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Brother Printer (Laser) 2-sided Disabled / 2-sided Disable error code

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The 2-sided Disabled message on your Brother laser printer means automatic 2-sided printing cannot operate because the back cover is not fully closed or the 2-sided tray is not completely installed. Close the back cover until it locks in the closed position, and make sure the 2-sided tray is firmly installed in the machine.

Common causes

  • The back cover of the machine is not completely closed and locked
  • The 2-sided tray is not fully installed in the machine

How to fix it

  1. 1

    Close the back cover of the machine firmly until it locks in the closed position

  2. 2

    If the 2-sided tray is not fully seated remove it and reinsert it firmly until it is completely installed

  3. 3

    Try printing again

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