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Error and Maintenance Messages
As with any sophisticated office product, errors may occur and supply items may have to be replaced. If this happens, your machine identifies the error or required routine maintenance and shows the appropriate message. The most common error and maintenance messages are shown in the table.
You can correct most errors and perform routine maintenance yourself. If you need more tips, go to your model's FAQs & Troubleshooting page at support.brother.com/faqs.

- Related Information references are at the bottom of this page.
DCP-T530DW/DCP-T535DW/DCP-T536DW/DCP-T730DW/DCP-T735DW/DCP-T830DW/DCP-T835DW
Error Message | Cause | Action |
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B&W Print Only | The amount of remaining ink in one or more of the ink tanks (except black) is low. This error message may appear if the ink dot counter is incorrect even if some ink remains. While this message appears on the LCD, each operation works in the following way:
| Refill the ink tank. When you refill the ink tank, fill the ink up to the upper line, or fill with all of the ink in the bottle if it does not exceed the upper line. A message may appear on the LCD to verify whether the ink tanks were refilled. Press See Related Information: Refill the Ink Tanks. The machine may stop all print operations and you may not be able to use the machine until you refill the ink tank in the following case:
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Cannot Connect | The maximum number of mobile devices are already connected to the Wi-Fi Direct network when the Brother machine is the Group Owner. | After the current connection between your Brother machine and another mobile device has shut down, try to configure the Wi-Fi Direct settings again. You can confirm the connection status by printing the Network Configuration Report. See Related Information: Print the Network Configuration Report. |
Cannot Print ## | The machine has a mechanical problem. -OR- A foreign object, such as a paper clip or a piece of ripped paper, is in the machine. | Remove any foreign objects and paper scraps from inside the machine. If the error message continues, turn off the machine and unplug it, wait a few minutes, then plug it in and turn it on again. See Related Information: Paper is Jammed in the Machine (Paper Jam). |
Cannot Print Refill [X] | The amount of remaining ink in one or more of the ink tanks is low. The machine will stop all print operations. This error message may appear if the ink dot counter is incorrect even if some ink remains. | Refill the ink tank. When you refill the ink tank, fill the ink up to the upper line, or fill with all of the ink in the bottle if it does not exceed the upper line. A message may appear on the LCD to verify whether the ink tanks were refilled. Press See Related Information: Refill the Ink Tanks.
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Cannot Scan ## | The machine has a mechanical problem. | Turn off the machine and unplug it, wait a few minutes, then plug it in and turn it on again. |
Change Paper? | This message is displayed when the setting to confirm the paper type and size is enabled. | To not display this confirmation message, change the setting to Off. See Related Information: Change the Check Paper Setting. |
Check ink level. If there is ink, then press OK. | Some ink has been used and the machine must check ink volume. | Look through the ink tank's window to confirm the actual amount of remaining ink. If the remaining ink level is at or below the lower line under the minimum fill mark, refill the ink tank. |
Close ink cover. | The ink tank cover is not locked in the closed position. | Firmly close the ink tank cover until it locks into place. |
Connection Error | Other devices are trying to connect to the Wi-Fi Direct network at the same time. | Make sure there are no other devices trying to connect to the Wi-Fi Direct network, and then try to configure the Wi-Fi Direct settings again. |
Connection Fail | The Brother machine and your mobile device cannot communicate during the Wi-Fi Direct network configuration. |
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Cover is Open. | The scanner cover is not locked in the closed position. | Lift the scanner cover and then close it again. |
Make sure the interface cable (if used) has been guided correctly through the cable channel and out the back of the machine. | ||
Data Remaining | Print data is left in the machine's memory. | Press Stop/Exit. The machine will cancel the job and clear it from the memory. Try to print again. |
Document Jam | The document was not inserted or fed correctly, or the document scanned from the ADF was too long. | Remove the jammed document, and then press Stop/Exit. Set the document in the ADF correctly. See Related Information: Load Documents in the Automatic Document Feeder (ADF). See Related Information: Document Jams. |
High Temperature | The room temperature is too high. | After cooling the room, allow the machine to cool down to room temperature. Try again when the machine has cooled down. |
Ink Low | The amount of remaining ink in one or more of the ink tanks is low. This error message may appear if the ink dot counter is incorrect even if some ink remains. | Look through the ink tank's window to confirm the actual amount of remaining ink. If the remaining ink level is at or below the lower line under the minimum fill mark, refill the ink tank. A message may appear on the LCD to verify whether the ink tanks were refilled. Press See Related Information: Refill the Ink Tanks. |
InkBox Full | The ink absorber box or flushing box needs to be replaced. These components may require periodic replacement to ensure optimum performance from your Brother machine. The replacement cycle depends on the number of purges and flushes required to clean the ink system. The more cleaning the machine requires, the faster these boxes will fill up. The replacement is not covered under the warranty. | The ink absorber box must be replaced. Contact Brother customer service or your local Brother Authorised Service Centre to have your machine serviced. |
InkBox NearFull | The ink absorber box is nearly full. | The ink absorber box must be replaced soon. Contact Brother customer service or your local Brother dealer.
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Low Temperature | The room temperature is too low. | After warming the room, allow the machine to warm up to room temperature. Try again when the machine has warmed up. |
No Device | When configuring the Wi-Fi Direct network, the Brother machine cannot find your mobile device. |
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No Paper Fed No Paper T1 | The machine is out of paper or paper is not correctly loaded in the paper tray. | Do one of the following:
See Related Information: Load Paper. |
The paper is not inserted in the centre of the manual feed slot. (DCP-T530DW/DCP-T535DW/DCP-T536DW/DCP-T730DW/DCP-T735DW) | Remove the paper and reinsert it in the centre of the manual feed slot, and then follow the LCD instructions. See Related Information: Load Paper in the Manual Feed Slot. | |
The paper in the manual feed slot does not stay straight when fed. (DCP-T530DW/DCP-T535DW/DCP-T536DW/DCP-T730DW/DCP-T735DW) | Using both hands, adjust the manual feed slot paper guides to make sure there is no gap between them and the paper, and then press Mono Start or Colour Start. See Related Information: Load Paper in the Manual Feed Slot. | |
The Jam Clear Cover is not closed correctly. | Make sure the Jam Clear Cover is completely closed. See Related Information: Printer Jam or Paper Jam. | |
Paper dust has accumulated on the surface of the paper pick-up rollers. | Clean the paper pick-up rollers. See Related Information: Clean the Paper Pick-up Rollers. | |
No Paper MP | The machine is out of paper or paper is not correctly loaded in the MP tray. | Do one of the following:
See Related Information: Load Paper in the Multi-purpose Tray (MP Tray). |
Out of Memory | The machine's memory is full. | If a copy operation is in progress:
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Paper Jam | The paper is jammed in the machine. | Carefully remove the jammed paper, and then press Stop/Exit. See Related Information: Printer Jam or Paper Jam. Make sure the paper guides are set to the correct paper size. DO NOT extend the paper tray when you load A5 or smaller paper. |
More than one sheet of paper was placed in the manual feed slot. -OR- Another sheet of paper was placed in the manual feed slot before the LCD displayed Place one sheet at a time.. (DCP-T530DW/DCP-T535DW/DCP-T536DW/DCP-T730DW/DCP-T735DW) | Do not put more than one sheet of paper in the manual feed slot at any one time. Wait until the LCD prompts you to load another sheet of paper before you feed the next sheet of paper in the manual feed slot. | |
Paper dust has accumulated on the surface of the paper pick-up rollers. | Clean the paper pick-up rollers. See Related Information: Clean the Paper Pick-up Rollers. | |
Size Mismatch | The paper size setting does not match the size of paper in the tray. -OR- The paper guides in the tray are not adjusted correctly for the paper size you are using. |
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If you are printing from your computer, make sure the paper size you selected in the printer driver or in the application you use to print matches the size of paper in the tray. See Related Information: Printer Driver Settings (Windows). | ||
Tray not detected Paper Tray 1 not detected | The paper tray is not completely inserted. | Slowly push the paper tray completely into the machine. |
Paper or a foreign object is preventing the paper tray from being inserted correctly. | Pull the paper tray out of the machine and remove the jammed paper or foreign object. If you cannot find or remove the jammed paper, see Related Information: Printer Jam or Paper Jam. |
MFC-T930DW/MFC-T935DW
Error Message | Cause | Action |
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Absorber NearFull | The ink absorber box is nearly full. | The ink absorber box must be replaced soon. Contact Brother customer service or your local Brother dealer.
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B&W Print Only | The amount of remaining ink in one or more of the ink tanks (except black) is low. This error message may appear if the ink dot counter is incorrect even if some ink remains. While this message appears on the LCD, each operation works in the following way:
| Refill the ink tank. When you refill the ink tank, fill the ink up to the upper line, or fill with all of the ink in the bottle if it does not exceed the upper line. A message may appear on the LCD to verify whether the ink tanks were refilled. Press See Related Information: Refill the Ink Tanks. The machine may stop all print operations and you may not be able to use the machine until you refill the ink tank in the following case:
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Cannot Clean ## Cannot Start ## Cannot Print ## | The machine has a mechanical problem. -OR- A foreign object, such as a paper clip or a piece of ripped paper, is in the machine. | Remove any foreign objects and paper scraps from inside the machine. If the error message continues, turn off the machine and unplug it, wait a few minutes, then plug it in and turn it on again. See Related Information: Paper is Jammed Inside and in the Front of the Machine (Jam Inside/Front). If you cannot print documents and received faxes, transfer them to another fax machine or to your computer before disconnecting the machine so you will not lose any important messages. Then, turn off the machine and unplug it, wait a few minutes, then plug it in and turn it on again. See Related Information: Unable to Print or Scan -Transfer Your Faxes. |
Cannot Scan ## | The machine has a mechanical problem. | Turn off the machine and unplug it, wait a few minutes, then plug it in and turn it on again. If you cannot print documents and received faxes, transfer them to another fax machine or to your computer before disconnecting the machine so you will not lose any important messages. Then, turn off the machine and unplug it, wait a few minutes, then plug it in and turn it on again. See Related Information: Unable to Print or Scan -Transfer Your Faxes. |
Check the ink levels, If there is ink in all 4 ink tanks, Press OK | Some ink has been used and the machine must check ink volume. | Look through the ink tank's window to confirm the actual amount of remaining ink. If the remaining ink level is at or below the lower line under the minimum fill mark, refill the ink tank. |
Comm. Error | Poor telephone line quality caused a communication error. | Send the fax again or connect the machine to another telephone line. If the problem continues, contact the telephone company and ask them to check your telephone line. |
Connection Error | Other devices are trying to connect to the Wi-Fi Direct network at the same time. | Make sure there are no other devices trying to connect to the Wi-Fi Direct network, and then try to configure the Wi-Fi Direct settings again. |
Connection Failed | The Brother machine and your mobile device cannot communicate during the Wi-Fi Direct network configuration. |
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Cover is Open. | The scanner cover is not locked in the closed position. | Lift the scanner cover and then close it again. |
Make sure the interface cable (if used) has been guided correctly through the cable channel and out the back of the machine. | ||
The ink tank cover is not locked in the closed position. | Firmly close the ink tank cover until it locks into place. | |
Data Remaining | Print data is left in the machine's memory. | Press Stop/Exit. The machine will cancel the job and clear it from the memory. Try to print again. |
Disconnected | The other person or other person's fax machine stopped the call. | Try to send or receive again. If calls are stopped repeatedly and you are using a VoIP (Voice over IP) system, try changing the Compatibility to Basic (for VoIP). See Related Information: Telephone Line Interference/VoIP. |
Document Jam | The document was not inserted or fed correctly, or the document scanned from the ADF was too long. | Remove the jammed document, and then press Stop/Exit. Set the document in the ADF correctly. See Related Information: Load Documents in the Automatic Document Feeder (ADF). See Related Information: Document Jams. |
DR Mode in Use | The machine is in Distinctive Ring mode. You cannot change the Receive Mode from Manual to another mode. | Set Distinctive Ring to Off. See Related Information: Turn off Distinctive Ring. |
High Temperature | The room temperature is too high. | After cooling the room, allow the machine to cool down to room temperature. Try again when the machine has cooled down. |
Hub is Unusable. | A hub or USB flash drive with hub has been connected to the USB direct interface. | Hubs, including a USB flash drive with a built-in hub, are not supported. Unplug the device from the USB direct interface. |
Ink Absorber Full | The ink absorber box or flushing box needs to be replaced. These components may require periodic replacement to ensure optimum performance from your Brother machine. The replacement cycle depends on the number of purges and flushes required to clean the ink system. The more cleaning the machine requires, the faster these boxes will fill up. The replacement is not covered under the warranty. | The ink absorber box must be replaced. Contact Brother customer service or your local Brother Authorised Service Centre to have your machine serviced. |
Ink Low | The amount of remaining ink in one or more of the ink tanks is low. This error message may appear if the ink dot counter is incorrect even if some ink remains. | Look through the ink tank's window to confirm the actual amount of remaining ink. If the remaining ink level is at or below the lower line under the minimum fill mark, refill the ink tank. A message may appear on the LCD to verify whether the ink tanks were refilled. Press See Related Information: Refill the Ink Tanks. |
Jam Front Repeat Jam Front | The paper is jammed in the machine. | Carefully remove the jammed paper. See Related Information: Paper is Jammed in the Front of the Machine (Jam Front). Make sure the paper guides are set to the correct paper size. DO NOT extend the paper tray when you load A5 or smaller paper. |
Jam Inside/Front Repeat Jam | The paper is jammed in the machine. | Carefully remove the jammed paper. See Related Information: Paper is Jammed Inside and in the Front of the Machine (Jam Inside/Front). Make sure the paper guides are set to the correct paper size. DO NOT extend the paper tray when you load A5 or smaller paper. |
Jam Inside/MP Repeat Jam In/MP | The paper is jammed in the machine. | Carefully remove the jammed paper. See Related Information: Paper is Jammed Inside and in the Multi-purpose Tray (Paper Jam/Jam Inside/MP). |
The paper guides are not set to the correct paper size. | Make sure the paper guides are set to the correct paper size. | |
Jam MP Tray | The paper is jammed in the machine. | Carefully remove the jammed paper. See Related Information: Paper is Jammed in the Multi-purpose Tray (Jam MP tray). |
The paper guides are not set to the correct paper size. | Make sure the paper guides are set to the correct paper size. | |
Jam Rear | The paper is jammed in the machine. | Carefully remove the jammed paper. See Related Information: Paper is Jammed in the Back of the Machine (Jam Rear). Make sure the paper guides are set to the correct paper size. DO NOT extend the paper tray when you load A5 or smaller paper. |
Paper dust has accumulated on the surface of the paper pick-up rollers. | Clean the paper pick-up rollers. See Related Information: Clean the Paper Pick-up Rollers. | |
Low Temperature | The room temperature is too low. | After warming the room, allow the machine to warm up to room temperature. Try again when the machine has warmed up. |
Media is Full. | The USB flash drive you are using does not have enough free space to scan the document. | Delete unused files from your USB flash drive to free some space, and then try again. |
No Caller ID | There is no incoming call history. You did not receive calls or you have not subscribed to the Caller ID service from your telephone company. | To use the Caller ID feature, contact your telephone company. See Related Information: Caller ID. |
No Device | When configuring the Wi-Fi Direct network, the Brother machine cannot find your mobile device. |
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No File | The USB flash drive in the media drive does not contain a .JPG file. | Reinsert the correct USB flash drive in the slot. |
No Paper Fed Again | Paper dust has accumulated on the surface of the paper pick-up rollers. | Clean the paper pick-up rollers. See Related Information: Clean the Paper Pick-up Rollers. |
No Paper Fed MPTray | The machine is out of paper or paper is not correctly loaded in the MP tray. | Do one of the following:
See Related Information: Load Paper in the Multi-purpose Tray (MP Tray). |
No Paper Fed Tray 1 | The machine is out of paper or paper is not correctly loaded in the paper tray. | Do one of the following:
See Related Information: Load Paper. |
The Jam Clear Cover is not closed correctly. | Make sure the Jam Clear Cover is completely closed. See Related Information: Printer Jam or Paper Jam. | |
Paper dust has accumulated on the surface of the paper pick-up rollers. | Clean the paper pick-up rollers. See Related Information: Clean the Paper Pick-up Rollers. | |
No Response/Busy | The number you dialled does not answer or is busy. | Verify the number and try again. |
Not Registered | You tried to access a Speed Dial number that has not been stored in the machine. | Set up the Speed Dial number. |
Out of Fax Memory | The fax memory is full. | Print the faxes that are in the memory. See Related Information: Print a Fax Stored in the Machine's Memory. |
Out of Memory | The machine's memory is full. | If a fax-sending or copy operation is in progress:
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Paper Size Mismatch | The paper size setting does not match the size of paper in the tray. -OR- The paper guides in the tray are not adjusted correctly for the paper size you are using. |
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If you are printing from your computer, make sure the paper size you selected in the printer driver or in the application you use to print matches the size of paper in the tray. See Related Information: Printer Driver Settings (Windows). | ||
Refill Ink | The amount of remaining ink in one or more of the ink tanks is low. The machine will stop all print operations. This error message may appear if the ink dot counter is incorrect even if some ink remains. | Refill the ink tank. When you refill the ink tank, fill the ink up to the upper line, or fill with all of the ink in the bottle if it does not exceed the upper line. A message may appear on the LCD to verify whether the ink tanks were refilled. Press See Related Information: Refill the Ink Tanks.
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The maximum number of devices are already connected using Wi-Fi Direct. | The maximum number of mobile devices are already connected to the Wi-Fi Direct network when the Brother machine is the Group Owner. | After the current connection between your Brother machine and another mobile device has shut down, try to configure the Wi-Fi Direct settings again. You can confirm the connection status by printing the Network Configuration Report. See Related Information: Print the Network Configuration Report. |
Tray 1 not detected | The paper tray is not completely inserted. | Slowly push the paper tray completely into the machine. |
Paper or a foreign object is preventing the paper tray from being inserted correctly. | Pull the paper tray out of the machine and remove the jammed paper or foreign object. If you cannot find or remove the jammed paper, see Related Information: Printer Jam or Paper Jam. | |
Tray 1 Settings MP Tray Settings | This message is displayed when the setting to confirm the paper type and size is enabled. | To not display this confirmation message, change the setting to Off. See Related Information: Change the Check Paper Setting. |
Unusable Device Disconnect device from front connector & turn machine off & then on | A broken device is connected to the USB direct interface. | Unplug the device from the USB direct interface. Turn the machine off and then on again. |
Unusable Device Please disconnect USB device. | A USB device or USB flash drive that is not supported has been connected to the USB direct interface. | Unplug the device from the USB direct interface. |