Brother Error 50
What it means
A mechanical error. Something is jammed or obstructed in the print mechanism, stopping a part from moving as it should. Checking for jams and foreign objects, then power cycling, clears many cases.
Guides that cover this kind of fault
A guide written for 50 itself is still being checked against the manufacturer's documentation. These cover the same underlying problem and are filed under paper jams.
- Printer Won't Print Labels: Fix Jams and MisalignmentFix label jams and misalignments by changing your printer driver settings to heavy paper or label stock and feeding sheets one at a time through the...
- Printer Won't Print Envelopes: Fixing Jams and Feed ErrorsFix envelope jams and crooked feeds by loosening paper guides, loading envelopes into the manual feed slot, and matching your software media type....
- Printer Carriage Jam: Causes and How to Free the Print HeadA printer carriage jam happens when a physical obstruction, dried ink, or a derailed belt prevents the print head from moving. Unplug the printer,...
Common questions
What does the 50 error mean on a Brother printer?
A mechanical error. Something is jammed or obstructed in the print mechanism, stopping a part from moving as it should. Checking for jams and foreign objects, then power cycling, clears many cases.
Is the 50 error serious?
It is worth attention but not alarm. Switching the printer off, unplugging it for a minute and checking for anything physically in the way resolves a large share of cases before anything else is needed.
Different code or problem?
Switch off and unplug a printer before reaching inside it. If a fault involves the power supply or internal electronics, or the machine is under warranty, contact the manufacturer or a qualified technician. Full disclaimer. Brand and code names are trademarks of their owners; PrinterFixUp is independent and unaffiliated.