Friday, January 28, 2011

Machine error 48 or init unable 48 on Brother printers

The print head cable or circuit board is defective.

Solution:
The encoder strip needs to be cleaned with a lint free cloth. If the encoder strip gets dirty, many different problems can occur.


  • If the machine still errors, the encoder strip needs to be replaced – Part Number LS4467001
  • If the machine still errors, replace the carriage PCB assembly – Part Number LS6543001
  • If the machine still errors, replace the Printhead – Part Number LK3211001
  • If the machine still errors, replace the Main PCB assembly – Part Number LT0284011

2 comments:

  1. I am getting the error unable to init 48 see the troubleshooting in users guide . what to do now can any one can soll my problem pls

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  2. Brother printers are quite reliable and known for their high-end printing performance. But it’s a machine after all, so it is bound to malfunction at times and show various errors. Brother Printer error 48 is one of them. Brother printer UK is quick and reliable customer support who offer proficient and excellent technical service to the users who are having any trouble with their Brother printer. Call us at our Brother printer UK number: USA: +1 888-480-0 28 UK: +44 800-041-8324.

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