Printer problem Hello I have a Brother printer # MFC-3220c which reads Error 41. What does that mean and can it be corrected?

Jack McCullough Jan 12, 2008

machine error message 41 and told to unplug the machine

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It needs a new printhead. I have heard you can find them on ebay. A service center would charge you too much to be feasable. Not because they want to rip you off but because they have to make a profit like any other business.

Posted on Mar 28, 2008

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