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. 
Wipe the electric terminals. (See
Routine 
Maintenance, page 11-17, Cleaning the Printer, page 
11-18 and Cleaning the Drum Unit, page 11-19.) 
Make sure that a torn piece of paper does not 
remain on the scanner window.
Printed pages are 
marked at regular 
intervals.
Example of Regular 
MarkingMarkings may disappear by themselves. Try copying 
multiple pages to clear this problem. Markings may 
occur if the FAX/MFC has not been used for a long 
time. A possible cause is that the surface of the drum 
is scratched. You must then replace the drum unit 
with a new one.  If the markings do not disappear, it 
may be that the drum was marked or damaged by 
excessive exposure to light. In this case, replace the 
drum unit with a new one.
Printed pages are 
blurred at the center or 
at either edge.
Blurred Page
Certain environmental conditions such as humidity, 
high temperatures, etc. may cause this condition to 
occur.  Make sure the FAX/MFC is placed on a flat, 
horizontal surface.  Remove the drum unit with the 
toner cartridge installed. Try rocking them from side 
to side.  You may clear a blurred page by wiping the 
scanner windows with a clean soft cloth. (See 
Routine Maintenance, page 11-17, Cleaning the 
Printer, page 11-18 and Cleaning the Drum Unit, 
page 11-19.)  If a blurred page occurs after cleaning 
and the display shows CHANGE DRUM SOON, 
replace the drum unit with a new one.
Ghost images appear on 
the printed page.
Ghost ImagesAdjust the print conditions by setting the Print 
Density function, page 5-5.  Make sure that you use 
paper that meets the specifications. Rough surfaces 
or thick media can cause a ghost image.
NoteThe drum unit is a consumable item and it is necessary to replace it periodically. 
						

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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 the toner cartridge 
installed in the drum unit. 
4Place the drum unit and toner 
cartridge assembly into the 
plastic bag and seal the bag 
completely. 
5Close the top cover. Remove 
the wire extension, document 
tray, dust cover, paper tray and 
handset and pack them.
Top Cover
Drum Unit
Plastic
Bag
Drum
Unit
Toner
Cartridge 
						

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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 Control Panel cover.
3Wipe dirt off the FAX/MFC using a slightly damp clean cloth. 
4Clean the white bar and the glass cover. 
Moisten a small piece of clean soft, lint-free cloth with isopropyl alcohol and 
carefully remove dirt from the glass cover and the white bar of the scanner. 
 
Control Panel
Left the Control
Panel Cover
White Bar
Glass Cover 
						

							TROUBLESHOOTING AND ROUTINE MAINTENANCE   11 - 18
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 drum unit assembly.
WARNING
Just after you have used the FAX/MFC, some internal parts of the machine are 
extremely HOT!  When you open the top cover of the FAX/MFC, never touch 
the shaded parts as shown in the diagram below.
3Wipe the electric terminals with isopropyl alcohol on a cotton swab. 
4Wipe the gears with a clean dry cloth.
5Gently wipe the scanner window and the toner sensor with a clean soft dry cloth.  
Do NOT use isoproply alcohol to clean the scanner window or the toner sensor.
Gears
Toner Sensor
Electrical
Terminal
Scanner Window Sensor  Strip
HOT !
Inside the Fax Machine 
						

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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, printed pages may have 
vertical stripes.
4Re-install the drum unit into the FAX/MFC.
(See 
Replacing the Drum Unit, page 11-24.)
5Close the top cover.
6Plug in the power cord.
Ta b Corona
WireHome
Position
(
t) 
						

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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 see the 
TONER LOW warning.
Discard the used toner cartridge according to local regulations.  If you are not 
sure of them, consult Brother Customer Service.  Be sure to seal the toner 
cartridge tightly so toner powder does not spill out of the cartridge.  When 
discarding used toner cartridges, keep them separate from domestic garbage.  
How to Replace the Toner Cartridge
WARNING
Just after you have used the FAX/MFC, some internal parts of the FAX/MFC 
will be extremely HOT!  So, never touch the shaded parts shown in the 
illustration.
NoteWe recommend that you clean the FAX/MFC when you replace the toner 
cartridge.
HOT !
Inside the Fax Machine 
						

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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 
closed, by turning 
the lever fully to 
the front.
3Remove the old toner cartridge 
from the drum unit by gently 
pulling it out.
Drum Unit
Top Cover
Drum
Unit
Toner
Cartridge 
						

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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 
top print quality. Using another 
brand of toner cartridge may 
void your fax machineÕs 
warranty.
5Gently rock the toner cartidge from side to side five or six times.
NoteHandle the toner cartridge carefully.  If toner scatters on your hands or clothes, 
immediately wipe it off or wash it with cold water.
Aluminum
Bag
New Toner
Cartridge
Old Toner
Cartridge
Toner
Cartridge 
						

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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 Top Cover