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Brother Printer (Inkjet) No Paper Fed / No Paper Fed Again / Repetitive No Paper Fed error code

Difficulty: Easy · Cost: $0 · Duration: 2–5m

The No Paper Fed message on your Brother inkjet printer means the machine is out of paper or the paper is not loaded correctly in the paper tray. Refill or reload the paper tray and press the indicated button. If the error repeats check that the Jam Clear Cover at the rear is fully closed and clean the paper pick-up rollers if paper dust has built up.

Common causes

  • The paper tray is empty
  • Paper is not loaded correctly — not positioned properly or not pushed in far enough
  • The Jam Clear Cover is not closed correctly
  • Paper dust has accumulated on the pick-up rollers

How to fix it

  1. 1

    Refill the paper tray with the correct paper size and type

  2. 2

    Remove all paper and reload it — fan the stack first and align the paper guides to the paper size

  3. 3

    Check that the Jam Clear Cover at the rear is closed evenly at both ends

  4. 4

    If No Paper Fed repeats clean the paper pick-up rollers — refer to your manual for instructions

Related Brother Printer (Inkjet) error codes

1

Absorber Near Full / Ink Absorber NearFull

The ink absorber box is nearly full — service will be required soon

hard
2

Ink Absorber Full / Ink Absorber Pad Full

The ink absorber box is completely full — the printer requires service

hard
3

B&W Print Only

One or more color ink cartridges have reached the end of their life — black and white printing only

easy
4

Ink Low

The ink level is low — prepare a replacement ink cartridge

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No Paper Fed / No Paper Fed Again / Repetitive No Paper Fed error — frequently asked questions

What does the No Paper Fed / No Paper Fed Again / Repetitive No Paper Fed error mean on a Brother printer (inkjet)?

The printer is out of paper or paper is not loaded correctly

What causes the No Paper Fed / No Paper Fed Again / Repetitive No Paper Fed error?

The No Paper Fed / No Paper Fed Again / Repetitive No Paper Fed error is usually caused by: The paper tray is empty; Paper is not loaded correctly — not positioned properly or not pushed in far enough; The Jam Clear Cover is not closed correctly; Paper dust has accumulated on the pick-up rollers.

Can I fix the No Paper Fed / No Paper Fed Again / Repetitive No Paper Fed error myself?

Yes — this is rated an easy fix that most people can do themselves, typically in 2–5m.

How much does it cost to fix the No Paper Fed / No Paper Fed Again / Repetitive No Paper Fed error?

Fixing the No Paper Fed / No Paper Fed Again / Repetitive No Paper Fed error on a Brother printer (inkjet) typically costs $0, depending on parts and whether you do it yourself or hire a technician.

Is it safe to keep using my printer (inkjet) with the No Paper Fed / No Paper Fed Again / Repetitive No Paper Fed error?

In most cases yes, but it's best to address the No Paper Fed / No Paper Fed Again / Repetitive No Paper Fed error soon — see the fix steps below to resolve it.