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Brother (MFC590) Maintenance mode/get printhead to move when error code 41
My back up as above has had 2 new print heads due to Error 41; Anyone
know what is the maintenance code/method so that I can get printer to move print head out to middle, as won't move from right and can't be pulled by hand. I wondered if I took out and refitted may give me few more days work. Brother UK refused to repair due to age, despite my moaning that they had alraedy fitted 2 new printheads, both of which were supposed to be the absolute final fix! |
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Brother (MFC590) Maintenance mode/get printhead to move when error code 41
"Gel" wrote:
My back up as above has had 2 new print heads due to Error 41; Anyone know what is the maintenance code/method so that I can get printer to move print head out to middle, as won't move from right and can't be pulled by hand. I wondered if I took out and refitted may give me few more days work. Brother UK refused to repair due to age, despite my moaning that they had alraedy fitted 2 new printheads, both of which were supposed to be the absolute final fix! Error 41 is almost always a failed printhead as I suspect you already know. Brother produced a heap of bad printheads and extended the warranty on them (at least in some countries, maybe all) to 18 months from date of purchase or 24 months from date of manufacture. If your printer has a manufacture date of less than 24 months you should try them again. If you power the printer on, does the carriage start to move before the error occurs, if so, pull the power plug as soon as you hear the carriage move and you should be able to move the head by hand, unfortunately I do not think you will be able to get the printer to print using any technique (other than a new printhead of course). Tony MS MVP Printing/Imaging |
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Brother (MFC590) Maintenance mode/get printhead to move when error code 41
Tony thanks, tried that but head was still on right; however switching
off found it was now unlocked so could be slid. Will clean & try. I've written Brother UK MD as well to try & get a head, as despite the age, the fact remains that the original manufacturing fault was not permanently cured as I was assured..twice! On Jan 13, 4:28 am, Tony wrote: "Gel" wrote: My back up as above has had 2 new print heads due to Error 41; Anyone know what is the maintenance code/method so that I can get printer to move print head out to middle, as won't move from right and can't be pulled by hand. I wondered if I took out and refitted may give me few more days work. Brother UK refused to repair due to age, despite my moaning that they had alraedy fitted 2 new printheads, both of which were supposed to be the absolute final fix!Error 41 is almost always a failed printhead as I suspect you already know. Brother produced a heap of bad printheads and extended the warranty on them (at least in some countries, maybe all) to 18 months from date of purchase or 24 months from date of manufacture. If your printer has a manufacture date of less than 24 months you should try them again. If you power the printer on, does the carriage start to move before the error occurs, if so, pull the power plug as soon as you hear the carriage move and you should be able to move the head by hand, unfortunately I do not think you will be able to get the printer to print using any technique (other than a new printhead of course). Tony MS MVP Printing/Imaging |
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Brother (MFC590) Maintenance mode/get printhead to move when error code 41
On Fri, 12 Jan 2007 22:28:24 -0600, Tony
wrote: "Gel" wrote: My back up as above has had 2 new print heads due to Error 41; Anyone know what is the maintenance code/method so that I can get printer to move print head out to middle, as won't move from right and can't be pulled by hand. I wondered if I took out and refitted may give me few more days work. Brother UK refused to repair due to age, despite my moaning that they had alraedy fitted 2 new printheads, both of which were supposed to be the absolute final fix! Error 41 is almost always a failed printhead as I suspect you already know. Brother produced a heap of bad printheads and extended the warranty on them (at least in some countries, maybe all) to 18 months from date of purchase or 24 months from date of manufacture. If your printer has a manufacture date of less than 24 months you should try them again. If you power the printer on, does the carriage start to move before the error occurs, if so, pull the power plug as soon as you hear the carriage move and you should be able to move the head by hand, unfortunately I do not think you will be able to get the printer to print using any technique (other than a new printhead of course). Tony MS MVP Printing/Imaging I just uploaded the Parts & Service manual for this fax machine to alt.binaries.e-book.technical Paul Want to Fix Something? http://www.manuals4you.com http://www.justmanuals.com Instant download after purchase |
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Brother (MFC590) Maintenance mode/get printhead to move when error code 41
Good luck
See the post from Mr. Manuals. If worst comes to worst you may be able to buy a printhead, they are not difficult to replace, there are a couple of adjustments that are explained in the manual that Mr. Manuals has posted. "Gel" wrote: Tony thanks, tried that but head was still on right; however switching off found it was now unlocked so could be slid. Will clean & try. I've written Brother UK MD as well to try & get a head, as despite the age, the fact remains that the original manufacturing fault was not permanently cured as I was assured..twice! On Jan 13, 4:28 am, Tony wrote: "Gel" wrote: My back up as above has had 2 new print heads due to Error 41; Anyone know what is the maintenance code/method so that I can get printer to move print head out to middle, as won't move from right and can't be pulled by hand. I wondered if I took out and refitted may give me few more days work. Brother UK refused to repair due to age, despite my moaning that they had alraedy fitted 2 new printheads, both of which were supposed to be the absolute final fix!Error 41 is almost always a failed printhead as I suspect you already know. Brother produced a heap of bad printheads and extended the warranty on them (at least in some countries, maybe all) to 18 months from date of purchase or 24 months from date of manufacture. If your printer has a manufacture date of less than 24 months you should try them again. If you power the printer on, does the carriage start to move before the error occurs, if so, pull the power plug as soon as you hear the carriage move and you should be able to move the head by hand, unfortunately I do not think you will be able to get the printer to print using any technique (other than a new printhead of course). Tony MS MVP Printing/Imaging Tony MS MVP Printing/Imaging |
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Brother (MFC590) Maintenance mode/get printhead to move when error code 41
Update; following fax to Brother UK MD, had a call from them today
advising that sending new printhead wasn't the solution, as it would only provide a temporary fix. Indicated that fault was in the printer rather than printhead; interesting!! Good news is they're shipping me a new MFC 620, so full marks to Brother for retaining my goodwill. On Jan 13, 8:42 pm, Tony wrote: Good luck See the post from Mr. Manuals. If worst comes to worst you may be able to buy a printhead, they are not difficult to replace, there are a couple of adjustments that are explained in the manual that Mr. Manuals has posted. "Gel" wrote: Tony thanks, tried that but head was still on right; however switching off found it was now unlocked so could be slid. Will clean & try. I've written Brother UK MD as well to try & get a head, as despite the age, the fact remains that the original manufacturing fault was not permanently cured as I was assured..twice! On Jan 13, 4:28 am, Tony wrote: "Gel" wrote: My back up as above has had 2 new print heads due to Error 41; Anyone know what is the maintenance code/method so that I can get printer to move print head out to middle, as won't move from right and can't be pulled by hand. I wondered if I took out and refitted may give me few more days work. Brother UK refused to repair due to age, despite my moaning that they had alraedy fitted 2 new printheads, both of which were supposed to be the absolute final fix!Error 41 is almost always a failed printhead as I suspect you already know. Brother produced a heap of bad printheads and extended the warranty on them (at least in some countries, maybe all) to 18 months from date of purchase or 24 months from date of manufacture. If your printer has a manufacture date of less than 24 months you should try them again. If you power the printer on, does the carriage start to move before the error occurs, if so, pull the power plug as soon as you hear the carriage move and you should be able to move the head by hand, unfortunately I do not think you will be able to get the printer to print using any technique (other than a new printhead of course). Tony MS MVP Printing/ImagingTony MS MVP Printing/Imaging- Hide quoted text -- Show quoted text - |
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Brother (MFC590) Maintenance mode/get printhead to move when error code 41
That is excellent news.
Yes it is very interesting that they say the problem is the printer rather than the printhead! Thanks for keeping us up-to-date. Tony "Gel" wrote: Update; following fax to Brother UK MD, had a call from them today advising that sending new printhead wasn't the solution, as it would only provide a temporary fix. Indicated that fault was in the printer rather than printhead; interesting!! Good news is they're shipping me a new MFC 620, so full marks to Brother for retaining my goodwill. On Jan 13, 8:42 pm, Tony wrote: Good luck See the post from Mr. Manuals. If worst comes to worst you may be able to buy a printhead, they are not difficult to replace, there are a couple of adjustments that are explained in the manual that Mr. Manuals has posted. "Gel" wrote: Tony thanks, tried that but head was still on right; however switching off found it was now unlocked so could be slid. Will clean & try. I've written Brother UK MD as well to try & get a head, as despite the age, the fact remains that the original manufacturing fault was not permanently cured as I was assured..twice! On Jan 13, 4:28 am, Tony wrote: "Gel" wrote: My back up as above has had 2 new print heads due to Error 41; Anyone know what is the maintenance code/method so that I can get printer to move print head out to middle, as won't move from right and can't be pulled by hand. I wondered if I took out and refitted may give me few more days work. Brother UK refused to repair due to age, despite my moaning that they had alraedy fitted 2 new printheads, both of which were supposed to be the absolute final fix!Error 41 is almost always a failed printhead as I suspect you already know. Brother produced a heap of bad printheads and extended the warranty on them (at least in some countries, maybe all) to 18 months from date of purchase or 24 months from date of manufacture. If your printer has a manufacture date of less than 24 months you should try them again. If you power the printer on, does the carriage start to move before the error occurs, if so, pull the power plug as soon as you hear the carriage move and you should be able to move the head by hand, unfortunately I do not think you will be able to get the printer to print using any technique (other than a new printhead of course). Tony MS MVP Printing/ImagingTony MS MVP Printing/Imaging- Hide quoted text -- Show quoted text - |
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