Brother MFC-L2730DW toner cartridges

Brother has introduced this laser model MFC-L2730DW with all-in-one capability for small businesses where monochrome output is a priority. Printing, copying, scanning as well as faxing - all is possible using this printer. A colour touchscreen, wireless connectivity, ADF, automatic duplexing, and high-yielding Brother MFC-L2370DW toner cartridges are the most important add-ons.

Although it is a multifunction printer, it doesn’t weigh much compared to other rivals. It is 11.8 kg in weight and 410 (W) x 398.5 (D) x 318.5 (H) mm in dimensions. The control panel boasts a big 6.8 cm LCD colour touchscreen which reduces the confusion that comes with navigation through buttons. The printing speed of the machine goes up to 34 ppm which is considered good for an all-in-one printer. The main input tray is capable of holding up to 250 sheets which is sufficient for busy home offices or small businesses. Automatic duplexing is available for printing but not for scanning. Wireless connectivity is offered in the form of WiFi and WiFi Direct. Other networking option includes high-speed USB 2.0 that enables direct printing via PC.

• Large colour touchscreen
• Lightweight and compact
• Multifunction capabilities
• Fast printing speed
• Impressive quality prints
• Accommodates high-capacity Brother MFC-L2730DW toner cartridges
• Supports WiFi and WiFi Direct
• Mobile printing and cloud printing option available
• Automatic duplex printing
• ADF present

• Does not support colour printing, scanning or copying.
• Not intended for large business groups

The compatible Brother MFC-L2730DW toner cartridges are:

• Brother TN2420 Black toner cartridge
• Brother TN2420 multipack toner cartridge

Homes and businesses who frequently require to print in monochrome can go with Brother MFC-L2730DW. The device has innumerable advanced options with multifunction capabilities. It offers features like automatic duplexing, high capacity main paper tray and ADF that allow you to focus on productivity.

How to resolve print quality problems in your Brother MFC-L2730DW printer’s output?

Print quality is a paramount concern for all printer owners because it not only affects the content visibility but also influences customer satisfaction from the brand. Some of the frequently reported and discernible print quality errors and their effective solutions are mentioned below:

• Make sure that the machine is kept under cold and non-humid environment.
• Make sure that you have selected the appropriate media setting with respect to the paper in operation.
• Keep the two green levers inside the machine in upwards position.
• Thoroughly clean the drum unit and replace it with a new one.
• Also, replace the Brother MFC-L2730DW toner cartridge with a new one.
• Finally, check the machine’s fuser and replace it if it is contaminated.

• Clean the scanner glass with a dry lint-free cloth.
• Thoroughly clean the corona wire inside the drum unit.
• Align the corona wire’s home tab (arrow label) with the tab on the drum unit (most famous solution for this error).
• Check the drum unit and replace it if it is found damaged.
• Check the Brother MFC-L2730DW toner cartridge for any damages and replace the same if found damaged.

Step 3: Toner Specks:
Toner specks are scattered stripes of toner that appears on the output due to damage caused to the Brother cartridges. Follow the succeeding steps to resolve this annoying toner error:

• Make sure that you have selected the appropriate media setting with respect to the paper in operation.
• Thoroughly clean the drum unit and check for any damage.
• This error might be caused due to damaged toner cartridge Brother MFC-L2730DW toner cartridge. Replace the damaged toner cartridge with a new one.
• The same could be said about the drum unit as well. Check it for damage and replace it if found as such.
• Finally, check the machine’s fuser and replace it if it is contaminated.

How to fix, If the printhead nozzles of Brother MFC-L2730DW printer are clogged?

If the printouts are blurred or have gaps in them, reasons can be low ink in one of the Brother MFC-L2730DW toner cartridges or the clogged printhead nozzles.
Follow the points given below to fix the printhead nozzles:

• Load plain paper in the lower paper cassette.
• Press the home icon and then press the OK button.
• Press the up arrow or down arrow key and click the menu to select the maintenance option.
• Click on OK. Select the nozzle check and again click OK.
• Press the button, verify the nozzle check pattern will be printed. Look for a printed pattern and verify if there are any gaps.
• If you found no gaps in the pattern printed, it means the printhead is clean. Click on the OK button.

Note: Make sure you do not put anything at the top of the printer's cover and don't use it for a writing surface. If needed, clean the cover using only a soft cloth.

How to perform the printhead cleaning procedure for the Brother MFC-L2730DW printer?

If the pattern printed has gaps in lines, it shows the nozzles are clogged and need to be require cleaning. To fix it follow the below points accordingly:

• Load the sample papers in the lower paper cassette.
• Press on the home button and if needed then press the left arrow or right arrow key to choose the setup menu and click OK.
• Press the up/down arrow key and select the maintenance tab. Click on OK, select head cleaning option and again click OK.
• Click on start the cleaning procedure. Cleaning might take a few minutes. When its done a message will be displayed on the screen.
• Select the print nozzle check pattern and then click OK, again press the button to run a nozzle check and make sure that the print head is clean.
• If the pattern is still not appropriate then repeat the process again and check the nozzle pattern printed correctly.
• If the pattern is still the same, there might be an issue with the Brother MFC-L2730DW toner cartridges. Check for the replacement of the cartridges. And if after replacing the cartridge does not help, contact Brother printer service centers.

Note: The cleaning process uses ink, so clean the print head only when it is required, otherwise, your Brother MFC-L2730DW toner cartridges will run out quickly.