Unable to initialize out of the box?

https://help.brother-usa.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/144774/~/unable-to-initialize-35

The printer have its own initialization but seem to fail to complete initialization process. Check and clear the carriage jam, open check for motor failure in the carriage system.

Try this - How do clear the message Unable to Initialize Brother Inkjet All in Ones

try to switch it off unplug leave for 15 min and switch back on.

uninstall then reinstall the printer after you reboot. don't forget to load the drivers.Hope that helps. good luck

http://www.brother-usa.com/FAQs/Solution.aspx?FAQID=100000002258&Sympt=How+do+I+clear+the+message+Please+Wait+%E2%80%93+Unable+to+Initialize+from+my+Brother+machine%E2%80%99s+display%3f+(pls%2c+init)&Model=22&ProductGroup=5&Keyword=unable%20to%20init&ProductID=DCP110C

My 'BROTHER DCP115c' printer unable to initiate (error 4f). Please can you solve itfor me?

1. reset absorbers counter
2. if #1 does'nt work, see for mechanical problems...

If you're never disassembly your printer - call service...

When trying to use your Brother machine you get the message "Unable to _____". The blank may be the word Change, Print, Scan or Clean and these words may vary from model to model.
This message is a general message and will appear for different reasons. It often indicates a paper jam or a mechanical issue. Complete the following to determine the possible issue.
Check for foreign objects, such as a clip or ripped paper, inside the machine.
Open the scanner cover by pulling up on the lower right corner of the cover. Look inside the machine and remove any foreign objects. If you see jammed paper or another item inside this area, gently pull it out and then close the scanner cover securely.
If the error continues to appear, the machine may have a mechanical problem.
If the error message continues to appear, the machine will need to be reset. Resetting the machine will erase all faxes in memory and the Fax Journal Report. However, there is a way to transfer faxes in memory and the Fax Journal Report to another fax machine to print them out. Do the following to transfer the data and reset the machine
To clear paper jams:

http://welcome.solutions.brother.com/BSC/public/us/us/en/faq/faq/000000/000400/000095/faq000495_003.html?reg=us&c=us&lang=en&prod=mfc420cn_us
You may have to copy and paste the link into your browser.
If I could be of further assistance, let me know. If this helps or solves the issue, please rate it.
Thanks, Joe

I’m happy to assist further over the phone at https://www.6ya.com/expert/joe_8b8c2cd6ce148309

Take it back to the dealer! Better do not fix that problem by opening the printer! If it is a second hand printer, write again here.