Brother Mfc 5490cn User Manual

Troubleshooting and Routine Maintenance127
B
Checking the print qualityB
If faded or streaked colors 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.
bPress  aor b to choose  Test Print .
Press  OK.
cPress  aor b to choose 
Print Quality .
Press  OK.
dPress  Color Start .
The machine begins printing the Print 
Quality Check Sheet.
eCheck the quality of the four color...

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Checking the print alignmentB
You may need to adjust the print alignment 
after transporting the machine or if your 
printed text becomes blurred or images 
become faded.
aPress Ink.
bPress  aor b to choose  Test Print .
Press  OK.
cPress  aor b to choose  Alignment .
Press  OK.
dPress  Black Start  or Color 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 number 5 most closely 
matches number 0. 
„...

Troubleshooting and Routine Maintenance129
B
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, any damage that may occur in 
transit will not be covered by 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...

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gLift the scanner cover (1) to release the 
lock. Gently push the scanner cover 
support down (2) and close the scanner 
cover (3) using both hands.
 
hWrap the machine in the bag. 
iPack the machine and the printed 
materials in the original carton with the 
original packing material as shown 
below. 
Do not pack the used ink cartridges in 
the carton.
Note
If you are returning your machine to 
Brother as part of the Exchange Service, 
pack only the machine. Keep all separate 
parts and printed...

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C
On-screen 
programming
C
Your machine is designed to be easy to 
operate 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...

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To access the menu mode:
aPress Menu.
bChoose an option.
„ Press  1 for General Setup menu.
„ Press  2 for Fax menu.
„ Press  3 for Copy menu.
 
„ Press  0 for Initial Setup.
You can scroll more quickly through 
each menu level by pressing  aor b for 
the direction you want.
cPress  OK when that option appears on 
the LCD.
The LCD will then show the next menu 
level.
dPress  aor b to scroll to your next menu 
selection.
ePress  OK.
When you finish setting an option, the 
LCD shows  Accepted.
fPress...

Menu and Features133
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Menu TableC
The menu table will help you understand the menu selections and options that are found in the 
machines programs. The factory settings are shown in Bold with an asterisk.Choose & OK Choose & OK to accept to exit
                   
Main Menu Submenu Menu Selections Options Descriptions Page
1.
General Setup1.Mode Timer — 0 Sec
30 Secs
1 Min
2 Mins*
5 Mins
Off Sets the time to return to 
Fax mode.
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2.Paper Type — Plain Paper*
Inkjet Paper
Brother BP71
Other Glossy...

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1.General Setup
(Continued)4.Volume 1.Ring
Off
Low
Med*
High Adjusts the ring volume. 22
2.Beeper Off
Low*
Med
High Adjusts the volume level 
of the beeper.
22
3.Speaker Off
Low
Med*
High Adjusts the speaker 
volume.
22
5.
Auto Daylight— On
Off* Change this setting to 
On 
if you want the machine to 
change automatically for 
Daylight Saving Time. 23
6.
PwrOff Setting— Fax Receive:On
Fax Receive:Off*Customizes the 
On/Off 
key to receive faxes even 
in off mode. 20
7.
LCD Contrast— Light*
Dark...

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2.Fax
(Continued)1.Setup Receive
(In Fax mode 
only)
(Continued) 4.Remote Codes On
* ( l51, #51)
Off Allows you to answer all 
calls at an extension or 
external telephone and 
use codes to turn the 
machine on or off. You 
can personalize these 
codes. 49
5.
Auto ReductionOn *
Off Cuts the size of incoming 
faxes.
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6.Polling RX — Sets up your machine to 
poll another fax machine. 64
2.Setup Send
(In Fax mode 
only) 1.Contrast Auto
*
Light
Dark Changes the lightness or 
darkness...

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2.Fax
(Continued)3.Report Setting1.Transmission
On
On+Image
Off*
Off+Image Sets initial setup for 
Transmission Verification 
Report and Fax Journal.
62
2.
Journal PeriodOff
Every 50 Faxes *
Every 6 Hours
Every 12 Hours
Every 24 Hours
Every 2 Days
Every 7 Days 62
4.Remote Fax
Opt 1.
Fwd/Page/StoreOff
*
Fax Forward
Paging
Fax Storage
PC Fax Receive Sets the machine to 
forward fax messages, to 
call your pager, to store 
incoming faxes in the 
memory (so you can 
retrieve them while you 
are away...