2 ] Error Codes Contained In "Machine Error X X" Messages - Brother MFC5890CN Service Manual

[ 2 ] Error codes contained in "MACHINE ERROR X X" messages

Using Function code 82 (described in
in the format of "MACHINE ERROR XX." The XX represents one of the error codes listed in
this section.
Note: When checking a PCB as instructed in the "Solution" column, also check its harness.
Note: To check sensors, use Function code 32 described in
press the 3 and 2 keys in the maintenance mode).
Error Code
(Hex)
20 Cannot identify the ink
21 cartridge loaded because
22 the signal values
23 detected by the
corresponding ink empty
sensor and ink cartridge
detection sensor are
different from the
specified values.
24, 25 Not used.
Chapter 9, Section
Symptom
Ink cartridge not loaded
correctly
20: Black ink
21: Yellow ink
22: Cyan ink
23: Magenta ink
- Ink cartridge loaded after
the ink cartridge cover has
been left open for 10 min-
utes or more
- Ink cartridge replaced
when the power is OFF
- Ink cartridge loaded very
quickly
- Ink cartridge halfway
taken in and out
Ink cartridge partially broken Replace the ink cartridge.
The ink cartridge loaded is
not the specified one
Ink empty sensor defective
Ink empty sensor PCB
defective
Main PCB defective
9.4.28) displays the most recent error
Chapter 9, Section 9.4.9
Probable Cause
4-7
Solution
Reload the corresponding ink
cartridge.
Load the specified ink
cartridge.
Replace the ink refill ASSY.
Replace the main PCB.
Confidential
(that is,