My brother MFC-5890CN won't print over my wireless LAN. It printed a test page I did from microsoft works with about 3 words in it, but when I try printing something larger like a pdf or powerpoint presentation it takes forever and always has an error. When printing via USB it prints fine. I have windows 7 and a new DLINK wireless N router. Any ideas why I am having such a hard time printing with my LAN?? Thank You!

Sanjay Ghosh

• 67 Answers
• Posted on May 01, 2009

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check interface cable and load proper printer emulation language

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Can you hear the receiving fax pick up the line? If so, you may need to slow the speed of your fax modem to allow for poor line conditions. You can find the instructions on page 12 of the Users Guide. If you don't have one, you can download a PDF file of the guide on the Brother web site.

SOURCE: Brother MFC-5890CN Printer

It sounds like your print heads may need cleaning. However, here is the link from Brother support for your MFC-5890CN on how to improve print quality:

Brother MFC 5890 Print Quality

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Did you use Brother Genuine Cartirdges????
ALL…. Epson & Brother Requires Genuine Epson Cartridges. !!!!!!!!
That sounds like your problem.

In Purchasing Epson's CX 5400, CX4600, & CX7400 and more, I found out that Epson does not like Generic Printer Cartridges. I also Purchased a Brother. That also does not like Generic Print Cartridges. Color that should be Yellow, will turn out Green, Blue Brown, etc. These printers have a CHIP that will detect if it is Generic or Genuine.

When they see it’s Generic Cartridges, it will print lines thru the words, mis-align the letters & put stripes across the picture and also do a mix match with the colors.

That's what these Companies do., so they can keep selling the ink cartridges. Some Printers, are able to use Generic, and some are refillable. Some you can refill them up yourself and I heard, quite MESSY.

So I learned, thru trial and error, that you must use the ORIGINAL Genuine Cartridges for these PRINTERS. Some people say some models work fine compatible, but not mine.......

I had to replace the printer, but Epson, Lexmark & Brothers are always on sale. My Brother & Epson cost me $50.00 with Rebate. Don’t waste too much ink in cleaning it.

This is the only advice I can give you. If you find this helpful, pls rate me.

Thanks and Good Luck :0)

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Had the same thing happen. Unplugged the power on the printer and plugged it back in. No problems now.