7. Troubleshooting
GT-541
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7-4. Error Messages
Here is a complete list of error messages that GT-541 shows. When mark ** is in Solution, write
down the error code number and the message, and then make contact to your dealer or Brother.
Error codes of Warnings (#1xxx) are only written in Log file.
Error
code
Message
Meaning
Solution
1000
(INK LOW Black)
Black ink level is too low.
Prepare a new black ink cartridge.
1001
(INK LOW Magenta)
Magenta ink level is too low.
Prepare a new magenta ink cartridge.
1002
(INK LOW Cyan)
Cyan ink level is too low.
Prepare a new cyan ink cartridge.
1003
(INK LOW Yellow)
Yellow ink level is too low.
Prepare a new yellow ink cartridge.
1010
WASTE INK FULL
Warning: The Waste Ink Cartridge
is almost full.
Prepare a new Waste Ink Cartridge. You can
keep printing for a while, but replacement is
soon required.
1021 Wp-Blade
Life
The Print Head Wiper Blade needs
to be replaced.
See “7-2-10. Replacing the Wiper Blade”
and replace to a new one.
1051
CR Motor Life
The Carriage Motor is worn.
**
1060
Temp Low: xxx °F
The ambient temperature is below
the range that maintains the print
quality.
“xxx” is the current temperature.
Raise the room temperature.
1061
Temp High: xxx °F
The ambient temperature is above
the range that maintains the print
quality.
“xxx” is the current temperature.
Drop the room temperature.
1070
Battery Life
The battery ran out.
**
1080 RTC
not
Adjusted
The internal clock has not been
set.
**
2000
NO INK Black
The Black Ink Cartridge is not
installed.
Install a Black Ink Cartridge.
2001
NO INK Magenta
The Magenta Ink Cartridge is not
installed.
Install a Magenta Ink Cartridge.
2002
NO INK Cyan
The Cyan Ink Cartridge is not
installed.
Install a Cyan Ink Cartridge.
2003 NO
INK
Yellow
The Yellow Ink Cartridge is not
installed.
Install a Yellow Ink Cartridge.
2010
NO WASTE INK
TRAY
The Waste Cartridge Tray is not
installed.
Install a Waste Ink Cartridge Tray
2020 EMPTY
Black
The Black Ink Cartridge ran out of
ink.
Replace to a new Black Cartridge.
2021
EMPTY Magenta
The Magenta Ink Cartridge ran out
of ink.
Replace to a new Magenta Cartridge.