FAQ
TL;DR: For Brother MFC/DCP models, open Maintenance 80 by selecting 8 OK 0 OK; "You move with the arrows." Then press Mono Start to step counters. [Elektroda, dr.master, post #17127289]
Why it matters: This helps buyers and techs quickly verify real page counts and service history on used Brother printers.
Quick Facts
- HL‑2030: Press the Go key three times within two seconds to print counters (sheet, drum, toner). [Elektroda, rb401, post #17123831]
- Maintenance entry (MFC/DCP): Unplug power, hold Menu while reconnecting, then select 8 OK 0 OK; use arrows; Mono Start advances. [Elektroda, dr.master, post #17127289]
- Key fields: TTL_PG = total pages, TTLCOPY = total copies, TTLPCPT = pages via PC. [Elektroda, dr.master, post #17127030]
- Reset example (DCP‑J140W): At the selected counter, enter 2783 to delete the value. [Elektroda, dr.master, post #17519910]
- Diagnostics: Error log stores last ten errors; POWER tracks hours; PWRCNT counts power‑on events. [Elektroda, dr.master, post #17127030]
How do I check the page count on a Brother HL‑2030?
Press the Go key three times within two seconds. The printer prints a status sheet. It includes the sheet counter and drum and toner replacement counters. "Three quick (within 2 seconds) presses of the Go key." [Elektroda, rb401, post #17123831]
How do I enter Maintenance 80 on MFC‑J415W, DCP‑J315W, or MFC‑5860CN?
- Unplug power. Hold Menu, then plug the cord back in.
- Use arrows to select 8 OK 0 OK to open Maintenance 80.
- Press Mono Start to step through subsequent items.
"You move with the arrows." [Elektroda, dr.master, post #17127289]
Which menu item shows total printed pages on these Brother inkjets?
Open Maintenance 80 and look for TTL_PG. It is the total number of pages printed. You can also review TTLCOPY for copies and TTLPCPT for pages printed via PC. "TTL_PG: Total number of pages printed." [Elektroda, dr.master, post #17127030]
Can I reset the total page counter on a DCP‑J140W?
Yes. Enter Maintenance 80, highlight the page‑count item (e.g., TTL_PG), then input 2783 to delete it. "At that item, you select 2783 to delete it." Only use resets if you understand the implications. [Elektroda, dr.master, post #17519910]
If I reset TTL_PG, will it also reset copies or PC prints?
No. Resets apply to the selected item only. "At that item, you select 2783 to delete it." To clear TTLCOPY or TTLPCPT, repeat the reset at those specific items within Maintenance 80. [Elektroda, dr.master, post #17519910]
What do TTLCOPY, TTLPCPT, and TTL_OTH mean?
TTLCOPY is total pages copied. TTLPCPT is total pages printed via PC. TTL_OTH is total pages printed by other methods. These labels appear under Maintenance 80 and segment usage by source. "TTLPCPT: Total pages printed via PC." [Elektroda, dr.master, post #17127030]
Where can I see drum, fuser, and toner usage counters?
Maintenance 80 lists DRUM_PG (printed pages for drum), FUSR_PG (fuser), and LASR_PG (laser). It also tracks KTN_CH (times toner replaced), DRUM_CH, FUSR_CH, and KTN_PG1/KTN_PG2 for pages on current/previous toner. These help assess consumable wear. [Elektroda, dr.master, post #17127030]
How do I move through Maintenance 80 without changing values?
Use the arrow keys to navigate items. Press Mono Start to show subsequent entries within Maintenance 80. Avoid entering numeric codes unless you intend to reset a specific field. "You move with the arrows." [Elektroda, dr.master, post #17127289]
Where do I find my Brother device's serial number and MAC address in Maintenance 80?
Look for USB: which shows the serial number. MAC: shows the MAC address. PCB: lists the main PCB serial number. These fields appear alongside counters in Maintenance 80 for quick identification. [Elektroda, dr.master, post #17127030]
Can I see jam counts and power‑on hours in Maintenance 80?
Yes. Review TTL_JAM for total jams and MP_JAM/TRx_JAM for tray‑specific jams. POWER shows total power‑on hours, and PWRCNT shows how many times the device was turned on. The machine error log keeps the last ten errors. [Elektroda, dr.master, post #17127030]
Why don’t duplex or ADF counters show on my model?
Some fields appear only on supported hardware. ADSX_PG and ADDX_PG exist on duplex scanning models only. ADTL_PG totals those values. If your device lacks duplex ADF, those entries will not appear. [Elektroda, dr.master, post #17127030]
Is there a translated cheat sheet for Maintenance 80 names?
A complete public translation is unlikely. The recommended path is to consult the service manual. "A google translator should guide you, ask in case of problems." Use the forum manual references for specifics. [Elektroda, dr.master, post #17127322]
Does the HL‑2030 status page include drum and toner counters too?
Yes. The printout includes the sheet counter and counters for drum and toner replacements. This quick check helps assess consumable history without entering service mode. "There is a sheet counter and drum and toner replacement counters." [Elektroda, rb401, post #17123831]
Are the steps the same across Brother inkjets like MFC‑J415W and DCP‑J315W?
Yes. The technician notes, "We wszystkich atramentwkach będzie analogicznie." In practice, access Maintenance 80 and read TTL_PG/TTLCOPY/TTLPCPT similarly across these inkjet models. [Elektroda, dr.master, post #17127030]