When receiving faxes and making copies (black) only have of the print appears. Ever since we changed the ink cartridge.

This error occurs when printer fails detecting ink level or printer assume that no ink in the cartridge. We cannot use print, copy,scan, and fax function before the problem fixed. It's recommended for you to replace ink cartridge. To continue using the printer without replacing the cartridge we must deactivate ink level detection function. Be aware that printing in this condition can damage the printer while sending fax or scan is not problem.


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This error occurs when printer fails detecting ink level or printer assume that no ink in the cartridge. We cannot use print, copy,scan, and fax function before the problem fixed. It's recommended for you to replace ink cartridge. To continue using the printer without replacing the cartridge we must deactivate ink level detection function. Be aware that printing in this condition can damage the printer while sending fax or scan is not problem.

This error occurs when printer fails detecting ink level or printer assume that no ink in the cartridge. We cannot use print, copy,scan, and fax function before the problem fixed. It's recommended for you to replace ink cartridge. To continue using the printer without replacing the cartridge we must deactivate ink level detection function. Be aware that printing in this condition can damage the printer while sending fax or scan is not problem.

Original source: http://ij-forum.blogspot.com/2008/12/error-message-check-ink-u162u163.html#ixzz2Cpr4Be1K
This error occurs when printer fails detecting ink level or printer assume that no ink in the cartridge. We cannot use print, copy,scan, and fax function before the problem fixed. It's recommended for you to replace ink cartridge. To continue using the printer without replacing the cartridge we must deactivate ink level detection function. Be aware that printing in this condition can damage the printer while sending fax or scan is not problem.

Original source: http://ij-forum.blogspot.com/2008/12/error-message-check-ink-u162u163.html#ixzz2Cpr4Be1K

replace the print head unit not the cartridge.

not ridiculous as the new printer costs less than replacement cartridges
check for ink in the black cartridge
check that the driver is still connected
check for compatibility with the pc

change the ink cartridge & get your printer serviced

My MFC-420CN acts up occationally. Remove the new cartridge, hold it as you would to install it, Rotate it to the right about 45°. Snap it with the back of a finger (dislodges any air bubbles in ink feed). Reinstall cartridge (ensure it is fully seated. This works for both Brother cartridges and the eforcity cartridges I've been using for the past couple of years. HTH
Lou

Try this Issue When trying to copy, print, or receive a fax, the following error message appears on the product control panel display. Ink System Failure. Ink system has failed. Unable to copy, receive faxes, or print. Refer to printer documentation. Error: 0xc19aYYYY NOTE: The Y in the error message represents any digit, 0 - 9, or any character, A - F. Solution To resolve the issue, use the following steps. Step one: Remove the cartridges Make sure that the product is turned on and then disconnect the USB cable from the back of the product. Open the product cover and remove the cartridges. Close the cover and wait for a message to insert the cartridges to appear on the control panel display. Disconnect the power cord from the back of the product. Disconnect the power cord from the wall outlet and wait for one minute. Step two: Reinstall the cartridges Reconnect the power cord to the wall, reconnect the other end of the power cord to the product, and then turn on the product if it is not already on. Open the product cover and reinstall the cartridges. Close the cover and print a calibration page, if prompted. Print a self test report to make sure that the product can print. Reconnect the USB cable between the product and the computer. Try to print a document from an application on the computer.

Sadly in a word, 'No'.

Here is the exact answer from Brother:

Your Brother machine is designed to stop ALL printing operations
(printing from the pc, printing received faxes and printing copies or reports) when any of the ink cartridges are empty. This is to ensure the life of the print head and maintain premium print quality. If the unit were to continue printing, print jobs and cleaning cycles would suction air from the dry cartridge and damage the printhead. Even if you print in black only or change the print settings to MONO or GRAYSCALE to avoid printing in color, the programmed cleaning cycles would still suction the dry cartridge, because they are programmed to clean ALL the ink nozzles.

The only way to continue printing is to replace the empty ink cartridge or cartridges.

While memory is available, black and white faxes will continue to be received into memory. If a color fax is being received, the Brother machines HANDSHAKE will request the fax be sent as black and white fax.

All faxes received into memory will automatically print once the ink cartridge is replaced.

NOTE: Brother strongly recommends that customers do not use generic ink or refill their Brother ink cartridges. Using non-Brother supplies may affect the hardware performance, print quality and machine reliability since the ink formulation in genuine Brother ink cartridges prevent smearing and clogging of the print head. The Brother limited warranty does not apply to any problem that was caused by the use of unauthorized third party ink and/or cartridges.

Are you saying the fax appears to print but is blank or it does print but is not in a fax form but freestyle with no background format. Changing a cartridge will often upset the apple cart. see if the printheads could do with a clean. Make sure you reset ink level sif your unit does not automatically do this. Try a reset too by turning unit off, unplugging all cables, replugging all and turning back on. Post back if no good.
cheers,
lilacgerry

If you are making copies or sending/receiving faxes Press Black Start or Color Start. Make sure your ink cartridges are fresh. Cartridges remain fresh for up to two years if kept in their original packaging, after that the ink may become clogged. Cartridge expiration dates are printed on the package.

I have the solution for this problem. You need to go into your fax settings, and adjust the RX Settings. There is an option there to "print if no ink" and you set that to YES, and it will spit out the pending report that is preventing you from sending faxes.