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Check the Ink Volume (Page Gauge)

Although an ink volume icon appears on the machine's LCD, you can view a larger graph that displays the approximate ink remaining in each cartridge.

DCP-J1050DW/MFC-J1010DW

  1. Press image (Ink) or INK on the control panel.
  2. Press image or image to select [Ink Volume]. Press OK.

    The LCD displays the ink volume. *1

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    1. Displays the cartridge ink level.
    2. The page gauge *1 shows the approximate number of remaining pages that can be printed with the cartridges.
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    • When the ink cartridge is near the end of its life or having a problem, one of the following icons appears:

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      The ink level is low.

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      The ink cartridge needs to be replaced.

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      There is a problem with the ink cartridge.

    • To change the display settings for the approximate page yield, press Stop/Exit to return to the Home screen, press Settings, select [Ink], and then select [Remaining Pages].

      Press OK and follow the instructions on the LCD.

    • To check or print the model numbers of the ink cartridges, press Clear/Back to go back to the [Ink] menu screen, and then select [Ink Cartridge Model].

      Press OK and follow the instructions on the LCD.

  3. Press Stop/Exit.
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    • You can also check the ink volume from your computer.
    • For detailed information about the measuring methods used for the approximate yields, visit support.brother.com/yield.
*1
Page Gauge is an estimate for informational purposes only and does not display the actual remaining page yield. For actual cartridge yield information, visit support.brother.com/yield.

DCP-J1140DW

  1. Press image[Ink]>[Ink Volume].

    The touchscreen displays the ink volume and the page gauge. *1

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    1. Displays the cartridge ink level.
    2. Press to change the display settings for the approximate page yield.
    3. The page gauge *1 shows the approximate number of remaining pages that can be printed with the cartridges.
    image
    • When the ink cartridge is near the end of its life or having a problem, one of the following icons appears:

      image

      The ink level is low.

      image

      The ink cartridge needs to be replaced.

      image

      There is a problem with the ink cartridge.

    • To check or print the model numbers of the ink cartridges, press image (Back) to go back to the [Ink] menu screen.

      Press [Ink Cartridge Model], and follow the instruction on the touchscreen.

  2. Press image.
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    • You can also check the ink volume from your computer.
    • For detailed information about the measuring methods used for the approximate yields, visit support.brother.com/yield.
*1
Page Gauge is an estimate for informational purposes only and does not display the actual remaining page yield. For actual cartridge yield information, visit support.brother.com/yield.
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