Copy Quality Difficulties, White Spots | Brother FAX 2600, MFC 4600

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Copy Quality Difficulties

Vertical streaks appear in copies.

Sometimes you may see vertical streaks on your copies. Either the scanner or the primary corona wire for printing is dirty. Clean them both.

(See page 11-17to 11-19)

							Print Quality Difficulties
Printouts are too dark or								Adjust the print conditions by setting the Print Density
too light.								light function. It has been factory set to the middle
								position. (See Setting the Print Density, page 5-5.)

Printed pages contain								You may fix this by wiping the scanner windows
white stripes.								with a clean soft cloth. (See Cleaning the Document
								Scanner, page 11-17and Replacing the Drum Unit,
								Scanner, page 11-17and Replacing the Drum Unit,
								page 11-24.) If you still see white stripes or faint
								images and the display shows CHANGE DRUM
								SOON, replace the drum unit with a new one.
White Stripes or								SOON, replace the drum unit with a new one.
White Stripes or
Faint lmages

Printed pages are								Clean the FAX/MFC’s interior and the primary
stained with toner or								corona wire of the toner cartridge. (See Routine
have vertical								Maintenance, page 11-17and Cleaning the Drum
stripes.								Unit, page 11-19.) Make sure that the tab of the
stripes.								Unit, page 11-19.) Make sure that the tab of the
								corona wire is at the home position. If after
								cleaning, you still see dark stripes or toner stains
								and the display shows CHANGE DRUM SOON,
Dark Stripes or								and the display shows CHANGE DRUM SOON,
Dark Stripes or								replace the drum unit with a new one.
Toner Stains

Printed pages have								Make sure that you use paper that meets the
white in black text and								specifications. spots Rough surface or thick media
graphic areas.								can cause the problem. If you still see white spots
								and the display shows CHANGE DRUM SOON,
								and the display shows CHANGE DRUM SOON,
								replace the drum unit with a new one.

White Spots

Toner scatters and stains								Adjust the print conditions by setting the Print
the printed page.								Density function. Remove the drum unit and clean the
								FAX/MFC’s interior (See Routine Maintenance, page
								FAX/MFC’s interior (See Routine Maintenance, page
								11-17,Cleaning the Printer , page 11-18and Cleaning
								the Drum Unit, page 11-19.). Make sure that you use
								paper that meets specifications. See page 2-7.If you
Scattering Toner								paper that meets specifications. See page 2-7.If you
Scattering Toner								still have scattered toner and the display shows
								CHANGE DRUM SOON, replace the drum unit with
								a new one.

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Brother FAX 2600 manual Copy Quality Difficulties, Print Quality Difficulties, White Stripes or Faint lmages, White Spots

Contents

Manual If You Need to Call Customer Service Frequently Asked Questions FAQs For Customer ServiceBrother Numbers Brother fax-back system Ordering Accessories and Supplies Description For USA and Canada Compilation and Publication Notice What to do if you think your Product is defective Location of store For Canada Only Sending Faxes Quick Reference GuideReceiving Faxes Telephone Operation Storing NumbersMaking Copies Table of Contents Setup Receive Initial SetupOn-Screen Programming Setup Send Remote Fax Options Auto Dial Numbers and Dialing OptionsPrinting Reports Troubleshooting and Routine Maintenance 11-1 Making Copies 10-1 Glossary Index Remote Retrieval Access Card SpecificationsImportant Information Using This Manual Test Sheet Procedures For USA Only1Introduction Finding Information FAX 2600 Control Panel Overview When you press these keys Programming keysDialing and Telephone keys Fax keys MFC 4600 Control Panel Overview Scanner key Printer key About Fax Machines ECM Error Correction ModeFax Tones and Handshake Packing List 2Assembly and ConnectionsMake sure you have the following items No ! no ! no Choosing a Location Assembly Installing the Drum Unit Assembly With Toner Cartridge S S E M B L Y a N D C O N N E C T I O N S Setting Up the FAX/MFC Loading Paper Acceptable Paper Paper Type Paper Size Paper Capacity in Feeder Manual Feed SlotCut Sheet Envelopes Loading One Sheet of Paper Sequence Connecting an External Telephone Answering Device TADConnections Connecting an External Telephone Special Line ConsiderationsRecording Outgoing Message on External TAD Roll Over Phone Lines Converting Telephone Wall Outlets Two-Line Phone SystemTriplex Adapter Multi-Line Connections PBX Custom Features on a Single Line If you are installing the FAX/MFC to work with a PBX Function Mode 3On-Screen ProgrammingUser-Friendly Programming Do You Have a FAX or MFC? Function Selection Table Alternating DisplaysFax Functions Auto Letter Setup Send Standard SET Auto Dial Printer Functions For MFC 4600 Only Print Options 4Initial Setup Setting Date and TimeSetting Station ID Getting Started DIALINGTONE? Select & SET Setting Tone/Pulse Dialing For Canada OnlyEntering Text Special characters and symbols Inserting spacesMaking corrections Repeating letters Setting Beeper Volume Setting the Handset VolumeVolume Amplify OFF Volume Amplify ON-TEMPORARY Setting the Speaker Volume Setting the Ring VolumeSetting Volume Amplify Memory Storage Delayed Timer Sleep ModeEnter & SET Select Receive Mode 5Setup ReceiveBasic Receiving Operations To select or change your Receive Mode Setting Ring DelayFAX only FAX/TEL Tadanswer Mach Manual Easy Receive Setting F/T Ring TimeRing TIME20 SEC Reduction Printing a Reduced Incoming DocumentRecommended Reductions Setting Paper Size Setting the Print DensityToner Save Paper Change Reduction 1.YES 2.NO For FAX/TEL Mode Only Advanced Receiving OperationsOperation from Extension Telephone or External Telephone Changing Remote Codes Setting Up Sequential Polling Receive Setting Up Polling ReceivePolling Canceling a Scheduled Job Printing a Fax in Memory Telephone Services Distinctive Ring Ring Pattern Rings Viewing Caller ID List Caller IDPrinting Caller ID List Call Waiting Caller ID 6Setup Send Sending Faxes Using Multiple SettingsUsing the ADF Automatic Document Feeder Before You Begin Dual Access Manual and Automatic Fax Redial Real Time Transmission Checking the Jobs StatusReal Time TX Realtime TXON? Canceling Jobs While Scanning the Original Canceling Jobs in MemoryBasic Sending Operations Composing Electronic Cover Coverpg Setup User DefinedComposing Your Own Comments Coverpage MSG Always Send Cover Using a Printed CoverCOVERPAGEOFF? Resolution Overseas Mode Call Reserveoff Print Sample Call Back MessageCall BACKOFF? Delayed Fax DOC 2.MEMORYEnter FAX no Press Start KEY 01STANDARD Select - & SET Interrupting Delayed Fax and Polled Transmit Jobs Polled TXOFF?DOC Memory Insert Original Storing Numbers for Easy Dialing 7Auto Dial Numbers and Dialing OptionsStoring One Touch Dial Numbers Storing Speed Dial Numbers Changing One Touch and Speed Dial NumbersSPEED-DIAL? # Enter & SET Name Select ONE-TOUCH Setup Groupgo Enter & SET Setting Up Groups for BroadcastingName Enter & SET Manual Dialing Dialing OptionsOne Touch Dialing Speed Dialing Dialing Access Codes and Credit Card NumbersHook Broadcasting Press BroadcastPage 8Remote Fax Options Fax Forwarding/PagingProgramming a Fax Forwarding Number FWD# Enter & SET Programming Paging Number Setting Fax StorageFor example, 1 8 0 0 5 5 5 1 2 3 4 # # Using Remote Retrieval Access Code Changing Remote Retrieval Access CodeRemote Retrieval Remote Commands Change Receive ModeRetrieve a fax Check the Receiving Status Retrieving Fax Messages E M O T E F a X O P T I O N S 9Printing Reports Fax Settings and ActivityTo Print a Report Activity Report Interval Transmission Verification Xmit ReportINTERVAL? 10Making Copies Using the FAX/MFC as a CopierMaking a Single Copy Making Multiple Copies Sorting Multiple Copies Enlarging and Reducing Copies Press Enlarge/Reduce 11Troubleshooting and Routine Maintenance TroubleshootingFrom within Canada1-800-681-9838 From within Canada1-514-685-2040 Error Messages Please Wait Cover Open Not Registered FAX/MFC SET Cartridge HOT Paper is Jammed in the Multi-purpose Sheet Feeder Paper is Jammed near the Drum Unit or in the Fuser Unit If You Are Having Difficulty with Your FAX/MFC Printing and Receiving FaxesWithin Canada or 1-514-685-6464 from within Montreal Phone Line or Connections Sending Faxes Handling Incoming Calls General Printing Difficulties Setup Printing Difficulties Paper Handling Difficulties Copy Quality Difficulties Print Quality DifficultiesWhite Stripes or Faint lmages White Spots White Example of RegularMarking Blurred Packing and Shipping the FAX/MFC Troubleshooting a N D R O U T I N E M a I N T E N a N C E 11 Routine Maintenance Cleaning the Document Scanner Cleaning the Printer Open the top cover Remove the drum unit assembly Cleaning the Drum Unit How to Replace the Toner Cartridge Replacing the Toner Cartridge Lever on the toner Old Toner Cartridge New Toner Aluminum Bag Machine and close Top cover Replacing the Drum Unit Cartridge, Do not remove the clear plastic starter sheet From within Montreal 1-514-685-6464voice 12Important Information Standard Telephone and FCC Notices FDA Regulations Laser Safety For 110-120V Models OnlyManufactured Industry Canada Compliance Statement For Canada Only Important-About the Interface Cable For MFC 4600 Only 12 4 I M P O R T a N T I N F O R M a T I O N Energy Star Compliance Statement Trademarks SSpecifications Fax Printer For MFC 4600 Only Electrical and Environment Glossary L O S S a R Y O S S a R Y L O S S a R Y O S S a R Y Index D E FAX only 5-1 FAX/TEL 5-1 Manual D E N D E Remote Retrieval Access Card Remote Retrieval Access Card Changing Remote Retrieval Access Code Equipment Attachment Limitations Visit us on the World Wide Web