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Brother warranty for printers & scanners

15/100 Warranty ScoreRanked 6 of 8 brandsVaries by model line
The short version

Brother covers printers & scanners in full for 3 months, then keeps parts only (after 90 days) covered to 1 year. That full coverage is the same as most of the 8 brands we compared, which typically cover 3 months in full. You don't need to register to get this coverage.

From Brother's published warranty, checked October 2026.

What's covered

Full coverage: everything, parts and laborPartial coverage: some parts only, you usually pay labor
Purchase5 yrs10 yrs+Full: 3 monthsPartial: to 1 year
  • Full coverageWhole product3 months
  • Partial coverageParts only (after 90 days)1 year
Varies by model line

Brother words its warranty differently for some lines. This page shows the least generous one.

  • Label makers (P-touch)Full: 3 months. Partial to 1 year
  • Printers, all-in-ones and scannersFull: 1 year. No partial coverage
  • Printers and all-in-onesFull: 1 year. No partial coverage
The fine print, decoded

What it leaves out

  • Accidental breaks and misuse
  • Normal wear and tear
Good to know before you buy
  • Covers the original buyer only, and only if bought from Brother or an authorized US seller.
  • Keep a dated receipt showing it was bought in the US.
  • You pay to ship it to the service center; Brother pays to send it back.
  • Using non-Brother ink, toner or parts that cause damage is not covered.
  • Covers the original buyer only; refurbished units and floor models are not covered.
  • Keep a dated receipt.

How other brands compare for printers & scanners

  • 1. DYMO43/100 · Full: 3 years
  • 2. Epson21/100 · Full: 1 year
  • 3. Phomemo21/100 · Full: 1 year
  • 4. Xerox21/100 · Full: 1 year
  • 5. Aurora18/100 · Full: None
Compare all 8 brands
Where you buy it matters

How long stores give you to return it

Longest return window first, for printers & scanners.

  1. CostcoMost itemsNo fixed deadline
  2. Sam's ClubElectronics such as TVs, computers and speakers90 days
  3. B&H PhotoMost items30 days from delivery
  4. NeweggMost items30 days from delivery
  5. TargetElectronics and entertainment (not Apple or Beats)30 days
  6. WalmartConsumer electronics and PC components30 days
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  1. Nebraska Furniture MartMidwest and Texas storesMost items30 days
  2. P.C. Richard & SonNortheast storesMost items30 days
  3. Best BuyMost items15 days from delivery
  4. StaplesComputers, laptops, tablets, printers, digital cameras and other technology and business machines14 days from delivery
  5. BrandsMart USASoutheast storesCell phones, PCs and laptops, tablets, cameras, monitors, printers sold online5 days from delivery

From each store's published return policy, using its rule for printers & scanners where it has one. Member and holiday extensions aren't counted. Check yours before you buy.

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