Brother Ppf 2600 Laser Plain Paper Fax Owners Manual

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DIFFICULTYSUGGESTIONS
Print Quality Difficulties (
CONTINUED)
The whole page is 
printed black.
Black PageWipe the electric terminals referring to page 11-18. 
Also, do not use heat-sensitive paper as it will 
cause this problem. After cleaning, if the printed 
pages are still black and the display shows 
CHANGE DRUM SOON, replace the drum unit 
with a new one.
Nothing is printed on 
the page.
White pageMake sure that the toner cartridge is not empty....

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Packing and Shipping the FAX/MFC
Whenever you transport the FAX/MFC, use the packing materials that came 
with your machine.  Also, follow the steps below to pack the FAX/MFC or it 
may be damaged, which will void the FAX/MFCÕs warranty.
1Remove the line 
cord and unplug 
the FAX/MFC 
from the AC 
outlet.
2Open the top 
cover.
3Hold the drum 
unit assembly by 
its handles and 
remove it.
Caution
Remove the drum unit and 
toner cartridge assembly. 
Leave...

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6Wrap the FAX/MFC in the plastic 
bag and place it in the original 
carton with the original packing 
material.
7Pack the drum unit, toner cartridge 
assembly and printed materials  
into the original carton as shown below:
8Close the carton and tape it shut.
NoteIf you are returning the FAX/MFC to Brother as part of the Swap Program, 
Pack only the FAX/MFC.
Keep all separate parts to use with your ÒSwapÓ machine. 

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Routine Maintenance
You can keep your FAX/MFC in optimum condition by cleaning it on a regular 
basis. It is a good idea to clean the drum unit during this routine. Avoid using 
thinners or other organic solvents to clean the FAX/MFC and do not use water.
Cleaning the Document Scanner 
1Unplug the telephone line and then the power cord.
When you reconnect these lines later, make sure to connect the power cord first, 
then the telephone line. 
2Open the...

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Cleaning the Printer
Caution
nDo not use isopropyl alcohol to remove dirt from the control panel.  It may cause 
a crack on the panel.
nDo not use isopropyl alcohol to clean the scanner window or the toner sensor.
nDo not touch the scanner window with your finger.
nHandle the drum unit carefully as it contains toner.  If toner scatters and your 
hands or clothes get dirty, immediately wipe or wash it off with cold water.
1Open the top cover.
2Remove the...

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Cleaning the Drum Unit
We recommend you place the drum unit on a drop cloth or large piece of 
disposable paper to avoid spilling and scattering toner.
1Carefully turn the drum 
unit upside down.
2Clean the primary corona 
wire inside the drum unit 
by gently sliding the tab 
from right to left several 
times.
3Return the tab to the home 
position ( t ) before 
reinstalling the drum unit.
Caution
If you do not position the tab at the home position,...

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Replacing the Toner Cartridge
The FAX/MFC can print approximately 2,200 pages with one toner cartridge.  
When the toner cartridge is running low, the display shows TONER LOW. The 
FAX/MFC is supplied with a starter toner cartridge that must be replaced after 
1,000 pages. Actual page count will vary depending on your average document 
type (i.e. standard letter, detailed graphics).
It is a good idea to keep a new toner cartridge ready for use when you...

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1Open the top cover.  
Make sure the top 
cover is completely 
open. To remove the 
drum unit, hold each 
side of the drum by 
its handles and gently 
lift the drum forward 
toward you.
Place the drum unit 
on a drop cloth or 
large piece of 
disposable paper to 
avoid spilling and scattering the toner.
2Gently turn the 
lever on the toner 
cartridge forward 
until it stops. The 
toner cartridge 
cannot be 
removed unless 
the shutter is 
completely...

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4Unpack the new toner cartridge.  
Place the used toner cartridge 
into the aluminum bag and 
discard it according to local 
regulations.
Caution
nWait to unpack the toner 
cartridge until immediately 
before you install it into the fax 
machine. If a toner cartridge is 
left unpacked for a long period 
of time, the toner life is 
shortened.
nYou can use only a genuine 
Brother toner cartridge 
(TN-5000PF series), which is 
specially formulated to ensure...

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6Slide the new toner 
cartridge into the opening 
on the right side of the 
drum unit. To ensure that 
the toner cartridge and the 
drum unit fit together 
correctly, make sure that 
the toner cartridge guide 
arrow is exactly aligned 
with the guide arrow on 
the drum unit.
7Gently turn the lever on 
the toner cartridge 
backward until it stops.
8Reinstall the drum 
unit into the fax 
machine and close 
the top cover.
Toner
Cartridge
Drum
Unit
Drum Unit...