Refill Ink for Brother

A: One of the problems with an inkjet printer is that the cartridges can clog up. This can happen if the nozzle has dried-up ink, from infrequent use, or if it contains air bubbles, which can form after changing cartridges.

A: The printheads in your printer are what lay the ink down on the paper. When these little mechanisms get clogged with dried ink or bits of paper, you may see streaks and uneven ink distribution in your printed materials. Clearing a clogged printhead can take time and effort, while preventing a clog only requires some diligence and regular maintenance.
1.Regular Use The easiest way to keep your printheads clear and in proper working order is to use the printer regularly. This keeps the ink flowing properly and prevents it from drying on the heads. Use your printer every few days or at least once a week to keep the printheads moist with fresh ink. The longer they sit unused, the more likely the ink left on the heads will dry and cause a clog.
2.Regular Cleaning Even if you use your printer every day, there may be a few droplets of ink that have dried in the tubing leading from the ink cartridges or on the printheads themselves. Use your printer's cleaning cycle at least once a month or so to flush out any remnant ink leftover in the heads. Tiny bits of paper can get caught inside the machine and printheads too, so use some canned air to blow out any dust or paper whenever you run your monthly printhead cleaning.
3.Storage If you don't plan to use your printer for an extended period of time, remove the ink cartridges and wrap them tightly in plastic wrap to keep them fresh. This will also prevent any ink from dripping into the tubes and printheads, drying and causing clogging. Depending on your printer, you may be able to remove the printheads for cleaning or storage. Check your printer's manual or the manufacturer's website for information on extended storage of your machine.
4.Turn Printer Off When your printer's on, it moves the printheads and warms the ink to ready it for use. If you don't turn the printer off at the machine itself, so it can return the carriage to its "home" position, the ink and printheads can dry out and clog. Never turn off the printer through a power strip or surge protector. Instead, use the power button on the printer so it can shut down properly to protect the printheads and ink from damage or drying.