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Brother Printer (Laser) Cooling Down / Wait for a while error code
The Cooling Down or Wait for a while message on your Brother laser printer means the internal temperature is too high. The machine has paused the print job and entered cooling down mode. The cooling fan will run during this time. Wait until the machine finishes cooling — it will resume printing automatically. Make sure all vents are clear of obstructions. If the fan is not spinning disconnect the power for several minutes then reconnect.
Common causes
- The internal temperature of the machine has exceeded the safe operating level
- Ventilation openings are blocked preventing adequate cooling
How to fix it
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Wait for the machine to finish cooling down — do not turn it off
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Make sure all ventilation openings on the machine are completely clear of obstructions
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The machine will resume printing automatically once it has cooled down
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If the cooling fan is not spinning disconnect the machine from power for several minutes then reconnect
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