There are a lot of Brother printer errors out there.
Way too many, right?

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Error 30 is one of the most common Brother printer error messages. The error code 30 and the error message “Unable to Print” indicate that the printer is not able to print due to a mechanical malfunction. Another possible reason for this error to occur is an object getting stuck in the machine, for example a paper clip or a piece of paper.

If your Brother printer is not printing and the message “Unable to Print 30” appears, fix the problem with the following steps for troubleshooting: Use both hands to lift the scanner cover into open position and make sure that you see the scanner cover support arm on the left hand side of the machine.

Now check both the right and the left corner and remove any objects, such as paper scraps or paper clips, that are jammed in the machine. Afterwards, turn the printer around and open the jam clear cover on the back to check for foreign objects or to remove jammed paper. Once all objects have been removed, close the covers and resume the printing job.

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Are you looking for a solution to get rid of error 51? The error message “Unable to Print 51” is a common Brother printer error, indicating that there is a problem with the laser unit.

If you have recently changed the cartridge of your Brother printer, it is highly probable that either the cartridge, the laser, or the lid was not put into proper position. To fix the issue, open the printer up again and make sure that everything is installed properly.

If you have not changed the cartridge and are still facing error code 51, try switching the printer off and back on again. If the problem persists, part of the laser unit may be defective. You can fix the issue by replacing the laser unit.

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Brother error 50 indicates a malfunction of the fuser unit. This could be caused by the fuser unit getting too hot during printing, or not heating up enough in order to print. As a result, the printer is unable to print.

To fix the issue, turn the printer off and wait for five to ten minutes. Then turn the printer on again and wait for another ten minutes. If error 50 persists, you may need to replace the fuser unit of your Brother printer.

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Are you looking for a solution to get rid of error 51? The error message “Unable to Print 51” is a common Brother printer error, indicating that there is a problem with the laser unit.

If you have recently changed the cartridge of your Brother printer, it is highly probable that either the cartridge, the laser, or the lid was not put into proper position. To fix the issue, open the printer up again and make sure that everything is installed properly.

If you have not changed the cartridge and are still facing error code 51, try switching the printer off and back on again. If the problem persists, part of the laser unit may be defective. You can fix the issue by replacing the laser unit. 

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Error 48 is one of many “Unable to Print” error codes generated by Brother printers. The error message means that the print head cable or circuit board is either broken or damaged. This may be caused by foreign objects, such as ripped pieces of paper, or paper clips getting stuck in the printer and thus destructing the printer head.

To fix Brother printer error 48, turn the printer off and lift the scanner cover. Then look for any objects stuck in the machine. If you see any objects that do not belong, make sure to remove them carefully. If this does not help you get rid of the error message, you may need to clean off the encoder strip of your brother printer.

The encoder strip is a transparent plastic strip in front of the vinyl band within the machine. Using a dry cloth, clean the strip carefully. Then turn on the printer and pass a print command to check if the problem was solved. 

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If the error TS-02 occurs while using your Brother printer, you are facing one of the most common Brother printer errors. The error code TS-02 occurs when the wireless access point or router fails to connect to the MAC address of the printer. There are several possible causes of Brother error TS-02: Windows system file damage, corrupted system file entries, incomplete installation of the Brother printer, or other hardware problems.

Depending on the cause, there are several methods to get rid of error code TS-02:

1. Make sure that your WLAN router works properly, and that the internet connection is established.
2. Place the Brother printer close to the WLAN access point or router to improve the connection of the network.
3. Make sure that the MAC address of the printer is allowed in the filter of your router’s MAC address filtering.
4. Check if your Brother printer and your system are using the same range of radio signals.
5. Another possible solution is to use the Setup Wizard option of your Brother printer to establish the connection.
6. After completing the troubleshooting steps above, restart your printer. The error code TS-02 should now be gone.

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If the error message “Replace Toner” appears on the display of your Brother printer, the toner cartridge of your printer is at its end of life and needs to be replaced shortly.

The easiest way to get rid of the error message is to replace the toner of your Brother printer. If the error “Replace Toner” does not clear from the display after the replacement, try these quick fix solutions: 

First, make sure that the new toner cartridge is installed properly. Second, confirm that you have installed a brand new Brother Standard toner cartridge. If you are using a Brother starter toner, a remanufactured toner or a non-Brother toner, this is what causes the error.

Also make sure that the toner displayed on the LCD is the same color as the toner you already replaced. If it is not the same one, simply replace the one shown in the display in order to get rid of the “Replace Toner” error. 

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The error message “No Paper” on the display of your Brother printer indicates that the machine is out of paper. However, the error message may persist even after refilling the paper tray. To fix the issue, you need to identify the cause of the error. 

Ensure that the paper is loaded correctly in the paper tray, and that the paper source is selected correctly in your application or printer driver. If “No Paper” still appears on the display, try printing a document by using the manual feed slot of your Brother printer by changing the tray settings. If you are able to print a document, the error message should no longer appear.

However, if the error persists, continue by adjusting the paper type and paper size setting on your printer. You can also check the printer settings reports or use the Auto Detect function to fix the problem.

Best Solution: https://help.brother-usa.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/151832/~/no-paper

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The Drum Error is another common error experienced by users of Brother printers. Both the error message “Drum Error” and “Clean Drum Unit” mean that the drum unit of your machine is dirty. The dirt may be caused by dust or by loose toner. 

As a quick fix solution, you need to remove the toner unit and clean the corona wires in the drum unit. After removing the toner from your Brother printer, slide the blue tab at the front of the unit from side by side, then return it to its standard position and put the drum unit back into the machine. If cleaning the drum unit does not solve the problem, and the printer continues to show a drum error, replace the drum unit with a new one. 

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The common Brother printer error codes 20, 21, 22 and 23 mean that the printer is unable to identify the ink cartridge due to a laser diode failure.

In most cases, error messages 20, 21, 22 and 23 can be easily get rid of by simply turning the printer off and back on again. However, if you are still facing one of the error messages, make sure that the ink cartridge is loaded correctly. If the cartridge is broken, replace it with a new one. If the ink sensor is defective, replace the main PCB of your Brother printer.

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Have you come across error code TS-07 while working with your Brother printer? Then you are facing a problem with the connection of your printer to the WLAN access point or router. Luckily, this problem can usually be solved easily.

Get rid of Brother printer error TS-07, follow these simple troubleshooting steps:

1. Ensure that your WLAN access point or router is supporting WPS or AOSS. Then check the settings of your Brother printer by using automatic wireless mode with either WPS or AOSS.
2. Make sure that your Brother printer is located close to the WLAN access point or router to establish a connection.
3. Keep away any hardware that might interrupt the signal, for example your mobile phone.
4. In the menu of your Brother printer, select your network and enable the WLAN.
5. Once your printer detects the mode of your WPN access point, it should automatically connect to the network.

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The Brother printer error code 36 appears on the display of the printer when there is a mechanical malfunction. Here is how to solve the issue causing the error message “Print Unable 36”: 

1. Turn off your Brother printer, then turn it back on again. Check the display for any errors. If there are no more error messages, continue with the next step.
2. Print the user settings list by entering the menu, then choose “machine info” – “user settings” and press “start”. If the list is printed and error 36 does not show up on the display, you have successfully solved the problem.
3. If the error message persists, turn off your printer and remove both the drum and the toner. Turn the printer back on and check if the error appears. If not, reinstall both drum and toner, and print the user settings list as described in step two.
4. If none of the solutions work and your machine is already out of warranty, get in touch with an authorized service partner.

Best Solution: https://help.brother-usa.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/80253/~/how-do-i-clear-the-message-print-unable-36%3F

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Error 45 is a common Brother printer error code. It occurs when the Windows system is not able to acknowledge the device and thinks that the printer is disconnected. This error is most commonly caused by a temporary system file malfunction or by a problem with the registry system files within Windows.

To fix Brother printer error code 45, try to reconnect the printer to your computer. In order to do this, unplug the USB cable of the device, then plug it back into the computer. In some cases, reconnecting the Brother printer to the computer will already solve the problem.

Another solution is to use a driver assist program to fix the Windows registry files. The program can restore any files that are damages and possibly causing error 45.

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The common Brother printer error code 0x803c010b looks more complicated than it actually is. The error simply indicates that your printer is not connected to the network via a wired or wireless connection. The error code is often accompanied by the message “Unable to print the documents. Please try later.”

To fix Brother error code 0x803c010b, there are two common solutions:

1. In the control panel of your Windows computer, access the printer menu. In the settings for the Standard TCP / IP Port, select “Configure Port”, then unmark the “SNMP Status Enabled” checkbox. By applying the new setting, you disable the protocol. After rebooting your computer, check if the connection to the printer is now established.
2. In some cases, a reinstallation of the printer device fixes error 45. In the control panel, select the “Devices and Printers” option and remove your Brother printer. Now unplug your printer and restart your computer. After the restart, plug in your Printer and reinstall its drivers.

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When the main motor of the Brother printer is not functioning properly, error code 54 is shown in the display of the device. The main motor is responsible for driving the main gear train and therefore an important part of the printing process.

If you are facing Brother printer error code 54, switch your printer off and back on again. In many cases, a restart of the printer already fixes the problem. Another possible solution is to remove the toner before turning the printer back on.

If the motor is working without the toner installed, the problem may in fact be caused by the toner. In this case, simply replace the toner. If the main motor is still not working, replace the motor with a new one.

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Error code 55 and the error message “Replace Laser Unit” are common for Brother printers. The error code appears on the display when the laser unit has reached the end of its life cycle. It is necessary to replace the laser unit every once in a while, because worn laser units will lead to a poor printing quality.

To solve the problem, simply replace the laser unit of your Brother printer.

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The Brother printer error message “Paper Jam” means exactly what it says: The printer has detected a paper jam in the machine. However, in some cases the error persists even after the jammed paper has been removed. Here is what you can do to solve the problem.

First, pull the paper tray out of the printer and check for any paper stuck in the cavity where the paper tray was installed. Remove any paper stuck in the machine. Next, turn off the printer and remove the rear cover from the back of your Brother printer. If there is any paper stuck in this area, slowly pull out the paper. Also check the are under the flatbed scanner and remove any stuck paper carefully.

If you are still facing the Brother printer error “Paper Jam”, even though there is no paper stuck in the machine, the rubber feeder rollers may require cleaning. Carefully open the carriage and wipe the rollers with a soft cloth. Another way to get rid of the error message is to turn the printer off and then on again, or to open and close the scanner cover. If the paper jam has been removed successfully, this should solve the problem. If not, check again for any small pieces of ripped paper in the machine.

Best Solution: https://help.brother-usa.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/57213/~/how-do-i-clear-the-paper-jam-message-from-my-brother-machines-display%3F or https://support.brother.com/g/b/faqend.aspx?c=au&lang=en&prod=dcpj925dw_eu_as&faqid=faq00002918_006