Brother Printer (Inkjet) Absorber Near Full / Ink Absorber NearFull error code

Difficulty: Hard · Cost: $50–$150 · Duration: Requires professional service

The Absorber Near Full or Ink Absorber NearFull message on your Brother inkjet printer means the ink absorber box is approaching capacity. The ink absorber box collects small amounts of ink produced during print head cleaning cycles. This component is a periodic maintenance item and the replacement is not covered under warranty. The machine can continue to print for now but will need to be serviced soon. Contact a qualified technician or a qualified technician.

Common causes

The ink absorber box has accumulated ink from repeated print head cleaning cycles
Frequent power cycling causes extra cleaning cycles which fill the absorber faster
Using non-Brother ink can cause poor print quality requiring more cleaning cycles

How to fix it

1

The machine can continue operating — this is a warning not a stop error
2

Contact a qualified technician or a qualified technician to arrange replacement
3

Visit the manufacturer support page to find an authorized service center