Brother MFC845CW/665CW User Manual
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Table of contents
Document Outline
- Top Page
- Preface
- How this manual is organized
- SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
- CHAPTER 1 PARTS NAMES AND FUNCTIONS
- 1.1 OUTLINE
- 1.2 CONTROL PANEL
- 1.3 COMPONENTS
- CHAPTER 2 SPECIFICATIONS
- 2.1 GENERAL
- 2.1.1 General Specifications
- 2.1.2 Paper Specifications
- 2.1.3 Printable Area
- 2.2 SPECIFICATIONS LIST
- 2.1 GENERAL
- CHAPTER 3 THEORY OF OPERATION
- 3.1 OVERVIEW
- 3.2 MECHANICAL COMPONENTS
- 3.2.1 Scanner Mechanism
- 3.2.2 Printing Mechanism
- 3.2.2.1 Ink supply and ink jet mechanism
- [ 1 ] Overview
- [ 2 ] Features
- [ 3 ] Head/carriage unit
- [ 4 ] Ink cartridges
- [ 5 ] Ink refill assembly
- [ 6 ] Ink supply tubes
- 3.2.2.2 Head maintenance mechanism
- [ 1 ] Overview
- [ 2 ] Maintenance unit components
- [ 3 ] Mechanisms constituting the head maintenance mechanism
- [ 4 ] Purge mechanism details
- 3.2.2.3 Carriage drive mechanism
- 3.2.2.4 Paper pulling-in, registration, feeding and ejecting mechanisms
- 3.2.2.1 Ink supply and ink jet mechanism
- 3.2.3 Sensors and Actuators
- 3.3 CONTROL ELECTRONICS
- 3.3.1 Components
- CHAPTER 4 ERROR INDICATION AND TROUBLESHOOTING
- 4.1 ERROR INDICATION
- 4.1.1 Equipment Errors
- [ 1 ] Error messages appearing on the LCD
- [ 2 ] Error codes contained in "MACHINE ERROR X X" messages
- 4.1.2 Communications Errors
- 4.1.1 Equipment Errors
- 4.2 TROUBLESHOOTING
- 4.2.1 Introduction
- 4.2.2 Precautions
- 4.2.3 Checking Prior to Troubleshooting
- 4.2.4 Troubleshooting Based on Problem Type
- [ 1 ] Control panel and LCD problems
- [ 2 ] Telephone problems
- [ 3 ] Communications problems
- [ 4 ] Paper/document feeding problems
- [ 5 ] Print-image problems
- [ 6 ] PC-driven printing problems
- [ 7 ] Printing from memory cards--Compact Flash, Memory Stick, SD Memory Card, or xD-Picture Card
- [ 8 ] Wireless LAN (WLAN)
- [ 9 ] Others
- 4.2.5 Problems Encountered Frequently in the Past
- [ 1 ] Paper jams
- [ 2 ] "MACHINE ERROR 4F" error message
- [ 3 ] Ink-related problems
- [ 4 ] Auto document feeder (ADF) malfunction
- 4.2.6 Possible Component Defects and Resulting Problems
- [ 1 ] ADF mechanism
- [ 2 ] Scanner mechanism
- [ 3 ] Head/carriage unit drive and purge mechanisms
- [ 4 ] Print head mechanism
- [ 5 ] Sheet feeder (SF) mechanism
- [ 6 ] Paper feeding mechanism
- [ 7 ] Speaker
- [ 8 ] Control panel and LCD
- [ 9 ] PCBs
- [ 10 ] Adjustments/data in the memories
- 4.1 ERROR INDICATION
- CHAPTER 5 TRANSFER OF DATA LEFT IN THE MACHINE TO BE SENT FOR REPAIR
- 5.1 TRANSFERRING RECEIVED FAX DATA
- CHAPTER 6 DISASSEMBLY/REASSEMBLY AND LUBRICATION
- 6.1 DISASSEMBLY/REASSEMBLY
- Safety Precautions
- Tightening Torque
- Preparation
- How to Access the Target Component
- Disassembly Flowchart
- 6.1.1 Jam Clear Cover
- 6.1.2 Scanner Cover (Scanner Unit)
- 6.1.3 ADF & Document Cover ASSY
- 6.1.4 Disassembly of ADF & Document Cover ASSY
- 6.1.5 Control Panel ASSY, Scanner Cover Sensor Actuator, Ink Cartridge Cover Sensor Actuator, and Cover Sensor PCB
- 6.1.6 Components of Control Panel ASSY
- 6.1.7 Backup Battery (for models with backup battery) and Upper Cover
- 6.1.8 Antenna & Cordless PCB ASSY (for models with cordless handset)
- 6.1.9 Speaker
- 6.1.10 Ink Cartridge Cover, Media Module Cover, Front Cover, and WLAN PCB
- 6.1.11 Main PCB
- 6.1.12 MJ/PS Shield Box and Power Supply PCB
- 6.1.13 Hook Switch PCB (for models with handset)
- 6.1.14 Head/Carriage Unit and Ink Refill ASSY
- 6.1.15 Ink Absorber Box, Ink Absorber Felt, and PF Encoder Disk
- 6.1.16 Engine Unit and Flushing Box
- 6.1.17 Components on the Engine Unit (Maintenance unit, Mode switching lever & clutch gear ASSY, Carriage motor, Inner chute ASSY, Registration sensor PCB, PF encoder PCB, Paper feed motor, Paper pull-in gear shaft, and Paper pull-in roller holder)
- 6.1.18 Paper Tray ASSY
- 6.1.19 Routing of the Harnesses, Flat Cables, and Ink Supply Tubes
- 6.2 LUBRICATION
- 6.1 DISASSEMBLY/REASSEMBLY
- CHAPTER 7 ADJUSTMENTS AND UPDATING OF SETTINGS, REQUIRED AFTER PARTS REPLACEMENT
- 7.1 PREPARATION
- 7.1.1 Requirements
- 7.1.2 Loading the Programs to the Machine
- 7.2 IF YOU REPLACE THE HEAD/CARRIAGE UNIT OR ENGINE UNIT
- [ 1 ] Update the head property information stored in the EEPROM on the main PCB
- [ 2 ] Clean the new head/carriage unit (Function code 76)
- [ 3 ] Print out a test pattern (Function code 09)
- [ 4 ] Correct the positioning error of the head/carriage unit
- [ 5 ] Update the paper feeding correction value (Function code 58)
- [ 6 ] Align vertical print lines (Function code 65)
- [ 7 ] Margin adjustment in borderless printing (Function code 66)
- [ 8 ] Print out a total check pattern
- [ 9 ] Switch back to standby
- [ 10 ] Replace the ink cartridges with the protective part
- 7.3 IF YOU REPLACE THE MAIN PCB
- [ 1 ] Load programs
- [ 2 ] Initialize the EEPROM on the main PCB (Function code 01)
- [ 3 ] Specify the CIS type (Function code 59)
- [ 4 ] Customize the EEPROM on the main PCB (Function code 74)
- [ 5 ] Register base ID code to the main PCB and base unit (cordless PCB)
- [ 6 ] Check the control panel PCB for normal operation (Function code 13)
- [ 7 ] Check the sensor operation (Function code 32)
- [ 8 ] Acquire white level data and set CIS scanner area (Function code 55)
- [ 9 ] Set an ID code and update the head property information
- [ 10 ] Update the paper feeding correction value (Function code 58)
- [ 11 ] Align vertical print lines (Function code 65)
- [ 12 ] Margin adjustment in borderless printing (Function code 66)
- [ 13 ] Switch back to standby
- [ 14 ] Register cordless handsets
- 7.4 IF YOU REPLACE THE INK ABSORBER BOX OR FLUSHING BOX
- [ 1 ] Reset each of the purge and flushing counters
- 7.5 IF YOU REPLACE THE SCANNER COVER (SCANNER UNIT)
- [ 1 ] Specify the CIS type (Function code 59)
- [ 2 ] Acquire white level data and set CIS scanner area (Function code 55)
- 7.6 IF YOU REPLACE THE CORDLESS PCB
- [ 1 ] Register base ID code to the main PCB and base unit (cordless PCB)
- [ 2 ] Register cordless handsets
- 7.7 IF YOU REPLACE THE CORDLESS HANDSETS
- [ 1 ] Deregister and register cordless handsets
- 7.1 PREPARATION
- CHAPTER 8 CLEANING
- 8.1 CLEANING THE EXTERNAL AND INTERNAL SURFACES OF THE MACHINE
- 8.2 CLEANING THE MAINTENANCE UNIT
- CHAPTER 9 MAINTENANCE MODE
- 9.1 MAINTENANCE MODE FOR THE MACHINE
- 9.1.1 Entry into the Machine Maintenance Mode
- 9.1.2 List of Functions in the Machine Maintenance Mode
- 9.1.3 User-access to the Machine Maintenance Mode
- 9.1.4 Detailed Description of Functions in the Machine Maintenance Mode
- 9.1.4.1 EEPROM Parameter Initialization (Function code 01, 91)
- 9.1.4.2 Printout of Scanning Compensation Data (Function code 05)
- 9.1.4.3 ADF Performance Test (Function code 08)
- 9.1.4.4 Test Pattern (Function code 09)
- 9.1.4.5 Firmware Switch Setting and Printout (Function codes 10 and 11)
- 9.1.4.6 Operational Check of LCD (Function code 12)
- 9.1.4.7 Operational Check of Control Panel PCB (Function code 13)
- 9.1.4.8 Sensor Operational Check (Function code 32)
- 9.1.4.9 Transfer of Received FAX Data and/or Equipment's Log (Function code 53)
- 9.1.4.10 Fine Adjustment of Scanning Start/End Position (Function code 54)
- 9.1.4.11 Acquisition of White Level Data and CIS Scanner Area Setting (Function code 55)
- 9.1.4.12 Updating of Paper Feeding Correction Value (Function code 58)
- 9.1.4.13 Checking of CIS Travel and Specifying of CIS Type (Function code 59)
- 9.1.4.14 Travel Check of the Head/Carriage Unit and Initial Setup Mode (Function code 63)
- 9.1.4.15 Alignment of Vertical Print Lines in Monochrome (Function code 65)
- 9.1.4.16 Margin Adjustment in Borderless Printing (Function code 66)
- 9.1.4.17 Updating of Property Data (Function code 68)
- 9.1.4.18 Head/Carriage Unit Traveling Speed Check (Function code 69)
- 9.1.4.19 EEPROM Customizing (Function code 74)
- 9.1.4.20 Travel of Head/Carriage Unit (for removing paper particles and dust accumulated on the maintenance unit) (Function code 75)
- 9.1.4.21 Purging Operation (Function code 76)
- 9.1.4.22 Display of the Equipment's Log (Function code 80)
- 9.1.4.23 Equipment Error Code Indication (Function code 82)
- 9.1.4.24 Output of Transmission Log to the Telephone Line (Function code 87)
- 9.1.4.25 Assurance Mode Switch Setting (Function code 88)
- 9.1.4.26 Cancellation of the Pin TX Lock Mode (Not applicable to U.S.A. models)
- 9.2 MAINTENANCE MODE FOR CORDLESS HANDSETS
- 9.2.1 Overview
- 9.2.2 Maintenance Functions for U.S.A. Models
- 9.2.2.1 List of Maintenance Functions
- 9.2.2.2 Checking of Cordless Handset ID Code and Base ID Code (Function code 086)
- 9.2.2.3 Measuring of RSSI (Received Signal Strength Indicator) (Function code 195)
- 9.2.2.4 Measuring of BER (Bit Error Rate) (Function code 196)
- 9.2.2.5 Version Information on Cordless Handset (Function code 197)
- 9.2.2.6 EEPROM Parameter Initialization (Function code 198)
- 9.2.3 Maintenance Functions for European Models
- 9.2.3.1 List of Maintenance Functions
- 9.2.3.2 Version Information on Cordless Handset
- 9.2.3.3 Checking of Cordless Handset ID Code
- 9.2.3.4 Checking of Base ID Code
- 9.2.3.5 EEPROM Parameter Initialization
- 9.2.3.6 Initializing the Cordless Handset
- 9.1 MAINTENANCE MODE FOR THE MACHINE
- Appendix 1. Reading Labels
- Appendix 2. Firmware Installation
- A2.1 Loading the Programs to the Flash ROM
- Appendix 3. EEPROM Customizing Codes
- Appendix 4. Firmware Switches (WSW)
- Appendix 5. Wiring Diagrams
- Appendix 6. Circuit Diagrams
- A. MJ PCB (U.S.A. and Canadian models)
- A. MJ PCB (European and Oceanian models)
- B. Power supply PCB (U.S.A. and Canadian models)
- B. Power supply PCB (European, Asian and Oceanian models)
- Appendix 7. Deletion of Personal Information
- A7.1 Deleting Personal Info from the Machine
- A7.2 Deleting Personal Info from the Cordless Handset(s)
- SPECIFICATIONS LIST
- Paper Specifications
- Maintenance-mode Functions
- MACHINE ERROR XX