Posted by Salvador Avalos on 12/27/06 2:54am
Msg #167799

Brothers 8840 D MFC

My Printer is displaying the following message: Replace Drum Soon, what exactly is the drum, is easy to do, is it worth the trouble, or am better of getting a new printer? any feed back will be appreciated.

Reply by Pamela on 12/27/06 5:25am
Msg #167801

Salvador Re: Brothers 8840 D MFC

Replacing the drum is a maintenance function, like that in replacing the toner etc. . .
Depending upon how often the machine is used will determine the replacement needs.

Please read the machine's manual, as it will tell you the type
of drum required etc. . . (I've also listed the website to download a copy of the
manual, if you no longer have one). And, if I am not mistaken, your machine requires a
Bother DR510 drum.

There are various websites (i.e. Amazon.com , Brother's Corp.) and "brick and mortar"
stores (such as Staples{which are more expensive}) for which to buy this. Just do your
research and compare.

Also, I strongly suggest not to get a "Compatible" replacement drum, but to buy the
exact type which is required.

Checkout these websites for more information:

(Note: Brother Consumer help is: http://www.brother-usa.com/support/default.aspx )

http://www.amazon.com/Brother-DR510-20000-Page-Drum/dp/B0001GU7MY

http://www.become.com/shop?q=brother+mfc+8840d+drum&utm_campaign=become&utm_source=yahoo&utm_medium=ssp&utm_term=brother+mfc+8840d+drum


http://www.brother-usa.com/Data/Documentation/Fax/User/UM_MFC8440_MFC8840D_MFC8840DN.pdf

http://www.brothermall.com/Accessories/AccessoryList.aspx?Model=MFC8840D&ACASCID=12


Have a Blessed New Year!

Pam

Reply by Chris_NJ on 12/27/06 8:07am
Msg #167807

Re: Salvador Re: Brothers 8840 D MFC

I have a brother mfc and although you should have a backup drum(it's the unit the printer cartridge fits in) I noticed that when you get to zero % it will sometimes reset and you can get more time out of it.I know someone else also recently commented about the same issue with this.You might want to search and see if you can find the message.

Reply by Margaret_FL on 12/27/06 8:14am
Msg #167809

Re: Salvador Re: Brothers 8840 D MFC

I got a brand new drum on Ebay for $34. Never opened Brother package