Users Manual - English
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...warranty ceases when this machine is available at Brother's sole discretion) this MFC/Fax machine free of charge if defective in Canada. For Laser units: Failure to remove the Toner Cartridge (and Toner Drum Unit, waste toner packs or oil bottles on ...parts, Brother International Corporation (Canada) Ltd. ("Brother"), or its Authorized Service Centres, Distributors, Dealers, Agents or employees, shall create another warranty or modify this warranty. This warranty applies only to a "Brother" Authorized Service Centre, together with the original protective parts. For inkjet units: ...
...warranty ceases when this machine is available at Brother's sole discretion) this MFC/Fax machine free of charge if defective in Canada. For Laser units: Failure to remove the Toner Cartridge (and Toner Drum Unit, waste toner packs or oil bottles on ...parts, Brother International Corporation (Canada) Ltd. ("Brother"), or its Authorized Service Centres, Distributors, Dealers, Agents or employees, shall create another warranty or modify this warranty. This warranty applies only to a "Brother" Authorized Service Centre, together with the original protective parts. For inkjet units: ...
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... is not possible. Use the appropriate size of its life. Call Brother Customer Service to replace the laser unit. 1-877-BROTHER (1-877-276-8437) (in USA) 1-877-BROTHER (in Canada) Replace Parts PF Kit 1 It is already a file on the USB Flash memory drive with a new one. (See Replacing a toner cartridge on page 129.) 83 Call...
... is not possible. Use the appropriate size of its life. Call Brother Customer Service to replace the laser unit. 1-877-BROTHER (1-877-276-8437) (in USA) 1-877-BROTHER (in Canada) Replace Parts PF Kit 1 It is already a file on the USB Flash memory drive with a new one. (See Replacing a toner cartridge on page 129.) 83 Call...
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...000 pages for PF Kit1, PF Kit2, Fuser and Laser. BROTHER. Laser Unit Machine Information C Checking the Serial Number C You can see the machine's Serial Number on the LCD please call Brother Customer Service (in USA) 1-877-BROTHER (1-877-276-8437) (in Canada) 1-877- ... or b to be replaced regularly to maintain the print quality. When the following messages appear on the LCD. Replace fuser unit. Fuser Unit Replace Parts Replace laser unit. Replacing periodic maintenance parts C The periodic maintenance parts will have to see Total, List, Copy or Print. 64.Page ...
...000 pages for PF Kit1, PF Kit2, Fuser and Laser. BROTHER. Laser Unit Machine Information C Checking the Serial Number C You can see the machine's Serial Number on the LCD please call Brother Customer Service (in USA) 1-877-BROTHER (1-877-276-8437) (in Canada) 1-877- ... or b to be replaced regularly to maintain the print quality. When the following messages appear on the LCD. Replace fuser unit. Fuser Unit Replace Parts Replace laser unit. Replacing periodic maintenance parts C The periodic maintenance parts will have to see Total, List, Copy or Print. 64.Page ...
Parts List
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PAPER TRAY 11 7. COVERS 15 9. PANEL 23 13. PACKING MATERIALS 32 17. PAPER FEEDER 7 5. PCB ...25 14. OTHERS 35 FRAME L & DRIVE UNIT 1 2. DUPLEX 9 6. ADF 2 21 12. PRINTED MATERIALS 30 16. LASER UNIT 5 4. FUSER UNIT 13 8. ADF 1 19 11. SCANNER 17 10. FRAME UNIT 3 3. CONTENTS 1. ACCESSORIES 27 15.
PAPER TRAY 11 7. COVERS 15 9. PANEL 23 13. PACKING MATERIALS 32 17. PAPER FEEDER 7 5. PCB ...25 14. OTHERS 35 FRAME L & DRIVE UNIT 1 2. DUPLEX 9 6. ADF 2 21 12. PRINTED MATERIALS 30 16. LASER UNIT 5 4. FUSER UNIT 13 8. ADF 1 19 11. SCANNER 17 10. FRAME UNIT 3 3. CONTENTS 1. ACCESSORIES 27 15.
Service Manual
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CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT APPAREIL À LASER DE CLASSE 1 LASER KLASSE 1 PRODUKT This machine has a Class 3B laser diode which produces invisible laser radiation in the laser unit. For Finland and Sweden LUOKAN 1 LASERLAITE KLASS 1 LASER APPARAT Varoitus! iii Confidential You should not open the laser unit under any circumstances....or performance of the following interface cables. (1) A shielded parallel interface cable with twisted-pair conductors and that you use one of procedures other than 2 meters long. ■ IEC 60825-1 specification (220 to 240 volt model only) This machine...
CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT APPAREIL À LASER DE CLASSE 1 LASER KLASSE 1 PRODUKT This machine has a Class 3B laser diode which produces invisible laser radiation in the laser unit. For Finland and Sweden LUOKAN 1 LASERLAITE KLASS 1 LASER APPARAT Varoitus! iii Confidential You should not open the laser unit under any circumstances....or performance of the following interface cables. (1) A shielded parallel interface cable with twisted-pair conductors and that you use one of procedures other than 2 meters long. ■ IEC 60825-1 specification (220 to 240 volt model only) This machine...
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..., do not try to open , the regulations of any personal accessories such as watches and rings before working on the laser unit. A reflected beam, though invisible, can permanently damage the eyes. ACHTUNG: Im Falle von Störungen der Lasereinheit muß ...not to take off any trouble with the laser unit, replace the laser unit itself. Be sure to place a screwdriver or other reflective object in the path of the laser unit. CAUTION: In case of VBG 93 and the performance instructions for Laser Product (WARNHINWEIS fur Laser drucker) CAUTION: When the machine during servicing...
..., do not try to open , the regulations of any personal accessories such as watches and rings before working on the laser unit. A reflected beam, though invisible, can permanently damage the eyes. ACHTUNG: Im Falle von Störungen der Lasereinheit muß ...not to take off any trouble with the laser unit, replace the laser unit itself. Be sure to place a screwdriver or other reflective object in the path of the laser unit. CAUTION: In case of VBG 93 and the performance instructions for Laser Product (WARNHINWEIS fur Laser drucker) CAUTION: When the machine during servicing...
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COMPONENTS The equipment consists of the following major components: ADF Unit Scanner Unit Panel Unit NCU PCB Joint Cover ASSY Outer Chute ASSY Back Cover Driver PCB Speaker ASSY Laser Unit Side Cover R Rear Chute ASSY Fuser Unit Access Cover Side Cover L Main PCB Fig. 1-1 Frame Unit Toner LED PCB ASSY Process Cover ASSY PS PCB MP Tray Cover ASSY High-voltage PS PCB Paper Tray 1-1 Confidential 1.
COMPONENTS The equipment consists of the following major components: ADF Unit Scanner Unit Panel Unit NCU PCB Joint Cover ASSY Outer Chute ASSY Back Cover Driver PCB Speaker ASSY Laser Unit Side Cover R Rear Chute ASSY Fuser Unit Access Cover Side Cover L Main PCB Fig. 1-1 Frame Unit Toner LED PCB ASSY Process Cover ASSY PS PCB MP Tray Cover ASSY High-voltage PS PCB Paper Tray 1-1 Confidential 1.
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2.5 Service Information These are key service information to CHAPTER 4 in the Service Manual. 1-8 Confidential Machine life: 200,000 pages MTBF (Meantime between failure): Up to 4000 hours MTTR (Meantime to repair): Average 0.5 hours Monthly volume: 30,000 pages Periodical replacement parts: Parts Approximate Life (pages) Fuser unit 100,000 Laser unit 100,000 PF kit China MP: 25,000 Tray 1/2: 100,000 India MP: 12,000 Tray 1/2: 80,000 Others MP: 50,000 Tray 1/2: 100,000 * As for periodical replacement parts, refer to maintain the product.
2.5 Service Information These are key service information to CHAPTER 4 in the Service Manual. 1-8 Confidential Machine life: 200,000 pages MTBF (Meantime between failure): Up to 4000 hours MTTR (Meantime to repair): Average 0.5 hours Monthly volume: 30,000 pages Periodical replacement parts: Parts Approximate Life (pages) Fuser unit 100,000 Laser unit 100,000 PF kit China MP: 25,000 Tray 1/2: 100,000 India MP: 12,000 Tray 1/2: 80,000 Others MP: 50,000 Tray 1/2: 100,000 * As for periodical replacement parts, refer to maintain the product.
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...motor Charging, exposing, developing, transferring, and feeding mechanism high-voltage power supplies AC heat-fixing processes - Laser-sensitive drum - ADF motor - Electrical charger - and - Laser unit (including the polygon motor) - Transfer roller - CCD unit - Main motor Fig. 2-1 *Provided on models supporting facsimile function. 2-1 Confidential Developer roller - MECHANICS ...interface WLAN PCB LAN interface USB interface Line Control Section Fax data Printer data NCU* Speaker ADF unit Scanner unit Laser printing unit Paper Low- Heater roller -
...motor Charging, exposing, developing, transferring, and feeding mechanism high-voltage power supplies AC heat-fixing processes - Laser-sensitive drum - ADF motor - Electrical charger - and - Laser unit (including the polygon motor) - Transfer roller - CCD unit - Main motor Fig. 2-1 *Provided on models supporting facsimile function. 2-1 Confidential Developer roller - MECHANICS ...interface WLAN PCB LAN interface USB interface Line Control Section Fax data Printer data NCU* Speaker ADF unit Scanner unit Laser printing unit Paper Low- Heater roller -
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... Drawing - Printer part Paper stack lever Transfer roller Eject roller 2 Back cover Heat roller Eject roller 1 Paper eject actuator Pressure roller Duplex unit Paper tray Paper tray (LT unit) Laser unit Corona wire Exposure drum Develop roller Fig. 2-3 2-3 MP tray Regist roller Separation rollerMMPP Separation pad MP Paper feed roller MP Regist actuator rear...
... Drawing - Printer part Paper stack lever Transfer roller Eject roller 2 Back cover Heat roller Eject roller 1 Paper eject actuator Pressure roller Duplex unit Paper tray Paper tray (LT unit) Laser unit Corona wire Exposure drum Develop roller Fig. 2-3 2-3 MP tray Regist roller Separation rollerMMPP Separation pad MP Paper feed roller MP Regist actuator rear...
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(2) Exposure The laser beam radiated from a laser diode inside the laser unit is concentrated into a constant width by a slit in the CO lens cell and then reflected by such exposure and a printed image is formed. CO lens Laser diode Polygon mirror Laser unit Exposure drum Fig. 2-24 2-27 Confidential The evenly charged exposure drum is lowered by a polygon mirror rotating at high speed. Surface potential is irradiated with reflected light and exposed.
(2) Exposure The laser beam radiated from a laser diode inside the laser unit is concentrated into a constant width by a slit in the CO lens cell and then reflected by such exposure and a printed image is formed. CO lens Laser diode Polygon mirror Laser unit Exposure drum Fig. 2-24 2-27 Confidential The evenly charged exposure drum is lowered by a polygon mirror rotating at high speed. Surface potential is irradiated with reflected light and exposed.
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1.2 Part names ADF Unit Scanner Unit NCU PCB Joint Cover ASSY Outer Chute ASSY Back Cover Driver PCB Panel Unit Speaker ASSY Laser Unit Side Cover R Rear Chute ASSY Fuser Unit Access Cover Side Cover L Main PCB Fig. 3-1 Frame Unit Toner LED PCB ASSY Process Cover ASSY PS PCB MP Tray Cover ASSY High-voltage PS PCB Paper Tray 3-2 Confidential
1.2 Part names ADF Unit Scanner Unit NCU PCB Joint Cover ASSY Outer Chute ASSY Back Cover Driver PCB Panel Unit Speaker ASSY Laser Unit Side Cover R Rear Chute ASSY Fuser Unit Access Cover Side Cover L Main PCB Fig. 3-1 Frame Unit Toner LED PCB ASSY Process Cover ASSY PS PCB MP Tray Cover ASSY High-voltage PS PCB Paper Tray 3-2 Confidential
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... that is indicated on the LCD Error Message Access Error Cartridge Error Replace Parts Drum Replace Parts Fuser Unit Replace Parts Laser Unit Replace Parts PF Kit MP Replace Parts PF Kit 1 Replace Parts PF Kit 2 Comm.Error Connection Fail Type of a problem (if any), the ... Kit 2. 3-15 Poor telephone line quality Send the fax again or connect the caused a communication machine to The device is time to replace the laser unit. 2. DISTINGUISH ERROR CAUSE 2.1 ERROR INDICATION To help the user or the service personnel promptly locate the cause of Error Action Refer to another telephone...
... that is indicated on the LCD Error Message Access Error Cartridge Error Replace Parts Drum Replace Parts Fuser Unit Replace Parts Laser Unit Replace Parts PF Kit MP Replace Parts PF Kit 1 Replace Parts PF Kit 2 Comm.Error Connection Fail Type of a problem (if any), the ... Kit 2. 3-15 Poor telephone line quality Send the fax again or connect the caused a communication machine to The device is time to replace the laser unit. 2. DISTINGUISH ERROR CAUSE 2.1 ERROR INDICATION To help the user or the service personnel promptly locate the cause of Error Action Refer to another telephone...
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... to quickly find out the problem. 3.1 Error Indication Error codes Problem 1E Replacement time of the drum unit 1F Two or more optional trays are installed 24 Internal temperature sensor failure 35 EEPROM of main PCB failure 36 HVPS PCB during standby failure Main PCB RAM failure... 3-14 6F high temperature of the center or side thermistors 3-19 3-14 70 Fuser motor error 3-20 3-15 71 Laser unit polygon mirror failure 3-20 3-15 72 Laser beam emission failure 3-20 Sensor of the inside 3-15 75 temperature for detection detected higher than constant temperature 3-20 3-15...
... to quickly find out the problem. 3.1 Error Indication Error codes Problem 1E Replacement time of the drum unit 1F Two or more optional trays are installed 24 Internal temperature sensor failure 35 EEPROM of main PCB failure 36 HVPS PCB during standby failure Main PCB RAM failure... 3-14 6F high temperature of the center or side thermistors 3-19 3-14 70 Fuser motor error 3-20 3-15 71 Laser unit polygon mirror failure 3-20 3-15 72 Laser beam emission failure 3-20 Sensor of the inside 3-15 75 temperature for detection detected higher than constant temperature 3-20 3-15...
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... code 54 Replace Parts Fuser Unit Replacement time of the laser unit Replace the laser unit. 3-15 Confidential Step 1 Cause Remedy Replacement time of the fuser unit Replace the fuser unit. ■ Error code 55 Replace Parts Laser Unit Replacement time of the laser unit Step Cause Remedy 1 Replacement time of the fuser unit User Check • Replace the fuser unit with a new one .
... code 54 Replace Parts Fuser Unit Replacement time of the laser unit Replace the laser unit. 3-15 Confidential Step 1 Cause Remedy Replacement time of the fuser unit Replace the fuser unit. ■ Error code 55 Replace Parts Laser Unit Replacement time of the laser unit Step Cause Remedy 1 Replacement time of the fuser unit User Check • Replace the fuser unit with a new one .
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...■ Error code 71 Print Unable 71 Turn the power off and then back on again. Laser beam emission failure Step 1 2 Cause Laser scanner unit failure Main PCB failure Remedy Replace the laser scanner unit. Replace the main PCB ASSY. ■ Error code 75 Cooling Down Wait for a while ...Sensor of the inside temperature for detection detected higher than constant temperature User Check • Lower the inside temperature. Laser unit polygon mirror failure Error code 72 Print Unable 72 Turn the power off and then back on again. Replace the main PCB ASSY....
...■ Error code 71 Print Unable 71 Turn the power off and then back on again. Laser beam emission failure Step 1 2 Cause Laser scanner unit failure Main PCB failure Remedy Replace the laser scanner unit. Replace the main PCB ASSY. ■ Error code 75 Cooling Down Wait for a while ...Sensor of the inside temperature for detection detected higher than constant temperature User Check • Lower the inside temperature. Laser unit polygon mirror failure Error code 72 Print Unable 72 Turn the power off and then back on again. Replace the main PCB ASSY....
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... 1 2 Cause Main fan failure Main PCB failure Remedy Replace the main fan ASSY. Replace the main PCB ASSY. 3-37 Confidential E2PROM data laser unit error Step 1 Cause Main PCB failure Remedy Replace the main PCB ASSY. ■ Error code EC Print Unable EC See Troubleshooting and routine ... and routine maintenance chapter in User's Guide. Central temperature of heat roller detected more than 280°C Step 1 2 Cause Fuser unit failure Main PCB failure Remedy Replace the fuser unit. ■ Error code E2 Fuser Error Turn the power off and then back on again.
... 1 2 Cause Main fan failure Main PCB failure Remedy Replace the main fan ASSY. Replace the main PCB ASSY. 3-37 Confidential E2PROM data laser unit error Step 1 Cause Main PCB failure Remedy Replace the main PCB ASSY. ■ Error code EC Print Unable EC See Troubleshooting and routine ... and routine maintenance chapter in User's Guide. Central temperature of heat roller detected more than 280°C Step 1 2 Cause Fuser unit failure Main PCB failure Remedy Replace the fuser unit. ■ Error code E2 Fuser Error Turn the power off and then back on again.
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... HVPS PCB/Main PCB connection failure Is the harness of the laser unit dirty? Replace the main PCB Yes ASSY. Replace the toner cartridge or drum unit with a new one . Replace the toner cartridge. No Does the machine start printing even after replacing the laser unit? Clean the toner sensor. (receiving light side / emitting light side...
... HVPS PCB/Main PCB connection failure Is the harness of the laser unit dirty? Replace the main PCB Yes ASSY. Replace the toner cartridge or drum unit with a new one . Replace the toner cartridge. No Does the machine start printing even after replacing the laser unit? Clean the toner sensor. (receiving light side / emitting light side...
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... Fig. 3-2, Fig. 3-3.) Reconnect the scanner No harness of the laser unit connected securely? Result Remedy Assemble the laser unit correctly and secure the No screw. Replace the drum unit with a new one . - Replace the laser unit. Scanner harness of the laser unit connection failure Is the scanner harness of the laser unit. Scanner motor rotation failure Is the problem solved after replacing...
... Fig. 3-2, Fig. 3-3.) Reconnect the scanner No harness of the laser unit connected securely? Result Remedy Assemble the laser unit correctly and secure the No screw. Replace the drum unit with a new one . - Replace the laser unit. Scanner harness of the laser unit connection failure Is the scanner harness of the laser unit. Scanner motor rotation failure Is the problem solved after replacing...
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... Scanner harness of the laser unit connection failure Is the scanner harness of the laser unit. HVPS PCB failure Is the problem solved after replacing the main PCB ASSY? FG harness ASSY connection failure Is the FG harness ASSY between the laser unit and main PCB ASSY ...Is the problem solved after replacing the HVPS PCB ASSY? Yes 3-50 Confidential Replace the laser unit. Yes Replace the drum unit. Reconnect the FG harness No ASSY between the laser unit and main PCB ASSY connected securely? Clean both electrodes. Reconnect the scanner No harness of...
... Scanner harness of the laser unit connection failure Is the scanner harness of the laser unit. HVPS PCB failure Is the problem solved after replacing the main PCB ASSY? FG harness ASSY connection failure Is the FG harness ASSY between the laser unit and main PCB ASSY ...Is the problem solved after replacing the HVPS PCB ASSY? Yes 3-50 Confidential Replace the laser unit. Yes Replace the drum unit. Reconnect the FG harness No ASSY between the laser unit and main PCB ASSY connected securely? Clean both electrodes. Reconnect the scanner No harness of...