What does 'Connection Fail' mean on Brother MFC-7240 All in One Printer?
If your Brother All in One Printer shows 'Connection Fail', it means you tried to poll a fax machine that is not in Polled Waiting mode. Check the other fax machine’s polling setup.
How to fix 'Toner Ended' on Brother MFC-7240 All in One Printer?
If your Brother All in One Printer displays 'Toner Ended', it signifies that the toner cartridge needs replacement. Although the printer will store faxes in memory while available, it's crucial to replace the toner cartridge with a new one to ensure uninterrupted printing.
How to resolve a cartridge error on Brother All in One Printer?
A 'Cartridge Error' on your Brother All in One Printer often means the toner cartridge isn't correctly installed. To resolve this, pull out the drum unit, remove the toner cartridge, and then reinstall the toner cartridge properly into the drum unit.
What to do if my Brother MFC-7240 says 'Replace Drum'?
If your Brother All in One Printer shows 'Replace Drum' or 'Drum Stop', it indicates that the drum unit needs to be replaced.
How do I fix a 'Drum Error' on my Brother MFC-7240 All in One Printer?
If your Brother All in One Printer displays 'Drum Error', it means the corona wire on the drum unit requires cleaning. Clean the corona wire on the drum unit to resolve this issue.
What does 'Disconnected' mean on Brother MFC-7240 All in One Printer?
If your Brother All in One Printer displays 'Disconnected', it means the other person or their fax machine stopped the call. Try sending or receiving again.
Why can't my Brother MFC-7240 receive a fax?
If your Brother All in One Printer fails to receive a fax, ensure it has a dial tone by pressing the Hook/Hold key. Check all line cord connections, ensuring the telephone line cord is plugged into the telephone wall socket and the LINE socket of the machine. If you use DSL or VoIP, contact your service provider for connection instructions.
What causes 'Comm.Error' on Brother MFC-7240 All in One Printer?
If your Brother All in One Printer displays 'Comm.Error', it means that poor telephone line quality caused a communication error. Try sending the fax again or connect the machine to another telephone line. If the problem continues, call the telephone company to check your telephone line.
When to replace toner on Brother Fax Machine?
The 'Replace Toner' message on your Brother Fax Machine indicates that the toner cartridge is at the end of its life. If the Toner setting is set to Stop, replace the toner cartridge with a new, original Brother toner cartridge to reset the Replace Toner mode. If the Toner setting is set to Continue, the machine will continue printing until the LCD shows Toner Ended.
Why does my Brother Fax Machine say 'Cooling Down Wait for a while'?
The 'Cooling Down Wait for a while' message on your Brother Fax Machine indicates that the drum unit or toner cartridge is too hot. Ensure the fan is spinning and the exhaust outlet isn't blocked. If the fan works, clear any obstructions around the exhaust outlet and let the machine sit turned on for several minutes without use. For FAX-2840 and MFC-7240 models: turn the power off, wait a few seconds, then turn it back on, and leave the machine on for 15 minutes. For FAX-2940 models: turn the power off, wait a few seconds, then turn it back on, and leave it on for 15 minutes.
General| Duplex printing | No |
|---|---|
| Print technology | Laser |
| Maximum resolution | 2400 x 600 DPI |
| Print speed (black, normal quality, A4/US Letter) | 21 ppm |
| Copier resize | 25 - 400 % |
| Maximum copy resolution | - DPI |
| N-in-1 copy function (N=) | 2, 4 |
| Copy speed (black, normal quality, A4) | 21 cpm |
| Scan to | E-mail, File, Image, OCR |
| Image formats supported | BMP, JPG, PNG, TIF |
| Maximum scan resolution | 19200 x 19200 DPI |
| Document formats supported | HTML, PDF, RTF, XLS |
| Optical scanning resolution | 600 x 2400 DPI |
| Faxing | Mono faxing |
| Modem speed | 14.4 Kbit/s |
| Fax transmission speed | 7 sec/page |
| Digital sender | - |
| Maximum duty cycle | 10000 pages per month |
| Total input capacity | 250 sheets |
| Total output capacity | 100 sheets |
| Paper tray media types | Cut sheet, Pre-Printed, Thick paper, Thin paper |
| ISO A-series sizes (A0...A9) | A4, A5, A6 |
| Maximum ISO A-series paper size | A4 |
| Display | LCD |
| Product color | Gray |
| Built-in display | Yes |
| Market positioning | Home & office |
| Standard interfaces | USB 2.0 |
| Internal memory | 16 MB |
| AC input voltage | 120 V |
| AC input frequency | 50 - 60 Hz |
| Power consumption (standby) | 55 W |
| Power consumption (PowerSave) | 12 W |
| Power consumption (average operating) | 420 W |
| Package depth | 457.2 mm |
| Package width | 475 mm |
| Package height | 436.9 mm |
| Package weight | 12020 g |
Weight and Dimensions| Depth | 370.8 mm |
|---|---|
| Width | 373.4 mm |
| Height | 309.9 mm |
Step-by-step guide on how to send a fax from the machine.
Overview of different modes for receiving faxes based on line setup.
Guidance on selecting the appropriate fax receive mode for your setup.
Information on replacing toner cartridges and drum units.
Detailed steps for replacing the toner cartridge.
Instructions for cleaning the corona wire to improve print quality.
Initial steps to diagnose and resolve machine issues.
Explains common error messages and their solutions.
Steps to clear documents that are jammed in the machine.
Technical specifications related to fax functionality, modem speed, and resolution.
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