Brother MFC-240-C, won't print Cyan no errors

zim63 · 02-29-2008, 06:08 PM

My Brother MFC-240C, has just stopped printing Cyan.
I am recieving no errors, I have cleaned the printhead at least 10 times, and I have changed the cyan ink cartridge with a new one, even though it felt like it was not empty.
Any Ideas?

**Terrister** · 03-01-2008, 12:14 PM

Are you using Brother ink?

zim63 · 03-02-2008, 06:44 PM

Thanks for the response.
I am NOT using brother ink. I was hoping this was not the problem.

I have changed all of the colors, but not the black so far. only the cyan is acting up.

jim

zim63 · 03-05-2008, 05:45 PM

I'm confused... Is is really that simple, I will need to use brother ink,
Do I need to clean something first?

thanks
jim

flyingejk51 · 04-03-2009, 02:30 AM

I am having the same problem with a MPC215C. no cyan, am using non brother ink and have swapped 2 new cartridges and cleaned head countless times, still looking for a solution

zim63 · 04-03-2009, 05:02 PM

Heres what seemed to work for me:
1. I replaced the compatable cyan cartridge with a genuine brother. They are not the same. I have NOT changed the other colors, I am still running compatables.
2. I never turn the power off anymore. I believe this is the key, but I am not absolutely sure of this. However I have NOT had the problem since I did these 2 things.

I would appreciate knowing what you did to solve the problem, after you solve it.

Jim

**godspeeed** · 04-07-2009, 05:21 PM

Leaving the printer unplugged prevents it from doing the maintenance cleaning and will clog the heads over long periods of time. And that is even worst when using non-brother inks since they make the cleaning process less effective.

02-29-2008, 06:08 PM	#1 (permalink)
zim63 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 4 OS: xp	Brother MFC-240-C, won't print Cyan no errors My Brother MFC-240C, has just stopped printing Cyan. I am recieving no errors, I have cleaned the printhead at least 10 times, and I have changed the cyan ink cartridge with a new one, even though it felt like it was not empty. Any Ideas?

03-01-2008, 12:14 PM	#2 (permalink)
Terrister Moderator Hardware Forum Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: West Georgia, USA Posts: 7,098 OS: Xp	Re: Brother MFC-240-C, won't print Cyan no errors Are you using Brother ink? __________________

03-02-2008, 06:44 PM	#3 (permalink)
zim63 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 4 OS: xp	Re: Brother MFC-240-C, won't print Cyan no errors Thanks for the response. I am NOT using brother ink. I was hoping this was not the problem. I have changed all of the colors, but not the black so far. only the cyan is acting up. jim

03-05-2008, 05:45 PM	#4 (permalink)
zim63 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 4 OS: xp	Re: Brother MFC-240-C, won't print Cyan no errors I'm confused... Is is really that simple, I will need to use brother ink, Do I need to clean something first? thanks jim

04-03-2009, 02:30 AM	#5 (permalink)
flyingejk51 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Melbourne Australia Posts: 5 OS: Vista Home premium	Re: Brother MFC-240-C, won't print Cyan no errors I am having the same problem with a MPC215C. no cyan, am using non brother ink and have swapped 2 new cartridges and cleaned head countless times, still looking for a solution

04-03-2009, 05:02 PM	#6 (permalink)
zim63 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 4 OS: xp	Re: Brother MFC-240-C, won't print Cyan no errors Heres what seemed to work for me: 1. I replaced the compatable cyan cartridge with a genuine brother. They are not the same. I have NOT changed the other colors, I am still running compatables. 2. I never turn the power off anymore. I believe this is the key, but I am not absolutely sure of this. However I have NOT had the problem since I did these 2 things. I would appreciate knowing what you did to solve the problem, after you solve it. Jim

04-07-2009, 05:21 PM	#7 (permalink)
godspeeed I helped the forums. Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Canada Posts: 298 OS: Win 7 RC	Re: Brother MFC-240-C, won't print Cyan no errors Leaving the printer unplugged prevents it from doing the maintenance cleaning and will clog the heads over long periods of time. And that is even worst when using non-brother inks since they make the cleaning process less effective. __________________ Nietzsche: God is dead 1887 God: Nietzsche is dead 1900