking levers and gently pulling them apart.
Prepare the New Toner Cartridge
Unpack the new Brother TN760 toner cartridge. Shake it horizontally 5-6 times to distribute the toner evenly. Then remove the protective cover and orange tab from the cartridge.
Install New Toner Cartridge
Gently slide the new TN760 into the drum unit. At this time, the green locking lever automatically rises to secure the ink cartridge in place. Sliding the green tab back and forth 2-3 times to clean the corona wire inside the drum unit. This helps remove dust and maintain print quality.
Reinstall the Cartridge Assembly
Finally, put the drum unit and toner cartridge assembly back into the printer and close the front cover.
Check out the video for a visual to learn more.
III. Frequently Asked Questions about Replacing Toner Cartridges
1. How to check the toner level on the Brother printer?
There are several ways to check the toner level on your Brother printer.
Printer Display: Navigate to the printer's menu, select Ink or Ink Management on the screen, and then select Ink Volume to find the toner level. You can also directly press the toner icon on the screen to enter Ink Volume to view information.
Printer Software: On your computer, open the Brother printer software. Click Printer Status, which provides detailed information about toner levels, including alerts when toner is low.
Web-Based Interface: Some Brother printers have a web-based interface that can be accessed through a browser. You can enter the printer's IP address in a web browser and log in to view toner levels, status, and other printer information.
These methods may vary depending on the technology and model of your printer, please consult your printer manual.
2. Why does my Brother printer keep telling me to replace the toner?
This error usually occurs when the toner cartridge is almost empty, which means the toner cartridge needs to be replaced. It will disappear after replacing the toner cartridge with a new one. If this message appears after installing a toner cartridge, an incompatible toner cartridge model may be used or the toner cartridge may not be installed correctly. Try opening your printer, removing the cartridge to check compatibility, then reinstalling it.
3. How do I reset my Brother printer toner?
When the printer shows a "Low Toner" error after installing new cartridges, you need to reset the printer toner to clear it.
1. Open the front cover, press and hold the "X" and "Back" buttons simultaneously.
2. Press the "Back" button again, and then select the color toner you want to reset (TNR: Toner Cartridge; STD: Standard Yield; HC: High Yield.)
3. Finally close the front cover of the printer.
The process may vary by model and we recommend consulting your printer's manual.Watch the video below to learn how:
4. Brother Printer displays "No Toner" error, how to clear it?
Do you encounter the "No Toner" message when using Brother HL-L3290CDW toner or other models of Brother toners? This error is mainly caused by the toner cartridge chip and printer probe. You can make your Brother printer work again by reinstalling the cartridges, resetting the printer, etc. Check out the blog Brother Printer No Toner Override to learn more.
The following Brother products are suitable for the installation method of this blog.
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Brother Toner Cartridges |
Brother Laser Printers |
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Brother MFC-L3765CDW Brother MFC-L8395CDW Brother HL-L3220CDW Brother HL-L3280CDW Brother HL-L3295CDW Brother HL-L3300CDW Brother HL-L8245CDW |
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Brother DCP-7065 Brother DCP-7065DN |
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Brother HL-L2300D Brother HL-L2305W Brother DCP-L2540DW Brother MFC-L2700DW |
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Brother TN730/Brother TN760 |
Brother HL-L2325DW Brother HL-L2350DW Brother HL-L2370DW Brother HL-L2370DWXL Brother HL-L2390DW Brother HL-L2395DW Brother DCP-L2550DW Brother MFC-L2690DW Brother MFC-L2710DW Brother MFC-L2717DW Brother MFC-L2730DW Brother MFC-2750DW Brother MFC -2750DWXL |
| Brother TN-223/Brother TN-227 |
Brother HL-L3270CDW Brother HL-L3230CDN Brother HL-L3290CDW Brother MFC-L3750CDW Brother MFC-L3770CDW |
| Brother TN830/Brother TN830XL |
Brother DCP-L2640DW Brother DCP-L2647DW Brother HL-L2400D Brother HL-L2460DW Brother HL-L2465DW Brother HL-L2480DW Brother HL-L2865DW Brother MFC-L2760DW Brother MFC-L2807DW Brother MFC-L2820DW Brother MFC-L2900DWXL Brother MFC-L2980DW |
| Brother TN920/Brother TN920XL/Brother TN920XXL |
Brother DCP-L5510DN Brother HL-L5210DW Brother HL-L5215DW Brother HL-L6210DW Brother HL-L6310DW Brother HL-L6415DW Brother MFC-L5710DW Brother MFC-L5915DW Brother MFC-L6915DW Brother MFC-EX915DW |
