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my brother mfc-825 printer is reading Unable to Init. AFmy brother mfc-825 printer is reading Unable to Init. AF
AnonymousMar 22, 2014
Displays error message and makes a rattling noise as if trying to connect to something.Displays error message and makes a rattling noise as if trying to connect to something.
AnonymousMar 25, 2014
unable to print init.afunable to print init.af
AnonymousMar 25, 2014
What does this means machine err0r 50 and Init Unable 50?What does this means machine err0r 50 and Init Unable 50?
AnonymousMar 25, 2014
Unable to print, photocopy, scan, ink blot and etcUnable to print, photocopy, scan, ink blot and etc
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AF means that the CIS scanner is (can) not (get)in right position. This could be because of a broken scanner flat cable, or a loose flatcable or a defective pcb.
Check flatcable connection at the pcb (Open scanner like changing carts, open flatcable cover with a screwdriver. Does the flatcable stick in the pcb? (There is only the flatcable without a connector ;-)) Reconnect and power up mfc again.
If it doesn't help please write again here.
That didn't help and now my error changed to "machine error AF" (I have the entire cover and disconnected) -That didn't help and now my error changed to "machine error AF" (I have the entire cover and disconnected) -
I'm considering taking off the entire body to check the whole path of the print head, but I did that last night and it didn't helpI'm considering taking off the entire body to check the whole path of the print head, but I did that last night and it didn't help
I have the same problem "Init Unable AF".I tried to replace the whole scanner but the problem still there. Anybody who had found a solution, pls reply. ThanksI have the same problem "Init Unable AF".I tried to replace the whole scanner but the problem still there. Anybody who had found a solution, pls reply. Thanks
Thank-you for help, your status is 100 % Right.My printers problems is solve.Thank-you for help, your status is 100 % Right.My printers problems is solve.
Is there a way to bypass these hardware checks for the scanner? I just want to print a document.Is there a way to bypass these hardware checks for the scanner? I just want to print a document.
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I've broken the flat cable right at the connector on the main PCB. The behavior is exactly as described. I suggest others to look carefully at this cable when having this issue.
Now if I can only figure out how to repair/replace this cable???
It helpd me thank you! I only just check the both ends of the flat cable and i found out one end of it has broken conductor then i cut a new one:)it works.
I got that problem too but solve, i check the gear and belting.. there something missing like gear torn broke and some dirt or similar blocking its track.. you better check coz to its some kind of mechanical problem not software.. hope this solve the prob..
I opened the entire printer - the print head seems to slide and trigger the right side - how do I know if what i think is right actually is?I opened the entire printer - the print head seems to slide and trigger the right side - how do I know if what i think is right actually is?
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The is a lot of help and videos in the bottom link, but this post appears to fix the issue according to Brother, and the link below that from iFixit gives an alternative solution but way more complicated..
Yup. I suspect the head has been removed from the unit. There are adjustments on some printers. It was assembled wrong. The grating noise is likely the auto cleaner. If it cannot go 'home' the unit will not initialize. Possibly the head detect sensor is broken or covered. If the head will not home (moves out and back more than once or slams home hard), 'Init Unable AF'. You may be able to order a service manual from Brother for this. A repair shop can order the manual as well. (I suspect you need a new print head as well. You might want to replace the printer) see tips on bubblejet printers.
the problem might be the connection from the mother board of the printer to the scanner maybe due to lost contact and the ribbon was broken you might just have to reconnect it or it might be broken and need replacement
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you have to open the scanner as you have done to connect the usb cable. When opened you can see a "z" like small cover going from panel to the right rear side. Open this cover which hides the flat cable of the scanner. The cable needs reconnecting to the main board. Simply stick it carefully into the right positon.
Open scanner cover as you would do to check for a paper jammed sheet.
Do open the plastic which runs from middle to the right side (looks like a "Z" turned clockwise). Use a small screw diver for that. beneath you will find th flat cable of the scanner. You have to reconnect the flat cable by simply sticking it into position onto the main circuit board. make sure flat cable is in good position and click the" Z "onto the channel. Close cover then power up and do what ever you want to do with your mfc ;-)
my brother mfc-825 printer is reading Unable to Init. AF
Displays error message and makes a rattling noise as if trying to connect to something.
unable to print init.af
What does this means machine err0r 50 and Init Unable 50?
Unable to print, photocopy, scan, ink blot and etc
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