INK TANK – The print heads are NOT integrated, do NOT perform the paper towel method.

These are compatible cartridges; there will be appearance differences from the OEM cartridges.  These differences will not affect the function of the cartridges.

 

Not Recognizing

 

Verify you have the correct cartridges for your specific printer model.

 

These cartridges do not use smart chips.  Instead, the printer has an optical sensor that looks at a “window” on the front of the cartridge.  Try gently shaking the cartridge to redistribute the ink inside of the the cartridge.

 

Be sure that the correct color is being installed into the correct color slot.  Also, check to make sure the cartridge is fully seated and snapped into place.  You will have to push firmly to make the cartridge seat properly.

 

To install the cartridges in a Brother MFC-290C printer do the following;

NOTE:  Other Brother printers that use the LC61 cartridges is a similar process.  For exact instructions on other Brother printer models you can view their User’s Guides on Brother’s website.

–          Open the ink cartridge cover.

 

–          Make sure to match the color of the cartridge with the slot it is being installed into.

 

–          Firmly push the cartridge into the slot until it clicks.  Then close the ink cartridge cover.

 

 

 

Click on the YouTube video below to view a video on removing and installing the LC61 cartridge into a Brother MFC-290C printer

[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l3iy0Gw4qUw[/youtube]

 

 

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Print Quality Issues

 

Do NOT remove the clear piece of plastic covering the nozzle on the bottom.  The printer will puncture this during installation.

 

For any print quality related issue a print head cleaning should be performed.  Try to determine which color the defect is occurring in.  Print a test page and see if the problem is only occurring with one color or if it is occurring across all the colors.  To perform a print head cleaning on a MFC-290C printer do the following;

–          Press the Menu button.

–          Use the up and down arrows to scroll to Ink.  Press the OK button.

–          Use the up and down arrows to scroll to Cleaning.  Press OK.

–          Use the up and down arrows to select Black, Color, or All depending on what needs cleaning.  Press OK to begin cleaning.

 

For print head cleaning instructions on other Brother printers that use the LC61 cartridges the User’s Guides are available on Brother’s website.

 

Remove the cartridge and cover the vent hole with a paper towel.  Check the nozzle on the bottom to ensure that it has been properly punctured.  Check the slot in the printer to make sure there is no debris which may be interfering with the ink flow.

 

Not Fitting

 

Verify you have the correct cartridge for your specific printer model.  Check to make sure the correct color is being installed into the correct slot.  Make sure you are installing the cartridge in the correct orientation, flip the cartridge around and try again.