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5.0 out of 5 stars OEM version and How to Extend Toner Life, February 2, 2009
By Guardian
This review is from: Brother TN360 High Yield Black Toner Cartridge (Electronics)
Before I ordered this item, I called to make sure that it was an OEM vs. generic version. I placed the order on 1/26/09 and the item was delivered on 1/31/09. Although I haven't opened the package, the box indicates that it's an OEM from Brother. So, perhaps Amazon has corrected the problem.

Also, someone posted this tip for another Brother printer cartridge, but it works on the TN360 as well.

The Toner Life LED flips on, requiring you to replace the cartridge, even when there's still toner left in the cartridge. The machine detects end of life by shining a light through from one side to the other.

To circumvent the detection mechanism, remove the cartridge and put a piece of masking tape over the clear opening/circle on the right side of the toner cartridge, and then pop the cartridge back in. Eventually, you'll start seeing streaks, and then you'll know that the cartridge is truly empty.

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Initial post: Feb. 18, 2009 5:12 AM PST
Interested Reader says:
thanks for the very useful tip on extending toner life! much appreciated ...
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Posted on Mar. 4, 2009 12:51 PM PST
D. Compton says:
I want to thank you also for this comment. I know how it is supposed to work - the toner should just keep getting lighter, you shake the cartridge, and then it is better for a while. With this one, it just suddenly would not work.
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Posted on Mar. 8, 2009 2:24 PM PDT
S. KING says:
I just tried this trick on my Brother 2170W it works! Thanks!
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Posted on Mar. 12, 2009 11:40 PM PDT
goblineye says:
I too wish to thank you for this tip. Much obliged!
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Posted on Mar. 29, 2009 4:43 PM PDT
Huoy-jii Khoo says:
THANK YOU very much!!
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In reply to an earlier post on Apr. 7, 2009 12:01 PM PDT
houuulala says:
Thank you so much!!! Great tip. Much appreciated. Especially when it becomes more and more difficult to save any kind of money. Really great tip!
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Posted on May 14, 2009 1:14 AM PDT
Emily says:
thanks! it worked for me too.
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Posted on May 18, 2009 9:09 PM PDT
Superwoman says:
Thank you for this tip. I just tried it for the first time and it worked! I didn't have masking tape, so I taped a small dark piece of paper over the opening with regular tape.
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Posted on June 2, 2009 10:20 AM PDT
N. Mathis says:
Thanks so much for the great tip to extend toner cartridge use!! I was in the middle of a project when the printer stopped!! Got it finished after applying the tape!
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Posted on July 4, 2009 8:48 PM PDT
D. Hsu says:
Thanks a million!! Excellent tip.
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