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Brother MFC-3240C: Printer won't print in black

Mon, 29 Sep 2025 10:10:46 -0700

This printer is about 3yrs. old. I've tried all the cleaning tips the manual suggests, still nothing.

Is there anyone who has a tip and or trick to fixing this? I've replaced the black cartridge several times.

I bought a case of ink for the printer so I'd like to be able to use it up!! Thanks.

⟐ Commented settembre 29, 2025 at 10:10 GMT-7

Epson XP-960: Preparing to print CD/DVD everytime I try to print document

Tue, 26 Nov 2024 10:56:48 -0700

Trying to print document and every time I send to printer, message comes up

"preparing to print CD/DVD" then

"close the output tray all the way inside before inserting CD/DVD tray"

Have checked for updates all up to date.

⟐ Commented novembre 26, 2024 at 10:56 GMT-7

Epson Printer: Epson Printer NX510 Error message: "A printer error has occurred..."

Sun, 12 May 2024 10:27:47 -0700

I got this error message when I turned my printer on: "A printer error has occured. Turn off the printer, then press On button to turn On. See your documentation".

I did take a look and they say to verify there is no paper jam, which is the case here and then to call the Epson support centre, what I did.

The answer I got from the guy I spoke to is to send it to an authorized repair centre as there is nothing he could do over the phone. It seems it is a mechanical problem, but I wondered how much the repair will cost (probably more than what I paid for the printer...), so the technician offered me a big $30 discount to buy a new printer on their website...

Did someone get the same problem and fixed it? If yes could you please tell me what you did?

Many thanks in advance

⟐ Answered maggio 12, 2024 at 10:27 GMT-7

Brother MFC-240C: Colour cartridges full but not printing

Sat, 02 Aug 2025 05:27:31 -0700

I've been using this Brother MFC for some time and I've been quite happy with it.

About a year ago I noticed that colour images would only print black and white.

My settings are to full colour. The cartridges are full and in good condition according to the ink refill place.

Not sure what else is going wrong.

Actually, I updated the question to reflect the proper model is all.

I regularly hear the printer doing the automatic head cleaning.

I just wonder if it's possible to submerge those bits in rubbing alcohol or some other non-water source to remove clogs/build up.

⟐ Answered agosto 02, 2025 at 5:27 GMT-7

Canon Printer: need to replace ink absorber pads

Wed, 21 May 2025 09:01:40 -0700

Canon Pixma MX 310

Where do I find the new ink absorber pads and how do I replace them

⟐ Commented maggio 21, 2025 at 9:01 GMT-7

Epson WF-3620: Why does vertical line appear on documents using ADF as source

Sun, 14 May 2023 19:02:41 -0700

If I copy from the flatbed everything works fine. However if I copy or scan using the ADF, then a black vertical line appears down the center of the output document.

I wonder if there is dust or dirt in the ADF causing the line to appear, if so where can I find instructions for opening and cleaning ADF.

⟐ Commented maggio 14, 2023 at 19:02 GMT-7

Epson Printer: Epson L130 printer's red ink indicator is blinking problem

Tue, 22 Oct 2024 05:49:11 -0700

I just bought a new Epson L130 printer. I brought it home. Installed the software on my laptop and now the red indicator is blinking and is not ready to get printed

⟐ Answered ottobre 22, 2024 at 5:49 GMT-7

Canon Pixma MG3550: Hi How do I fix support codeb203

Fri, 07 Jul 2023 16:44:48 -0700

Hi How do I fix support code b203.

⟐ Answer accepted luglio 07, 2023 at 16:44 GMT-7

HP PSC 2410 Photosmart All In One Printer: error code remove and check print cartridges

Sat, 26 Jun 2021 09:42:25 -0700

error code remove and check print cartridges appearing on screen i have replaced cartridges nothing seems to be broken but error code remove and check print cartridges wont go away, what do i do next?

⟐ Commented giugno 26, 2021 at 9:42 GMT-7

HP Photosmart c4780: How to replace a broken scanner glass?

Sun, 31 Mar 2024 10:28:53 -0700

A picture frame fell on top of the printer and cracked the scanner glass, scanner not working. Is there a replacement glass and how do i replace it?

⟐ Answer accepted marzo 31, 2024 at 10:28 GMT-7

Brother Printer: Unable to print 4F

Wed, 18 May 2022 01:32:13 -0700

Brother Printer all in one MFC J615W

if I try to print , it writes on fhe LCD: unable to print 4F. someone told me that the ptinting head is ruined because I used not original ink. is it true? How can i fix it?

⟐ Commented maggio 18, 2022 at 1:32 GMT-7

Canon Printer: Service code reset procedures

Sun, 05 Apr 2020 18:56:32 -0700

i have a S900 that had a Waste Ink Tank error indicated. I replaced the waste ink pads and now I cannot get the eprom to reset. When I turn it on the indicator light goes green then flashes 7 times.

The reset procedure is invloved and I think that may be why I haven't been able to get it reset.

Do you work on this old a printer?

⟐ Commented aprile 05, 2020 at 18:56 GMT-7

HP Printer: Why will printer not turn on?

Wed, 23 Nov 2022 00:07:39 -0700

Power of correct voltage is being provided at printer power input terminal. Printer on/off button has no effect. Printer appears "dead". HP Customer Service FAQ not helpful for this problem.

⟐ Answered novembre 23, 2022 at 0:07 GMT-7

epson l3150: Black Ink Not Printing on Epson L3150 Printer After Refilling Cartridg

Mon, 24 Mar 2025 08:10:16 -0700

I have an Epson L3150 printer that stopped printing black ink after the cartridge ran out. I refilled the cartridge manually, but the printer still doesn't print in black. I have tried cleaning the print head several times, but it didn't solve the problem. The printer prints in other colors normally. Could you please help me troubleshoot and fix this issue?

⟐ Answered marzo 24, 2025 at 8:10 GMT-7

Epson Printer: Epson L360 Paper Jam

Thu, 26 May 2022 23:27:37 -0700

How to remove the small paper that stock inside the printer?

We don’t see the paper. Please Help Us!

⟐ Answer accepted maggio 26, 2022 at 23:27 GMT-7

HP Photosmart: Photosmart 7510e - Paper not feeding automatically, Will feed Manually

Tue, 18 Mar 2025 23:18:30 -0700

With paper in the printer "No Paper Error" keeps coming up. When the printer status page it printed the feed rollers move down to the paper however they do not roll or move at all to pull the paper through the printer. All of the additional rollers after the feed rollers are working properly because when you push just one sheet of paper through the feed rollers the second rollers will grab the paper and pull through the duplexer rollers.

I am looking for a guide to the teardown process to get to the feed rollers to see if a gear is broken.

Thank you for any help.

⟐ Answered marzo 18, 2025 at 23:18 GMT-7

Epson ET-4550: Epson ECO TANK "inkpad" requires replacing. How to?

Fri, 24 Jan 2025 09:58:05 -0700

Epson uses an "inkpad" to clear its printer (jets?) before printing. Eventually the amount of ink deposited in this blotter-type system fills and must be replaced. Unfortunately it seems as if replacing the inkpad is very messy and difficult. Our printer is used so frequently that the inkpad needs to be replaced every six months.

Epson charges enough to make replacing the entire unit a (sadly) reasonable option. Your opinion? Are HP printers a better option since both use 4800 dpi printing? (The HP cartridges are expensive - sigh.)

⟐ Commented gennaio 24, 2025 at 9:58 GMT-7

Epson All in One printer WF-2650: Cannot open the printer cover to replace ink cartridges

Sat, 07 Feb 2026 14:24:16 -0700

I had a very frustrating problem with my printer - I think actually a firmware bug from Epson. It would go back and forth between saying Replace Ink Cartridges and another error about invalid ink cartridge detected. There is a lock where you cannot open the top unless it gets out of this state but it was stuck in that state.

⟐ Commented febbraio 07, 2026 at 14:24 GMT-7

Brother Printer: Reset replace toner error

Thu, 20 Jun 2024 05:28:24 -0700

Hi!

Does anyone know how to override the replace toner error on this new HL-L5100DN version of Brother laser printer? The toner is only a month old!

Much appreciated!

Kenneth

⟐ Commented giugno 20, 2024 at 5:28 GMT-7

Samsung ML2510: Picks up a second sheet of paper and jams

Tue, 17 Mar 2026 12:03:26 -0700

The printer regularly picks up a second sheet of paper which causes a jam. I have fitted a new roller which doesn't help at all and cleaned everything visible. This happens both with the bottom feeder tray and the manual sheet feeder. It's getting worse, so that now it even does it on a single page job. Printer has done a total of 10k pages and 500 odd on the current cartridge.

⟐ Answered marzo 17, 2026 at 12:03 GMT-7