MODEL REFERENCE

Brother MFC-L2750DW

34 errors · 10 troubleshooting topics

Brother MFC-L2750DW

The checks and guides below come from the official manuals for this model.

Errors and messages

Shown on the machine display
2-sided Disablerear cover or two-sided tray open
2 checks
Rear cover is open.
Close the rear cover until it locks.
Two-sided tray is loose.
Push the two-sided tray firmly into place.
Access Deniedfunction restricted by Secure Function Lock
Ask the administrator to check the Secure Function Lock settings for this function.
Cartridge Errortoner cartridge not seated
Remove the drum and toner assembly, reseat the toner cartridge in the drum, and reinstall the assembly. Contact Brother if the error remains.
Comm.Errorfax communication failed
Send the fax again or try another phone line. Ask the telephone company to check persistent line trouble.
Cooling Downprinter cooling down
Wait for cooling to finish and keep vents clear. If the fan is not running, disconnect power for several minutes and reconnect it.
Cover is Opena cover is open
3 checks
Front cover is open.
Open and close the front cover firmly.
Rear fuser cover is open or paper was jammed there.
Close the fuser cover inside the rear cover.
ADF cover is open.
Close the ADF cover and cancel if the message remains.
Disconnectedfax call ended
Try sending or receiving again. If calls repeatedly stop on a VoIP line, use the Basic compatibility setting.
Document Jamdocument jammed in the ADF
Remove the jammed document and any scraps from the ADF path, then cancel the operation.
DR Mode in Usedistinctive Ring prevents receive-mode change
Turn Distinctive Ring off before changing the receive mode.
Drum !drum wire or assembly needs attention
2 checks
Corona wire needs cleaning.
Clean the corona wire on the drum unit.
Drum and toner assembly is seated incorrectly.
Reseat the toner cartridge in the drum, then reinstall the assembly.
Drum End Soondrum nearing end of life
Arrange a replacement drum so it is ready when Replace Drum appears.
Jam 2-sidedpaper jam in two-sided path
Remove the paper and two-sided trays, clear the jam from the rear path, then reinstall both trays and close the cover.
Jam Insidepaper jam inside printer
Open the front cover, remove the drum and toner assembly, clear the jam, and close the cover.
Jam Rearpaper jam at rear fuser
Open the rear fuser cover, remove the jammed paper, and close it fully. Choose Retry if the message remains.
Jam Traypaper jam in paper tray
Pull out the indicated tray, remove jammed paper, and push the tray back in firmly.
Limit Exceededsecure Function Lock print limit reached
Ask the administrator to check the print limit in Secure Function Lock settings.
Manual Feedmanual feed slot is empty
Put a sheet in the manual feed slot.
No Caller IDcaller ID history unavailable
Check whether Caller ID service is active with the telephone company.
No Paperpaper tray empty or loaded incorrectly
Refill or reload the paper tray, set the guides to the paper size, and keep the stack below the fill limit.
No Response/Busyfax number busy or unanswered
Check the fax number and try the call again.
No Tonertoner cartridge not detected
Reseat the toner cartridge in the drum assembly and reinstall it. Replace the cartridge if the message persists.
Out of Memoryprinter or fax memory full
For fax or copy jobs, wait for other jobs or send scanned pages. For printing, lower the resolution or clear stored faxes.
Print Data Fullsecure print data fills memory
Cancel the operation and delete previously stored secure print data.
Print Unable XXmechanical print fault
Restart the printer after a few minutes. Contact Brother if the fault returns.
Replace Drumdrum replacement or counter reset needed
2 checks
Drum is at the end of its life.
Replace the drum unit.
New drum was installed without resetting the counter.
Reset the drum unit counter.
Replace Tonertoner cartridge exhausted
Install a new toner cartridge to resume printing.
Scan Unabledocument too long for two-sided scanning
Cancel the scan and use a document size suitable for two-sided scanning.
Scan Unable XXmechanical scan fault
Restart the printer. Contact Brother if the scan fault persists.
Self-Diagnosticfuser temperature fault
2 checks
Fuser has not reached its specified temperature.
Restart the machine, then leave it on for 15 minutes.
Fuser is too hot.
Restart the machine, then leave it on for 15 minutes.
Size Error 2-sidedpaper size unavailable for two-sided printing
2 checks
Driver or machine paper size is unsupported for duplex printing.
Choose Letter, Legal, or Folio in the driver and machine.
Paper in the tray is the wrong size.
Load supported paper and set the tray to match.
Size mismatchloaded paper size differs from tray setting
Load the configured paper size and set the tray to match.
Toner Endedtoner cartridge exhausted
Install a new toner cartridge to resume printing.
Toner Lowtoner cartridge nearly empty
Order a replacement toner cartridge now; printing can continue until Replace Toner appears.
Touchscreen Initialisation Failedtouchscreen obstructed during startup
2 checks
Something pressed the touchscreen during startup.
Remove anything touching the screen and restart.
Debris is trapped along the lower screen edge.
Slide stiff paper between the lower edge and frame to dislodge it.

Troubleshooting

Find the problem you are experiencing
No printoutView
Check power, the selected Brother driver, any displayed error, and whether the printer is set offline.
Printer stopped during a print jobView
Cancel the stalled job, clear it from printer memory, and send the document again.
Automatic two-sided printing does not workView
Check the driver paper size and use supported paper for automatic two-sided printing.
Paper jam in the paper trayView
Pull out the paper tray, remove the jammed sheet, straighten the stack, and reinstall the tray.
Paper jam at the back of the printerView
Leave the printer on for 10 minutes to cool. Open the rear and fuser covers, gently remove the jammed paper, then close both covers.
Paper jam inside the printerView
Leave the printer on for 10 minutes to cool. Remove the drum and toner assembly, clear the jam, reinstall it, and close the front cover.
Paper jam in the two-sided trayView
Leave the printer on for 10 minutes to cool. Remove both trays, clear jammed paper from the two-sided tray and rear path, then reinstall them.
Faint printView
Check toner status and Toner Save, then clean the drum and corona wire. Replace worn supplies if the print remains faint.
Document jam in the ADFView
Open the ADF cover, pull the document out to the left, remove scraps, and close the cover.
Cannot receive a faxView
Check the phone-line connection and receive mode, then test for a dial tone and ask someone to send a test fax.

Controls and parts

See the manual diagrams 1 diagram
Touchscreen control panel; NFC is available on the MFC-L2750DW, but not the MFC-L2730DW.
Touchscreen control panel; NFC is available on the MFC-L2750DW, but not the MFC-L2730DW.

Diagram key

  • 1: NFC (MFC-L2750DW only)
  • 2: Touchscreen LCD
  • 3: Back, Home and Cancel buttons
  • 4: Dial pad
  • 5: Power indicator
  • 6: Power on/off

Model details

Compatible supplies

Toner
TN-730 [3]
Toner
TN-760 [3]
Toner
TN-770 [3]
Drum unit
DR-730 [4]

Manuals and sources

  1. Brother MFC-L2750DW manuals
  2. Brother operation manual
  3. Brother US compatible toner
  4. Brother US compatible drum
  5. Brother MFC-L2750DW support