How to fix 'Cover is Open' error on my Brother Printer?
- LLinda GriffithAug 28, 2025
If your Brother Printer shows a 'Cover is Open' error, it means one of the printer's covers is not completely closed. Close the cover indicated in the LCD message.
How to fix 'Cover is Open' error on my Brother Printer?
If your Brother Printer shows a 'Cover is Open' error, it means one of the printer's covers is not completely closed. Close the cover indicated in the LCD message.
What to do if my Brother Printer displays 'Cartridge Alert'?
The 'Cartridge Alert' message on your Brother Printer can appear for several reasons: * The ink cartridge has been used with too many printers. To clear this error, open and close the printer’s ink cartridge cover. Do not remove a cartridge unless its ink runs out because removing a cartridge while it contains ink may cause ink to leak out. * If you are using non Brother Original ink the machine may not detect the ink cartridge. Use a Brother Original ink cartridge and clear this error by opening and closing the printer’s ink cartridge cover. * The cartridge’s expiration date has passed. You can clear this error by opening and closing the printer’s ink cartridge cover. If you continue to use the cartridge, print quality may decrease. Replace the ink cartridge.
How to resolve 'Duplex Disabled' on a Brother Printer?
The 'Duplex Disabled' message on your Brother Printer means that the back cover of the machine is not closed completely, or the duplex tray is not installed or not installed correctly. Close the back cover of the machine or re-install the duplex tray.
What to do if my Brother HL-S7000DN Printer says 'No Paper Load'?
If your Brother printer displays 'No Paper Load', it means that the machine is out of paper or paper is not correctly loaded in the specified paper tray. Put paper in the indicated paper tray and make sure the paper guides are set to the correct size.
What to do if my Brother HL-S7000DN Printer says 'No Cartridge'?
If your Brother printer is displaying a 'No Cartridge' error, it means that the ink cartridge is not installed correctly or the machine may not detect the ink cartridge. Take out the ink cartridge, and put it back into the machine again. If you are using non Brother Original ink, use a Brother Original ink cartridge.
What does 'Output Tray Full' mean on my Brother HL-S7000DN and what should I do?
If your Brother Printer displays 'Output Tray Full', it simply means the output tray is full. Remove printed pages from the output paper tray.
How to fix Brother Printer 'DX Lever Error'?
If your Brother Printer displays a 'DX Lever Error', it means the paper adjustment lever for duplex printing at the back of the printer is not correctly set for the paper size. Move the lever at the back of the printer to the correct paper size position.
What does 'Storage Full' mean on my Brother HL-S7000DN Printer and what should I do?
If your Brother Printer displays 'Storage Full', it means there is no space in the memory. Press Cancel or Go. You can also delete unnecessary macros or fonts or delete the previously stored storage print data.
What to do if my Brother HL-S7000DN displays 'Print Unable XX'?
If your Brother Printer displays 'Print Unable XX', it indicates a mechanical problem. Turn the machine off, wait a few minutes, and then turn it on again. If the problem continues, call your Brother dealer.
How to resolve 'Size Error DX' on a Brother HL-S7000DN?
The 'Size Error DX' message on your Brother Printer means that the paper size defined in the printer driver and the control panel menu is not available for automatic duplex printing, or the paper in the tray is not the correct size and is not available for automatic duplex printing. Press Cancel. Choose a paper size that is supported by the duplex tray. The paper sizes you can use for automatic duplex printing are A4, Letter, Legal or Folio. Load the correct size of paper in the tray and set the size of paper for the tray.
Color | No |
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Duplex printing | Yes |
Maximum duty cycle | 275000 pages per month |
Number of print cartridges | - |
Page description languages | BR-Script 3, PCL 6, PostScript 3 |
Maximum resolution | 600 x 600 DPI |
Time to first page (black, normal) | 8.5 s |
Print speed (black, normal quality, A4/US Letter) | 100 ppm |
Maximum print size | 216 x 356 mm |
Paper tray media types | Bond paper, Plain paper, Recycled paper, Thin paper |
Paper tray media weight | 60 - 105 g/m² |
Non-ISO print media sizes | Executive (184 x 267mm), Folio (media size), Legal (media size) |
ISO A-series sizes (A0...A9) | A4, A5 |
JIS B-series sizes (B0...B9) | B5 |
Multi-purpose tray media types | Bond paper, Plain paper, Recycled paper |
Maximum ISO A-series paper size | A4 |
Paper tray media weight (imperial) | 16 - 28 lbs |
Sound power level (standby) | 40 dB |
Sound power level (printing) | 64 dB |
Total input capacity | 500 sheets |
Maximum input capacity | 1100 sheets |
Maximum number of input trays | 4 |
Wi-Fi standards | 802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n) |
Security algorithms | 128-bit WEP, 64-bit WEP, 802.1x RADIUS, EAP-FAST, EAP-TLS, EAP-TTLS, LEAP, PEAP, WPA-AES, WPA-PSK, WPA-TKIP, WPA2-AES, WPA2-PSK, WPS |
Mobile printing technologies | Brother iPrint & Scan |
Standard interfaces | Ethernet, USB 2.0 |
USB 2.0 ports quantity | 1 |
Mac operating systems supported | Mac OS X 10.5 Leopard, Mac OS X 10.6 Snow Leopard, Mac OS X 10.7 Lion, Mac OS X 10.8 Mountain 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 Basic, Windows 7 Home Basic x64, 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 8, Windows 8 Enterprise, Windows 8 Enterprise x64, Windows 8 Pro, Windows 8 Pro x64, Windows 8 x64, Windows Vista Business, Windows Vista Business x64, Windows Vista Enterprise, Windows Vista Enterprise 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 |
AC input voltage | 220 - 240 V |
AC input frequency | 50 - 60 Hz |
Power consumption (off) | 0.5 W |
Power consumption (standby) | 30 W |
Power consumption (printing) | 130 W |
Operating temperature (T-T) | 18 - 33 °C |
Operating relative humidity (H-H) | 20 - 80 % |
Display | LCD |
Product color | Black, White |
Market positioning | Business |
Package weight | 52000 g |
Sustainability certificates | Blue Angel, ENERGY STAR |
Depth | 472 mm |
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Width | 478 mm |
Height | 484 mm |
Information on using the manual with screen reader software.
Lists different user guides and where to find them (PDF, CD-ROM, online).
Explains symbols like WARNING, CAUTION, and font styles used in the manual.
Identifies external parts of the printer.
Lists and describes acceptable paper and media for printing.
Details paper capacity and supported sizes for each tray.
Step-by-step guide for loading paper into various printer trays.
Instructions for printing on both sides of the paper.
Guidance on installing printer drivers for Windows and Macintosh.
Overview of various settings available in the printer driver.
Explains common settings on the Basic tab of the Windows printer driver.
Procedures for cleaning the printer head to maintain print quality.
Instructions for setting up the printer driver on Macintosh systems.
Explains the function of each button and display on the printer's control panel.
Describes the meaning of different LED lights on the printer.
Settings related to paper trays, including selection and priority.
Steps to configure wired and wireless network connections for printing.
Overview of security functions like Secure Function Lock and card authentication.
Information on installing and using the optional lower paper tray.
Details on installing and using the optional output tray.
Step-by-step instructions for replacing the ink cartridge.
Guide to cleaning rollers to prevent paper jams.
How to print a test page and assess print quality.
Procedures to clean the print head for better print quality.
Basic steps to identify and resolve printer problems before detailed troubleshooting.
Explains common error messages and their causes and solutions.
Detailed instructions for clearing paper jams from various printer locations.
Solutions for common issues like no printout, incorrect printing, or slow speed.
Addresses problems like poor print quality, smudges, or skewed prints.
How to restore the printer to its factory default settings.
Technical details about the printer's physical and electrical characteristics.
Specifies the computer hardware and OS requirements for installing software.
Guidance on selecting appropriate paper for optimal printing performance.
Provides phone numbers, websites, and support resources for Brother products.