Posted by No/ta/ry/2u on 9/12/07 11:18am
Msg #210526

Toner Refills

Can you have toner refills done for a Brother HL-5240, if so where do you go to have this done.

Reply by No/ta/ry/2u on 9/12/07 11:32am
Msg #210528

Never mind on toner refills, found it n/m

Reply by Larry/Ca on 9/12/07 11:43am
Msg #210534

I've read where some use the.....

refill kit for the tn570 to refill the tn580. Toner kits.com says that the toner is different in these two cartridges so they don't sell a refill for the tn580. I have seen refills for the tn580 on ebay but question whether it's the right product as I haven't found a a company that sells refills for the tn580. You can buy a compatable cartridge for about $35 from different online places and thats what I do. Not too bad, $35 for a 7000 page yield.

Reply by No/ta/ry/2u on 9/12/07 11:48am
Msg #210536

Re: I've read where some use the.....

Thanks for the info. I just checked out TonerRefillKits.com, prices looked good and it had the 580 on there for a refill kit.

Reply by docs1954CA on 9/12/07 11:51am
Msg #210538

I've been using the Brother 5240 for over 2 years now.What a little work horse this printer is. The toner cartridge can be refilled many times before the seal on the right hand side gives out. If you are mechanically inclined, you can open the cartridge up and repair the seal.I've done this sucessfully, and continue to use the same "starter" cartridge that came with my new printer.I do have a couple of backups just in case.The savings on buying new cartridges is well worth the small amount of time it takes to repair and refill. Don't tell anyone, as the SS will want to reduce our print fees...

Reply by No/ta/ry/2u on 9/12/07 11:54am
Msg #210539

Thanks for the info.

Reply by ToniK on 9/12/07 4:36pm
Msg #210616

to doc1954ca

"Don't tell anyone, as the SS will want to reduce our print fees..."

I think you just spread the word....lol

Reply by JohnnyB on 9/13/07 12:09am
Msg #210692

Hey Doc,

I am not mechanically inclined. How do you repair the seal?

JB

Reply by docs1954CA on 9/13/07 11:54am
Msg #210748

To Johnny B

At the front of the cartridge you will see 2 phillip head screws.You will need to remove those along with the side cover on the left hand side that covers the gear assy and the reset counter.Make sure the toner has been removed from the cartridge before removing the roller.Carefully remove the roller by sliding the white plastic tab on the left side to unlock it.The roller will now slide out from the left.On the right side you will see a seal that will be covered with toner.Clean that seal real good with alcohol, and using duct tape, cut a small strip that will cover the top of the seal.Press the tape on the seal, and remove.In doing that several times you will raise the material back to a point where it will seal against the roller and no longer leak.Make sure you wear latex gloves when touching that roller, as the oil on your hands will affect the print quality. Now re-assemble, refill and test.Any questions please PM me.