Anonymous Posted on Sep 09, 2008

Error unable to initi

Brother mfc 420 cn

Error stating unable to initi. I have checked for foreign objects and cleaned as instructed but no luck. I need to mention the the status of the machine is ready. What should I try now?

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MikiStewart Sep 14, 2008

Exactly the same problem. Can not find an obstruction in the printer. Do not know what to do next.

Is this printer worth taking to a repair shop? Or, should I just cut my losses and buy another?

Thanks
M
Ruslab Sep 18, 2008

I have the same problem with Brother MFC 420CN. It gives error: unable to initiate. I tried all steps in the manual, nothing works. Your site says there was one solution posted, but I couldn't find it! Appreciate any help.

Russlab
tuba1 Sep 22, 2008

I have the same problem with Brother MFC 420CN. It gives error: unable to initiate. I tried all steps in the manual, nothing works. Your site says there was one solution posted, but I couldn't find any!

Thanks for your assistance in advance.

srolf
Anonymous Nov 20, 2008

Printer MFC 420 Cn "unable to initi" what's the solution?
Anonymous Nov 20, 2008

Mfc 420 cn printer error " unable to initi" . What the solution?
seesee38 Dec 31, 2008

is there a solution to this problem to many people with the same thing
mw2009 Jan 06, 2009

unable to init.

unable to init.
Anonymous Jan 12, 2009

My printer is telling me to check the maual book but i lost it and now i need help to trouble shoot my printer

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In the guide, for the error you quote Brothers guidance is to check for a stuck piece paper, however it also states that if the printhead is hard over to one side (righthand side if memory serves me correct), then to contact Brother. If you do so, Brother will tell you it needs to be serviced by a Brother agent, which will likely cost you more than a new one !

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