Brother HL-L32xx / MFC-L37xx color laser family error codes
Brother compact color laser and LED models in the TN229 family show short consumables and maintenance messages on the display, especially around toner detection, drum care, and waste-toner replacement.
Built around official Brother HL-L32xx and MFC-L37xx color-laser support pages. Exact wording can vary a little by region and model, but the message meanings stay close across the shared TN229 platform.
Brand
Brother
Family
HL-L32xx / MFC-L37xx color laser family
Guides in this family
6
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Cannot Detect
Medium
The printer cannot detect a toner cartridge correctly.
Cannot Detect shown on the machine display.
No Toner
Medium
A toner cartridge is missing or not installed correctly.
No Toner shown on the machine display.
Toner Error
Medium
One or more toner cartridges are installed incorrectly.
Toner Error shown on the machine display.
Drum !
Medium
The drum unit needs attention, usually cleaning first and possibly replacement.
Drum ! shown on the machine display.
Wrong Toner Cartridge
Medium
The installed toner cartridge color or supply number does not match what the printer expects.
Wrong Toner Cartridge shown on the machine display.
Replace the Waste Toner Box
High
The waste-toner container has reached end of life and must be replaced.
Replace the Waste Toner Box shown on the machine display.