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Posted on Dec 04, 2007
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Error code OK first I opened my printer (420 cn)) and cleaned the print head.  It would not print or load ink.  I then Opened it again and cleaned the ribbon and the entire printer put everything back together again. Still it will not print. I get error code 51.  I did a deep clean menu -mode - blue key 4 times - 7-6-4 I then get par. init. error.  I press 99 to exit and start over with the deep clean and I am back to error code 51.  I have checked to see if there are any broken gears or anything that is not back in place can not find anything.  The problem began when my black ink would not print. I need help!!!

  • jazzen Dec 06, 2007

    Yes I finally figured that out. the question is where to find a print head, what is the cost, is it worth getting and will it work? (smile)

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And even if you did get rid of error 51 that you have created, you will find that you still cant print in black, original problem is the print head is stuffed probally from dodgy non gen ink running threw it and the fix is to replace head. I don't know who is telling all you brother mfc owners to clean your print head but your paddling up the wrong creek, these heads are electronic deivices that dont take kindly to cleaning, they are not the same as other brands. Re error 51 goto different machine same engine post
http://www.fixya.com/support/t277162-brother_420

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    Soulvisitor Dec 06, 2007

    print heads are more than the cost of a new machine, approx Aus$150 plus fitting, not worth doing and needs 4 new inks to run inital purge too

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    Soulvisitor Dec 06, 2007

    With your next printer stick to gen inks, recycled inks work out more expensive in the end because you neede to have printer fix, life is shortened, and cost of frustration with bad print quality. Laser machines are a lot cheaper to run than ink but colour laser is expensive units to buy. Running cost of a inkjet is 20-30cents per sheet, laser is 2-10. If most of your printing is B/W then buy a laser based machine and do your colour printing at the photoshop heaps more economical and reliable, thanks for rating it is appriciated.

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