MFC-J6720DW
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MFC-J6720DW
Date: 21/08/2013 ID: faq00003165_000
Install the ink cartridges
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.
- Make sure that the power is turned on. The machine's display (hereinafter called Touchscreen) will display No Ink Cartridge.
You can adjust the angle of the control panel by lifting it. To lower this control panel, push the release button that is located behind the control panel, as shown in the illustration.
- Open the ink cartridge cover (1).
- Remove the orange protective part (1).
Do not throw away the orange protective part. You will need it if you transport the machine.
- Lift the scanner cover into the open position.
- Store the orange protective part in the holder inside the machine as shown. Make sure that the two projections on the bottom of the orange protective part fit into the two slots in the holder.
- Gently close the scanner cover using the finger holds on each side.
Be careful not to pinch your fingers when you close the scanner cover. Always use the finger holds provided on each side of the scanner cover when opening and closing it.
- Unpack the ink cartridge.
Turn the green release lever on the orange protective packing (1) counterclockwise until it clicks to release the vacuum seal. Then remove the orange protective packing (1) as shown.
- DO NOT shake the ink cartridges. If ink stains your skin or clothing, wash with soap or detergent at once.
- DO NOT touch the cartridge in the area indicated (2), as this can cause the machine not to function with the cartridge.
- DO NOT shake the ink cartridges. If ink stains your skin or clothing, wash with soap or detergent at once.
- Take care to match the sticker color (1) with the cartridge color (2) as shown in the diagram below.
Install each ink cartridge in the direction of the arrow on the label.
- Gently push the back of the ink cartridge marked "PUSH" until it latches. After all the ink cartridges are installed, close the ink cartridge cover.
The machine will prepare the ink tube system for printing. This process will take approximately four minutes. Do not turn off the machine.
- When the preparation process has finished, the Touchscreen displays Load paper and press [OK]. Press OK.
(For models with second paper tray)
Make sure there is paper in Tray #1, the upper tray, when checking the print quality.
- Check the quality of the four color blocks on the sheet. (black/yellow/cyan/magenta)
- If all lines are clear and visible, press Yes to finish the quality check.
- If lines are missing, press No and follow the steps on the Touchscreen.
OK Poor - If all lines are clear and visible, press Yes to finish the quality check.
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If you need further assistance, please contact Brother customer service:
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