Brother MFC-8460N Toner Cartridges

When you start receiving unexpected or garbage prints, the problem can be either with the drivers installed for the printer, clogged printheads or ink runs too fast from Brother MFC 8460N toner cartridges. You can fix these issues by cleaning the cartridges contacts and if the problem still persists you can replace the old or damaged Brother MFC 8460N toner cartridges with the new ones. These issues are very common if your printer is not used regularly and can be resolved following the simple troubleshooting steps.

• Check that the machine is plugged in and the power switch is turned on
• Check that the Brother MFC 8460N toner cartridges and the drum unit are installed properly. Refer user manual for replacing the drum unit
• Check the interface cable connection on both the machine and your computer. See the quick setup guide for more information
• It can be possible that the printer driver has corrupted. Check that the correct printer driver has been installed and chosen
• Check to see if the LCD is showing an error message. Refer manual for the error messages
• If the machine is online. On your PC, click start and then check for printers and faxes
• Right-click on the Brother MFC 8460N printer. Make sure that the ‘Use Printer Offline’ is unchecked

• Turn off the machine’s power switch and then turn it on again. If the error message continues to leave the machine for several minutes and then try printing through it again. The machine can be turned off for up to 4 days without losing faxes stored in the memory
• Check the settings in your application to make sure it is set up to work with your machine
• If you are using the parallel port connection, check that the port is BRMFC and not LPT1 and then try printing the job

Q. If I request for Brother MFC 8460N toner cartridges to be delivered in a day if I have an urgent requirement?
A. Yes, in most of the cases, we deliver products the next day if conditions are conducive, as in, there are no transportation issues, location isn’t an extremely remote area, the product is available, etc. and if the order has been placed before 12 noon (Monday to Friday only).

Q. If toner cartridges, especially compatibles, print as many as a whopping 7,000 pages, is the quality of all the printouts good or does it deteriorate gradually?
A. Yes, the quality of every single page printed by high capacity cartridges stays consistently high-quality and crisp. It’s applicable for both- original as well as compatible toner cartridges.

Q. Some toner powder from Brother MFC 8460N toner cartridges fell on the table when I was replacing them. Though I could clean it easily, what should I do if some of the toner powder falls on clothes or skin?
A. If toner powder falls on your clothes or skin, please wash it off with cold water first. If it comes in contact with skin, show it to a doctor immediately if you experience reaction or discomfort. Avoid washing it off with hot water as it drives toner particles very deep into the fabric unlike cold water.

Q. I’ve been using Brother MFC 8460N toner cartridge since quite a while and it’ll get exhausted soon. If I take the cartridge out of the printer and shake it, will it really print a few pages more?
A. You can shake the toner cartridge to print a few more pages. Some amount of toner powder gets deposited inside and has to be utilised by getting it to loosen. Please shake the cartridge from side to side (a little vigorously and yet gently) about 20 times and then reinstall it.

Q. What recommendations must be followed while handling the media?
A. There are few things to be kept in mind while handling the media:

• Store the paper in its original packaging and keep it sealed. Keep the paper flat and away from moisture, direct sunlight and heat
• Avoid from touching either side of transparencies, as this might decrease the print quality of the media
• Only use transparencies that are recommended to use for laser printing.

Q. Is print quality of compatible cartridge is different from the original Brother MFC 8460N toner cartridges?
A. We can’t comment on the quality of ink used in compatible cartridges by other sellers, but we can guarantee you that the compatible cartridges supplied on this site will definitely yield the better number of pages as you expect to get from the original cartridges. As compatible cartridges are filled up by the professionals they produce same print quality as you get using the originals. It is almost impossible to find out the difference between the two.

Q. How can I save my Brother MFC 8460N toner cartridges for a longer period?
A. We recommend the following tips for optimizing the life of your cartridge:

• Print at least a line once a week
• When your printer gives a low ink warning, stop printing and prepare the Brother MFC 8460N toner cartridges for refilling as soon as possible

Q. What can be the expected shelf life of the Brother MFC 8460N toner cartridges?
A. The life of the cartridges depends on its surrounding environment in which they are kept. The shelf life of the toner Cartridges is 6 months or can be extended if they are stored properly in cool and dry place.

Q. When is the best time to get a new cartridge for your printer? How would I come to know when my cartridge is running low?
A. When you start seeing that the prints are blurred or fading and your colour or black ink started giving low-quality output, this is the best time to get your replacement cartridges ready. Some printers might give you an early warning before the actual ink replacement required.