Brother MFC 240C won't print black anymore?

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

Fredagar · 07-18-2009, 05:18 AM

Hi, I am having the same issue with a mfc 230c (also had this problem in the past). I found a solution on the web to clean the print head in "maintenance mode" but this was almost a year ago. Now I can't find the right procedure again :( If anyone has the right procedure for maintenance mode cleaning of these printers please post it.

**godspeeed** · 07-18-2009, 11:32 AM

google:

plug the power chord while holding menu to get in maintenance and press 76. 4. black start. sit back and enjoy

Fredagar · 07-19-2009, 07:47 PM

Thanks, that was the ticket, worked perfectly. :)

**godspeeed** · 07-20-2009, 09:34 AM

may I ask how did you get the printer working on Win7, did you use vista drivers or plug and play just did it?

Fredagar · 07-20-2009, 11:53 PM

It installed and worked just fine with the drivers from the os

shannon686 · 08-23-2009, 11:52 PM

godspeed I don't understand your instructions to solve the problem? Could you please explain? Thank you

**godspeeed** · 08-24-2009, 11:35 AM

I just quoted google so I cant really go in deep details

shrory · 09-15-2009, 06:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by godspeeed

google:

plug the power chord while holding menu to get in maintenance and press 76. 4. black start. sit back and enjoy

I have the same problem, did as above with no luck, in fact no ink at all on paper.

anyone any good ideas, with out cutting and pasting from another forum

**godspeeed** · 09-17-2009, 02:11 PM

its definately a printhead issue. if the cleaning did not work it means that they need to be cleaned.

How to clean printheads? Err.... Printer repair shop unless you have the service manual.

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

07-18-2009, 05:18 AM	#2 (permalink)
Fredagar Registered User Join Date: Jul 2009 Posts: 3 OS: windows 7 rc	Re: Brother MFC 240C won't print black anymore? Hi, I am having the same issue with a mfc 230c (also had this problem in the past). I found a solution on the web to clean the print head in "maintenance mode" but this was almost a year ago. Now I can't find the right procedure again :( If anyone has the right procedure for maintenance mode cleaning of these printers please post it.

07-18-2009, 11:32 AM	#3 (permalink)
godspeeed I helped the forums. Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Canada Posts: 298 OS: Win 7 RC	Re: Brother MFC 240C won't print black anymore? google: plug the power chord while holding menu to get in maintenance and press 76. 4. black start. sit back and enjoy __________________ Nietzsche: God is dead 1887 God: Nietzsche is dead 1900

07-19-2009, 07:47 PM	#4 (permalink)
Fredagar Registered User Join Date: Jul 2009 Posts: 3 OS: windows 7 rc	Re: Brother MFC 240C won't print black anymore? Thanks, that was the ticket, worked perfectly. :)

07-20-2009, 09:34 AM	#5 (permalink)
godspeeed I helped the forums. Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Canada Posts: 298 OS: Win 7 RC	Re: Brother MFC 240C won't print black anymore? may I ask how did you get the printer working on Win7, did you use vista drivers or plug and play just did it? __________________ Nietzsche: God is dead 1887 God: Nietzsche is dead 1900

07-20-2009, 11:53 PM	#6 (permalink)
Fredagar Registered User Join Date: Jul 2009 Posts: 3 OS: windows 7 rc	Re: Brother MFC 240C won't print black anymore? It installed and worked just fine with the drivers from the os

08-23-2009, 11:52 PM	#7 (permalink)
shannon686 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2009 Posts: 1 OS: Vista Home Premium	Re: Brother MFC 240C won't print black anymore? godspeed I don't understand your instructions to solve the problem? Could you please explain? Thank you

08-24-2009, 11:35 AM	#8 (permalink)
godspeeed I helped the forums. Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Canada Posts: 298 OS: Win 7 RC	Re: Brother MFC 240C won't print black anymore? I just quoted google so I cant really go in deep details __________________ Nietzsche: God is dead 1887 God: Nietzsche is dead 1900

09-17-2009, 02:11 PM	#10 (permalink)
godspeeed I helped the forums. Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Canada Posts: 298 OS: Win 7 RC	Re: Brother MFC 240C won't print black anymore? its definately a printhead issue. if the cleaning did not work it means that they need to be cleaned. How to clean printheads? Err.... Printer repair shop unless you have the service manual. __________________ Nietzsche: God is dead 1887 God: Nietzsche is dead 1900