Brother Mfc 240c Manual

Troubleshooting and Routine Maintenance
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Routine maintenanceB
Replacing the ink cartridgesB
Your machine is equipped with an ink dot 
counter. The ink dot counter automatically 
monitors the level of ink in each of the 4 
cartridges. When the machine detects an ink 
cartridge is running out of ink, the machine 
will tell you with a message on the LCD.
The LCD will tell you which ink cartridge is low 
or needs replacing. Be sure to follow the LCD 
prompts to replace the ink cartridges in the 
correct...

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Note
If the protective yellow caps come off 
when you open the bag, the cartridge will 
not be damaged.
 
eEach colour has its own correct position. 
Insert the ink cartridge in the direction of 
the arrow on the label.
 
fLift each lock release lever and push it 
until it clicks, and then close the ink 
cartridge cover.
 
gIf you replaced an ink cartridge the LCD 
may ask you to verify that it was a brand 
new one. (For example, 
Did You Change Blck?) For each 
new cartridge you installed, press 1...

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Brother multifunction machines are 
designed to work with ink of a particular 
specification and will work to a level of 
optimum performance when used with 
genuine Brother Branded ink cartridges. 
Brother cannot guarantee this optimum 
performance if ink or ink cartridges of other 
specifications are used. Brother does not 
therefore recommend the use of cartridges 
other than genuine Brother Branded 
cartridges or the refilling of empty 
cartridges with...

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Cleaning the scannerB
aLift the document cover (1). Clean the 
scanner glass (2) and white plastic (3) 
with isopropyl alcohol on a soft lint-free 
cloth.
 
bIn the ADF unit, clean the white bar (1) 
and the glass strip (2) under it with 
isopropyl alcohol on a lint-free cloth.
 
Cleaning the machine printer 
platenB
WARNING 
Unplug the machine from the electrical 
socket before cleaning the printer platen 
(1).
  
If ink is scattered on or around the printer 
platen, wipe it off with a soft, dry,...

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Cleaning the Paper Pick-up 
RollerB
aPull the paper tray completely out of the 
machine.
bUnplug the machine from the electrical 
socket and remove the Jam Clear Cover 
(1).
 
cClean the Paper Pick-up Roller (1) with 
isopropyl alcohol on a cotton swab.
 
dPut the Jam Clear Cover back on.
Make sure the cover is set properly.
ePut the paper tray firmly back in the 
machine.
fRe-connect the power cord.
Cleaning the print headB
To ensure the good print quality, the...

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Checking the print qualityB
If faded or streaked colours and text appear 
on your output, some of the nozzles may be 
clogged. You can check this by printing the 
Print Quality Check Sheet and looking at the 
nozzle check pattern.
aPress Ink Management.
bPress a or b to choose Test Print.
Press OK.
cPress a or b to choose 
Print Quality.
Press OK.
dPress Colour Start.
The machine begins printing the Print 
Quality Check Sheet.
eCheck the quality of the four colour 
blocks on the sheet.
 
Is Quality...

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Checking the printing 
alignmentB
You may need to adjust the printing 
alignment after transporting the machine if 
your printed text becomes blurred or images 
become faded.
aPress Ink Management.
bPress a or b to choose Test Print.
Press OK.
cPress a or b to choose Alignment.
Press OK.
dPress Mono Start or Colour Start.
The machine starts printing the 
Alignment Check Sheet.
 
Is Alignment OK?
 
1.Yes 2.No
eCheck the 600 dpi and 1200 dpi test 
prints to see if...

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Packing and shipping 
the machine
B
When you transport the machine, use the 
packing materials that came with your 
machine. If you do not pack the machine 
properly, you could void your warranty.
CAUTION 
It is important to allow the machine to ‘park’ 
the print head after a print job. Listen 
carefully to the machine before unplugging 
it to make sure that all mechanical noise 
has stopped. Not allowing the machine to 
finish this parking process may lead to print 
problems and possible damage to...

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hWrap the machine in the bag and put it 
in the original carton with the original 
packing material.
 
 
iPack the printed materials in the original 
carton as shown below. Do not pack the 
used ink cartridges in the carton.
 
jClose the carton and tape it shut.  

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C
On-screen 
programming
C
Your machine is designed to be easy to use 
with LCD on-screen programming using the 
menu keys. User-friendly programming helps 
you take full advantage of all the menu 
selections your machine has to offer.
Since your programming is done on the LCD, 
we have created step-by-step on-screen 
instructions to help you program your 
machine. All you need to do is follow the 
instructions as they guide you through the 
menu selections and programming options.
Menu tableC
You...