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20 complete records in this directoryBrother printer code Cannot Detect: meaning and exact next steps
Cannot Detect means An ink cartridge, toner or supply cannot be detected. This is a Brother INKJET message. The Error and Maintenance Messages table this family cites is a laser guide and does not contain it, so confirm the wording against your own model's guide. This answer applies only to Brother inkjet and laser printers/MFC devices; displayed wording and error numbers vary by engine and supply system.
Open record Brother printer · exact codeBrother printer code Cover is Open: meaning and exact next steps
Cover is Open means A cover or document-feeder section is not sensed closed. This answer applies only to Brother inkjet and laser printers/MFC devices; displayed wording and error numbers vary by engine and supply system.
Open record Brother printer · exact codeBrother printer code Drum End Soon: meaning and exact next steps
Drum End Soon means The drum unit is nearing its rated life. This answer applies only to Brother inkjet and laser printers/MFC devices; displayed wording and error numbers vary by engine and supply system.
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Jam Inside means Paper is jammed inside the machine. This answer applies only to Brother inkjet and laser printers/MFC devices; displayed wording and error numbers vary by engine and supply system.
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Jam Rear means Paper is jammed near the rear cover or fuser path. This answer applies only to Brother inkjet and laser printers/MFC devices; displayed wording and error numbers vary by engine and supply system.
Open record Brother printer · exact codeBrother printer code Maintenance Box Full: meaning and exact next steps
Maintenance Box Full means The maintenance box reached its replacement limit on applicable models. This answer applies only to Brother inkjet and laser printers/MFC devices; displayed wording and error numbers vary by engine and supply system.
Open record Brother printer · exact codeBrother printer code No Toner: meaning and exact next steps
No Toner means A toner cartridge is missing or not detected. This answer applies only to Brother inkjet and laser printers/MFC devices; displayed wording and error numbers vary by engine and supply system.
Open record Brother printer · exact codeBrother printer code Print Unable 46, Machine Error 46: meaning and exact next steps
Print Unable 46, Machine Error 46 means The ink absorber/purge counter reached its service limit on covered inkjet models. This answer applies only to Brother inkjet and laser printers/MFC devices; displayed wording and error numbers vary by engine and supply system.
Open record Brother printer · exact codeBrother printer code Print Unable 48: meaning and exact next steps
Print Unable 48 means A printhead, carriage or related mechanism fault was detected. This answer applies only to Brother inkjet and laser printers/MFC devices; displayed wording and error numbers vary by engine and supply system.
Open record Brother printer · exact codeBrother printer code Print Unable 50: meaning and exact next steps
Print Unable 50 means A mechanical or printhead movement fault was detected on covered models. This answer applies only to Brother inkjet and laser printers/MFC devices; displayed wording and error numbers vary by engine and supply system.
Open record Brother printer · exact codeBrother printer code Print Unable 70: meaning and exact next steps
Print Unable 70 means An internal temperature or hardware state is abnormal on covered models. This answer applies only to Brother inkjet and laser printers/MFC devices; displayed wording and error numbers vary by engine and supply system.
Open record Brother printer · exact codeBrother printer code Replace Drum: meaning and exact next steps
Replace Drum means The drum unit reached its replacement state. This answer applies only to Brother inkjet and laser printers/MFC devices; displayed wording and error numbers vary by engine and supply system.
Open record Brother printer · exact codeBrother printer code Replace Toner: meaning and exact next steps
Replace Toner means The toner cartridge reached its replacement state. This answer applies only to Brother inkjet and laser printers/MFC devices; displayed wording and error numbers vary by engine and supply system.
Open record Brother printer · exact codeBrother printer code Size Mismatch, Size Error DX, Wrong Paper Size: meaning and exact next steps
Size Mismatch, Size Error DX, Wrong Paper Size means the paper in the tray is not the correct size — Brother's own wording for Size Mismatch. Brother uses Size Error DX for the two-sided case, where the size set in the printer driver is not one the machine can duplex; inkjet models word the same condition as Wrong Paper Size. This answer applies only to Brother inkjet and laser printers/MFC devices; displayed wording and error numbers vary by engine and supply system.
Open record Brother printer · exact codeBrother printer code Toner Low: meaning and exact next steps
Toner Low means The indicated toner is nearing replacement. This answer applies only to Brother inkjet and laser printers/MFC devices; displayed wording and error numbers vary by engine and supply system.
Open record Brother printer · exact codeBrother printer code TS-01: meaning and exact next steps
TS-01 means The wireless network interface is turned off. This answer applies only to Brother inkjet and laser printers/MFC devices; displayed wording and error numbers vary by engine and supply system.
Open record Brother printer · exact codeBrother printer code TS-02: meaning and exact next steps
TS-02 means The printer cannot detect the wireless access point/router. This answer applies only to Brother inkjet and laser printers/MFC devices; displayed wording and error numbers vary by engine and supply system.
Open record Brother printer · exact codeBrother printer code TS-04: meaning and exact next steps
TS-04 means The authentication or encryption method is not supported. This answer applies only to Brother inkjet and laser printers/MFC devices; displayed wording and error numbers vary by engine and supply system.
Open record Brother printer · exact codeBrother printer code TS-05: meaning and exact next steps
TS-05 means The SSID or network key is incorrect. This answer applies only to Brother inkjet and laser printers/MFC devices; displayed wording and error numbers vary by engine and supply system.
Open record Brother printer · exact codeBrother printer code TS-07: meaning and exact next steps
TS-07 means The printer could not find a WPS-enabled access point. This answer applies only to Brother inkjet and laser printers/MFC devices; displayed wording and error numbers vary by engine and supply system.
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