It means that the printer is unable to clean the print head number(s) 46. The print head is located under the ink cartridges. Remove the cartridges, and you should see a plastic piece with a hole in it to put your finger under and snap open. This allows you to see the print heads. The print heads look like a sponge type dabber on top of a plastic case. Grab a hold of the print head and pull it out. Look for ink that has spilled behind it or on any of the brass colored computer connections. use warm water and a lint free cloth to scrub it off. Press the print head sponge with your finger and make sure that ink primes and fills the head then put the printer back together and try a test page. If you stll get the error then you need to contact brother for a print head replacement.
SOURCE: message "Clean Unable 46" help me
dear friend, These steps worked in MFC620CN/420CN/410CN/210C/240C and FAX2440C model. To reset purge counter 1) Enter machine maintenance mode (on MFC240C all four photo/copy/fax/scan lights flash in maintenance mode). Care is needed in maintenance mode, otherwise critical settings may be inadvertently corrupted. FAX models with numerical keypads: Press the Menu/Set, *, 2, 8, 6 and 4 keys within two seconds. (if you fail to complete the correct key sequence within two seconds, press the Stop key to try again). Other (non-FAX) models: Press the Menu/Set and Black Start keys. Next press the "up arrow" key four times to enter the maintenance mode). 2) Press the 8 then 0 keys in the initial stage of the maintenance mode to call up the machine's log information list (function code 80). 3) Press the Black Start key several times to scroll through the log information list to reach the purge counter. The purge counter is the 25th item in the list. 4) Press the 2, 7, 8, and 3 keys in this order to reset the purge count to zero. 5) Press the Stop/Exit key to return to the initial stage of the maintenance mode. 6) Press the 9 key twice to return to the standby state. enjoy & cheers
SOURCE: error message on mfc-240 reading
reaidng clean unable? please check the cartidges..http://www.brother-usa.com/mfc/ModelDetail.aspx?ProductID=MFC240C....
When last time You change the cartidges?
SOURCE: I get error message "Unable
Computer messages provide the presciption of the condition requiring attension. For example, the message unable to clean has an identification number also as reference to the the condition specified. An attempt to clean the printer would require preparotory measures described.
1. Examine the printer device qeenly to ascertain complementary requirements before further processes are achievable. For example, printer cleanup may require replacement parts, ink cartridges, ribbons, perhaps papers.
2. Acquire the printer cleaning kits. For example, cleaning solvent specificed for printer devices, cleaner clothes, and brushed tools for reaching into corners.
3. Acquiring the printer user guide as instructions provider to achieve the process. For example, prior to the cleaning activity, familiarise with the user guide of the printer. Take qeen attention to printer diagnostics found on the references catalog area because may have provided the means to acheiving the problem encounter as message.
How to clean up the printer with tools provided.
First, the printer require dismantling the removeable components. For example, the lose areas usually printer ink stations, paper feeders, printer out document holders would require removal before commencing printer ceanup.
Second, Take care in the process of removing part components. Meanwhile observe any broken parts that may require replacement on the compartmentalisation process.
Third, Cleaning the printer includes external areas, internal areas, and finally only components that require cleaning should be cleanedup. For example, the ink cartridege is delicate would leat require tempering with, especially should be stored at delicate area to prevent contact with moisture, or ink floating sepage.
What to expect duringg the clean up process
First, clean any noticeable particles, dusty, paper remnants etc.
Second, replace every component parts soon after the cleanup is complete
Third, printer accessories like printer paper, ink, ribbon soon after replacement would require reallignment. For example, powering on the printer, attaching to a computer, attempting to print a document should initiate the allignment procedures. A. The printer sends messages to the computer requiring test sheet printouts. For example, it is likely for the printer during this stage to produce malallighed printer out sheets. Also likely is several mesages requirng approval as users authority to reestablish printer. Every process taken until the first appropiate printer out is acheived is called an allignment process.
SOURCE: what does the message "unable to clean 46" mean
the solution is to reset the purge counter ( waste ink absorber )
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