Printers Error Code
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49.4C02 | Firmware/data processing error

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Last Updated
Feb 27, 2026
Summary

A printer firmware error occurred while processing a job or incoming data.

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What This Code Means

49.xx class errors on many enterprise printers are “service errors” that indicate the device firmware encountered a condition it could not recover from while processing a print job or data stream. 49.4C02 is often associated with job/data issues, firmware bugs, or memory/resource problems.

Where Users Usually See This Code

  • Printer control panel showing a service error
  • Immediately after sending a specific document to print
  • After a firmware update or configuration change

Why This Code Appears

  • A malformed or complex print job triggers a firmware crash
  • Driver/print language mismatch (PCL/PS) produces unexpected data
  • Firmware needs updating or reinstalling
  • Memory/storage resources are constrained

What Typically Happens Next

  • Printing stops and the device may reboot
  • The same job may repeatedly trigger the error until removed

What This Code Is Not

  • It is not a simple paper jam code
  • It is not necessarily a defective printer

Troubleshooting Checklist

  • Power-cycle the printer and clear the print queue
  • Reprint a different document to isolate whether the job is the trigger
  • Update printer firmware and driver from the manufacturer
  • Switch print driver language (PCL vs PostScript) for testing when supported
  • If the error repeats on all jobs, use official service diagnostics

Notes And Edge Cases

These errors are model-specific; the same code can have slightly different meaning across firmware families.

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