Wanda M Avg

My innovis ve 2200 is not working.

I took it to sun sew vacuum in Virginia, and was told he doesnt know what is wrong and that I have to mail it to Brother because he is not an authorized Brother repair rep. I live in Maryland and took it to the only 3 Maryland Brother authorized dealers and they told me they dont repair Brother embroidery machines.

My machine had one year of use when I moved from Texas to Maryland. Unfortunately, the machine broke in Maryland after very little use. It was very frustrating not finding a place to take it to. I decided to take it out of state and now I am being told I have to mail it to Brother.

I dont even know what is wrong with it. The rep told me if I send it to you that you are the only ones that can fix it. Please contact me and let me know what my options are.

I paid $3,000 for this machine, used it very little and now I feel like Im being burned by it. I feel like I bought a hunk of junk.

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Preferred solution: I would like to get my machine fixed.

STEPHANE N Zpn

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Jam paper

Brother - Jam paper
I have the DCPL2550 model printer, and since my screen shows paper jam and I check I don't see any paper. How to solve this problem
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Loss:
$200

Preferred solution: Full refund

Daniel C Peu

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| map-marker San Luis Obispo, California

P-Touch Home & Hobby III

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I don't recall when I bought this P-Touch Home & Hobby III/PT-85, but I have had it for at least 20 years, and more likely closer to 25 years. It still works as well as the day I bought it, and I just had to let your company know.

Now days technology moves so fast, resulting in obsolescence, that requires upgrades every few years, and products that are not intended (and often times not cost effective) to repair, but be thrown away and replaced, this little machine defies all of that.

It contains electronics and mechanical components that I figured would surely have failed by now, but it just keeps going, and possibly for another 20 years. I bought this label maker for work, and it has bounced around in a service truck all of this time, gone through countless batteries and tape cartridges, and it's so filthy that many of the keys are illegible, but I wouldn't trade it for anything.

Thank you for an amazing product, and please do not stop making the M Tape cartridges, as I plan to use this thing until it dies.

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Find Another Printer

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tNothing but problems since the AIO purchase in October 2023. Regardless that multiple (daily) attempts to Register (a not-inexpensive, AIO) machine, have been unsuccessful.

Provided app options, like Morpia print, do not doesn't recognize this machine. There is no availability to take advantage of the *highly marketed*, Ink Replacement Program. Promises marketed at pre-sale are not available after delivery. The AIO machine, itself, purchased in Oct.

2023, is flimsy, noisy and moves around during printing. Onboard Screen/View placement thats required to operate the machine is absurdly low, so small that it's impossible to read without a flashlight. Wifi? Yes, regardless that the printer doesn't recognize that its functionality has operated by connection to WIFI for 4 months.

Constant issues with stalling mid-print requires the user to stay close, aka, "babysitting". The Brother.com Website is non-functional. Site functionality is useful only for researching and purchase of new equipment. With a non-functional website, customers must have unlimited time availability for self-tweak of the machine.

Live Tech Support and Customer Service Options are unavailable. Chat is run by a bot.

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Pros:
  • See review
Cons:
  • See review

Preferred solution: Already listed in the Review

User's recommendation: Skip it. HP printers work better, have more options, cost less to run. Unfortunately, for consumers, HP products last a mere 2-2.5 yrs, at least you'll have functional equipment, Registered Equipment, real Ink Refill programs, usable options for after sale,Tech & Customer Support Servrt

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I regret this printer/scanner.

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Nothing worse than printer used as a paperweight. Printer does not print. Scanner does not scan. The most basic usage and it is unusable. Customer service sounded frustrated with me at the very beginning of the call. Refused to listen to the fact I had extensively researched some of the problems beforehand, and told me system restore would not change my settings, but did so anyway, and you already know what happened. Printer still does not work. I bit of advice for you to not get in a bad relationship with Brother, customer service, and its products.
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Loss:
$300
Pros:
  • Cheap
Cons:
  • Cheap

User's recommendation: Don't do it

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How old is it ? P.S.

"cheap" is not a "pro" ; it is a way of life , a state of being. You've found the place where that concept will lead you.

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"Unreliable Toner Management: A Candid Review of the Brother MFC-L3770CDW Printer"

As a longstanding user of Brother printers, our experience with the MFC-L3770CDW model has been revealing. Despite its commendable printing quality, the printer's functionality falls short in crucial aspects.

The printer's reliance on a counter to determine toner levels has proven to be inaccurate and disruptive. When the printer indicates a cartridge is empty, it halts all printing operations, regardless of whether the cartridge is truly depleted. This flaw has led to considerable frustration and financial waste, as cartridges are prematurely discarded based on erroneous readings. Despite investing in new cartridges or resorting to various troubleshooting methods, the issue persists, making continued use of the printer economically unviable.

At an approximate cost of $108-$109 per cartridge, the recurrent expense of replacing seemingly usable toner cartridges outweighs the benefits of the printer's performance. Regrettably, this experience has led to the decision not to invest in another Brother printer.

The printer's inability to accurately gauge toner levels has resulted in unnecessary expenditure and operational disruptions, highlighting a critical flaw in its design. Therefore, we cannot recommend the MFC-L3770CDW model to others seeking reliable and cost-effective printing solutions.

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Pros:
  • Printing performance is acceptable
Cons:
  • False toner use tracking

Preferred solution: To either replace toners or to correct the counters as a reference of the toner's use - I have thrown away hundreds of dollars in toner cartridges

User's recommendation: Do not purchase Brother - I believe all toner cartridge printers has a count and Those counters are not reliable

David F Xhv

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Bad customer service.

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Brother - Bad customer service.
Updated by user Sep 29, 2023

Yes, they did get me on the proper plan. And they finally got it registered, but they did not give me any kind of discount yet on the purchase of the printer as they said they would.

Updated by user Sep 22, 2023

No resolution at this time.

Original review Sep 22, 2023
I bought a brand new printer from brother. Mind you.

I have one already with no Issues
I go to register the printer. No Issue then Try to register for the refresh program. That's where you get ink every month. Based on the amount of paper, you use my other brother printer.

No issues with the service. Just brand new printer would not let me register with that service. Call customer service finally got through to somebody. As far *** I know nobody speaks any English.

Told me to uninstall online services and reinstall online services. Which I did nothing work. I've got about 8 hours tied up into the thing. So far, I got a number to call brother refresh services.

185* *** **** Finally you got to a supervisor which told me after he tried, so we're going to go ahead, and we're going to upgrade. You're printer Amor going to take some money off. The one you paid since you bought it directly from brother. For the inconvenience I cannot for the life of me.

Spell or name the supervisor some country. No US support even though the company is in New Jersey. With no phone number or no access to them. I'm very disappointed with this company.

Since the supervisor told me what he was going to do. Nobody has calming, he told me somebody would call me with a 20 to 48 hours, nobody. Call back and I get the same run around. I will never, ever, ever buy another product from brother.

This is terrible, terrible customer service. And this is the only way I can express my opinion on. I'm one of the sights because there's nobody to talk to. And there's nobody to help they have a nice website.

They, they want you to buy their products. All that, but there's not English-speaking person. And then the communication barrier is terrible. Maybe somebody from brother or read this in.

Contact me that would be nice because time is money.

And I've got too much time in this so I'm done I will leave my phone number.313 531 **** Oh, yeah, just to say this, this is my opinion. This is my situation based on what happened to me, nobody else at this time.
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Loss:
$80
Pros:
  • Make a good piece of equipment
Cons:
  • Terrible customer service

User's recommendation: If you don't wanna headache and you don't wanna deal with customer service. Look for another company, buy a different product.

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Every way I have tried to access help for upgrading from 32bit to 64bit because I upgraded my Mac, they want a credit card for a $1.00 charge. I have NO idea who is getting my card #, and I am NOT doing it. If they are going to sell the product, they need to SUPPORT it!

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Call back wait

Im waiting for a call back to resolve the issue. No further comment until the problem has been resolve
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Pros:
  • Durable
Cons:
  • Stop making my model so the parts are hard to come by

Preferred solution: To get a local store technician to fix my printer.

Deborah K Jab

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JUNK & CS SUCKS

THIS THING IS UTTER JUNK; PLUG & PLAY MY *** NEW MODEL HAS NO SUPPORT ONLINE - ROLLED OUT BEFORE IT WORKS OR THE COMPANY BEING READY FOR THE ONSLOUGHT OF JUNK PROBLEMS - REALLY? DO NOT BOTHER W/BROTHER - STICK W/HP IT WILL BE EASIER & CHEAPER IN THE LONG RUN.
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Cons:
  • Buying it

Preferred solution: Full refund

User's recommendation: BUY HP

Anonymous
map-marker Fremont, California

Worst printer ever

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I have a Brother MFC-J4535DW all-in-one printer. After 45 years in the tech industry, I have finally found the worst printer ever made. Every time I print I get a different result, none of them matching my request. I will NEVER buy another Brother product as long as I live.
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User's recommendation: DO NOT BUY BROTHER PRINTERS, THE SUCK!!

Pina B Frl

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| map-marker Ottawa, Ontario

Brother Sewing Machine

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Original review Dec 06, 2023

Brother sewing Machine: Product Code: 888-V58/V59/V68/V69

This sewing machine, with auto threader, causes me so much stress and frustration. The auto threading is most often a hit and miss.

The thread going into part 3-4, where it loops around and then gets taken up by the thread take up lever is does NOT always work. The system used to sew through a thicker flannel garment is does NOT work. I am totally dissatisfied with the sewing machine. The West Island Brother sewing company contact number is non functional.

There has been NO agent ready to answer the calls. I have attempted to reach the Brother sewing machine company located on the West Islands few months after purchasing my Brother sewing machine.

Ii is NOT a reliable machine and each project takes me double the time. My first sewing machine was a zig zag Singer.

I graduated to a Kenmore and it served me for close to 25 years.Kenmore sewing machine is an awesome.

I am asking for a full refund...especially with the Christmas season upon us. My Christmas gift giving will be far far behind schedule.

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User's recommendation: Stay away from this sewing machine

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| map-marker Nashua, New Hampshire

No refund

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I utilized support services to get my printer setup. After the setup, a gentleman named Jack (609-531-****/0302) convinced me to purchase a service contract. Two credit cards were denied, and indicated fraud. My bank paid $250. With no warranty information, I sought a refund. Jack is evasive. Please advise. David Fishken
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| map-marker Etobicoke, Ontario

RECENTLY BOUGHT BROTHER PRINTER!! VERY DISAPPONITED

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Stay away from Brother Printer, It's a a BAD BAD PURCHASE. I just recently purchased a Brother MFC-L3770CDW printer, and paid almost $600. The black toner went out in few prints. I hardly printed like 50 pages. LOL. And after emailing the customer service multiple times, they said you would have to buy new toner. I just bought two laser printers from other brands, never had any issue. So, stay away, they have zero customer service. BAD PURCHASE!! DISAPPOINTED!!
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User's recommendation: STAY AWAY FROM BROTHER PRINTERS!!

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Resolved: Received scan & cut with curled mat

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Updated by user Jan 03, 2024

Company fixed the issue and I have been provided with product replacement. Finally received a replacement mat.

The original mat was curled and would not work in the scan n cut. After talking with customer service - who refused to issue a new mat - I made a negative post on social media. I was contacted by someone at Brother. It took several email conversations before they agreed to issue a new mat.

I'm sure it cost the company more money than the cost of the mat. Regardless, I cannot and will not recommend Brother.

Original review Nov 09, 2023
Out of the box, the mat was curled and does not feed into the machine. Contacted customer service & w/out receipt, they will DO nothing.

This was a gift & I'm not gonna contact the gift giver and ask for receipt. I told them I could send pictures of box and mat, but no.

This is a $30 mat, & I have to jump through hoops for the company. Terrible!
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User's recommendation: Just know that customer service is not good.

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| map-marker Ballyconnell, Cavan

Printer jammed

I would like to contact someone regarding printer MFC 9330CDW its jammed. would like someone to have a look at it perhaps it needs to be serviced. Mary.
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Anonymous
map-marker Silver Spring, Maryland

Poor Product // Even Poorer Customer Service

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Terrible color laser printer (model MFC-L8905CDW). DO NOT BUY this model. Bought in August, 2023 and within 4 months, I started having problems with print quality, to the point of it being completely unusable for business. Customer Service is the worst I've ever experienced. Six calls, 2 times were disconnected (no call backs), and over 7 hrs on the phone. Very incompetent customer service people answering the calls with no ideas on how to fix the problem. The company doesn't stand behind their product, STAY AWAY FROM THIS PRODUCT. I'm going back to HP...
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User's recommendation: STAY AWAY FROM BROTHER PRINTERS

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