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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.
  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. Displays the ink level remaining in the internal ink reservoir.
    3. Press to change the display settings for the approximate page yield.
    4. 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.

    • To check or print the ink cartridge model numbers, press image (Back) to return to the [Ink] menu screen.

      Press [Ink Cartridge Model], and follow the instructions 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.
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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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