Error Messages - Brother MFC-230C User Manual

Error messages

As with any sophisticated office product, errors may occur. If this happens, your machine identifies
the error and shows an error message. The most common error messages are shown below.
You can correct most errors by yourself. If you need more help, the Brother Solutions Center offers
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Error Message Cause
The machine has a mechanical
Clean Unable
problem.
XX
—OR—
A foreign objects such as a clip or
ripped paper is in the machine.
Poor telephone line quality caused
Comm.Error
a communication error.
The scanner cover is not closed
Cover is Open
completely.
The ink cartridge cover is not
completely closed.
Data Remaining Print data is left in the machine's
memory.
Print data is left in the machine's
memory. The USB cable was
unplugged while the computer was
sending the data to the machine.
The other person or other person's
Disconnected
fax machine stopped the call.
DR Mode in Use The machine is set to Distinctive
Ring mode. You cannot change the
Receive Mode from Manual to
another mode.
High Temperature The print head is too warm.
Hub is Unusable. A Hub or USB Flash memory drive
with Hub has been connected to the
USB direct interface.
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Action
Open the scanner cover and remove any foreign
objects inside the machine. If the error message
continues, see Transferring your faxes or Fax
Journal report on page 91 before disconnecting
the machine so you will not lose any important
messages. Then, disconnect the machine from
the power for several minutes and then
reconnect it.
Send the fax again or connect the machine to
another telephone line. If the problem continues,
call the telephone company and ask them to
check your telephone line.
Lift the scanner cover and then close it again.
Firmly close the ink cartridge cover until it clicks.
Re-start printing from your computer.
Press Stop/Exit. The machine will cancel the job
and clear it from the memory. Try to print again.
Try to send or receive again.
Set Distinctive Ring to off. (See Turning off
Distinctive Ring on page 36.)
Allow the machine to cool down.
A Hub or USB Flash memory drive with Hub are
not supported. Unplug the device from the USB
direct interface.
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