Backup Of Machine Information (Function Code 46) (User-Accessible) - Brother DCP6690CW Service Manual

9.4.10 Backup of Machine Information (Function code 46) (User-accessible)

NOTE: The user can use the backup procedure, but not the restoration procedure given on the next
page.
Function
This function backs up the following machine information and user data into an external
memory (memory card or USB flash memory) and restores it when necessary. It also allows
you to transfer machine information and user data stored in a machine to another one.
- Machine information (Preset values, counter values, error information, machine
specifications data, etc.)
- User data (telephone directory, password, station ID, transfer information, information
specified by the user, telephone area code, user settings, etc.)
- Other data (Received fax data, ICM/OGM data, etc.)
Backup Procedure
(1) On the PC, create a "Brother" folder in an external memory to be used for saving backup
data.
(2) Insert an external memory to be used for saving backup data into the slot of the machine in
the initial stage of the maintenance mode.
The "**** Active" appears on the LCD. (**** shows the name of the external memory
inserted.)
NOTE: Do not insert more than one external memory at a time.
NOTE: If the external memory inserted already contains backup data of the same model,
the existing data will be overwritten with new data
(3) Press the 4 and 6 keys in this order.
The "Export to Card" appears on the LCD.
(4) Press the Black Start (Mono Start) key.
The "********.msd" appears on the LCD. The "********" is unique to each model.
(5) Press the Black Start (Mono Start) key.
The "Export to Card" appears again on the LCD.
(6) Press the Black Start (Mono Start) key.
The "Please wait" appears on the LCD.
NOTE: Never remove the external memory from the machine when the exporting is in
progress.
NOTE: If this procedure has been started with the user-access (see
returns to the standby state after showing the "Please wait" on the LCD.
(7) Wait for the machine to automatically return to the initial stage of the maintenance mode
and show "**** Active" on the LCD.
Remove the external memory from the machine and keep it in a safe place.
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