Brother LC436 Ink Cartridges: Installation, Use, and Troubleshooting Guide

Get high-quality prints and exceptional savings with Brother LC436 ink cartridges!

This guide covers everything you need to know about Brother LC436 cartridges, compatible with Brother’s MFC-J4340dw, MFC-J4440dw, and MFC-J4540dw INKvestment Tank Multi-Function Printers.

Why Choose Brother INKvestment Printers?

• Ideal for home and small offices: Enjoy impressive print speeds, robust design, and premium pigment-based inks for business-quality results.
• Exceptional savings: Low-cost ink cartridges and high page yields keep printing costs down.
• Increased productivity: Print and scan quickly and wirelessly from various devices with the Brother Mobile Connect app.
• Versatile connectivity: Print from and scan to popular cloud services directly from the printer’s touchscreen.
• Built to last: Durable construction and long-life print head ensure long-lasting performance.

Installing Brother LC436 Cartridges:

1. Open the ink cartridge cover.
2. Shake the black cartridge only (15 times horizontally).
3. Follow on-screen instructions to install each cartridge.
4. The machine will prime the ink system (one-time process).

Checking Print Quality:

1. Follow on-screen instructions to print a Print Quality Check Sheet.
2. Evaluate the quality of the printed colours. Initiate cleaning if necessary.

Adjusting Print Head Alignment (recommended):

1. Follow on-screen instructions to print an adjustment sheet.
2. Place the sheet on the scanner glass, aligning the black circle mark.
3. Follow on-screen instructions to complete the alignment process.

Replacing Ink Cartridges:

1. The machine will display a message when a cartridge is running low.
2. Open the ink cartridge cover and press the indicated lever to release the old cartridge.
3. Remove the new cartridge from its packaging and avoid touching the electronic chip.
4. Shake the black cartridge only (15 times horizontally).
5. Insert the new cartridge following the color-coded guide.
6. Push the “PUSH” area until the cartridge clicks into place.
7. Close the ink cartridge cover.

Important Tips:

• Use only Brother Original ink cartridges for optimal performance and warranty coverage.
• Do not refill or tamper with ink cartridges.
• Avoid touching the ink cartridge insertion slots.
• Use unopened ink cartridges before the expiration date.

Common Problems:

• White lines in printouts: Clean the print head if the nozzle check pattern shows missing lines. Using genuine Brother ink cartridges is recommended.
• Paper feeding issues: Ensure the paper tray is loaded correctly and not overloaded. Check for paper jams and straighten any curled paper. Use good quality paper and clean the paper pick-up rollers if necessary.

Need More Help?

Contact Brother Support or visit their website for detailed troubleshooting guides and additional resources.