Brother MFC / DCP inkjet series error codes
Brother inkjet all-in-one printers often show machine errors on the LCD instead of longer descriptive text, especially on older MFC and DCP families.
Built around official Brother MFC and DCP inkjet support articles. Exact LCD text and service policies can vary by region and model age.
Brand
Brother
Family
MFC / DCP inkjet series
Guides in this family
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Machine Error 30/33/34/35
The printhead carriage is not moving home correctly or a carriage-side mechanism is out of place.
Machine Error 41
The machine detected a printhead malfunction and usually needs repair.
Machine Error 46
The ink absorber box is full and needs service replacement.
Machine Error 32
Paper or labels are stuck inside the printer or drum unit.
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Machine Error 30/33/34/35
High
The printhead carriage is not moving home correctly or a carriage-side mechanism is out of place.
Machine Error shown on the printer LCD.
General printer state
Machine Error 41
High
The machine detected a printhead malfunction and usually needs repair.
Machine Error 41 or ME41 shown on the printer LCD.
Printhead
Machine Error 46
High
The ink absorber box is full and needs service replacement.
Machine Error 46 shown on the printer LCD.
Ink absorber / Waste ink box
Machine Error 32
Medium
Paper or labels are stuck inside the printer or drum unit.
Machine Error 32 shown on the printer LCD.
Paper / Labels