Info: Brother Ink Tank Printer (DCP-T530DW)

Brother Ink Tank Printer (DCP-T530DW) - Newly Launched in Apr 2025

My Canon E480 InkJet Printer (bought since 2016, with CISS external ink tank) was down with Error 1401 (unable to detect cartridge) and "Cover is Open". Thus, instead of sending this old printer for repair service, I am looking for a new replacement printer instead.

I have a Brother HL-1110 Laser Printer too, mainly for black & white document printing. I bought this unit in year 2020. The printing quality is acceptable, most important the consumables (toner and drum) are affordable (especially OEM models), and almost zero maintenance. (Note: For next upgrade model, I will prefer to get a model with WiFi connectivity, e.g.: Brother HL-1210W)

This time I target to get replacement of printer with Scan & Copy functions. Hence, I started to try online search for Brother Printers. Searching for a suitable replacement model.

Searching Criteria:

• Print (Colour) | Scan | Copy
• WiFi | Wireless Direct | USB | Mobile Printing 
• Duplex Printing
• External Tank (Refill) for economic consumables
• Local authorize reseller (shop) for near future technical support / repair

Here is a summary of comparison I found online for Brother Ink Tank printers.

Judging from the cost vs features, I am decided to proceed with Brother DCP-T530DW. Here are some main features promoted by Brother.

Spill-Free Refill Ink (< RM150 / complete set)

Economic Printing (as low as RM0.0065/page)

Compact Size (Dust-Free Paper Tray with Auto Duplex Printing)

Compatible with Mobile Connect App

Latest AI Self-Cleaning Technology

3 Years (+ 0.5 Year) or 30,000 Pages Carry-In Warranty Included

Print. Redeem. Celebrate! Promo with RM50 TnG Rebate

(Promotion Period: 01/May/25 - 31/Aug/25)

Brother DCP-T530DW is available at Brother Official Store | Lazada | Shopee. I choose to buy from online Shopee local authorized reseller for easy warranty claim / repair in near future. 

• Official Recommended Retail Price (RRP):  RM749
• Online Price (after online platform rebate): As low as RM632.99

Promo Price (After Online Platform Rebate)

Printer Setup:

• Initialize Brother DCP-T530DW Printer
• How to Connect WiFi and Print Wirelessly
• How to Use the Brother Mobile Connect App

Initialize New Printer (with Ink Refill)

Print Quality Check After Ink Refilling

Brother Mobile Connect App

Duplex Printing Setting

Warranty & Promo Redemption:

• Online Warrant Registration
• Print. Redeem. Celebrate! Promo (RM50 TnG Rebate)

Other Related Info:

• DCP-T530DW | Templates | Downloads | Manuals | Online User's Guide 
• Consumables Supplies
• Warranty Check 

Info: Semakan Pendaftaran Tahun 1 Kalendar Akademik Sesi 2026

Semakan Pendaftaran Tahun 1 Kalendar Akademik Sesi 2026
(Registration Check for Primary Year 1 Academic Calendar Session 2026)
(2026年新学年小学一年级新生注册审查)

Step 1: Login to Sistem Pengurusan IDentiti (idMe)

Step 2: Click "Aplikasi" to Proceed

Step 3: Click "Pengurusan Awam" to Proceed

Step 4: Click the "Pendaftaran Tahun 1 Kalendar Akademik Sesi 2026" Picture to Proceed

Step 5: Related Info Will Be Displayed

• Surat Tawaran

• Semak

• Cetak Borang

• Rayuan

Step 6: Offer Letter Submission to Related School (Example)

Travel: Hatyai + Songkhla (2D1N)

My Recent (May 2025) Personal Trip to Hatyai + Songkhla (2D1N) via Tour Bus 

Note: 

• I am a normal tourist, not tour operator. It is just for personal records.
• I am using CelcomDigi (Yellow) multi-country 3-days roaming pass (MYR$28)

Day #1: (* indicates Malaysia Time)

• * 05:30: Butterworth
• * 07:00: Lee Kee Food Street (李记美食坊) (Alor Setar)
• * 08:30: Naluri Aman Duty Free Shop (Money Changer)
• * 09:00: Malaysia-Thai Border (Bukit Kayu Hitam / Sadao)
• 12:00: Nora Plaza Hatyai
• 13:00: Phonthip Seafood
• 14:30: Laem Son On
• 15:00: Golden Mermaid Statue @ Songkhla Beach
• 16:00: Wat Khok Piew
• 17:00: SeaVerse Cafe & Restaurant
• 18:30: Khlong Hae Floating Market
• 19:30: Mayflower Grande Hotel Hatyai
• 20:00: Buffet Rimnam Hatyai or P-Yen or Orawan Duck Noodles or GOauan Baozi (富包子）
• 21:00: Lee Garden Night Market or Jiranakorn Market (Florida Night Market)
             (Alternative: ASEAN Night Bazaar or Greenway Night Market)

Day #2: (* indicates Malaysia Time)

• 07:00: Breakfast @ Hotel or Cheng Long Noodles
• 08:00: Kim Yong Market (for local foods, dry groceries & kitchenware) 
• 10:00: Thanyada Village (men/ladies to buy leather wallet)
• 11:00: Odean Shopping Mall (ladies to buy Wacoal)
• 13:00: Hong Ki Chicken Rice (雄记合艾)
• 14:00: Makro Hatyai or Central Hatyai
• 17:00: Thai- Malaysia Border (Sadao / Bukit Kayu Hitam)
• * 20:00: Sin Piao Siang Restaurant (Sungai Petani)
• * 10:30: Butterworth

Additional Info (not included inside this trip)

Songkhla Attractions:

• Tangkuan Hill
• Khao Tang Kuan Royal Pavilion
• Tang Kuan Hill Lift Station
• Khao Tang Kuan Naga Staircase
• Old Town Songkhla Gate
• Hub Ho Hin (Red Rice Mill)

Hatyai-Songkhla Public Bus:

• Bus Hatyai-Songkhla (THB$35/way)

• Bus/Van Station near Hatyai Clock Tower 
• Bus/Van Station near Songkhla Kindergarten

Hatyai Restaurants / Eateries:

• Pla Thod Kai (Fried Chicken)
• Lunaray (Desserts)
• Yod Chai Café (Desserts)
• CheevitCheeva Hatyai (Desserts)
• Ko Teng Charcoal-Fired Fried Dough (Pa Tong Ko)
• Pae Mo Fish Porridge
• Rong Tium Moo Krob (Crispy Pork)
• Bitter Gourd Hakka Noodle
• Khao Neow Mak Muang (Mango Sticky Rice)
• JJ Chicken Rice Hainam
• Wanton Noodles (美味馄饨面)
• Kan Eng Restaurant (甘英)
• Chokdee Dim Sum
• Che Seng Tuehuan Kiamchai (清姐猪肠咸菜)
• Jaelek Thai Restaurant
• Da Yen Betong Thai-Chinese Food
• Chicken & Pork Rice (小玲珑鸡饭)
• Ken Phu Pang (Toast & Ice-Cream)
• Siri Pork Blood Soup (西里猪血汤三蛋猪肉粥)
• Krua Pa-Yad
• Krua Reuan Thai Restaurant Hatyai
• After You Dessert Cafe Central Hatyai

Cat Shop or Dog Shop? @ opposite Alor Setar Mall

Bukit Kayu Hitam Immigration

Birdnest @ Nora Plaza

Samila Ice-cream @ Outside Nora Plaza

Phonthip Seafood @ Songkhla

Phonthip Seafood @ Songkhla

Beach @ Laem Son On

Dragon Head @ Laem Son On

Hawker @ Golden Mermaid Statue

 Songkhla Beach

Landmark @ Songkhla Beach

Dragon Head @ Wak Khok Piew

9 Dragon Tails @ Wak Khok Piew

SeaVerse Cafe & Restaurant

View from tower @ SeaVerse

Khlong Hae Floating Market

GOauan Baozi

Jiranakorn Market (Florida Night Market)

Kim Yong Market

Hong Ki Chicken Rice

Non-Halal Corner @ Makro Hatyai

Tea Break @ Makro Foodcourt

DIY Series 90: Aircond Blowing Air But Not Cooling

Aircond Blowing Air But Not Cooling

If an air conditioner is blowing air but not cooling, it's likely due to a few common issues such as a clogged air filter, blocked vents, capacitor malfunction, or a refrigerant leak.

Symptoms:

• Aircond working, but not cooling, only room temp air / hot air blowing out
• Occasionally able to produce cold air

Step 1: Cleaning the air filter, fins and roller @ Indoor Unit

• Apply cleaning foam, wait for 15min, then turn on the aircond for at least 15min
• If you have cleaning kit, spray a bit of water will be giving better cleaning outcome

Remove the filter net, spray cleaning foam on fins

Remove the vane (whichever possible), spray cleaning foam on roller

[Optional] Cleaning kit is good for drain-out the dirty water

Step 2: Check the CBB65 Capacitor @ Outdoor Unit

• If the air conditioner is blowing air but not cooling, and you've ruled out other issues, a failing capacitor could be the culprit.
• Compare the measured value to the capacitor's rating; a significant difference (typically > 10% outside the tolerance) indicates a fault. 

Open the Outdoor Unit top cover (4 screws).

Use screwdriver to short both terminals of capacitor (discharge) before removing it.

Old CBB65 (30uF) measured at 26.6uF. Can considered as faulty.

New CBB65 (30uF) measured at 29.6uF. Good for replacement.

Replace with a new CBB65 capacitor by connect it to the cable lug.

Note:

• If still cannot solve the issue (not cooling), then please proceed to engage an aircond service guy. There is possibility of insufficient refrigerant or refrigerant leak.

Tools required:

• Screwdriver
• Multimeter

Cost involved:

• Aircond Cleaning Spray: US$1 ~ US$2
• CBB65 Capacitor (30uF +/- 5%, 450V): US$2 ~ US$3