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Updated:08/07/2026
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- 1.One or more of my colors are not printing (blank). What can I do?
- 2.Why does the LCD on my machine say 'INK EMPTY' when there is still Ink remaining?
- 3.I'm using Windows. When I try to Scan to E-mail I get an error saying "the command line argument is not valid. Verify the switch you are using". What should I do?
- 4.I'm using Mac OS X 10.4/10.5 and installed Adobe® Photoshop® CS3, but my scanner is not detected in Photoshop CS3 although I can scan with ControlCenter2 or other applications. What should I do?
- 5.Can I print from or scan to Android™ Smartphone?
Latest
These are the latest FAQs, sorted by last update date.
06/01/2026
How to identify your Operating System (OS).
02/05/2026
I cannot find a file downloaded from the Brother support website (For Windows)
04/16/2025
I cannot print from my computer via USB.
08/10/2023
Can I use my Brother printer with a 64 bit Linux distribution? (Linux)
06/27/2023
I'm using Ubuntu 23.04 on their derivatives. I cannot print from Brother Inkjet Printer. (Linux)