Brother Printer has some common code errors. If you’re using a laser printer- fax machine or an all-in-one device of Brother Printer- you’ll find an error message or a code blinking or showing on the display of the printer. The technicians troubleshoot the issue by following certain steps to resolve the error. It’s not that only a technician can do the job. You can also do it by knowing how to Fix brother printer error codes. There are a few simple steps that you have to follow to troubleshoot the error codes. Even after following that if you find the issue persists, calling an expert is the best you can do for making your printer error free.
You can follow the given steps to resolve the error codes showing in the printer—
- From Control Panel go to System & Maintenance
- Now scroll down and click on the Administrative Tools.
- By double-clicking on the Services- you have to scroll down the Print Spooler.
- Now- right click on the Print Spooler and click on the restart tab.
- Now- double-click on Print Spooler from there click on Automatic for the start-up type.
- Now click OK
- Next- you have to run a print job.
Know about the error codes displayed on the printer—
| Error Codes | Causes of the errors | Solutions |
| 40- 42- 43 and 44 | When the internal temperature is high- it causes the error code | Cool the room where the printer and PC are placed by turning on AC or a fan. Switch the printer OFF and unplug it from the wall outlet and keep it like that for some time before replugging and printing. |
| 30-31-32-33-34-35-36-37-38-39-3C-3F | The paper jamming interrupts printing | Clean the paper jam by uninstalling the ink cartridges and with a clean piece of cloth- clean the print head. Remove the jammed paper to make it work again |
| 49 | It’is caused when the internal temperature is very low | Unplug the printer and rest it for some time and if possible make the room warm. |
| 46 | When the ink absorber pad needs an immediate replacement | Replace the ink absorber pad by uninstalling the previous one and by installing the new one. Make sure to reset the printer after installing the new ink absorber so that it can clean the printer head and suck in the dust from the paper before you start printing. |
| 4F | When the print head is causing trouble | Your print head might need a servicing. Call a technician for immediate help. |
| 50-51-52-57|5A-5B-5C 5D-5E | Sensor issue as well a the issue of paper jamming are mainly responsible for this issue | Follow the manual and troubleshoot the paper jamming issue. You can also call a technician for resolving the sensor issue. |
| 8F | The issue prevails because of the paper feed motor | For resolving the error, you should contact a trained printer technician |
| AF, A6, A8, A7 | The error occurs due to the scanner | Contact a technician |
| E2 and E3 | When the issue is caused by the main PCB | You’ll need an expert by your side instead of trying DIY |
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