Brother FAX-2480C User Manual page 87

Error Message Cause
The machine has a mechanical
Init. Unable
problem.
XX
—OR—
A foreign objects such as a clip or
ripped paper is in the machine.
One or more of the ink cartridges is
Ink Empty XX
empty. The machine will stop all
print operations. While memory is
available, black and white faxes will
be stored in the memory. If a
sending machine has a colour fax,
the machine's 'handshake' will ask
that the fax be sent as black and
white. If the sending machine has
the ability to convert it, the colour
fax will be stored in the memory as
a black and white fax.
The print head is too cold.
Low
Temperature
One or more of the ink cartridges
Near Empty XX
are running out of ink. If a sending
machine has a colour fax, the
machine's 'handshake' will ask that
the fax be sent as black and white.
If the sending machine has the
ability to convert it, the colour fax
will be received into memory as a
monochrome fax.
There is no incoming call history.
No Caller ID
You did not receive calls or you
have not subscribed to the Caller ID
service from your telephone
company.
An ink cartridge is not installed
No Cartridge
properly.
The machine is out of paper or
No Paper Fed
paper is not properly loaded in the
paper tray.
The paper is jammed in the
machine.
The number you dialled does not
No
answer or is busy.
Response/Busy
Troubleshooting and Routine Maintenance
Action
Open the scanner cover and remove any foreign
objects inside the machine. If the error message
continues, see Transferring your faxes or Fax
Journal report on page 81 before disconnecting
the machine so you will not lose any important
messages. Then, disconnect the machine from
the power for several minutes and then
reconnect it.
Replace the ink cartridges. (See Replacing the
ink cartridges on page 84.)
Allow the machine to warm up.
Order a new ink cartridge.
If you want to use the Caller ID feature call your
telephone company. (See Caller ID feature
on page 37.)
Take out the ink cartridge and put it in again
seating it properly. (See Replacing the ink
cartridges on page 84.)
Do one of the following:
Refill the paper in the paper tray, and then
press Mono Start or Colour Start.
Remove the paper and load it again and then
press Mono Start or Colour Start.
See Printer jam or paper jam on page 82.
Verify the number and try again.
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