Just curious as to the life of the starter cartridges
1430350
The life is ~2000-3000 pages or so of text. Brother uses two methods of determining when the cartridge is "dead"; a page count and a sensor that shines an IR beam through the cartridge to measure how much toner is present. On my HL-4040CDN I was able to use some electrical tape to cover the windows and thus trick it into thinking the cartridge was full...I think I had close to 6,000 pages on a standard cartridge.
1430351
Usually they are rated for 1500 pages but it all depends on print coverage.
1430352
I got 568 pages duplexed (double-sided), so 1136 one-sided. That was after I reset the toner page count (at toner life end, turn off/on, open cover, press cancel and secure at the same time, cycle thru each toner and reset).
380181
The carton I received was a factory sealed unit. After removing all packing including assorted tape, I ran several test pages and found the display indicates the cartridges are full. These appear to be factory starter cartridges all in new condition as was the printer. I am happy with the price and choose to spend part of the savings on the SquareTrade 4 year service plan.
95522
Yes the "starter" cartridge only comes with about 25% of the normal cartridge capacity.
1379911
I have never had a problem with the cartridge not working because it had expired. I think it is a way to make more money on the ink.
2030753
I havent use the first original cartridge yet so far about 30 pages, it still show 1/3 left, but I have friend use then same printer with outside ink tank for 50$ he can print for ever, I may try that later.
1200916
I haven't had to buy any replacement cartridges yet. I've had mine for several months, using it a couple times a week.
2267872
Yes, They ship from the factory with starter cartridges, which have 1/2 the life of the regular cartridge. Please let me know if I can answer any other questions.
1996388
Sorry, I just bought this a few weeks ago, the printer is about 4 years old now. I have been printing daily with this cartridge and wanted to not have to deal with replacing it for a long time.
1448907
I don't know. I haven't refilled my starter cartridge yet. I used one of the reviewers techniques and it keeps printing. I'm pretty sure it was a reviewer, if not just google it.
669392
Can not say exactly as we are still on the original starter cartridge which seems to be lasting a long time. Seems longer than the 12A on our old HP1020. I realize this is not an exact answer. However, we are super pleased with the overall quality and service of our MF3010. Nice scanner and copier also. Hope this belays some doubts. Thanks for listening.
1704539
Hi Sam - I have that very same printer! However, I've never checked the menus for an 'expiration date' of each cartridge. Mine does show levels. For example, I needed just the darker pink (magenta?) cartridge. When I put it in, it registered as full. Overall, the cartridges work great. Hope that helps.
2005434
I would think so. I just had a message last night to change one of the cartridges and it stopped in the middle of a job and didn't start printing until I had replaced that cartridge. BTW, gotta say this has become my favorite printer.
1828264
I've definitely had them over three months (in the packaging), and have had no trouble when I've popped a new cartridge in the printer. Quality is good, longevity is good... So far, no problems!When leaving cartridges in the printer for a long period of time, I find that the heads need cleaning because they dry out. Even though this uses up ink, the quality afterward is good. I just do a test print when the quality is funky, to identify the trouble cartridge, and then I clean the heads.
114973
I don't know. Both of mine quit working before I could replace the cartridges.
456859
When I installed the first black cartridge from the set in my xp-410 it didn't work initially. I did a print head cleaning cycle and now it works fine. Waiting to write a review until I've had a chance to try the other cartridges, but figured I would share my experience. They should have a basic trouble shooting FAQ site that you could go to for common issues that might be easily solved.
1258243
The starter cartridges lasted about 700 pages black and 1300 pages on the color set.
1278529
No. cartridges seem to have a short life. Wish they were longer. Black is extra long which is good.