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.