Brother Printer Error Codes and Solutions

These are list of brother printer error codes, cause and possible solutions for Brother Inkjet Printer DCP and MFC Series. These error codes mean machine problems. In many cases, the machine will require service.

Please refer to the following table to check the error code displayed on the LCD.

Error Code	Cause	Solution
30,31,32,33,34,35,36 37,38,39,3C,3F	The machine does not work due to a paper jam.	Clear the paper jam
40,42,43,44	The internal temperature is too high.	Unplug the machine from the AC outlet and if possible cool the room where the machine is located.
46	The ink absorber pad is full and needs replacing.	Replace Waste Ink Absorber pad then perform this procedure for DCP Model or MFC Model
48	There is a problem on the print head,	Please contact Brother Customer Service.
49	The internal temperature is too low.	Unplug the machine from the AC outlet and if possible warm the room where the machine is located.
4F	There is a problem on the print head.	Please contact Brother Customer Service
50,51,52,57,5A,5B,5C,5D 5E,6C,6F,70,71,72,73,7A 7D	The machine does not work due to a paper jam or some sensor problem.	Clear the paper jam. If the problem still continues after clearing the paper jam, try to clean the encoder strip behind the printer head
8F	There is a problem on the paper feed motor.	Replace paper feed motor
A5,A6,A7,A8,AF	There is a problem on the scanner.	Please contact Brother Customer Service
E2,E3	There is a problem on the main PCB.	Replace PCB Mainboard