2 ] Error Codes Contained In "Machine Error X X" Messages - Brother MFC260C Service Manual

[ 2 ] Error codes contained in "MACHINE ERROR X X" messages

Using Function code 82 (described in
the format of "MACHINE ERROR XX." The XX represents one of the error codes listed in this
section.
XX in error messages "Unable to Change XX" to "Unable to Scan XX" and "Change Unable XX" to
"Scan Unable XX" given in item [ 1 ] also represents one of these error codes.
NOTE: When checking a PCB as instructed in the "Solution" column, also check its harness.
NOTE: To check sensors, use Function code 32 described in
press the 3 and 2 keys in the maintenance mode).
Error Code
(Hex)
25
26
27
28
29
2A-2F
3 *
Symptom
Not used.
Cannot detect ink
cartridges.
Not used.
Head/carriage unit travel
error.
Chapter 9, Section 9.1.4.23) displays the most recent error in
Probable Cause
Running out of ink or the
ink cartridge not set in
place
26: Black ink
27: Yellow ink
28: Cyan ink
29: Magenta ink
Ink cartridge PCB
defective
Main PCB defective
Software malfunction
Any obstacles on the
travel path of the
head/carriage unit
CR motor harness not
connected correctly
CR timing belt come off
CR encoder strip stained
or scratched
Carriage PCB defective
Head/carriage unit
broken
Carriage motor defective
Main PCB defective
Power supply PCB
defective
Maintenance unit
defective
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Chapter 9, Section 9.1.4.8
Solution
Replace or reload ink
cartridges, referring to
the User's Guide.
Replace the ink refill
ASSY.
Replace the main PCB.
Open and close the
scanner cover.
Unplug and plug the AC
cord.
Clean and lubricate the
CR guide rail and CR
support chassis.
Correct the connection.
Set the CR timing belt
into place.
Replace the CR encoder
strip.
Replace the carriage PCB
ASSY.
Replace the head/carriage
unit.
Replace the carriage
motor.
Replace the main PCB.
Replace the power supply
PCB.
Replace the maintenance
unit.
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