Repair or replace the printer? The calculation ...
Startoner
The honest sum: repair versus a new machine plus two years of its consumables. When it pays, when it doesn't, the two false breakdowns, and why printer spare parts aren't...
Problemas y soluciones
Printable test page: unclog cyan, magenta and b...
Star Toner
Print our nozzle test page and find out which colour is clogged. Unclog a dried-out ink cartridge: cyan, magenta, yellow and black.
Epson firmware that blocks cartridges: how to d...
Star Toner
Your Epson won't recognise compatible cartridges after an update? Learn how to disable the firmware that blocks them and avoid it without voiding your warranty.
Samsung MLT-D203/D204/D205 compatible toner reset
Star Toner
Is your Samsung still asking for toner after you replaced it? We explain why the counter doesn't reset and how to reset the MLT-D203, D204 or D205 step by step.
Brother TN-3480 / TN-3430 Toner Reset (HL-L5100...
Star Toner
Is your Brother still asking for toner after you changed it? Learn how to reset the TN-3480 counter on the HL-L5100 and L6300. Compatible toner with a new chip from...
Colour Toner Reset Brother TN-245/TN-241 (HL-31...
Star Toner
Is your Brother still asking for toner after you've changed it? We explain how to reset the TN-245/TN-241 counter on the HL-3140 and MFC-9330, step by step and with no...
Brother TN-325/TN-315 toner reset (HL-4150, MFC...
Star Toner
Your Brother keeps asking for toner after you replaced it. We explain how to reset the TN-325/TN-315 counter on the HL-4150, MFC-9460 and the whole colour range, step by step.
Brother TN-423/TN-433 Toner Reset (HL-L8260, MF...
Star Toner
Is your Brother still asking for toner after you changed the TN-423/TN-433? Find out why the counter didn't reset and how to reset it properly, step by step and hassle-free.
Samsung MLT-D101S / D1042S Toner Reset (ML-2160...
Star Toner
Your Samsung keeps asking for toner after you've changed it. An honest guide to resetting the MLT-D101S and D1042S on the ML-2160 and SCX-3400, step by step and hassle-free.
Samsung MLT-D111S/D116S Toner Reset (M2020, M2070)
Star Toner
Your Samsung keeps asking for toner after you changed it. Find out why the counter doesn't reset and how the compatible MLT-D111S/D116S resets itself the moment you install it.
Reset Brother DR-2400/DR-2300 drum unit (drum LED)
Star Toner
Is your Brother drum LED flashing after you replaced it? Reset the DR-2400/DR-2300 counter step by step and fit a compatible drum unit from €14.98.
Brother TN-2320, TN-2220 and TN-450 Toner Reset
Star Toner
Your printer keeps asking for toner after you've changed it. Learn how to reset the counter on the Brother TN-2320, TN-2220 and TN-450 step by step, with no smoke and...
Brother TN-1050 Toner Reset (HL-1110, DCP-1510)
Star Toner
Your Brother keeps asking for toner after you've swapped the TN-1050. We explain why the counter didn't reset and how to reset it step by step, with no fuss.
Brother TN-247/TN-243 toner reset (L3210, L3550...
Star Toner
Is your Brother still asking for toner after you changed it? The counter didn't reset. Reset and installation guide for the TN-247/TN-243 colour toner on the L3210, L3550 and L3770.
Brother TN-2420 and TN-2420XL Toner Reset: Keep...
Star Toner
Is your Brother still asking for toner after you changed the TN-2420 or TN-2420XL? We explain the reset step by step, when it resets on its own and when it's...
Toner won't set, smudges or sheds powder: 6 causes
Star Toner
If the toner rubs off under your finger, the fuser didn't melt it. The heat roller reaches about 200 °C. The 6 real causes and how to diagnose in 60...
"Replace toner": resetting the Brother and HP c...
Star Toner
Toner counter reset step by step (Brother Go x7/x9, HP and Samsung). The message is triggered by the chip, not the powder: 40-50% may still be inside the cartridge.
Reset TN-2510 Brother toner: keep printing (2026)
Star Toner
Model-by-model guide to the TN-2510 Continue mode: Go button x7 on the HL series and menu on MFC/DCP. The compatible TN-2510XL saves up to 78% per page.
Sustainable Consumption Law 2026 and the toner ...
Star Toner
The Sustainable Consumption Law (in force Jul-Sep 2026) bans hiding updates that degrade your machine. HP already paid €10M for blocking cartridges: what to claim.
Epson error 0x97 and ink pads: what it is and w...
Star Toner
Error 0x97 is a hardware fault, not an ink issue. We explain the ink pads, the WIC reset (~€8.99) and your 3 years of legal warranty in Spain.
How to Fix a Paper Jam (and Stop It Happening A...
CHICTRATEC SL
Remove jammed paper without damaging the printer and solve the phantom jam. HP recommends storing paper at 45-55% humidity to avoid them.
The Printer Won't Print Even Though It Has Ink:...
CHICTRATEC SL
The printer won't print even though it has ink: in 80% of cases it's a blocked queue, lost connection or clogged head, not the cartridge. A guide in order.
How to Clean the Print Heads (HP, Epson, Canon)
CHICTRATEC SL
Clean the print heads and fix streaks, missing colours and faint printing. An automatic cycle uses just 0.5-1% of the ink. Guide by brand.
Printer Prints with Streaks or Lines: Causes an...
CHICTRATEC SL
Streaks when printing: on inkjet they're clogged nozzles; on laser, drum or toner. Epson recommends a maximum of 6 cleanings in a row. Diagnose by pattern.