In the new normal, many problems are solvable with digital solutions. As we work and study from home, we rely more and more on the internet for the projects we work on. There are many free resources online to help you make your output look professional and high-quality.

Sometimes, however, you might need a little help. Not everyone is a skilled graphic designer, and sometimes you just need something that’s quick, easy, and good-looking.

That’s why Brother is here to help you find your creative groove with their new Brother Creative Center. It’s a one-stop resource where you can edit and personalize hundreds of pre-made templates for letters, business cards, brochures, greeting cards, decorations, and much more online—for free!

All you have to do is go to the Creative Center site, choose a pre-formatted template to work on, and edit it with your personal text and images using the free online template editor. Once you’re finished making the perfect material, you can print it using your printer, no matter what brand it is!

“We at Brother are happy to help customers with their printing needs—with the Brother Creative Center, we go beyond the printers themselves and assist them with the material they need to print, so it can look well-made, lively, and professional,” said Glenn Hocson, President of Brother Philippines.

Whether you need a flyer for your business, a greeting card for your loved ones, or decorations for a party, you’ll definitely have a great time customizing your projects on the Brother Creative Center! Just go to https://bit.ly/brothercreativecenter to start designing today!

For more information on Brother products and services, visit our Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/BROTHERatyourside/. You can also call the Brother Helpdesk Hotline at (02) 8 581-9898, or through the toll-free line at 1-10-BROTHER or send an email to helpdesk@brother.com.ph.

 Where there are goods and consumables in a market, there will always follow counterfeit products. This is especially true for electronics, where it’s easy to find and get cheaper yet substandard things without even trying.

Although for practical Filipinos, it may seem incredibly tempting to go for fake products because of their more affordable price, using counterfeit consumables actually puts your electronics at risk for some major damage—and an even greater cost on your pocket for repairing or replacing them.

This is especially true for your printer, as non-genuine inks and toners have become more common. Here are a few reasons why you shouldn’t turn to fake products:

1. Non-genuine ink can corrode ink tubes in your machine

The first major effect is that using non-genuine ink will corrode ink tubes in your printer. Simply put, non-genuine inks have different ingredients and chemicals as genuine inks, and they can damage the ink tubes, cause leakage, and affect printing quality.

2. Non-genuine toners damage printer machinery

Like non-genuine ink cartridges, counterfeit toners use grinded toner particles that end up wearing down your printer’s parts and damaging them—leading you to spend more in repairing it.

3. Counterfeit products void your printer’s warranty

The worst risk of using non-genuine products is that they automatically void your printer’s warranty. Not only will you have to spend on printer repairs, but you’ll likely have to spend more than you were expecting because your repairs are no longer covered by warranty.

Even if you weren’t intending to buy non-genuine products, you might accidentally buy a product that looks genuine. That’s why you should always buy from authorized dealers—for Brother printers, you should only use genuine Brother supplies and consumables, which you can get from Brother Authorized Dealers nationwide.

And if you’re in doubt about the ink or toner that you’ve purchased, you can check if it’s genuine through the Brother Authenticity Checker at http://bit.ly/BrotherAuthenticityCheck. If you get the Not Authentic message, you may report it to Brother’s helpdesk line at (02) 8581-9898 or email helpdesk@brother.com.ph or directly make a report at http://update.brother.co.jp/PBJ/id/ReportCounterfeit.aspx/

For more information about Brother Genuine Consumables, visit http://bit.ly/BrotherSuppliesandConsumables. For updates and info about Brother products, visit our Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/BROTHERatyourside/. They can also call the Brother Helpdesk Hotline at (02) 8 581-9898, or through the toll-free line at 1-10-BROTHER or send an email to helpdesk@brother.com.ph.

For some of us, COVID-19 and the resulting quarantine protocols may make you more concerned and careful about leaving your home, even if it’s to buy the things you need. Fortunately, there’s a way to cut down on your trips outside the house with the convenience of online shopping.

Brother Philippines is making it easier for customers to buy the Brother products they need through authorized online dealers on Lazada, Shopee, and Facebook Shop. Through these online platforms, customers can get the printers, sewing machines, and labelers they need anytime from the safety and comfort of their home.

“No matter where you are, you can now purchase the Brother product you want anytime,” said Brother Philippines President Glenn Hocson. “This way, Brother can now truly be at your side always.”

To find Brother products on Lazada and Shopee, customers simply have to search for the type of product or the specific product they want, and authorized resellers will appear in the search results. They can also access the Brother Philippines Facebook Shop at https://bit.ly/BrotherFBShop.

The best way to buy online and ensure high quality and authenticity is through authorized sellers. Customers can check if an online seller is an authorized dealer by contacting the Brother Helpdesk Support at (02) 8 581-9898 or through email at helpdesk@brother.com.ph. The hotline is open from 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., Mondays to Saturdays (except holidays).

For more details and updates, customers may visit our Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/BROTHERatyourside/.