How to fix Brother Printer Error 48?

How to fix Brother Printer Error 48?

• Jul 19, 2017
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To fix Brother Printer Error 48 one need to either follow the blog steps or connect to professional tech experts. The machine error or init unable 48 means that print head cable or circuit board is defective. Other message such as Unable to Clean, Unable to Print, Unable to scan one can follow the steps and get rid of the word arriving unable. Call to Brother Printer Support for assistance or proper understanding of the machine error code 48.

Steps to troubleshoot Brother Printer Error 48

Step 1: Checking for Debris and Paper Scraps

• Disconnect the Printer machine from the power Outlet.
• Lift the up the scanner cover using the plastic tabs or finger holds, located on the left and right side of the machine until it locks securely into the open position.
• Look up inside the machine for jammed paper or foreign objects and remove. The paper may be jammed under the print head. If the print head is in the middle, use your fingers to slide the print head to right or left side and check for paper scraps underneath the print head.
- In case the print head is on the left side, follow steps of “If the print head is on the left side”.
- If the print head is on the right side, follow steps of “If the print head is on the right side”.
• If the print head is on the left side:
o Move the print head to the middle using your fingers.
o Check to see if there is ripped paper or a foreign object in the left corner and remove after moving the print head
o Close the scanner cover and connect the machine back into the power outlet.
o The encoder strip need to be cleaned as error message is still continue.
• If the print head is on the right side:
o Connect the power cord back into the power outlet. The LCD shows “Cover is Open”.
o Press STOP/EXIT for approximately 5 seconds until the print head moves to the middle.
o Disconnect the machine from the power outlet.
o See if there is ripped paper or any foreign objects in the right corner and remove.
Tweezers may be used with caution to remove paper scrap or the foreign object.
o Close the scanner cover and connect the peripheral machine back into the power outlet.
o In case the error 48 still continues, or if no debris was found, the encoder strip will need to be cleaned. Therefore follow the steps mentioned below

Step 2: Clean the encoder strip

• Disconnect the Brother Printer machine from the power outlet.
• Until the machine is not locked securely into the open position lift the scanner cover using the plastic tabs or finger holds, located on the left and right side.
• Locate the Encoder Strip. The encoder strip is a clear plastic strip in front of the white vinyl band.
• Clean both sides of the encoder strip with a dry lint free cloth.
• Clean encoder strip from right to left. Make sure to stop just before the left corner.
• Repeat steps 5 and 6 2 or 3 times to clean thoroughly.
• After cleaning the encoder strip, close the scanner cover.
• Connect the machine back into the power outlet.

For assistance call to Brother Printer Customer support Number +44-800-046-5291 (toll-free)

There may be chances that the complicated issues are still not getting resolved. You can contact Brother Printer Customer Support Phone Number UK @ +44 800 046 5291(toll-free) for immediate and instant support. You will be assisted in resolving each and every problem which is failing to accept the print command.