Backup Of Machine Information (Function Code 46) - Brother MFC5490CN Service Manual

9.4.10 Backup of Machine Information (Function code 46)

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 the external memory 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 an external memory already containing backup data of the same model is
inserted, the following backup procedure will overwrite the existing data 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.
(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.
NOTE: If any of the error messages listed below appears, press the Stop/Exit key, and the
machine returns to the initial stage of the maintenance mode.
Error Message
Card is used
Insert Card
No file
Card Error
Machine ID Error
Write Error
The external memory is being used by another operation.
No external memory is inserted.
- No "BROTHER" folder in the external memory
- Invalid file name
Failed to open the file.
Mismatch of serial numbers between the machine and the backup
data (which is detected only in data restoration).
Writing to an external memory failed due to insufficient capacity.
9-20
Cause
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