Brother MFC J430W Ink Cartridges

A simple and elegant all in one from Brother, the MFC J430W is aimed at the low usage home and small office segment, it has been built to cost and intends to impress with a smaller than usual feature list.

The maximum printing resolution is up to 6000 x 1200 dpi, which looks good on paper but while the print quality is good for monochrome prints, the colour printouts come out a little faded. At its cost, a print quality of 33 ppm in monochrome and 26 ppm in colour prints can be considered very fast. The 4 Brother MFC J430W Ink Cartridges mean that ink wastage is to a minimum during replacements. The scanner has an optical scan resolution of 2400 x 1200 dpi. The free iPrint&Scan app from Brother helps in wireless scanning and subsequent sharing of the scanned image via image, email or OCR. The device comes with a full fax capability unlike some other all in ones.

The printer can be connected using WiFi and USB. The mobile app also allows printing directly from mobile devices via AirPrint, Google Cloud and Brother iPrint&Scan. There are two input trays, with the main input tray capable of handling 100 pages and the automatic document feeder having a 20 sheet capacity. The Brother MFC J430W Ink Cartridges come in 2 sizes with a high yield option available for heavy users.

Looks wise the unit is very much like most other brother products. It is slightly heavy compared to its competitors and not so compact either. The software that are provided along with the unit are very comprehensive, including OCR software and mobile apps for most operating systems.

• Fast printing speeds
Inverted ADF is easy to use
• The bundled software is very comprehensive

• Colours prints come a bit faded
• No card readers

This all in one tries to pack many good features at a low price, it has good wifi and mobile connectivity, an easy to use ADF and more. The variety of cartridges with different yields and a good software bundle add to the appeal. But the main function of a printer is to print, and the fading that one gets in colour printouts is not something one expects in a printer. So if there is very little colour print requirement and more black and white prints and scans have to be done, this will be a good unit to buy.

The compatible Brother MFC J430W Ink Cartridges are:

• Brother LC1240B Black Ink Cartridge
• Brother LC1240C Cyan Ink Cartridge
• Brother LC1240M Magenta Ink Cartridge
• Brother LC1240Y Yellow Ink Cartridge

With any sophisticated office product, errors may occur and consumable items need to be replaced. If this happens, your machine identifies the error and shows an error message. The most common error occurs because of old or damaged Brother MFC J430W Ink Cartridges that need immediate replacement. However, you can correct most of the errors by following some routine maintenance processes by yourself. If you need more help, try the solutions below:

Cause: One or more of the colour Brother MFC J430W Ink Cartridges have reached the end of their life. You can use the machine in the monochrome mode for approximately four weeks depending on the number of pages you print. When such message appears on the LCD, each operation works in the following way:

• Printing: If you choose grayscale in the advanced tab of the printer driver you can use the machine as a monochrome printer
• Copying: While carrying out copy function, the paper type is set to plain paper and you can make copies in monochrome
• Faxing: If the paper type is set to plain paper or inkjet paper, the machine will receive and print the faxes in monochrome

Action: In Such case replace the ink cartridges. Refer the online user manual available to perform replacement operation.

Cause: When you installed a new ink cartridge too quickly and the machine did not detect about the new cartridges

• If you are using Brother low-quality ink the machine may not detect the ink Cartridge
• The Brother MFC J430W Ink Cartridge is not installed correctly

Action: Take out the new ink cartridge and reinstall it slowly until it clicks
Replace the cartridge with a Brother high-quality ink cartridge. If the error message remains, you can contact the Brother service center.

Q. Does buying a multipack of cartridges save on my printer ink cost?
A. If you are engaged in heavy printing jobs, then we will suggest you to go for buying the multipacks, as these will save you a lot more than a single pack, not just in terms of the price but also in terms of the page yield.

Q. I am planning to buy the compatible Brother MFC J430W Ink Cartridges in place of original ones since compatible ones have more ink quantity. Will the quality of prints decline?
A. Not at all, you do not need to worry about the print quality. We assure you that the print quality will be exactly similar as that with the original cartridges. The compatible Brother MFC J430W Ink Cartridges are equally efficient as the original ones. Using compatible cartridges is always a wise option and it saves on money offering more number of copies.

Q. Can I print the documents directly from my mobile device?
A. Yes, the printer support connection using WiFi and USB. The mobile app allows printing directly from the mobile devices via AirPrint, Google Cloud and Brother iPrint&Scan.

Q. How to make sure that your compatible Brother MFC J430W Ink Cartridges work efficiently with the printer?
A. The compatible cartridges works equally well as the original ones do. Make sure the nozzle heads of the printer are clean so as to print clear printouts. If you are buying multipacks of the cartridges make sure they are stored properly in a clean dry place. When all the conditions are appropriate Brother MFC J430W Ink Cartridges yield high definition prints with vivid colours.

Q. Is the printer multi functional in nature and can use this printer for printing fax?
A. Yes, the printer is compatible in performing multiple tasks and comes with a full fax capability to print the documents.

Q. I have purchased Brother MFC J430W just about a month back and I have noticed that the ink cartridges run out very quickly. Why is that so?
A. After purchasing the product when you install the Brother MFC J430W ink cartridges for the first time you need to install the starter ink supplied with the purchase first. If in case you miss out the step chances are that the ink cartridges will run out quickly initially. The reason is the machine uses the ink initially to fill up the ink delivery tubes. This is just a one-time process that allows the machine to carry out printing with high performance. When this process is attained, the frequency of replacing cartridges will be as per the usage quoted.

One more reason could be that you are printing pages with a very high density. High density corresponds to amount of ink covered on the paper. For example, if printing is always carried out with bold letters it will consume double amount of ink than usual. Moreover, it is important to note that automatic as well as manual print head cleaning is another factor that consumes a small amount of ink. Consider the reasons discussed here and you will be able to understand why the Brother MFC J430W ink cartridges run out quickly. Hope this answers your question.

Q. I have a pack of Brother MFC J430W purchased 15 days back from your website. I checked that I already have a pack these cartridges in stock and I require a different set of cartridges for my Epson printer. Can I return the pack in replacement of a new set of Epson ink cartridges? Please help.
A. Sure. As you have mentioned that the purchase was made 15 days back you can return the product and order a different product for replacement. However, please note that the product needs to be intact with the original packaging during the replacement. Additional charges may incur considering the difference between the previous and the new product.

Q. Can I get details like the total page yield that Brother MFC J430W ink cartridges (standard) offer and how much I save up by using compatible ink cartridges?
A. The standard yield offered by Brother MFC J430W ink cartridges is 600 pages of all colours, viz. black, blue, cyan, magenta and yellow. Using compatible ink cartridges helps you save a considerable amount of money (above 30%), which would be a decent deal.

Q. What is the speed at which Brother MFC-J430W printer prints black and colour documents?
A. The Brother MFC-J430W printer prints documents in black at a speed of 33 ppm colour and at 26 ppm while making colour printouts.

Q. Could you please throw more light on the 4-cartridge system associated with the Brother MFC-J430W printer?
A. The 4-cartridge system of the Brother MFC-J430W printer makes taking printouts and using the printer a simpler and flexible process. It makes it possible for customers to replace only those ink cartridges which become empty, which does not inconvenience one every other day.

Q. Are compatible Brother LC1240 ink cartridges available in a single package more cost-effective and also of good quality?
A. Yes, buying cartridges together is a cost-effective solution which also saves one’s time and energy of procuring them separately. Also, you can count on these compatible Brother LC1240 ink cartridges to produce best quality, smudge-free printouts. What’s more, they actually give desirable results at much lesser costs as compared to genuine ink cartridges.

Q. What is the ink used in the compatible Brother MFC J430W ink cartridges made from?
A. These Brother ink cartridges have ink which is made from special pigments and dyes. They ensure that no marks are created on the printouts, so you can use it for professional documentation confidently.

Q. I have been getting an error message “Cannot Detect” ever since I installed Brother LC1240 ink cartridge in my printer. Why is this happening?
A. The message "Cannot Detect" is seen on the display of the Brother machine due to various issues such as hasty installation or a broken or damaged condition of the cartridge, etc. Please take out the ink cartridges, let the machine stand just like that for a while and put them back. If this doesn’t help, then call Brother Support.

Q. Does cleaning the printhead of a machine consume ink? I clean the printhead quite frequently.
A. Yes, cleaning the printhead of a machine does consume ink so if you do that very frequently, too much of ink is consumed without need. Also, make sure you don’t touch the print head as it can result in permanent damage to the printer.

Q. I have been using the Brother MFC J430W printer. I thought of switching over to compatible Brother MFC J430W ink cartridges as using genuine cartridges is getting rather expensive. However, if any issue comes up with my printer, will my printer warranty become void?
A. No. Using compatible Brother LC1240 inks won't annul your printer warranty even though the manufacturers warn that it will. However, if a problem arises with your printer ad they refuse to help you, we will address the matter and take care of repair if necessary. However, please note that the Brother MFC J430W ink cartridges work very consistently at all times and chances of issues with it are very rare.

Q. I recently installed new compatible Brother MFC J430W ink cartridge in my printer. Now whenever I take a colour print out, at least one of the colours are missing in them. What should I do?
A.It appears that the cartridge was not installed correctly or nozzles in the print head are clogged. Please try installing the cartridges again and clean the printhead.