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vaindioux · 06-21-2009, 12:36 PM

Hi

I own a brother MFC 240 C. It is a simple machine for the simple tasks that I require.
I print emails, coupons and the occasional google map when I have to travel, nothing amazing. I use 90% of the time black only.
I have had this printer for about 2 years and have used only compatible ink cartridges which I purchase from a mail order company which I have also used for years with previous printers.
Anyway yesterday I ran out of black ink and changed the cartridge as I always do, but it never worked again.
I cleaned using the printer software several times, rebooted printer and PC, reinstalled all 4 new cartridges just in case and finally unplugged the printer to no avail.
It doesn't print in black at all, but sometimes it will give me 2 or 3 faint lines which are impossible to read.
The colors work fine, I can still print a google map.
I have also realigned several times just in case using the printer software.

Can anybody help me?

Thanks a lot

Patrick

06-21-2009, 12:36 PM	#1 (permalink)
vaindioux Registered User Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 1 OS: XP	Brother MFC 240C won't print black anymore? Hi I own a brother MFC 240 C. It is a simple machine for the simple tasks that I require. I print emails, coupons and the occasional google map when I have to travel, nothing amazing. I use 90% of the time black only. I have had this printer for about 2 years and have used only compatible ink cartridges which I purchase from a mail order company which I have also used for years with previous printers. Anyway yesterday I ran out of black ink and changed the cartridge as I always do, but it never worked again. I cleaned using the printer software several times, rebooted printer and PC, reinstalled all 4 new cartridges just in case and finally unplugged the printer to no avail. It doesn't print in black at all, but sometimes it will give me 2 or 3 faint lines which are impossible to read. The colors work fine, I can still print a google map. I have also realigned several times just in case using the printer software. Can anybody help me? Thanks a lot Patrick