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Introduction
Brother printers are popular for their quality printing and durability. Brother printers come with toner or ink cartridges that need to be refilled at regular intervals. Toner or ink cartridges need to be replaced when they run out. In this article, we will discuss how to reset Brother printers after replacing toner or ink cartridges.
Why reset Brother printers after replacing toner or ink cartridges?
When you replace the toner or ink cartridge, Brother printers continue to show a message that the toner or ink is low or empty. This message usually appears to remind you to replace the cartridge. But, even after you have replaced the cartridge, the message will continue to appear until you reset the printer.
Steps to reset Brother printers after replacing toner or ink cartridges
The following are the steps to reset Brother printers after replacing toner or ink cartridges:
Ensure that the printer is turned on.
Open the front cover of the printer.
Press and hold the 'go' button on the printer until all the lights on the printer turn on.
Release the 'go' button, and all the lights on the printer will turn off except for the 'status' light.
Press the 'go' button six times. The 'status' light will turn red.
Close the front cover.
Other ways to reset Brother printers after replacing toner or ink cartridges
In certain cases, the above method of resetting Brother printers may not work. If that happens, here are some other ways to reset Brother printers:
Press and hold the 'go' button for 5 seconds.
Turn off the printer, wait for a few seconds, and then turn it back on.
Reset the printer through the printer software on your computer.
Conclusion
Resetting Brother printers after replacing toner or ink cartridges is essential, as it helps to eliminate the low ink and toner messages. The steps mentioned above show how you can reset your Brother printer using the go button on the printer. If this method does not work, you can try alternate ways mentioned in this article.
