Follow the steps below to install the ink cartridges:
NOTE: Illustrations shown below are from a representative product, and may differ from your Brother machine.
Make sure you install the Starter Ink Cartridges or Introductory Ink Cartridges included with your machine first.
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Make sure the machine is turned on.
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Open the ink cartridge cover (1).
![Open ink cartridge cover Open ink cartridge cover](/g/b/img/faqend/faq00003165_004/as_ot/en/1703948/OpenInkCartridgeCover.gif)
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Remove the orange protective part.
![Remove orange protective part Remove orange protective part](/g/b/img/faqend/faq00003165_004/as_ot/en/1703949/RemoveOrangeProtectivePart.gif)
Do not throw away the orange protective part. You will need it if you transport the machine.
Keep the box and all packing materials in case you need them.
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Unpack the Magenta ink cartridge.
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Insert the Magenta ink cartridge into the correct slot.
Make sure that the color of the ink cartridge matches the color of the ink slot.
![Insert ink cartridge Insert ink cartridge](/g/b/img/faqend/faq00003165_004/as_ot/en/1174344/InsertInkDirection.gif)
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Gently push the area marked "PUSH" until the ink cartridge locks into place.
![Gently push area marked PUSH Gently push area marked PUSH](/g/b/img/faqend/faq00003165_004/as_ot/en/1703950/PushUntilLocks.gif)
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Insert the Cyan and Yellow ink cartridges into the correct slot.
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Unpack the Black ink cartridge.
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Quickly shake the Black ink cartridge horizontally 15 times as shown.
![Shake Black ink cartridge horizontally 15 times Shake Black ink cartridge horizontally 15 times](/g/b/img/faqend/faq00003165_004/as_ot/en/1174346/ShakeBlackInk.gif)
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Insert the Black ink cartridge into the correct slot.
Gently push the area marked "PUSH" until the ink cartridge locks into place.
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Again, make sure that the ink cartridge matches the ink slot color.
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Close the ink cartridge cover.
The Cleaning process begins and will last about seven minutes. Do not turn off or unplug the machine.
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When cleaning is finished, press OK to print the quality check sheet.
(For models with second paper tray)
Make sure there is paper in Tray #1, the upper tray, when checking the print quality.
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Check the Print Quality Check Sheet and follow the machine's display instructions.
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Follow the on-screen instructions to complete your machine's setup.