How to Reset a TN660 Toner Cartridge in a Brother Printer: Detailed Instructions

When faced with toner cartridge issues in Brother printers, you might swear that it's high time to upgrade to the latest model. However, before making such a decision, you should consider troubleshooting the current machine. This article will walk you through resetting the TN660 toner cartridge in different Brother printer models.

Resetting Toner on a Brother Printer HL Monochrome

If you are using a Brother Printer HL monochrome, follow the steps below to reset the toner cartridge:

tRemove the front cover from your Brother Printer. tShut down your Brother Printer. tWhile turning on your Brother Printer, keep holding the GO button. tDisconnect your Brother Printers from the power source for a few seconds. tDouble-click the GO button. tPress the GO button five times. tClose the Brother Printer's front cover. Only the ready light should be on at this point.

Resolving Toner Errors in a Brother MFC Monochrome Printer

For Brother MFC monochrome printers, follow these steps to reset toner errors:

tOpen the door of your Brother Printer. tPress the GO button. tEnter the password when prompted. tClick the Drum Replacement menu. tMake no selections about drum replacement. tPress Reset when the drum replacement menu displays. tEnter the password when prompted again. tClick OK.

Resetting Brother MFC HL and DCP Color Printer Toner

To reset the toner on Brother color printers HL MFC and DCP, you can follow these instructions:

tStart your Brother Printer. tOpen the toner access door on the printer. The printer screen should display Tonner Error. tPress the Menu button to reach the Reset Menu. tScroll down to view reset choices for the toner cartridges. You should find one for each of the four cartridges; choose the appropriate one if your printer supports high-yield versions. tSpecify the color and size of the toner cartridge you want to reset. tPress OK. tPress Menu to exit the reset menu. tClose the toner access door on your Brother Printer.

Additional Tips for Other Printer Models

For Brother DCP/MFC series printers:

tOpen the front door of the toner compartment. tThe printer screen should read Toner Error. tPress the GO button. tThe printer will say: Yes or No?s tDo not press one here, but type Yes. tThe display will show Reset is in progress.

For Brother HL series printers:

tOpen the front door. tTurn off the printer. tWhile holding down the GO button, turn on the printer again. tWhen all four LEDs light up, release the GO button. All LEDs should go out. tPress the GO button twice. Only the 3 LEDs (toner, drum, paper) should light up continuously. tPress the GO key ten times. tThe paper light is on. tAt this point, the end-of-life condition of the toner has been reset. Close the front door.

Timing is crucial here. Don't stop between button presses. Furthermore, various printers and toners should be reset with different techniques. The above technique is suitable for Brother DCP/MFC/HL series printers that should work with TN-630 and TN-660 toner cartridges.

By following these steps, you can save your device from unnecessary replacement and keep your printer running smoothly. Regular maintenance and troubleshooting are key to a problem-free printing experience.

Remember, if resetting the toner cartridge does not resolve your printer issue, it might be time to consider upgrading to a newer or more advanced model. However, troubleshooting and resetting are always worth trying first.