2 ] Error Codes Shown In The "Machine Error X X " Message - Brother MFC5100C Service Manual

[ 2 ] Error codes shown in the "MACHINE ERROR X X " message
If the LCD shows the "PLS OPEN COVER" message, you can display the detailed error code
following the MACHINE ERROR, by using the maintenance-mode function code 82 described in
CHAPTER 5, Section 5.3.18.
NOTE: When checking a PCB as instructed in the "Check:" column, check its harness also.
NOTE: To check sensors, use the maintenance-mode function code 32 described in CHAPTER 5,
Section 5.3.9 (that is, press the 3 and 2 keys in the maintenance mode).
Error Code
(Hex)
Ink cartridges had already been loaded when the power
25
was first applied.
26 The black ink has run out.
27 The yellow ink has run out.
28 The cyan ink has run out.
29 The magenta ink has run out.
2A No black ink cartridge is loaded.
2B No yellow ink cartridge is loaded.
2C No cyan ink cartridge is loaded.
2D No magenta ink cartridge is loaded.
Carriage travel error
3
41 The head drive voltage has not been turned from Low to
High within the specified time.
42 The head drive voltage has not been turned from High to
Low within the specified time.
43 Head thermister broken.
44 Head thermister short-circuited or error in its related
parameters stored in the EEPROM of the main PCB
Error factor
6 -4
Check:
Reload ink cartridges,
referring to the Owner's
Manual.
• Ink cartridges
• Cartridge PCB
• Head flat cables
• Main PCB
• Ink empty sensor
Load the ink cartridge.
Load the ink cartridge.
Load the ink cartridge.
Load the ink cartridge.
• Carriage ASSY
• Encoder strip
(Any stains or
scratches? Hooked
correctly?)
• Carriage motor
• Main PCB
• Power supply PCB
• Purge unit
• Main chassis
• Carriage ASSY
• Main PCB
• Print head unit
• Power supply PCB
• Print head unit
• Carriage ASSY
• Main PCB