How to Change Toner on Brother Printer: A Step-by-Step Guide

Hey guys! Do you know how to change toner on Brother printer? People who are not tech-savvy might find it tricky, and they often look for support or guidance. And I know this is the biggest problem among printer users. Since nobody wants to damage their expensive printer, they rely on a reliable guide.

 

In this blog, I am going to show you how to change a toner cartridge on a brother printer. Besides, I have replaced many of the cartridges found in my shop. From there, I have years of experience guiding you with accurate steps. With these steps, you will be able to replace the toner easily. You don’t need to worry too much about this thing, as I have already made it easy in this blog. So, let’s start diving into this blog to learn further. 

 

Things You Must Know Before Replacing a Printer Toner


 

Before I tell you how to change toner on Brother printer, I want you to remember the following points:

 

Do you know toner doesn’t actually expire? Yes, you heard that right! Whenever my Brother Printer sends the Replace Toner message on my printer, I keep printing via the Continue Mode. Also, I have noticed that when I continue printing, the message changes from Toner Low to Toner Ended. Hence, I would suggest you keep printing until you detect the misprint.

 

But you must order your toner as it will definitely expire one day. So, until it reaches, you should set it up before replacing it. Here are some general rules that you need to follow:

 

●     You should always use real Brother toner for optimal printing.

●     Don’t unpack the brother toner until you are ready to install it.

●     Before installation, you must remove everything, including the wrapper, extra cushioning, and others.

●     Also, some toner will come with an orange-colored protective cover. Ensure to remove it just before installation.

●     Last but not least, you should shake the toner side to side before installing it.

 

How to Change Toner on Brother Printer?

Now, let’s see how to change a toner cartridge on a brother printer with step-by-step instructions.

 

Step 1: Turn On Your Brother Printer

The first thing I always ensure while installing the cartridge is that I keep my printer turned on 10 minutes before installation. After that, you should move ahead to open the printer. While opening it, be careful as some parts of the printer might be hot.

 

Step 2: Open the Front Cover and Pull Out the Drum Unit

Then, I press the Release button to open the front cover. I use firm pressure when needed.

Once done, I grab the green handle and pull it out horizontally. At the same time, I give a slight pull upwards to slide right out.

 

Step 3: Remove the Older Toner

Now, this is the time when I will remove my old toner. For this, I use the green clips given on the left side, popping the toner out from the drum unit.

 


 

While performing this step, you should not touch the drum rollers. In addition, the light green or blue cylinder is the most sensitive part, so be extra careful and do not touch it.

 

Step 4: Prepare Your New Toner


 

Next, I have to remove the toner and all types of packing, including this orange protective cover. Afterward, it’s time to shake the cartridge horizontally in a gentle way. Now, I inserted it into my drum unit, where my old toner was placed.

 


 

Step 5: Clean the Corona Wire

Here, I will not put the drum unit back in, but before that, I will clean the corona wire. To clean it, you will find a green tab with a straight groove next to it. It is located on the top left side of your drum unit.

 

I first grab the green tab with my fingers and slide it across the groove and back. This should be repeated three to five times. Then, I returned the green tab to its place in the corner of the drum unit.

 

Step 6: Place the Drum Unit

Finally, I push my drum unit back into its place using the same green handle. Make sure you hear the click sound, which means your entire unit is placed correctly.

 

Lastly, you need to close the front cover.

 

But WAIT! I am not done yet! There is one more thing you should note: don’t turn off the printer right after installing the cartridge. Let your printer self-diagnose the program. In simpler words, you need to keep it on until it shows Ready Mode.

 

So far, you might have very well understood how to change toner on Brother printer in 6 simple steps. I am certain that you will be able to change the toner quickly and hassle-free.

 

FAQs

Question 1: How to reset toner on Brother printer?

Answer: Follow the steps below to reset the toner on a brother printer:

 

  1. First, you need to turn on the printer.
  2. Then, you have to open the Front Cover of the printer.
  3. Press and hold the Go button until all the LEDs are on the printer’s Control Panel flashes on.
  4. After that, release the Go button.
  5. Again, hit the Go button twice.
  6. Now, you will need to press the Go button five times.
  7. Finally, close the front cover, and now your printer is ready to print anything.

 

Question 2: How can I refill my brother toner cartridge?

Answer: In order to refill the brother toner cartridge, you have to follow the size of the cartridge:

 

  1. First, remove the screws from the side of the cartridge.
  2. Then, uncover the side panel and then remove the gear.
  3. After that, remove the inner felt and also take out the fill cap.
  4. Next, you will need to clean out any spare toner and refill the toner.
  5. Finally, replace the sealing plug.

 

Question 3: Why are Brother printer toner cartridges expensive?

Answer: It might be because many printer brands, including Brother, usually sell the printer at a loss. To overcome this loss, they sell other accessories like cartridges at a higher rate to make a profit. In addition, a standard toner cartridge can be used for 2000 to 3000 pages, while an inkjet cartridge can only be used up to 200-300 pages.

 

Final Words

In this guide, I talked about how to change toner on Brother printer in 6 simple steps. With this, I also mentioned some important points that everyone needs to check before changing the cartridge into the brother printer. However, the important point I would like to highlight here again is that you should never leave anything, such as wrapper or paper, into your cartridge. In addition, you should only remove the package when you are ready to install it.

 

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