Cartridge Ic Communication Check (Maintenance Mode 57); Cartridge Ic Communication Check - Brother MFC Series Service Manual

1.4.16 Cartridge IC Communication Check (Maintenance mode 57)

<Function>
This function checks the applicable cartridge, color information, destination, size and data
version in the IC chip built in an ink cartridge.
<Operating Procedure>
(1) Enter [5] and [7] in the initial stage of the maintenance mode.
The machine displays "IC_ACT ALL" on the LCD.
To check whether the cartridge is applicable, enter [1].
The machine displays "IC ACT ALL" on the LCD.
To check cartridge color information, enter [2].
The machine displays "IC COL ALL" on the LCD.
To check the destination of the cartridge, enter [3].
The machine displays "IC AREA ALL" on the LCD.
To check the cartridge size, enter [4].
The machine displays "IC SIZE ALL" on the LCD.
To check the data version of the cartridge, enter [5].
The machine displays "IC VER BLACK" on the LCD.
(2) Select the slot number of the cartridge to be checked, using [ ] or [ ].
ALL
BLACK
MAGENTA : Magenta
CYAN
YELLOW : Yellow
MAIN
Note The color displayed on the LCD indicates not the cartridge color but the cartridge
slot color position.
(3) Press the [Mono Start].
If checking is successfully completed, the LCD shows "OK".
If any error is detected, the LCD shows the corresponding error code as shown below.
Press [Stop] or [X] to return the machine to the initial stage of the maintenance mode.
Error Message
NG0 to NG99
NG100 to NG199
NG200 to NG299
NG300 to NG399
: All colors except MAIN
: Black
: Cyan
: IC chip in the machine
Failure of IC integrated in the machine
No response from the IC.
• Ink cartridge not loaded
• No IC in the ink cartridge
• IC contact defective
Wrong response result from the IC.
• Cartridge defective
Succeeded in verifying IC, but the information judged as
mismatching
• Loading mistake
Causes
5-30
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