Ink Low / Replace InkMFC-J5330DW

Brother MFC-J5330DW: Ink Low and Replacement Guide

The 'Ink Low' or 'Replace Ink' warning is a standard operational message for the Brother MFC-J5330DW. Occasionally, improper seating of the cartridge causes detection issues. Proper maintenance keeps the print heads clean and functional.

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Common causes

  • 1Poor contact between cartridge chip and reader pins.
  • 2Low actual ink levels.
  • 3Printhead nozzles dried due to infrequent use.

Solutions

Reseating Cartridges

  1. Open the ink compartment cover.
  2. Release the ink cartridge by pressing the lever.
  3. Pull it out and push it firmly back in until you hear a click.

Head Cleaning

  1. Navigate to 'Maintenance' on the printer touchscreen.
  2. Select 'Print Head Cleaning'.
  3. Choose 'All' and wait for the process to complete.

Steps to follow

  1. 1

    Open compartment

    Locate the ink cartridge bay on the front of the machine.

  2. 2

    Remove cartridge

    Unlatch the specific cartridge and pull it out.

  3. 3

    Reinstall

    Insert it firmly into the slot to ensure solid contact.

Frequently asked questions

You can print with 'Ink Low', but once it hits 'Replace Ink', the printer requires a change.

Some third-party chips are unstable, leading to misreadings by the printer.

The print head may need a cleaning cycle after swapping old cartridges.