Brother Refresh EZ Print Subscription Service
The Brother Industries Ltd.: Refresh Program Subscription Service is an opt-in Subscription-as-a-Service launched in August 2021. The program's purpose is to automatically re-order and deliver Brother consumable products, such as ink and toner cartridges, to subscribed individuals and businesses at a lower cost. New cartridges are sent when an eligible Brother printer detects that its current cartridges are low. Various plans are available for black-and-white laser, inkjet, or color laser printers based on the amount of pages the subscriber believes they will print each month. These plans prevent the subscriber from printing in excess of the agreed number of pages.
| Basic Information | |
|---|---|
| Release Year | 2021 |
| Product Type | Subscription-as-a-Service |
| In Production | Yes |
| Official Website | Brother Refresh |
Subscription model edit
Brother offers fourteen plans, ranging from free to $59.99/month, based on the consumer's printer type and how many pages they intend to print each month.[1] After allotted pages are used, the subscriber may no longer print additional pages until the following month when the allotment resets. However, some plans allow for unused pages to roll over into the next month.
In addition to ink cartridge subscription, the plans also provide in-store credit and allow subscribers to accrue additional credit when using their printer. Some plans are listed as "Best for Business" and include drum replacement for laser printers. Only certain models of printers, called "Refresh Ready," are eligible for a Refresh EZ Print subscription.
| Plan | Monthly Cost | Pages per Month | Maximum Page Rollover | Initial Credit | Additional Credit | Drum Replacement |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Basic | $0 | 20 | 20 | $0 | $1 per 5 pages | No |
| Occasional | $3.49 | 100 | 100 | $10 | $1 per 20 pages | No |
| Moderate | $8.99 | 300 | 300 | $10 | $1 per 25 pages | No |
| High | $15.99 | 700 | 700 | $30 | $1 per 40 pages | Yes |
| Power | $24.99 | 1500 | 1500 | $30 | $1 per 60 pages | Yes |
| Plan | Monthly Cost | Pages per Month | Maximum Page Rollover | Initial Credit | Additional Credit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Occasional | $1.99 | 25 | 25 | $10 | $1 per 10 pages |
| Moderate | $4.99 | 80 | 80 | $10 | $1 per 10 pages |
| Frequent | $9.99 | 200 | 200 | $10 | $1 per 15 pages |
| High | $15.99 | 400 | 400 | $30 | $1 per 15 pages |
| Power | $24.99 | 800 | 800 | $30 | $1 per 35 pages |
| Plan | Monthly Cost | Pages per Month | Maximum Page Rollover | Initial Credit | Additional Credit | Drum Replacement | Bonus Toner Eligible |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Occasional | $9.99 | 75 | 75 | $10 | $2 per 10 pages | No | No |
| Moderate | $19.99 | 200 | 200 | $10 | $2 per 20 pages | No | No |
| High | $34.99 | 500 | 500 | $30 | $2 per 30 pages | Yes | No |
| Power | $59.99 | 1000 | 1000 | $30 | $2 per 35 pages | Yes | No |
Currently, no Refresh Ready color laser printers exist.[2]
References edit
- ↑ "Refresh EZ Print Subscription Service". Brother. Archived from the original on 16 Aug 2025. Retrieved 16 Aug 2025.
- ↑ "Refresh EZ Print Subscription Service Eligible Printers". Brother. Archived from the original on 16 Aug 2025. Retrieved 16 Aug 2025.