Brother TN420 TN450 TN2210 TN2220: refill and reset toner Cartridge

How to remanufacture Brother TN420 TN450 TN2210 TN2220 toner Cartridge for use in DCP 7030, DCP 7040, DCP 7045N, HL 2140, HL 2150N, HL 2170W, MFC 7320, MFC 7340, MFC 7440N, MFC 7840W and reset the toner counter.
There are 3 different yielding toner cartridges:
Starter cartridge -- 700 pages at 5%
TN420 (TN2210 Europe) - 1200 pages at 5%,
TN450 (2220 Europe). - 2600 pages at 5 %
The drum unit DR420 (DR-2200 Europe) is rated for 12,000 pages.
Fuser assembly haS a life of 50,000 pages.
When you instal a new toner cartridge, the bias voltage is set to a high voltage.
As the cartridge is used, the bias voltage is gradually reduced down and the density increases.
This is necessary because a new toner cartridge has a tendency to print light, and to keep the density level even throughout its life, the density bias voltage is reduced accordingly.
Each time a new cartridge is installed, the bias voltage is reset to the high voltage point, and the cartridge page count is reset to zero.
Since different yields would dictate different decreases in density over time, the cartridge uses different reset gears.
The developer roller presents the good toner to the drum, but it also pick up the waste toner.
So, at the end of its life, the toner cartridge is full of waste toner.
Failure to clean the toner cartridges properly, will causes backgrounding.
RESET PROCEDURES FOR DCP MODELS:
If you have replaced the toner in your Brother DCP, and the error message hasn't automatically reset, follow the procedure to reset it manually:
-Open the front door
-Press clear key
-Press start key
-Press down arrow key
-Press up arrow key
-Press Ok
-Close the front door
TEST PAGES
Press "GO" key 3 times, within 3 seconds, with the front cover closed and the "READY" light on.
DEFECT CHART
Drum: 9,42 cm
Upper fuser roller: 5,34 cm
Lower fuser roller 7,85 cm
Developer roller: 3,25 cm
Required tools:
Screwdriver
90g Toner
isopropyl alchool
Better if you have compressed air
For any question or suggestion leave a comment
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[@virtualameda]

Happy to say this video is still excellent in 2019! Just had a TN410 cartridge refilled locally and it did NOT work. Before taking it back (involving a long drive) I decided to try to fix the problem myself. Watched this video, found the problem (the reset spring not positioned properly) and it works perfectly now. Thanks!

[@sunnymartina935]

i watched this video whenever i have to replace the toner. short and helpful video. been watching it for past 5 years. plz don't remove it. its very very helpful.

[@TheTallitMan]

This is a very good and concise video displaying in accurate detail the steps to properly maintain and care of your toner cartridge. I had ordered a toner refill kit from another vendor but the copied instructions were not very clear but this video cleared up everything. I approve this video for anyone wanting to know how to properly refill their reusable toner cartridge. In fact i would buy toner refill kits from LINK Creative or from the reseller of this video. Thanks again for this video.

[@hoglaw1]

Very helpful video. If you want to just reset the cartridge like I did, you can skip to about the 3 minute mark to see how the gears should be aligned.

[@shawnmetzger7929]

Thanks man best video i found so far, excellent job man, followed everthing you said and it worked

[@1SimpleLife]

Thank you, for the clear instruction. My HL-2240 printer is printing now, thanks to this video.

[@plugnickleman]

Thank you! Spot on instructions for the TN420.

[@Folken86]

thanks the method for reseting was well explaind, i could refill and put to work my old toner cartridge, thanks a lot.

[@davecc0000]

Thank you viandant5 for excellent instructions. What your description says (READ IT PEOPLE!) is true: when the new cartridge is inserted the contrast is reset. This is why you should not (on some printer models) just reset the "replace toner" message (or LED). When you do that the contrast is reset and you will get light printouts. When you replace (or refill) your toner cartridge AND reset the "replace toner" message the new cartridge will give correct contrast again.

[@AffordBindEquipment]

I just replaced with a new cartridge on a Brother fax/copier and the print is really really DARK! Anything with an even semiwhite background (cartoon from newspaper), the "white" spaces turned out very dark. I had to increase the brightness to get regular printouts. So whatever changed for the new cart, it over did itself.

[@degu44]

Thank you, very helpful.

[@viandant5]

Thank you! have a nice day

[@DKBab1980]

Thanks for the post. It worked for me. Good

[@PrinterCS]

Interesting video, easy to understand

[@pabloaguirre1584]

thank you on the instruction on the tn 420

[@fernandoguarneros7215]

Gracias por compartir sus conocimientos y experiencias, Saludos desde México.Hasta pronto.

[@Grejam53]

Lengthy but informative... Thanks

[@realhoo]

The actuator gear position shown at 3:02 has the arrow pointing to approx. 4 o'clock. This is correct for a TN420 cartridge, but a TN450 should have the arrow pointing to 5 o'clock. I refilled a starter cartridge this morning, and installed a TN450 spring, flag gear, and cover. Then I printed some test pages (using the 'go-go-go' method). With the arrow in the 4:00 position and the status showed 50% toner remaining. Moving the arrow to 5:00 put the toner remaining at 100%. Great video! :o)

[@gman76utube]

Well I successfully refilled my 2170W starter cartridge. I placed the reset gears onto the existing starter hardware, screwed back together, and seems to work fine. Printed a number of pages with excellent clarity. The reset gears go in 1. flag gear 2. large gear 3. small gear last. I previously plugged the optical holes and still have tape over the holes.

[@rahulkhandare9869]

Valuable Guidance...

[@TomasQubeck]

Thank you!

[@johndamaconda]

Great video. Easy to follow instructions.... though I don't have always the option with the compressed air..... You really did a PRO job with the cleaning and refill process..... Thanks for the instructions and the great video.

[@johndamaconda]

I'm using Brother HL-2240 with the preinstalled toner cartridge for now..... I'm thinking about the new generic TN-450 for later..... So, if I refill the starter cartridge and install the reset gear on it, I only get +/- 700 pages?? Is it best to get the new generic TN-450, which will get me +/- 2600 pages?? Thanks viandant5 and great video.

[@viandant5]

Biciman Junior thank you, happy to helo you. if you install the reset gear on your starter cartridge, you get 2600 pages.

[@johndamaconda]

viandant5 Thanks for the reply. I'll get the reset gear....... How many times do you think it's recommended to refill the Brother cartridge (the starter one, the TN-420 or the TN-450)?? Thanks

[@viandant5]

Biciman Junior the weakest component is the doctor blade, the metal blade of the developer roller. probably you can refill this cartridge 2-3 times

[@jibodhmahender80]

thank you did my job

[@TomasQubeck]

Thanks very much!

[@palakcomputer74]

THANKS FOR HELP

[@anonnnnnsh]

I have the HL-2280DW brother printer. Can one refill these toner cartridges, and if so would there be a video to show how to do it. Your demonstration was so well done I think I could follow one you make. Thank you so much for taking the time and thought for others.

[@tinabotinas9942]

Thank you.

[@viandant5]

Thank you

[@brentjamesonparker]

Good video.

[@alexcruz1709]

Thanks sir...

[@gbxx6692]

Sofar this seems like the easiest laser cartridge to refill.. the plug is there for you to refill with a minimal disassembly. I still think refilling an ink cartridge 5-8x instead is easier, but to each their own (my hp 7410 is on 18k pages and counting). 8k pages for $8 black toner (assuming 2 refills) vs 8k on 16oz of refill ink (assuming 12 - 15 refills) for $12, your choice. It's almost dead even when you factor in the cheaper cost of the cartridges as a consumable over time (more expensive ink vs cheaper cartridges). Props to brother for making this easily refillable. BTW, a can of compressed air would also work for this.. minimal moisture, just use SHORT bursts w/ the straw.

[@srinivasvadapalli]

You sir take a bow

[@viandant5]

Exact, this is the correct procedure.

[@viandant5]

Yes, it's a new type of cartridge. I'll do it in the next weeks

[@viandant5]

curr c, brother hp2280 uses tn450 toner cartridge, so you can use the instructions in this video.

[@gman76utube]

If I'm not mistaken, the 2170W printer uses a TN330 or 360 cartridge. But maybe your video still applies to 330/360. I'm trying to refill the starter cartridge that came w the 2170W. Can I successfully refill a starter cartridge?

[@TomasQubeck]

Also, do you know if I can put more than 100g toner in the TN 420 cartridge when I refill?

[@brianaple]

2 more questions. There is one more roller that is not mentioned. The developer roller I believe. I think it is the one that heats up. Should we be doing anything to clean that? I was thinking of refilling two cartridges at the same time but the standby one would probably be sitting unused for several years. I know laser printer toner can stay good a long time but should I wait and refill the standby cartridge until it is needed or will it be as good as new if it sits for 5 or so years unused?

[@viandant5]

Do you mean the fuser roller? You can clean it with alcohol, or a dedicated cleaner.For the other question, I think that cartridge is still good, you can refill it

[@jose73248]

Hi, why the TN420 starter cartridge can not be refilled? It does not have the gear but I found a way to reset it thru the front panel. Thanks!

[@viandant5]

If you have a printer in which is possible to reset the counter manually, the started cartridge can be refilled

[@brianaple]

Are the starter pack and TN420 identical except for the missing reset gear? I received a toner refill kit and they sent out a reset gear and a new cover so it could be fit on. Is the toner compartment on a starter big enough, or identical, to take toner measured for the high yield version?

[@viandant5]

Yes. it can take the same amount of tner

[@viandant5]

Search in this channel "Brother HL2140 TN360 TN2120 Toner Cartridge Remanufacturing and Reset Instructions". You'll find the instructions for your cartridge. it's not possible to refill the starter cartridge because the reset gear is missing.

[@TomasQubeck]

I successfully printed the test page on the HL2240 - realhoo below comments: "Then I printed some test pages (using the 'go-go-go' method). With the arrow in the 4:00 position and the status showed 50% toner remaining. Moving the arrow to 5:00 put the toner remaining at 100%." How do I see on my test page the percentage of toner remaining? Almost at the bottom of the test page I see two graph bars - do they show the percentage of toner remaining?

[@viandant5]

Turn off the printer. Hold down the Go button as you turn on the power switch. Keep the Go button pressed down until Toner, Drum and Error leds light up. Release the Go button. Make sure that the Toner, Drum and Error leds are off. Press the Go button again. The printer will print a Test page. or If you are using Brother's Windows printer driver, click the Print Test Page button. It is in the General tab of the Windows printer driver.

[@searcherT]

help have HL2280DW brother printer did what you said and I still get replace toner cartridge. What did I do wrong?

[@viandant5]

searcherT ensure all the gears are positioned as showed in the video, try repeat the operation until it accept the cartridge. there are no other ways to reset the cartridge

[@kataysmith9581]

What brand toner do you recommend? Also, does a generic toner harm the printer? Thank you.

[@viandant5]

A generic toner specific for Brother will not harm the printer

[@TomasQubeck]

The test page doesn't seem to work with my HL 2240: "TEST PAGES Press "GO" key 3 times, within 3 seconds, with the front cover closed and the "READY" light on." Do you know how to print the test page on the HL2240? thanks!

[@brianaple]

#1 About how many times can this refill be done before other components just start to wear out? Assuming the user goes past the low toner warning but refills as soon as the printer refuses to print, resetting reset gear required. #2 When parts start to wear can we just replace them and rebuild the cartridge instead of throwing the whole thing away? I am sure this is what brother does when they offer a free shipping label to send in old print cartridges to be recycled.

[@viandant5]

A Brother cartridge could be refilled around 2-3 times before the blade or the toner roller start to be worn. Yes it's possible to change the blade or the roller, the only parts that wear. However I think Brother throw the cartridge you send to them, obvioulsly respetting the law

[@TheStigma]

How do you measure how much to put into the cartridge? Does it need to be 90g exact, or can I just eyeball it and fill it up?

[@viandant5]

it's useless to put more than 90 grams, the cartrisge will send the empty cartridge error message after a certain number of printed pages

[@AGOlongtimeAGO]

viandant5 sir. where can i get/buy this toner powder for refill? your video is very helpful and i'm planning my first refill of cartridge tn 450. thank you sir

[@viandant5]

Almost every black Brother toner powder will work

[@arifshiyad2513]

how to reset starter cartrig

[@nagarajubalumuru]

hi friend, can you upload the video of refilling brother dr-3355 original cartridge

[@krishnasagarsriram137]

its really worked well ,thank you , i am using brother DCP 7060 D model , for refilling i did your instructions and finally its printing , but the printing quality is not good ,i mean the whole paper is blurred with the ink,can you help me to find solution for this ....

[@viandant5]

+krishna sagar Sriram probably the you have not clean the cartridge well. if you mix the old toner with the new toner, the quality will be low

[@krishnasagarsriram137]

+viandant5 Thank you, it worked....

[@milagrospinazo5880]

hello, when a refill the toner does not damage the parts, agradecere reply , another is , how many times can I refill the same toner , which brand is recommended

[@viandant5]

no, this is a very simply cartridge and there is no problem to damage a part of the printer, if correctly done. you may refill the same toner for at least 3-4 times. it depend on the conditions of the developer roller and the developer roller blade. there is not a best brand of compatible cartridge, all cartridge are virtually the same, made in china

[@brianaple]

Don't we need to empty the waste hopper? I did not see any mention of that in this video. I only saw the part about cleaning out the new toner compartment but not the waste hopper.

[@viandant5]

There is no waste hopper in this cartridge

[@brianaple]

@@viandant5 Does the unused toner then just get scrapped back into the main toner compartment then? That would make it even more important to be sure and get all of the old and waste toner out.

[@viandant5]

@@brianaple Yes, the unused toner get scrapped back into the toner container

[@charlieearthman5173]

i'm trying to refill the cartridge that came with my brothers dcp-7065dn. this is the first time. i ordered the toner which came with the reset wheel. I think i've followed all the instructions but when i put it back in the printer it still says change toner cartridge. what am i doing wrong??

[@viandant5]

if the error message does not automatically reset, in the description of this video you'll find a procedure to reset it manually:

[@MR-kh2qm]

Great video, but how to remanufacture Brother TN2320? Thanks

[@viandant5]

MR I'll do a video in the next weeks

[@ryanhsing5578]

After added ink powder and reset the cartridge as instructed and now all papers print out turn dark or burnt. Can't see any clear letters when print out an Email. Am i used wrong ink powder or some instruction i missed? Please advise.

[@viandant5]

may be you do not clean the cartridge before the refill, or you used the wrong toner powder

[@a.w.marshall1276]

I hope it’s not too late to get some help here. I’ve looked at tons of videos, but can’t seem to get this to work (HL-2270DW). I have a starter cartridge, and I have a replacement side panel. The only steps on your video I didn’t do was use compressed air and clean the roller, only because the previous videos didn’t say that and I had already put in new toner. But that should only affect the quality not the cartridge actually working, correct? Can I not convert the starter cartridge with this side panel? Anyway, I followed all the steps (multiple times) and I believe I have everything right (flag in the right position and the gear next to it pointing as directed), and I’ve done the button voodoo to reset the cartridge, but every time it tries to print it make three awkward roller sounds and gives me an error message. I’ve checked and rechecked and can’t figure out what’s off. And the gears are all meshing, just for the record. ACK!

[@viandant5]

Mr. Marshwhite which is the defect? it does not recognise the cartidge? the starter cartridge has a different side panel but it has no reset gear. do you insert the reset gear? probably the reset gear is not in the right position

[@a.w.marshall1276]

viandant5 Thanks for responding!! As far as I can tell it recognizes the cartridge. frankly, it sounds like something is not jiving with the gears, but I have checked and rechecked (following your video step by step) and the flag is right, the reset gear matches exactly as the does the arrow pointing and the spring. I am baffled. I think I better order a new cartridge, see if something else is going on....unless you have another suggestion. I hate to give up, but something is amiss.

[@viandant5]

Mr. Marshwhite try this to reset the toner sensor. - Open the front cover - Turn the printer off. - Hold ""GO (START)" button while turning the printer on. All lights will be on. - Release "GO" button - Press "GO" button 2 times. All panel lights will be on. - Press "GO" button 5 times. The toner light will be off. (error may be flashing) the paper light should be on or flashing. - Close the cover. The ready light should be the only light on.

[@a.w.marshall1276]

viandant5 I had done that several times. Something finally clicked and we're back in the game! Seriously, thanks for all your help; it's very kind of you.

[@viandant5]

Mr. Marshwhite ok, have a nice day

[@tinabotinas9942]

After changing the drum and the toner on an MFC-7360N the copies are coming out too light. Any idea why?

[@viandant5]

Tina Botinas probably the toner has some problem. the toner counter is reset to zero? try another toner

[@rasoolshaik]

Hi, Thanks for the video. Please let me know how to reset for brother mfc-8910dw toner. Thanks....

[@viandant5]

I haven't instructions for brother mfc8910 toner cartridge, but on the side of the cartridge there is a black gear you have to put back in its original position

[@nobenreigamestudio3384]

If High Yield Cartridge has 90g of toner, how about the low yield cartridge? How many grams? and what if I put high yield reset gear in starter cartridge, is that okay? thank you in advance.

[@viandant5]

low yield cartridge has 50 grams of toner. Yes, you can put high yield reset gear in starter cartridge. may be you'll have to modify or change the side plate

[@nobenreigamestudio3384]

thank you so much Sir for a very helpful advice.. Cheers!

[@jbrockettm]

I don't see the buttons mentioned for resetting: Clear, Start, Down, Up and OK. I have a 2270dw and it won't reset.

[@viandant5]

in your printer there are no buttons. to reset your cartridge install the reset gear in the position indicated in the video

[@pabloaguirre1584]

i have cuestion on tn 420

[@esraa861]

Hi I have the brother HL-2270DW printer and it uses TN 420...I am confused about the toner refill part.. is there a specific type i have to buy or do all work just fine? thank you! and if you please know of any websites i can buy the toner refill from please let me know :)

[@viandant5]

in this type of cartridge every black toner for brother printers will works. be sure you perfecly clean the cartridge before. I dont know which is your country, to buy toner refill try ebay or amazon, or Uninet, delacamp, future graphic

[@esraa861]

i live in toronto canada, and thank you so much for the quick reply! also do u think a vacuum is sufficient? i dont have an air compressor unfortunately

[@viandant5]

Esraa Elnagdi a vacuum is sufficient. be sure to perfectly clean the foam roller inside the cartridge

[@esraa861]

ok thank you so much!

[@tranvancong6239]

How about MFC 7360 ? Thanks !

[@viandant5]

Yes, it uses the cartridge Tn-2220

[@ReadyYourLampAndOil]

I'm confused about why it's stated in the video to be sure to put the actuator gear in that particular position, but then the person refilling continues with it in a different position.

[@viandant5]

+Andy Ducharme it's only a demonstrative video on how to refill that cartridge. put the gear in the position indicated in the video

[@annb.9673]

The video is not working for me. I have an MFC-7860DW printer. Can you please explain to me how to reset the gears?

[@viandant5]

which kind of cartridge do you have? probably you have a starter cartridge. the starter cartridges have no reset gear, it's not possible to reuse them unless you add the reset gear and change the side plate.

[@khaibui3575]

this way work with 2170W too ?

[@viandant5]

Yes

[@josephbishop6790]

I ordered two toner cartridges for my Brother MFC-7340 from Office Supply at $49.99 each. When they arrived they look nothing like the original toner unit. Their instructions direct me to a web address for Brother Reset Instructions. When I go there I get a message No Project. I do not want to reset anything. I want something that works in my printer.

[@viandant5]

Joseph Bishop your machine uses TN-360 / Tn2150 toner cartridge. probably you bought the wrong cartridge, or you didn't remove the drum unit

[@blinkblink3975]

how to reset toner and drum kit of dcp 7065?

[@viandant5]

+blink blink you'll find the instructions in this video

[@viandant5]

probably more than 100 grams of toner is unuseful. after a certain number of copies, the machine send the message "Toner Empty", not important how much toner is left in the cartridge

[@pabloaguirre1584]

vertical lines same times on de left side same times on de right

[@viandant5]

+Pablo Aguirre try cleaning the corona wire of the drum unit

[@pabloaguirre1584]

okey thnks

[@herpderpmonkey]

jesus all of this is necessary just to refill my cartridge?

[@ianmega9550]

No, only if you want it to work.

[@sudachath9463]

What size Phillips screwdriver is needed?

[@viandant5]

+Sud Achath around 3 mm

[@pabloaguirre1584]

why its black line on tha copys

[@viandant5]

+Pablo Aguirre which type of line? vertical, horizontal, does it repeat...

[@pabloaguirre1584]

yes i bertical line on the left side on the paper thanks

[@vmg417]

Did not work for me. Any suggestions?

[@viandant5]

+Vincent Graziano what did not work? Print quality?

[@vmg417]

+viandant5 Toner error light comes on. Followed your inst. to the T.

[@viandant5]

+Vincent Graziano Which printer do you have?

[@juleekoueleokakakpo-toulan183]

Error "restart winthin 15min brother mfc7450

[@robinhardison5817]

Thank you for putting up the video, but WHY use an annoying, computer generated voice that you can't understand half of what it's saying?

[@viandant5]

english is not my language, with my own voice you would not understand nothing. the voice is necessary to have CC subtitles.