MFC-3820CN
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FAQs & Troubleshooting |
I replaced my ink cartridge, but the LCD is still displaying "Ink Empty".
This is typically caused by an incorrect selection made during the LCD prompting after a cartridge is replaced.
When an ink cartridge(s) is replaced, the LCD will ask, "Have you removed Blck? 1 Yes 2 No". This question will be asked for ALL 4 colors in sequence, regardless if the color was replaced. If "1 Yes" is NOT selected for the color(s) that was replaced, the LCD will return to "Ink Empty".
Do the following to clear the message:
"Change to new (color)?" will only appear if 1 Yes is selected for "Have you removed (color)?" If 2 NO is selected for the "removed" question, the LCD will then move on to the question for the next color.
If you still have the same problem, contact Brother Customer Service or the Brother authorized dealer near you.
Brother has developed a Firmware Update Tool that improves the efficiency of the cleaning cycles and alters the programmed time of the cleaning cycles from 11:00 pm to 11:00 am. Improving the efficiency of the cleaning cycles will extend the life of the ink cartridges when there is very little use of the machine or a particular color ink cartridge.
> For information on downloading and installing the Firmware Update Tool, click here.