Backup Of Machine Information (Maintenance Mode 46) - Brother MFC-J3520 Service Manual

1.3.13 Backup of Machine Information (Maintenance mode 46)

< Function >
This procedure backs up the machine information and user setting information into an
external memory (memory card or USB flash memory) and restores it when necessary.
- Machine information (Preset values, count values, error information, machine
specifications data, etc.)
- User setting information (Telephone directory, password, station ID, transfer
information, telephone area code, user settings, etc.)
- Other data (Received fax data, ICM/OGM data, etc.)
Note that the following information cannot be backed up.
- Serial number of the machine
- MAC address
- Call and caller ID records
- Activity report
- Fax data to be sent (by delayed-timer, redialing, and polling)
- Head calibration data
Note: - The user can use the backup and restoration (given on the
procedures, except "Import all" in the restoration procedure.
- An external memory (memory card or USB flash memory) for backup should
have a free space larger than the RAM size of the machine.
- When performing this procedure for any other machine with the same external
memory, delete the data previously stored in the external memory.
- Do not use a Memory Stick; using it may fail to transfer data correctly.
< Operating Procedure >
Backup Procedure
(1) On the PC, create a "BROTHER" folder in an external memory to be used for
saving backup data.
(2) Insert the external memory used in the step (1) into the memory 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.
- 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 Mono Start key.
The "********.msd" appears on the LCD. The "********" is unique to each model.
(5) Press the Mono Start key.
The "Export to Card" appears again on the LCD.
(6) Press the Mono Start key.
The "Please wait" appears on the LCD.
Note: - Never remove the external memory from the machine when exporting is in
progress.
- If this procedure has been started with the user-access, the machine
returns to the standby state after showing the "Please wait" on the LCD.
5-25
next page)
Confidential