Brother MFC260C Service Manual page 119

Error Code
(Hex)
Not used.
A4
FAX scanning failure
A5
(1st time).
FAX scanning failure (retry).
A6
Mismatch between the type
A7
of the CIS mounted and
EEPROM data.
Color parameter matching
A8
error. (Used for monitoring
bugs at the factory.)
Not used.
A9-AE
CIS positioning error.
AF
Symptom
4 - 1 8
Probable Cause
CIS defective
White reference film
stained in the scanner
cover
Main PCB defective
Scanner cover containing
the improper CIS type
mounted at repair.
Mismatch between the
type of the CIS mounted
and EEPROM data
CIS flat cable broken or
not connected properly
CIS motor harness not
connected properly
CIS motor defective
CIS drive unit defective
CIS defective
Main PCB defective
Solution
Replace the scanner
cover (scanner unit).
Replace the main PCB.
Check the CIS type
mounted and enter the new
CIS type into the
EEPROM with Function
code 59 in the
maintenance mode. (Refer
to Chapter 9, Section
9.1.4.13).
Install the latest firmware.
Check the CIS type
mounted and enter the
new CIS type into the
EEPROM with Function
code 59 in the
maintenance mode. (Refer
to Chapter 9, Section
9.1.4.13).
Correct the cable
connection.
Replace the scanner cover
(scanner unit).
Correct the harness
connection.
Replace the scanner cover
(scanner unit).
Replace the scanner cover
(scanner unit).
Replace the scanner cover
(scanner unit).
Replace the main PCB.
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