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.... Service Center Locations (Canada only) For the location of the product. http://solutions.brother.com/ Note You can download the latest software and utilities and read FAQs and troubleshooting tips to learn how to get the most efficient way to register your new product,... here for the latest firmware upgrade. i Your registration with Brother International Corporation, you will help , you bought the machine. Register your product By registering your receipt; may serve as the original owner of a Brother authorized service center, call the country where you must be ...
.... Service Center Locations (Canada only) For the location of the product. http://solutions.brother.com/ Note You can download the latest software and utilities and read FAQs and troubleshooting tips to learn how to get the most efficient way to register your new product,... here for the latest firmware upgrade. i Your registration with Brother International Corporation, you will help , you bought the machine. Register your product By registering your receipt; may serve as the original owner of a Brother authorized service center, call the country where you must be ...
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...troubleshooting tips. Follow these instructions for trademarks and legal limitations. Please read the Safety Instructions before you set up your machine and installing the drivers and software for Mac OS X 10.5.8 users iv Learn the basic Fax, Copy and Scan (MFC-7240 only) operations and how to use your Brother...-2940) PDF file / Documentation CD-ROM / In the Box (For MFC-7240) PDF file / Installer CD-ROM / In the Box PDF file / Installer CD-ROM / In the Box Download optional software from the Brother Solutions Center (FAX-2840 and FAX-2940 users) You can download free printer...
...troubleshooting tips. Follow these instructions for trademarks and legal limitations. Please read the Safety Instructions before you set up your machine and installing the drivers and software for Mac OS X 10.5.8 users iv Learn the basic Fax, Copy and Scan (MFC-7240 only) operations and how to use your Brother...-2940) PDF file / Documentation CD-ROM / In the Box (For MFC-7240) PDF file / Installer CD-ROM / In the Box PDF file / Installer CD-ROM / In the Box Download optional software from the Brother Solutions Center (FAX-2840 and FAX-2940 users) You can download free printer...
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... 45 How to copy ...45 Stop copying 45 Copy settings 45 10 How to print from your computer (For MFC-7240) 46 Printing a document 46 11 How to scan to a computer (MFC-7240 only) 47 Before scanning 47 Scanning a document as a PDF file using ControlCenter4 (Windows 47 How to change the... items 54 Replacing the toner cartridge 55 Cleaning the corona wire 60 Replacing the drum unit 62 Cleaning the scanner glass 66 B Troubleshooting 67 Identifying your problem 67 Error and maintenance messages 69 Transferring your faxes or Fax Journal report 74 Document Jams 75 Document was ...
... 45 How to copy ...45 Stop copying 45 Copy settings 45 10 How to print from your computer (For MFC-7240) 46 Printing a document 46 11 How to scan to a computer (MFC-7240 only) 47 Before scanning 47 Scanning a document as a PDF file using ControlCenter4 (Windows 47 How to change the... items 54 Replacing the toner cartridge 55 Cleaning the corona wire 60 Replacing the drum unit 62 Cleaning the scanner glass 66 B Troubleshooting 67 Identifying your problem 67 Error and maintenance messages 69 Transferring your faxes or Fax Journal report 74 Document Jams 75 Document was ...
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...the machine's power switch is inserted properly in the paper tray. (For MFC-7240) The interface cables are securely connected to the page suggested below first and follow the troubleshooting tips. B Troubleshooting B If you think there is a problem with the above checks, identify your problem... and then go to the machine and the computer. LCD Messages (See Error and maintenance messages uu page 69.) If you need additional help, the Brother ...
...the machine's power switch is inserted properly in the paper tray. (For MFC-7240) The interface cables are securely connected to the page suggested below first and follow the troubleshooting tips. B Troubleshooting B If you think there is a problem with the above checks, identify your problem... and then go to the machine and the computer. LCD Messages (See Error and maintenance messages uu page 69.) If you need additional help, the Brother ...
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... may need more help, the Brother Solutions Center offers the latest FAQs and troubleshooting tips: Visit us at http://solutions.brother.com/. closed . Comm.Error Poor telephone line quality caused a communication error. a while. (For FAX-2840 and MFC-7240) See Transferring your faxes or ...again. cartridge, then re-install the toner cartridge in Polled Waiting mode. Close the Control panel cover of the machine. Troubleshooting Error and maintenance messages B As with any important messages. Error Message Cause Action Cartridge Error The toner cartridge is not ...
... may need more help, the Brother Solutions Center offers the latest FAQs and troubleshooting tips: Visit us at http://solutions.brother.com/. closed . Comm.Error Poor telephone line quality caused a communication error. a while. (For FAX-2840 and MFC-7240) See Transferring your faxes or ...again. cartridge, then re-install the toner cartridge in Polled Waiting mode. Close the Control panel cover of the machine. Troubleshooting Error and maintenance messages B As with any important messages. Error Message Cause Action Cartridge Error The toner cartridge is not ...
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... not Verify the number and try again. Leave the machine for 15 minutes with the power on. If the problem continues, call Brother Customer Service. machine uu page 76.) Jam Tray The paper is jammed in the paper (See Paper is not installed Pull out the drum... off , wait a few seconds, and then turn it back into the drum unit. 71 Troubleshooting Error Message Cause Action Init Unable XX The machine has a mechanical problem. (For FAX-2840 and MFC-7240 ) Received fax messages still in memory will not lose any important messages. cartridge and then put...
... not Verify the number and try again. Leave the machine for 15 minutes with the power on. If the problem continues, call Brother Customer Service. machine uu page 76.) Jam Tray The paper is jammed in the paper (See Paper is not installed Pull out the drum... off , wait a few seconds, and then turn it back into the drum unit. 71 Troubleshooting Error Message Cause Action Init Unable XX The machine has a mechanical problem. (For FAX-2840 and MFC-7240 ) Received fax messages still in memory will not lose any important messages. cartridge and then put...
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... how to operate the machine in the memory. Replace the toner cartridge with a new and unused original Brother toner cartridge. The machine has a mechanical problem. (For FAX-2840 and MFC-7240) See Transferring your faxes or Fax Journal report uu page 74 before disconnecting the machine so you will continue...55.) If you that the when the LCD shows Replace Toner or toner cartridge is near the end of Toner Ended. its life. Troubleshooting Error Message Replace Toner Scan Unable XX Size mismatch Toner Ended Toner Low Cause Action The toner cartridge is at the end of its ...
... how to operate the machine in the memory. Replace the toner cartridge with a new and unused original Brother toner cartridge. The machine has a mechanical problem. (For FAX-2840 and MFC-7240) See Transferring your faxes or Fax Journal report uu page 74 before disconnecting the machine so you will continue...55.) If you that the when the LCD shows Replace Toner or toner cartridge is near the end of Toner Ended. its life. Troubleshooting Error Message Replace Toner Scan Unable XX Size mismatch Toner Ended Toner Low Cause Action The toner cartridge is at the end of its ...
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... control panel cover. B 75 d Press Stop/Exit. Document Jams B Document was not inserted or fed properly, or was too long B a Open the control panel cover. Troubleshooting Paper Jams B Always remove all paper from feeding through the machine at the same time and prevents paper jams. Paper is jammed in the standard...
... control panel cover. B 75 d Press Stop/Exit. Document Jams B Document was not inserted or fed properly, or was too long B a Open the control panel cover. Troubleshooting Paper Jams B Always remove all paper from feeding through the machine at the same time and prevents paper jams. Paper is jammed in the standard...
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The jammed paper may release the paper so you touch the internal parts of the machine. B 77 Wait for the machine to cool down before you can pull it out from inside of the machine. WARNING HOT SURFACE After you have just used the machine, some internal parts of the machine will be pulled out with the drum unit and toner cartridge assembly, or this may be extremely hot. Troubleshooting b Slowly take out the drum unit and toner cartridge assembly.
The jammed paper may release the paper so you touch the internal parts of the machine. B 77 Wait for the machine to cool down before you can pull it out from inside of the machine. WARNING HOT SURFACE After you have just used the machine, some internal parts of the machine will be pulled out with the drum unit and toner cartridge assembly, or this may be extremely hot. Troubleshooting b Slowly take out the drum unit and toner cartridge assembly.
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Troubleshooting Paper is jammed inside the machine B If the LCD shows Jam Inside, follow these steps: a Open the front cover, and then leave the machine turned on for 10 minutes for the machine to cool the internal parts of the fuser unit. WARNING HOT SURFACE After you touch the internal parts...e Using both hands, gently pull the jammed paper out of the machine that are extremely hot. Wait for the internal fan to cool down before you have just used the machine, some internal parts of the machine. g Put the drum unit and toner cartridge assembly back into the machine. B h Close...
Troubleshooting Paper is jammed inside the machine B If the LCD shows Jam Inside, follow these steps: a Open the front cover, and then leave the machine turned on for 10 minutes for the machine to cool the internal parts of the fuser unit. WARNING HOT SURFACE After you touch the internal parts...e Using both hands, gently pull the jammed paper out of the machine that are extremely hot. Wait for the internal fan to cool down before you have just used the machine, some internal parts of the machine. g Put the drum unit and toner cartridge assembly back into the machine. B h Close...
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Clear the jammed paper if there is any inside the drum unit. B 81 c Push down the green lock lever and take the toner cartridge out of the drum unit. • To prevent damage to the machine from static electricity, DO NOT touch the electrodes shown in the illustrations. Troubleshooting Important To avoid print quality problems, DO NOT touch the shaded parts shown in the illustration.
Clear the jammed paper if there is any inside the drum unit. B 81 c Push down the green lock lever and take the toner cartridge out of the drum unit. • To prevent damage to the machine from static electricity, DO NOT touch the electrodes shown in the illustrations. Troubleshooting Important To avoid print quality problems, DO NOT touch the shaded parts shown in the illustration.
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Troubleshooting i Close the front cover of the machine. If the machine does not start printing automatically, press Start. B 83 Note (MFC-7240 only) If you turn off the machine while the LCD shows Jam Inside, the machine will print incomplete data from your computer. h Put the drum unit and toner cartridge assembly back in the machine.
Troubleshooting i Close the front cover of the machine. If the machine does not start printing automatically, press Start. B 83 Note (MFC-7240 only) If you turn off the machine while the LCD shows Jam Inside, the machine will print incomplete data from your computer. h Put the drum unit and toner cartridge assembly back in the machine.
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... difficulty with the way your machine, check the chart below and follow the troubleshooting tips. Visit us at : 1-877-BROTHER (1-877-276-8437) (in USA) or 1-877-BROTHER (in Canada). Check the chart below and follow the troubleshooting tips. • Using non-Brother supplies may be made from another fax machine. If your machine B Important...
... difficulty with the way your machine, check the chart below and follow the troubleshooting tips. Visit us at : 1-877-BROTHER (1-877-276-8437) (in USA) or 1-877-BROTHER (in Canada). Check the chart below and follow the troubleshooting tips. • Using non-Brother supplies may be made from another fax machine. If your machine B Important...
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...connection instructions. If possible, call and activate the machine to automatically answer all incoming faxes, you must answer every incoming call your Brother machine shares a line with the Distinctive Ring subscriber service, please see Voice Mail uu page 33. Receiving Faxes Difficulties Cannot receive... a fax. If your machine to hear it to receive faxes. 85 In Manual mode, you should select the Manual mode. Troubleshooting Telephone line or connections Difficulties Dialing does not work. In Fax/Tel mode, your service provider for a dial tone. If you...
...connection instructions. If possible, call and activate the machine to automatically answer all incoming faxes, you must answer every incoming call your Brother machine shares a line with the Distinctive Ring subscriber service, please see Voice Mail uu page 33. Receiving Faxes Difficulties Cannot receive... a fax. If your machine to hear it to receive faxes. 85 In Manual mode, you should select the Manual mode. Troubleshooting Telephone line or connections Difficulties Dialing does not work. In Fax/Tel mode, your service provider for a dial tone. If you...
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... available only when the machine is recommended. Try sending the fax again. (MFC-7240 only) If you send are sending a PC-Fax message and get transmission errors... machine calling and respond with your machine may create a problem sending or receiving faxes. Troubleshooting Sending faxes Difficulties Poor sending quality. Suggestions Try changing your machine's scanner operation. To free...delayed fax or polling job (see Advanced User's Guide: Checking and canceling waiting jobs). Brother's ECM feature B should help overcome this problem by pressing Stop/Exit. This condition is...
... available only when the machine is recommended. Try sending the fax again. (MFC-7240 only) If you send are sending a PC-Fax message and get transmission errors... machine calling and respond with your machine may create a problem sending or receiving faxes. Troubleshooting Sending faxes Difficulties Poor sending quality. Suggestions Try changing your machine's scanner operation. To free...delayed fax or polling job (see Advanced User's Guide: Checking and canceling waiting jobs). Brother's ECM feature B should help overcome this problem by pressing Stop/Exit. This condition is...
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...) Run the Repair MFL-Pro Suite program on the Installer CD-ROM. Troubleshooting Printing difficulties (For MFC-7240) (continued) Difficulties The machine is helpful to cancel print jobs. Try to choose the Brother TWAIN or WIA driver. The machine does not print from the memory it...174; Illustrator®. Sometimes it back into the paper tray. PageManager from http://nj.newsoft.com.tw/download/brother/PM9SEInstaller_BR_multilang.dmg Software difficulties (For MFC-7240) Difficulties Cannot install software or print. Suggestions Press Stop/Exit to remove the paper, turn the stack ...
...) Run the Repair MFL-Pro Suite program on the Installer CD-ROM. Troubleshooting Printing difficulties (For MFC-7240) (continued) Difficulties The machine is helpful to cancel print jobs. Try to choose the Brother TWAIN or WIA driver. The machine does not print from the memory it...174; Illustrator®. Sometimes it back into the paper tray. PageManager from http://nj.newsoft.com.tw/download/brother/PM9SEInstaller_BR_multilang.dmg Software difficulties (For MFC-7240) Difficulties Cannot install software or print. Suggestions Press Stop/Exit to remove the paper, turn the stack ...
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... available for VoIP) reduces the modem speed to choose Basic(for VoIP), Normal or High (FAX-2840 and FAX-2940). Basic(for fax sending. Troubleshooting Setting Dial Tone detection B Setting the Dial Tone to choose Detection or No Detection. Initial Setup 4.Dial Tone b Press a or b to Detection will shorten the...
... available for VoIP) reduces the modem speed to choose Basic(for VoIP), Normal or High (FAX-2840 and FAX-2940). Basic(for fax sending. Troubleshooting Setting Dial Tone detection B Setting the Dial Tone to choose Detection or No Detection. Initial Setup 4.Dial Tone b Press a or b to Detection will shorten the...
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.... Call Brother Customer Service. Put in a new drum unit. (See Replacing the drum unit uu page 62.) Make sure that you choose the appropriate media type in the printer driver (for MFC-7240) Software User's Guide: Basic tab.) Ghost (For MFC-7240) Choose ... our specifications. (See Acceptable paper and other print media uu page 16.) Make sure that meets our specifications. Call Brother Customer Service. 93 Troubleshooting Examples of background shading. (See Product Safety Guide: Choosing a location.) Clean the drum surface. (See Advanced User...
.... Call Brother Customer Service. Put in a new drum unit. (See Replacing the drum unit uu page 62.) Make sure that you choose the appropriate media type in the printer driver (for MFC-7240) Software User's Guide: Basic tab.) Ghost (For MFC-7240) Choose ... our specifications. (See Acceptable paper and other print media uu page 16.) Make sure that meets our specifications. Call Brother Customer Service. 93 Troubleshooting Examples of background shading. (See Product Safety Guide: Choosing a location.) Clean the drum surface. (See Advanced User...
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... may cause this print quality problem. (See Product Safety Guide: Choosing a location.) If the problem is not solved, the drum unit may be damaged. Troubleshooting Examples of paper. (See How to copy uu page 45.) If the problem is not solved after printing a few pages, put in a new drum unit...
... may cause this print quality problem. (See Product Safety Guide: Choosing a location.) If the problem is not solved, the drum unit may be damaged. Troubleshooting Examples of paper. (See How to copy uu page 45.) If the problem is not solved after printing a few pages, put in a new drum unit...
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...; Open the back cover (face-up output tray) for the machine to eject printed pages onto the face-up output tray. (For MFC-7240) Choose Reduce Paper Curl mode in the printer driver when you do not use our recommended paper. (See Software User's Guide: Other Print Options ... quality. (See Acceptable paper and other print media uu page 16.) Turn over the stack of paper in the paper tray. Troubleshooting Examples of poor print quality Recommendation AaAa0bBbc1CBdDec2EfCgdF3hGDie4jHk Page skewed Make sure that the paper or other print media is loaded properly in the ...
...; Open the back cover (face-up output tray) for the machine to eject printed pages onto the face-up output tray. (For MFC-7240) Choose Reduce Paper Curl mode in the printer driver when you do not use our recommended paper. (See Software User's Guide: Other Print Options ... quality. (See Acceptable paper and other print media uu page 16.) Turn over the stack of paper in the paper tray. Troubleshooting Examples of poor print quality Recommendation AaAa0bBbc1CBdDec2EfCgdF3hGDie4jHk Page skewed Make sure that the paper or other print media is loaded properly in the ...