Brother MFC260C User Manual

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[ 2 ] Error codes contained in "MACHINE ERROR X X" messages
Using Function code 82 (described in Chapter 9, Section 9.1.4.23) displays the most recent error in
the format of "MACHINE ERROR XX." The XX represents one of the error codes listed in this
section.
XX in error messages "Unable to Change XX" to "Unable to Scan XX" and "Change Unable XX" to
"Scan Unable XX" given in item [ 1 ] also represents one of these error codes.
NOTE: When checking a PCB as instructed in the "Solution" column, also check its harness.
NOTE: To check sensors, use Function code 32 described in Chapter 9, Section 9.1.4.8 (that is,
press the 3 and 2 keys in the maintenance mode).
Error Code
(Hex)
Symptom Probable Cause Solution
25 Not used.
Running out of ink or the
ink cartridge not set in
place
26: Black ink
27: Yellow ink
28: Cyan ink
29: Magenta ink
Replace or reload ink
cartridges, referring to
the User's Guide.
Ink cartridge PCB
defective
Replace the ink refill
ASSY.
26
27
28
29
Cannot detect ink
cartridges.
Main PCB defective Replace the main PCB.
2A-2F Not used.
Software malfunction Open and close the
scanner cover.
Unplug and plug the AC
cord.
Any obstacles on the
travel path of the
head/carriage unit
Clean and lubricate the
CR guide rail and CR
support chassis.
CR motor harness not
connected correctly
Correct the connection.
CR timing belt come off Set the CR timing belt
into place.
CR encoder strip stained
or scratched
Replace the CR encoder
strip.
Carriage PCB defective Replace the carriage PCB
ASSY.
Head/carriage unit
broken
Replace the head/carriage
unit.
Carriage motor defective Replace the carriage
motor.
Main PCB defective Replace the main PCB.
Power supply PCB
defective
Replace the power supply
PCB.
3
*
Head/carriage unit travel
error.
Maintenance unit
defective
Replace the maintenance
unit.

Brother MFC260C Specifications

General

Brand	Brother
Model	MFC260C
Category	Fax Machine
Language	English