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Brother Multi-Function Center  MFC-440CN All-In-One InkJet Printer

Error message 50 (by 13 users)

posted by Jan2 on Nov 03, 2007


I was wondering if you could send a copy of that diagram to fix an error message 50 on the Brother MFC-240C

Thanks!




I have a MFC-440CN with an Error 50. How do I fix it?

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Comment by Guest, posted on Sep 06, 2008

Print error 50

Comment by kada3, posted on Jun 19, 2008

I also had a paper jam and now am getting the unable to print error 30 and 50 message. could you explain waht you meant by

put a 1,5inch tape onto the printhead cover where the encoder strip runs thru to prevent this error in future!

kada

Comment by Guest, posted on Feb 25, 2008

Had a jam, Cleared it, and now getting message "Unable to print 30 or unable to print 50"

Comment by Guest, posted on Feb 14, 2008

what error 50 on Brother 440CN

Comment by Guest, posted on Feb 08, 2008

Cannot send and receive fax messages

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posted on Nov 04, 2007
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Mix-it-up


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have a look here:
http://www.fixya.com/support/t211210-brother_mfc845cw

put a 1,5inch tape onto the printhead cover where the encoder strip runs thru to prevent this error in future!

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Solution #2
posted on Aug 04, 2008
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Confirm Success on a 440CN

1) Remove Plastic wire covers from inside printers, and release plastic stay on lower edge, tilt cover to 90 Degrees
2) make a note of where each connector goes
3) release the Ribbon and 3 Multicore cables, removing grounding screw, then remove scanner module by sliding it off the hinges at 90 degrees.
4) Remove Three Front Panel Screws, carefully leaver front panel upwards releasing front side clips.
5) Remove front panel by disconnecting ribbon and wireing on both sides.
6) Remove 6 Screws (2 on back, three at front and one middle right
7) Carefully remove speaker cable (Red Connector) and lift up plastic casing, leaving printer uncovered.
8) Re-Seat Encoder Strip into guide. (The Transparent strip)
9) Re-assemble in reverse and Hey Presto.

All Cured. Hopefully!

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12 Other Users Have The Same Problem - Continued

Comment by Guest, posted on Feb 03, 2008

have error msg unable to change 50 can someone please tell me how to fix it thanks

Comment by linaka, posted on Jan 07, 2008

I have a MFC-440CN with an error message 50. It won't run at all. How do I fix it?

Comment by nebelwurfer, posted on Jan 06, 2008

Is there anybody that has the MFC 440 service manual or can the Guru blow up the image of diassembly of the printer so we can read it and take it apart? it is impossible to read that picture.

Comment by Guest, posted on Jan 04, 2008

i just bought this printer and after 3-4 days it shows the same problem error 50.
this printer is really sucks.

Comment by khianrob1, posted on Jan 02, 2008

print unable 51 error. refers to troubleshooting and routine maintain section in users guide. what do I do for this?

Comment by Guest, posted on Dec 29, 2007

I have the Brother MFC-440CN printer. I had a paper jam and am now getting the error message unable to print 30 and unable to print 50. I have lost my manual and am having no luck fixing this. Please help! Thanks

Comment by Guest, posted on Dec 29, 2007

I have the MFC-440CN model and had a paper jam. Now I am getting the error messages unable to print 30 and unable to print 50. I cannot find my manual and am not having any luck fixing this. Please help! Thanks

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