How to Fix Printer ERROR 41 : Temporary Print Engine Failure

HP Printers and others have a lot of little basic bugs, but if you know how to deal with some of the more habitual problems you will make the printer your friendly companion to your tasks and projects.

Error code 41 Problem: " Temporary Print Engine Failure " error message

Possible Causes and Solutions:

• Momentary error, press "Continue" or "GO" to reset the printer
• 5L/6L Power Cycle the printer if error continues reseat the DC controller to Formatter
• 5P/6P occurs if printer picks up two sheets of paper at once. Check pickup rollers and separation pad clean as needed. Replace if problem persists
• IIIP/IIP/IIP+ Paper feed problem - check feed/pickup rollers for movement and wear. Replace as needed
• IIP S/N between 2925J00000 and 3047J99999 replace fuser assembly

ERROR 41-X

X= 1,2,4,5 A temporary error occurred - Press "CONTINUE" to clear.
41.3 Error - Unexpected paper size - more than one sheet of paper picked up. May be feed problem.