Brother Media Mismatch: Paper type setting does not match
Also shows as: Media Type Mismatch
✅ Usually fixable yourself
Brother says the media type set in the printer driver differs from the paper type set in the machine's menu.
What to try
- Load the correct type of paper in the tray shown on the display.
- Set the matching media type in the machine's Paper Type setting.
- When you change paper, update size and type on both the machine and the computer.
- Press Retry (or Go, depending on model).
When it needs a technician
Brother lists no service step for this message.
Which models show Media Mismatch
Brother documents this code for models including HL-L2350DW, HL-L2390DW, HL-L5200DW, HL-L6200DW, MFC-L2710DW, MFC-L2750DW, MFC-L3780CDW, DCP-L2550DW.
First steps for any printer error
- Write down the exact code before you do anything else — similar-looking codes often mean completely different things.
- Power the printer off, unplug it for a couple of minutes, then power it back on. A surprising number of transient errors clear here.
- Open the covers and check for paper scraps, packaging material, or anything blocking the carriage.
- Check the cartridges or tanks are genuine, correctly seated, and not empty.
- Confirm the printer is plugged directly into a wall outlet, not a power strip or extension lead.
- Check your model’s own manual — codes are model-specific, and the manual is the authority for your machine.
Source: Brother Support FAQ - Media Type Mismatch or Media Mismatch (HL-L2350DW). Codes are model-specific, so your own model's manual is the final word. Reviewed October 2026.
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