Brother MFC Series User Manual

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1.4.2 Creating of Head Calibration Data and Writing it into Flash ROM (Maintenance mode
02)
<Function>
This procedure scans the Print Pattern for Creating Head Calibration Data placed on the
document cover glass, creates the head calibration data using the scanning result, and
writes it into the flash ROM on the main PCB.
<Operating Procedure>
Note
• Before proceeding to the procedure given below, use "1.4.5 Printout of Test
Pattern (Maintenance mode 09)" in this chapter to check that there is no pin
missing.
• Before proceeding to the procedure given below, use "1.4.32 Assurance Mode
Switch Setting (AMS) (Maintenance mode 88)" in this chapter to check that the
uneven printing correction for upper and lower ends of the nozzle is set to ON
(Selector 1 on AMS05 is "0").
• Before proceeding to the procedure given below, use
1.4.15 Acquisition of White/Black Level Data and CIS Scanner Area Setting
(Maintenance mode 55) in this chapter to enable the machine to make high
precision printing.
• Make sure that both the document scanner unit and document cover are closed.
• For higher precision of uneven printing correction, it is recommended to use the
recording paper specified below to print the pattern for creating head calibration
data.
US: Xerox 4200DP 20 lb., Brother BP60PL
EU, AP and others: Xerox Business 80 g/m
2
, Brother BP60PA
(1) Save a copy of "head_calib_BHmini13_Low.prn" in the arbitrary folder.
(2) Enter maintenance mode, and connect your PC to the machine using a USB cable. On
your PC, launch Filedg32, select the maintenance driver, and drag and drop the
above-mentioned prn file to print.
Note If the document gets stained or crinkled, print it again.
(3) Set the print pattern for creating head calibration data on the document cover glass.
Set the pattern so that the mark on the upper left of the document fits on the left rear
of the document cover.
Note If the Document cover glass gets stained, clean it.
(4) Enter [0] and [2] in the initial stage of the maintenance mode. The machine displays
"Set Sheet on FB?" on the LCD.
Note Pressing [Stop] or [X] returns the machine to the initial stage of the maintenance
mode without creating head calibration data.
(5) Press [Mono Start].
The machine displays the "Scanning" on the LCD and starts scanning the print pattern
for creating head calibration data placed on the scanner glass.

Brother MFC Series Specifications

General

Brand	Brother
Model	MFC Series
Category	Printer
Language	English