Brother FAX-575 FAX-T102/T104/T106 FAX-817/827/837MC FAX-878 Error A1: Top cover opened.

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Error codeA1

The top cover is open or not properly closed. The manual's first action is: “Set the cover open sensor actuator into place.”

Model
Brother FAX-575 FAX-T102/T104/T106 FAX-817/827/837MC FAX-878
Display shows
Top cover opened. (A1)
Type
Error code
Source
Manual p. 119

What A1 means

Top cover opened. p. 119

Common causes

  • Cover open sensor actuator not in place p. 119
  • Cover open sensor broken p. 119

What to do

  1. Set the cover open sensor actuator into place. p. 119
  2. Replace the sensor PCB. p. 119

Before you service the product, read the safety instructions in the manual p. 5.

If A1 is still not resolved

  • Call your Brother dealer or Brother Customer Service. p. 5
    “Call your Brother dealer or Brother Customer Service.”
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