Brother MFC-J1170DW Ink

The Brother MFC-J1170DW printer is compatible with the following ink cartridges: LC401 in black, cyan, magenta, and yellow. Additionally, it supports the use of LC401XL in black, cyan, magenta, and yellow.

Generally, ink from the Brother MFC-J1170DW should not smudge or fade easily on different paper types, especially when the cartridge is within its page yield. However, factors such as paper quality and environmental conditions can affect print durability.

To maintain optimal print quality, it's recommended to clean the printheads of your Brother MFC-J1170DW printer regularly. Follow these steps for cleaning: Press the Ink button on the printer. Navigate to Print Head Cleaning on the touchscreen. Choose which ink cartridges you want to clean: Black only, Color only, or All. Select the cleaning strength: Normal, Strong, or Strongest. Important: Start with Normal cleaning and only use stronger options if the problem persists. Press Start. The printer will perform the cleaning cycle.

To replace your Brother MFC-J1170DW ink cartridges, follow the following steps: 1. Turn on the printer and make sure it's idle (not printing or busy). 2. Open the ink cartridge cover. Locate the lever on the cover and gently push it down to open. 3. Identify the empty cartridge. The printer's display might indicate which cartridge 4. needs replacing, but you can also visually inspect the ink levels through the transparent cartridge holder. 5. Remove the empty cartridge. Press the lock release lever on the indicated cartridge and gently pull it out towards you. 6. Unpack the new ink cartridge. Handle with care, avoiding touching the contact points. 7. Insert the new cartridge. Match the color with the designated slot and slide the cartridge in the direction of the arrow until it clicks into place. Close the ink cartridge cover. The printer will automatically reset the ink.