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Oceania
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Canada
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Model name
MFC-265C
MFC-680CN
MFC-465CN
MFC-685CW
MFC-885CW
MFC-260C
MFC-235C
Group Dial (Up to
X groups)
Telephone Index
(Search/Speed
dial key)
Backup Caller ID
list
Tel service
Caller ID
Call Waiting
Caller ID
Call from Caller
ID List
Call from Call List
Call waiting
Read
y
External TAD
Interface
Distinctive
Ringing
Yes
Denmark /
United
Kingdom
only
Yes
Australia /
New
Zealand /
Singapore /
Hong Kong
only
Yes
Yes
Denmark /
United
Kingdom
only
Yes
Australia /
New
Zealand /
Singapore /
Hong Kong
only
Yes
Yes
Denmark /
United
Kingdom
only
Yes
Australia /
New
Zealand /
Singapore /
Hong Kong
only
Yes
Denmark /
United
Kingdom
only
Yes
Yes
Australia /
New
Zealand /
Singapore /
Hong Kong
only
Yes
Yes
Denmark /
United
Kingdom
only
Yes
Australia /
New
Zealand /
Singapore /
Hong Kong
only
Modem Speed
(bps)
Transmission
Speed (sec.)
ITU-T Group
Display FAX RX
Yes
Display FAX TX
Yes
Coding Method
Fax/Tel Switch
Yes (Tel)
Yes (Hook
key)
Yes (Hook
key)
Yes (Tel)
Yes (Hook
key)
Yes (Hook
key)
Yes (Tel)
Yes (Hook
key)
Yes
(by H/S or
SPK)
Super Fine
Gray Scale
Contrast
(Auto/S.Light/S.D
ark)
Dual Access
Enhanced
Remote Activate
Station ID
(20 digits/20
characters)
Remote
Maintenance
RX Mode
Indication
Resolution
Indication
Yes
LCD
LCD
Yes
Yes 20 digits/20 characters
Yes
(by H/S or SPK)
COLOR FAX
Yes
Yes
(by H/S or SPK)
Yes
N/A
14,400 (Fax)
N/A
Yes
N/A
N/A
Yes
Yes
G3
N/A
N/A
Yes
N/A
Yes
Yes (B&W only)
Mono: MH/MR/MMR
Color: JPEG
N/A
N/A
Approx.6sec (Brother#1,MMR)
N/A
N/A
N/A
Yes
N/A
N/A
Yes
Yes(6)
Yes
Yes
Mono: 64
Color: 256
Yes (TX&RX:B&W only)
Yes
2-12
Confidential
42
44
Table of Contents
Chapter 2 Specifications
31
Table of Contents
31
General
32
General Specifications
32
Paper Specifications
35
Printable Area
38
Specifications List
39
Chapter 3 Theory of Operation
51
Overview
52
Mechanical Components
53
Scanner Mechanism
55
Printing Mechanism
55
Ink Supply and Ink Jet Mechanism
55
1 ] Overview
60
2 ] Features
61
3 ] Head/Carriage Unit
62
4 ] Ink Cartridges
69
5 ] Ink Refill Assembly
71
6 ] Ink Supply Tubes
72
1 ] Overview
73
2 ] Maintenance Unit Components
73
Head Maintenance Mechanism
73
3 ] Mechanisms Constituting the Head Maintenance Mechanism
75
4 ] Purge Mechanism Details
80
Carriage Drive Mechanism
85
Paper Pulling-In, Registration, Feeding and Ejecting Mechanisms
89
Sensors and Actuators
95
Control Electronics
98
Components
98
Chapter 4 Error Indication and Troubleshooting
100
Error Indication
102
Equipment Errors
102
1 ] Error Messages Appearing on the LCD
102
On the Machine
102
On Cordless Handsets (for Models with Cordless Handset)
107
2 ] Error Codes Contained in "MACHINE ERROR X X" Messages
108
Communications Errors
122
Definition of Error Codes on the Communications List
123
Troubleshooting
129
Introduction
129
Precautions
129
Checking Prior to Troubleshooting
129
Troubleshooting Based on Problem Type
131
1 ] Control Panel and LCD Problems
131
2 ] Telephone Problems
131
3 ] Communications Problems
132
4 ] Paper/Document Feeding Problems
132
5 ] Print-Image Problems
133
6 ] PC-Driven Printing Problems
138
7 ] Printing from Memory Cards--Compact Flash, Memory Stick, SD Memory Card, or XD-Picture Card (for Models with Photocapture Center)
138
8 ] Wireless LAN (WLAN)
139
9 ] Others
139
Problems Encountered Frequently in the Past
140
1 ] Paper Jams
140
2 ] "MACHINE ERROR 4F" Error Message
141
3 ] Ink-Related Problems
141
4 ] Auto Document Feeder (ADF) Malfunction (for Models with ADF)
142
Possible Component Defects and Resulting Problems
144
1 ] ADF Mechanism (for Models with ADF)
144
2 ] Scanner Mechanism
145
3 ] Head/Carriage Unit Drive and Purge Mechanisms
146
4 ] Print Head Mechanism
147
5 ] Sheet Feeder (SF) Mechanism
148
6 ] Paper Feeding Mechanism
148
7 ] Speaker
148
8 ] Control Panel and LCD
149
9 ] Pcbs
149
10 ] Adjustments/Data in the Memories
150
Chapter 6 Disassembly/Reassembly and Lubrication
158
Disassembly/Reassembly
160
Safety Precautions
160
Tightening Torque
161
Preparation
162
How to Access the Target Component
163
Disassembly Flowchart
164
Jam Clear Cover
165
Scanner Cover (Scanner Unit)
166
ADF & Document Cover ASSY* (Document Cover)
172
Disassembly of ADF & Document Cover ASSY (Only for Models with ADF)
175
Control Panel ASSY, Scanner Cover Sensor Actuator, Ink Cartridge Cover Sensor Actuator, and Cover Sensor PCB
183
Components of Control Panel ASSY
185
Charge Stand ASSY (for Models with Cordless Handset)
189
Backup Battery (for Models with Backup Battery)
190
And Upper Cover
190
Antenna & Cordless PCB ASSY (for Models with Cordless Handset)
192
Speaker
194
Ink Cartridge Cover, Media Module Cover, Front Cover, and WLAN PCB
195
Main PCB
196
MJ/PS Shield Box and Power Supply PCB
203
Hook Switch PCB (for Models with Handset)
206
Head/Carriage Unit and Ink Refill ASSY
208
Ink Absorber Box, Ink Absorber Felt, and PF Encoder Disk
220
Engine Unit and Flushing Box
222
Components on the Engine Unit
226
Pull-In Roller Holder)
226
Paper Tray ASSY
232
Routing of the Harnesses, Flat Cables, and Ink Supply Tubes
234
Lubrication
246
Chapter 7 Adjustments and Updating of Settings, Required after Parts Replacement
251
Preparation
253
Requirements
253
Loading the Programs to the Machine
254
If You Replace the Head/Carriage Unit or Engine Unit
258
1 ] Update the Head Property Information Stored in the EEPROM
258
On the Main PCB
260
2 ] Clean the New Head/Carriage Unit (Function Code 76)
261
3 ] Print out a Test Pattern (Function Code 09)
261
4 ] Correct the Positioning Error of the Head/Carriage Unit
262
5 ] Update the Paper Feeding Correction Value (Function Code 58)
265
6 ] Align Vertical Print Lines (Function Code 65)
269
7 ] Margin Adjustment in Borderless Printing (Function Code 66)
271
8 ] Print out a Total Check Pattern
274
9 ] Switch Back to Standby
276
10 ] Replace the Ink Cartridges with the Protective Part
276
If You Replace the Main Pcb
277
1 ] Load Programs
277
2 ] Initialize the EEPROM on the Main PCB (Function Code 01)
277
3 ] Specify the CIS Type (Function Code 59)
277
4 ] Customize the EEPROM on the Main PCB (Function Code 74)
277
5 ] Register Base ID Code to the Main PCB and Base Unit (Cordless PCB)
278
6 ] Check the Control Panel PCB for Normal Operation (Function Code 13)
278
7 ] Check the Sensor Operation (Function Code 32)
278
8 ] Acquire White Level Data and Set CIS Scanner Area (Function Code 55)
279
9 ] Set an ID Code and Update the Head Property Information
279
10 ] Update the Paper Feeding Correction Value (Function Code 58)
281
11 ] Align Vertical Print Lines (Function Code 65)
281
12 ] Margin Adjustment in Borderless Printing (Function Code 66)
281
13 ] Get MAC Address from the WLAN PCB
281
14 ] Switch Back to Standby
281
15 ] Register Cordless Handsets
282
If You Replace the Ink Absorber Box or Flushing Box
284
1 ] Reset each of the Purge and Flushing Counters
284
If You Replace the Scanner Cover (Scanner Unit)
284
1 ] Specify the CIS Type (Function Code 59)
284
2 ] Acquire White Level Data and Set CIS Scanner Area (Function Code 55)
284
If You Replace the Cordless Handsets
285
1 ] Deregister and Register Cordless Handsets
285
If You Replace the Cordless Pcb
285
1 ] Register Base ID Code to the Main PCB and Base Unit (Cordless PCB)
285
2 ] Register Cordless Handsets
285
If You Replace the Wlan Pcb (Only for Wireless Lan-Enabled Models)
287
1 ] Transfer MAC Address to the Main PCB
287
Chapter 9 Maintenance Mode
293
Maintenance Mode for the Machine
295
Entry into the Machine Maintenance Mode
295
List of Functions in the Machine Maintenance Mode
296
User-Access to the Machine Maintenance Mode
297
Detailed Description of Functions in the Machine Maintenance Mode
298
EEPROM Parameter Initialization (Function Code 01, 91)
298
Printout of Scanning Compensation Data (Function Code 05)
299
ADF Performance Test (Function Code 08)
301
Test Pattern (Function Code 09)
302
Firmware Switch Setting and Printout (Function Codes 10 and 11)
304
Operational Check of LCD (Function Code 12)
309
Operational Check of Control Panel PCB (Function Code 13)
310
Sensor Operational Check (Function Code 32)
312
Transfer of Received FAX Data And/Or Equipment's Log (Function Code 53)
314
Fine Adjustment of Scanning Start/End Position (Function Code 54)
316
Acquisition of White Level Data and CIS Scanner Area Setting (Function Code 55)
317
Updating of Paper Feeding Correction Value (Function Code 58)
318
Checking of CIS Travel and Specifying of CIS Type (Function Code 59).9-28
322
Travel Check of the Head/Carriage Unit and Initial Setup Mode (Function Code 63)
324
Alignment of Vertical Print Lines in Monochrome (Function Code 65)
325
Margin Adjustment in Borderless Printing (Function Code 66)
327
Updating of Property Data (Function Code 68)
330
Head/Carriage Unit Traveling Speed Check (Function Code 69)
331
EEPROM Customizing (Function Code 74)
332
Travel of Head/Carriage Unit (for Removing Paper Particles and Dust Accumulated on the Maintenance Unit) (Function Code 75)
335
Purging Operation (Function Code 76)
336
Display of the Equipment's Log (Function Code 80)
339
Equipment Error Code Indication (Function Code 82)
341
Output of Transmission Log to the Telephone Line (Function Code 87)
341
Assurance Mode Switch Setting (Function Code 88)
342
Cancellation of the Pin TX Lock Mode (Not Applicable to U.S.A. Models)9-55
349
Maintenance Functions for Cordless Handsets
350
Overview
350
Maintenance Functions for U.S.A. Models
350
List of Maintenance Functions
350
Checking of Cordless Handset ID Code and Base ID Code (Function Code 086)
351
Measuring of RSSI (Received Signal Strength Indicator) (Function Code 195)
352
Measuring of BER (Bit Error Rate) (Function Code 196)
353
Version Information on Cordless Handset (Function Code 197)
353
EEPROM Parameter Initialization (Function Code 198)
354
Maintenance Functions for European Models
355
Checking of Base ID Code
355
Checking of Cordless Handset ID Code
355
EEPROM Parameter Initialization
355
Initializing the Cordless Handset
355
List of Maintenance Functions
355
Version Information on Cordless Handset
355
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Brand
Brother
Model
MFC260C
Category
Fax Machine
Language
English
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