Why does my Brother Printer say 'Low Temperature'?
- JJeffrey FowlerSep 10, 2025
If your Brother printer displays a 'Low Temperature' message, it means the print head is too cold. Allow the machine to warm up.

Why does my Brother Printer say 'Low Temperature'?
If your Brother printer displays a 'Low Temperature' message, it means the print head is too cold. Allow the machine to warm up.
Why does my Brother Printer say 'High Temperature'?
If your Brother printer displays a 'High Temperature' message, it means the print head is too warm. Allow the machine to cool down.
What to do if my Brother Printer displays 'Data Remaining'?
If your Brother printer displays a 'Data Remaining' message, it indicates that print data is left in the machine's memory. Press Stop/Exit. The machine will cancel the job and clear it from the memory. Try to print again.
What to do if my Brother Printer says 'Ink low'?
If your Brother printer displays an 'Ink low' message, it means that one or more of the ink cartridges are near the end of their life. You should order a new ink cartridge. You can continue printing until the LCD shows 'Cannot Print'.
What to do if Brother Printer shows 'Wrong Paper Size'?
If your Brother printer displays a 'Wrong Paper Size' message, it means that the Paper Size setting does not match the size of paper in the tray, or you did not set the paper guides in the tray to the indicators for the paper size you are using. Check that the paper size you choose matches the size of paper in the tray. Make sure you load the paper in a Portrait position, by setting the paper guides at the indicators for your paper size. After you have checked the paper size and the paper position, press Mono Start or Colour Start.
What to do if my Brother Printer says 'Cover is Open'?
If your Brother printer displays a 'Cover is Open' message, it could be due to the following reasons: * The scanner cover is not completely closed. Lift the scanner cover and then close it again. * The ink cartridge cover is not completely closed. Firmly close the ink cartridge cover until it clicks.
How to fix a Brother Printer paper jam?
Remove the jammed paper from the front and back of the machine. Also, make sure the paper length guide is set to the correct paper size and do not extend the paper tray when you load A5 or smaller size paper.
How to fix Brother Printer 'No Paper Fed' error?
If your Brother printer is displaying a 'No Paper Fed' error, there are several possible causes and solutions: * Ensure the Photo Paper Tray is in the Normal printing position. * Refill the paper in the paper tray or remove and reload the paper correctly, then press Mono Start or Colour Start. * Remove any jammed paper from the machine. * If the error occurs often during duplex copying or duplex printing, consider that the paper feed rollers may be stained with ink. Clean the paper feed rollers. * Clean the paper pick-up rollers if paper dust has accumulated on their surface. * Check that the Jam Clear Cover is closed evenly at both ends.
What to do if my Brother Printer says 'Cannot Print Replace Ink'?
If your Brother Printer displays a 'Cannot Print Replace Ink' message, it indicates that one or more of the ink cartridges have reached the end of their life. Replace the ink cartridges to resolve this issue.
How to fix Brother DCP-J725DW when it prints B&W only and asks to replace ink?
If your Brother All in One Printer is only printing in black and white and prompts you to replace the ink, it indicates that one or more of the color ink cartridges have reached the end of their life. Replace the ink cartridges to resolve this issue.
| PictBridge | Yes |
|---|---|
| Scan speed | 3.37 sec/page |
| Dimensions (WxDxH) | 405 x 378 x 180 mm |
| All-in-one functions | Copy, Print, Scan |
| Color all-in-one functions | copy, print, scan |
| DVD/CD printing | No |
| Print technology | Inkjet |
| Maximum resolution | 6000 x 1200 DPI |
| Print speed (black, normal quality, A4/US Letter) | 35 ppm |
| Print speed (color, normal quality, A4/US Letter) | 27 ppm |
| Maximum duty cycle | - pages per month |
| Copier resize | 25 - 400 % |
| Maximum copy resolution | 1200 x 1200 DPI |
| Maximum number of copies | 99 copies |
| N-in-1 copy function (N=) | 2, 4 |
| Time to first copy (color, normal) | 24 s |
| Copy speed (black, normal quality, A4) | 23 cpm |
| Copy speed (color, normal quality, A4) | 20 cpm |
| Scan to | CIFS, E-mail, File, Image, OCR, USB |
| Scanner type | Flatbed & ADF scanner |
| Grayscale levels | 256 |
| Input color depth | 36 bit |
| Output color depth | 24 bit |
| Image formats supported | JPG, TIF |
| Maximum scan resolution | 19200 x 19200 DPI |
| Optical scanning resolution | 1200 x 2400 DPI |
| Total input capacity | 100 sheets |
| Total output capacity | 50 sheets |
| Auto document feeder (ADF) input capacity | 20 sheets |
| Maximum print size | 210 x 297 mm |
| Paper tray media types | Glossy paper, Photo paper, Plain paper, Transparencies |
| Paper tray media weight | 64 - 220 g/m² |
| ISO A-series sizes (A0...A9) | A4, A5, A6 |
| ISO B-series sizes (B0...B9) | B4, B5 |
| Photo paper sizes (imperial) | 4x6, 5x7, 8.5x11 \ |
| Borderless printing media sizes | 4x6, 5x7, A4, Letter |
| Maximum ISO A-series paper size | A4 |
| Auto Document Feeder (ADF) media weight | 64 - 90 g/m² |
| Display | LCD |
| Control type | Touch |
| Product color | Black |
| Display diagonal | 1.929133 \ |
| Market positioning | Home & office |
| Direct printing | - |
| Standard interfaces | USB 2.0, Wireless LAN |
| USB 2.0 ports quantity | 1 |
| Wi-Fi standards | 802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n) |
| Security algorithms | EAP, WPA-PSK, WPA-TKIP, WPA2-PSK |
| Internal memory | 64 MB |
| Processor family | RISC |
| Compatible memory cards | Memory Stick (MS), microSDHC, MMC, MS Duo, MS PRO, MS PRO Duo, SD, SDHC, SDXC |
| Sound pressure level (printing) | 50 dB |
| AC input frequency | 50 - 60 Hz |
| Power consumption (standby) | 5.5 W |
| Power consumption (PowerSave) | 1.5 W |
| Power consumption (average operating) | 18 W |
| Package weight | 11600 g |
| Bundled software | Brother MFL-Pro Suite\\r Brother ControlCentre 4 (Win)\\r Brother ControlCentre 2 (Mac) |
| Sustainability certificates | ENERGY STAR |
| Mac operating systems supported | Mac OS X 10.4 Tiger, Mac OS X 10.5 Leopard, Mac OS X 10.6 Snow Leopard, Mac OS X 10.7 Lion |
| Server operating systems supported | Windows Server 2003, Windows Server 2003 x64, Windows Server 2008, Windows Server 2008 R2, Windows Server 2008 x64 |
| Windows operating systems supported | Windows 7 Home Premium, Windows 7 Home Premium x64, Windows 7 Professional, Windows 7 Professional x64, Windows 7 Starter, Windows 7 Starter x64, Windows 7 Ultimate, Windows 7 Ultimate x64, Windows Vista Business, Windows Vista Business x64, Windows Vista Home Basic, Windows Vista Home Basic x64, Windows Vista Home Premium, Windows Vista Home Premium x64, Windows Vista Ultimate, Windows Vista Ultimate x64, Windows XP Home, Windows XP Home x64, Windows XP Professional, Windows XP Professional x64 |
| Depth | 378 mm |
|---|---|
| Width | 405 mm |
| Height | 180 mm |
Safety instructions, trademarks, and legal limitations.
Machine setup and software installation instructions.
Learn basic Copy, Scan, and PhotoCapture Center operations.
Learn advanced operations like copying and printing reports.
Instructions for printing, scanning, and using ControlCenter.
Information on advanced network features and terms.
Information on wireless network settings and security.
How to print from and scan to a mobile phone.
Guidance on reading the manual for optimal machine use.
Explanation of symbols and conventions used in the documentation.
How to find and access other user guides for detailed information.
Instructions for viewing documentation on Windows and Macintosh.
Description of the touchscreen LCD and angle adjustment.
Explains Mono and Colour Start keys for copying and scanning.
Function of the Stop/Exit button for operations and menus.
Explains machine status displayed on the LCD screen.
Indicates the status of the machine's LED light.
How to register, change, delete, and recall frequently used settings.
How to adjust settings related to the LCD display.
Step-by-step guide for loading various types of paper into the tray.
Specific instructions for loading envelopes and postcards.
Instructions for using the dedicated photo paper tray.
Details on the unprintable areas on cut sheet paper and envelopes.
How to configure paper type and size settings for optimal print quality.
Information on compatible paper types and print media.
Best practices for storing and handling paper and transparencies.
Guide to selecting appropriate paper types and sizes for different operations.
Specifications for paper weight, thickness, and tray capacity.
General instructions for loading documents for copying or scanning.
Step-by-step guide for using the automatic document feeder.
Instructions for scanning documents placed on the scanner glass.
Details on unscannable areas when scanning documents.
Basic steps to perform a copy operation.
How to stop an ongoing copy job.
How to adjust various settings for copy jobs.
How to set paper type and size for copying.
How to print photos directly from memory cards or USB drives.
Information on compatible media and inserting them into the machine.
How to view and print selected photos.
How to scan documents and save them to memory media.
Steps to print documents from a computer using the printer driver.
Overview of different methods for scanning documents.
How to scan using the machine's control panel scan button.
How to scan using the scanner driver software on the computer.
How to scan using the Brother ControlCenter utility.
Step-by-step instructions for replacing ink cartridges.
Procedures for cleaning the machine, including the scanner glass.
How to clean the print head to maintain print quality.
How to print a quality check sheet and assess print results.
How to adjust print alignment for blurred or faded output.
Explains common error messages and their causes/actions.
Steps to clear document jams from the ADF.
Procedures for clearing paper jams from different parts of the machine.
General troubleshooting tips for common printing issues.
How to find the machine's serial number on the LCD.
Overview of available reset functions for network or all settings.
Step-by-step guide to reset machine settings to factory defaults.
Guidance on using the LCD and menu buttons for machine programming.
A table detailing menu selections, options, and descriptions.
Configuration options for network settings like IP address and wireless setup.
Instructions on how to input text using the machine's interface.
Summary of general machine specifications.
Physical dimensions and weight of the machine.
Details on noise, temperature, and humidity operating conditions.
Specifications for the automatic document feeder.
Information on supported paper types, sizes, and capacities.
Technical details for the PhotoCapture Center feature.
Compatibility and interface details for PictBridge.
Technical details for the scanner function.
Technical details for the printer function.
System requirements for operating the machine with a computer.
Details on network connectivity and security.
Information about the ink cartridges used by the machine.
Details on ink yield and initial ink usage.
List of replacement ink cartridges by model number and yield.
Information about Brother's Innobella™ ink and paper.











