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Updated:05/06/2026
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- 1.The error message "Invalid format for short nick name" appears when printing a document. (Mac OS X 10.5 - 10.8)
- 2.I'm using Windows XP and when I attempt to install the USB drivers on my Brother machine I receive the message "Cannot Install this Hardware" and I am unable to print. What can I do?
- 3.Where is the USB port on the machine? I can't find it on the back of the unit.
- 4.Why do the color ink cartridges run out of ink even though I never or rarely print in color?
- 5.I am having issues with the paper feed. What can I do?
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These are the latest FAQs, sorted by last update date.
01/06/2026
How to identify your Operating System (OS).
05/02/2026
I cannot find a file downloaded from the Brother support website (For Windows)
16/04/2025
I cannot print from my computer via USB.
10/08/2023
Can I use my Brother printer with a 64 bit Linux distribution? (Linux)
27/06/2023
I'm using Ubuntu 23.04 on their derivatives. I cannot print from Brother Inkjet Printer. (Linux)