Brother MFC-7860DW Toner Cartridges

The Brother MFC 7860DW is a multi-functional printer for small to large size offices. The device can print, scan, copy, fax, and boasts excellent printing speed of 27pp. The monochrome printer can print directly from your devices such as iPod Touch, iPad, and iPhone. The Brother MFC 7860DW toner cartridge produces great quality outputs and offers large print volume.

This compact printer holds a flatbed scanner and a neatly folded ADF tray on the top. The ADF tray can hold up to 30 sheets. The control panel of the printer boasts a 2-line LCD display with a huge range of navigation and function buttons and a numeric keypad. The device weighs 11.6 kg and measures 405 X 399 X 316 mm. The input paper tray of the printer can hold up to 250 sheets at a time.

The printer has a maximum resolution of 2400 X 600 dpi and has a high page yield (up to 2600 pages).

• Wired and wireless connectivity
• 35-sheet ADF
• Small footprint
• Good print speed
• Mobile and direct printing support
• Fax functionality
• Large control panel

• No colour printing option
• Slightly high cost

The Brother MFC 7860DW is a multifunctional printer that fulfills all the requirement of an office user. It can print, copy, scan, and fax high-quality text documents with the help of its Brother MFC 7860DW toner cartridge. The printer supports direct and mobile printing as well and can fit into the congested office spaces too. However, the lack of colour printing might disappoint the buyers.

The replacement Brother MFC 7860DW toner cartridge is:

• Brother TN2220 toner cartridge

How to resolve the print quality issue of Brother MFC 7860DW printer?
The Brother MFC printer users might face several print quality issues if their cartridges have not been used for so long or found low on ink thus, resulting in poor prints. It is always recommended to use good quality Brother MFC 7860DW toner cartridges for better results. To get rid of various print quality issues follow the steps below.

Note: Brother does not recommend the use of cartridges other than high-quality Brother MFC 7860DW toner cartridges or the refilling of used cartridges with toner from other sources.

• To get the best print quality, it is always suggested to use the recommended paper. Check that you use paper that meets all specifications. See Acceptable paper and other print media from user manual
• Check that the drum unit and toner cartridge are installed properly

1. Getting faint or light colours

• Take out the drum unit and toner cartridge assembly. Hold the assembly level with both hands and gently shake it from side to side several times to spread the toner evenly inside the cartridge
• Check once if the toner settings of replace toner is continue by pressing the menu. See toner settings in the advanced user's guide)
• Check the machine’s environment. Conditions such as humidity, high temperatures, and so on, may cause this print fault.
• If the whole page is too light, Toner Save mode may be on. Turn off toner save mode in the machine menu settings or toner save mode in the printer properties of the driver. See toner save in the advanced user's guide or advanced tab in the software user’s guide
• Clean the corona wire of the drum unit. Refer user manual for cleaning the corona wire
• Put in a new Brother MFC 7860DW toner cartridges. See replacing the toner cartridges from manual
• Put in a new drum unit. See replacing the drum unit from user guide.

2. Toner speaks

• Always Make sure to use paper that meets general specifications. Rough-surfaced paper may cause the problem
• Clean the corona wire and the drum unit. See cleaning the corona wire
• The drum unit may be damaged. Put in a new drum unit. See replacing the drum unit from manual
• The fuser unit may be contaminated. Call your brother dealer if the problem doesn't resolve.

Q. How is Brother MFC 7860 printer, a perfect device for large size offices?
A. Following features make this printer a perfect device for small to large size offices: The device can print, scan, copy, fax and produce excellent printing speed of upto 27 pages per minute. It allows direct printing from iPad Touch, iPad and iPhone. The printer supports wired and wireless connectivity. Includes high print resolution and large control panel.

Q. If I use Brother MFC 7860DW printer, is it necessary to set Ethernet and USB connections to take prints?
A. No, it is not essential to set Ethernet and USB connections to take prints. You can also connect it wirelessly.

Q. Why is it advised to avoid usage of Brother MFC 7860DW toner cartridges that are old or expired?
A. Using expired toner cartridges affect the quality of prints. Expired toner cartridges will produce faded and poor quality prints. In order to avoid such poor quality print results, you should replace your expired toner cartridges as soon as possible.

Q. What is the maximum monthly duty cycle of this printer?
A. The maximum monthly duty cycle of this printer is 10000 impressions.

Q. I’m planning to buy compatible Brother MFC 7860DW toner cartridges from Printerinkcartridges.ie for first time, so want to be assured. I would like to know where can I check the reviews of the products.
A. At our site we have provided full customer support services for any sort of query. Also, regarding the reviews, we have already provided customer reviews on this site. When you click on the compatible Brother MFC 7860DW toner cartridges, below the product details, you will get the customer reviews.

Q. Does the printer allows colour printing?
A. No, the printer does not allow colour printing. User can only take black printouts with this printer.

Q. Is the ink volume different for black and drum unit Brother MFC 7860DW toner cartridges at your site?
A. Yes, the ink volume is different for black and drum unit toner cartridges. The ink volume is 2600 pages for black and 12000 for drum unit.

Q. Can you please explain how I can reset the Toner Counter for Brother MFC-7860DW printer? Also, is it a time-consuming process?
A. No, resetting the toner counter is not time-consuming; you can perform it yourself by carrying out the following steps:

• Open up the compartment door in front of printer
• Check “Front Cover Open” message and press the “Clear” button
• When “Replace Drum?” message appears, simply type in “*00” on the keypad.

Q. If I buy non-genuine Brother MFC 7860DW toner cartridges and something goes wrong, will it void the warranty of my printer? Will I have to bear the expenses of getting it fixed or buying a new one?
A. No, firstly, using compatible ink cartridges won’t invalidate the warranty on your printer. In case your printer develops a problem, the seller will assume responsibility for fixing your printer and if that doesn’t work, will provide you with a new printer. You can rest assured that you won’t have to spend anything in case there’s a problem. Most of them also refund money, offer a replacement or credit the value towards the purchase of an original cartridge.

Q. What kind of components are used in manufacture of compatible Brother MFC 7860DW toner cartridges?
A. The toner cartridges are made with high-quality OEM parts that are put through the strictest quality tests and okayed only after they satisfy the experts who create them. These cartridges aren’t entirely new but are composed of previously used components.

Q. If I use a compatible Brother MFC 7860DW toner cartridge and a problem happens to occur in the printer, will the Brother manufacturers fix the printer problem?
A. No, they will not solve the problem that is caused by using compatible toner cartridges. They give preference to only those customers who buy original products and also offer services for original components.

Q. Can Brother MFC 7860DW print directly from iPod Touch, iPad and iPhone? Does it offer hi-resolution benefits?
A. Yes, you can connect all these devices with your printer via Brother™ iPrint&Scan and Cortado Workplace. You can also scan wirelessly through your mobile device with the Brother™ iPrint&Scan app.

Q. Is a mobile device scanning app provided with Brother MFC 7860DW printers? If so, does the app really work in all conditions and get the printers to operate efficiently?
A. Yes. Brother iPrint&Scan is a free app that comes with Brother MFC 7860DW printers. You need to use your local wireless network to connect your Android device to MFC 7860DW. Please be assured that all Brother printers can be operated smoothly with the app. You’ll face no hitches and will be able to perform all your tasks efficiently if you use the app. It gels well with all aspects of the printer, including Brother MFC 7860DW toner cartridges, and yields finest quality prints.

Q. My Brother MFC 7860DW printer has become slow at scanning. I switched over to Brother MFC 7860DW toner cartridges recently. Could that be the reason? And is it true that using USB in place of Wireless increases speed? Please help.
A. It’s unlikely that your printer has become slow because of Brother MFC 7860DW toner cartridges. Printing complex documents using either USB or Wired Ethernet will scan documents much faster.

Q. What are the security features and functions of Brother MFC 7860DW like?
A. Brother MFC 7860DW is provided with Security Functions Secure Function Lock with which the administrator can set password-protected access to select functions like printing, copying, and scanning. It can also handle functions like Setting Lock, Secure Print and offers Wireless Network Security.

Q. I tried printing a test page from one of my machines at an office (I use Brother MFC 7860DW toner cartridges in all of them) to see whether I can get the firmware update. The machine failed to print the test page. What does it mean?
A. The firmware update will fail to take place on your machine. You need to troubleshoot the printing issue first.

Q. Does Brother MFC 7860DW printer have a scan device option, and can it be used to scan directly? I use Brother MFC 7860DW toner cartridges.
A. Yes, Brother MFC 7860DW can be used to scan directly. The toner cartridges you mentioned aren’t known to cause issues.

Q. I’m planning to switch over to Mac OS Sierra. Does the Brother MFC 7860DW printer support it?
A. Yes. your Brother printer is compatible with Mac OS Sierra like many others in the same series.

Q. Which paper brands are recommended for Brother MFC 7860DW printer?
A. Xerox Business 4200 Paper, 92 bright, 20 lb., Hammermill Laser Paper 24 lb. and Avery 5160 Easy Peel White Address Labels for Laser Printers are the brands that go well with the Brother MFC 7860DW printer.

Q. How good is Brother MFC 7860DW printer at printing on both sides of a sheet?
A. Brother MFC 7860DW printer can easily print professional two-sided documents and booklets using automatic duplex printing feature. It can also create two-sided output from one-sided originals while copying and faxing.

Q. What are the print and copy speeds of Brother MFC 7860DW printer?
A. It can print and copy at speed of up to 27ppm. It also produces professional output at up to 2400 x 600 dpi.

Q. Will there be a difference in print quality if I use compatible Brother MFC 7860DW toner cartridges for the Brother MFC-7860 DW printer I have?
A. You can rest assured that you’ll find the best compatible toner cartridges for your Brother MFC-7860 DW printer here as we offer only those consumables which have been tested and approved to meet highest quality standards. You can look forward to the same high-quality printouts and page yield with our compatible toner cartridges for your Brother MFC 7860DW as their original counterparts guarantee.