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Resetting ink counters on Brother inkjet printers

  Procedure for DCP-110C, DCP-115C, DCP-116C, DCP-117C, DCP-120C, DCP-153C, DCP-195C, DCP-310CN, DCP-315CN, DCP-340CW, DCP-350C, DCP- 353C, DCP-560CN:

1. Turn on the machine.
2. Press, successively, ‘Menu’, ‘Mono On’, ‘Menu’, ‘Mono On’ in less than 5 seconds.
3. “│MAINTENANCE 10│” is then displayed.
4. With the up (▲) or down (▼) keys, display “80” and validate with “Menu” or “OK”
5. Press the ‘Mono Start’ button several times until the message “PURGE: 06400” is displayed. (Usually, The value exceeds 6400)
6. To reset the counter to “00000”, you must enter the value “2783”: successively display the numbers 2,7,8 and 3 with the (▲) or (▼) keys and confirm with the “OK” key each time. times.
7. To exit, press ‘Stop/Exit’ key.
8. Unplug the power cable from the machine for 5 seconds then plug it back in.

Procedure for DCP-130C, DCP-135C, DCP-150C, DCP-330C, DCP-540, DCP-750CW:

1. Turn on the machine.
2. Press, successively, ‘Menu’, ‘Mono On’, and press the top arrow 4 times in less than 5 seconds to enter maintenance mode.

3. Using the up (▲) or down (▼) keys, display “80” and confirm with “Menu” or “OK” depending on the device.

4. Press the ‘Mono Start’ button several times until the purge counter.
5. To reset the counter to “00000”, you must enter the value “2783”: successively display the numbers 2,7,8 and 3 with the (▲) or (▼) keys and confirm with the ‘Confirm’ key each time. times.
6. To exit, press ‘Stop/Exit’ key.
7. Enter the numbers 9, 9 with the arrows to exit maintenance mode.

Procedure for MFC-210C, MFC-215C, MFC-240C, MFC-410CN, MFC-425CN, MFC-620CN, MFC-640CW, MFC-820CW, FAX-2440C:

1. Turn on the machine.
2. Press, successively, ‘Menu/Confirm’, ‘Mono On’, ‘Menu/Confirm’, ‘Mono On’ in less than 5 seconds.
3. “││ MAINTENANCE 10│” is then displayed.
4. Using the up (▲) or down (▼) keys, display “80” and confirm with “Menu” or “OK”.
5. Press the ‘Mono Start’ button several times until the message “PURGE: 06400” is displayed. (Usually, The value exceeds 6400)
6. To reset the counter to “00000”, you must type “2783”.
7. To exit, press ‘Stop/Exit’ key.
8. Unplug the power cable from the machine for 5 seconds then plug it back in.

Procedure for DCP-153C model:

1. Press “Menu”, then “Mono” 4 times in less than 5 seconds
2. Press the “Up” arrow to display the number “8”
3. Press “Ok”
4. Press the “Up” arrow to display the number “0”
5. Press the “Up” arrow until “Purge counter” appears (continuous purge)
6. Press the “Up” arrow to display the number “2”

7. Press “Ok”
8. Press the “Up” arrow to display the number “7”

9. Press “Ok”
10. Press the “Up” arrow to display the number “8”

11. Press “Ok”
12. Press the “Up” arrow to display the number “3”

13. Press “Ok”
14. Press “Stop” to exit
15. Restart the printer

If error 46 still appears after the procedure, turn the printer off for 5 seconds then turn it back on.

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  • Tonercom.net

    Adil Toub is a Morocco-based printer repair technician specializing in laser printer diagnostics, maintenance, toner systems, and cartridge recycling. He holds a certificate in maintenance mechanics and draws on hands-on technical experience to create and review Tonercom’s repair guides. His work focuses on helping printer owners and technicians identify faults, understand maintenance procedures, and apply practical solutions safely and accurately. Through Tonercom.net, Adil publishes transparent, experience-based technical resources supported by careful research and manufacturer documentation.

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