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Brother DCP-120C will not print black with new ink cartridge

antoniodeleo Aug 10, 2009

All new cartridges fitted. Thank you for your useless help.

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Your model uses 4 ink catridges for printing black, magenta, yellow etc. If you have one , get 3 more.

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Anonymous

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Posted on Nov 05, 2008

SOURCE: Brother DCP-120C Printer - Does

have you recently had a paper jam. somtimes pieces of paper can become trapped under the print head which restricts the printing. if there is and its been there for a while the print head may need to be wiped/cleaned( a bit tricky) then a couple more print head cleans.

Anonymous

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Posted on Feb 14, 2010

SOURCE: Brother dcp-150c, black ink wont work

Ink may be new, but their nozzles may be blocked; depending on manner of storage. To be sure apply a folded tissue paper to the ink nuzzle and press firmly. If the tissue comes off well blotted with ink it means you still have a good amount of ink in it and the nozzle is not blocked. If not blotted or scantily blotted, it means ink is really low or nozzle is blocked. To be very sure of this, place nuzzle in a plate/saucer with a bit water so that the nozzle is soaked. Leave for about 10 minutes. Then apply the tissue again. If still not well blotted it means ink is really low or empty. If new you should return it for a replacement. In the case of blocked nozzles, the procedure may be repeated over to get results.

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Posted on Aug 10, 2010

SOURCE: MY BROTHER DCP 120C PRINTER WONT PRINT BLACK

It should be under warranty, you print head got a problem

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