Brother DCP-J152W

The maintenance mode is exclusively designed for the purpose of checks, settings and adjustments of the machine and can be triggered by the keys on the control panel. In the maintenance mode, you can perform operational checks of sensors, perform a print test, display the log information or error codes, and configure worker switches (WSW).

How to Enter the Maintenance Mode Exclusive to Service Personnel

Touch panel model

1. When the machine is on standby, hold down [Home] for approx. five seconds. The following screen will be displayed on the LCD.
2. Hold down the blank area at the bottom of the LCD for approx. two sec. The following screen will be displayed on the LCD.
3. Press the keys [*], [2], [8], [6], and [4] on the LCD in this order. The machine displays the following screen on the LCD and enters the maintenance mode.
4. To select one of the maintenance mode functions shown on the following page, use the numerical keys to directly input the maintenance mode you want to use.

Note

• Pressing [9] twice in the initial stage of the maintenance mode switches the machine to standby.
• Pressing [Stop] or [X] after entering only one digit returns the machine to the initial stage of the maintenance mode.
• If an invalid maintenance code is entered, the machine returns to the initial stage of the maintenance mode.

Non-touch panel model

1. When the machine is on standby, press the [Menu] and [Mono Start] keys in order. Next, press the [▲] key 4 times. The LCD will display "■■ MAINTENANCE ■■■", and the machine will enter maintenance mode.
2. To select one of the maintenance mode functions, specify the maintenance mode you want to use.

Note

• Entering [9] twice in the initial stage of the maintenance mode switches the machine to standby.
• Pressing the [Stop] key after entering only one digit returns the machine to the initial stage of the maintenance mode.
• If an invalid maintenance code is entered, the machine returns to the initial stage of the maintenance mode.

How to Enter the End User-accessible Maintenance Mode

Basically, the maintenance-mode functions should be accessed by service personnel only. However, you can allow end users to access some of these under the guidance of service personnel (e.g., by telephone). The user-accessible functions are shaded in the table given on the next page. (Maintenance mode 10, 11, 12, 17, 37, 52, 53, 54, 58, 65, 66, 75, 76, 77, 78, 80, 82, 87, 88, 91)

Touch panel model

1. When the machine is on standby, hold down [Home] for approx. five seconds. The following screen will be displayed on the LCD.
2. Hold down the blank area at the bottom of the LCD for approx. two sec. The following screen will be displayed on the LCD.
3. Press [*], [0], and [#] on the LCD in this order. The machine becomes ready to accept entry from the keys. Enter the desired maintenance code.
4. When each of the maintenance mode functions is completed, the machine automatically returns to standby.

Note

To stop the procedure midway and return the machine to standby, press [Stop] or [X].

Non-touch panel model

1. When the machine is on standby, press [Menu], [Mono Start], and [Menu] in order. The LCD will display "0■■ MAINTENANCE ■" and the machine will enter end-user accessible maintenance mode.
2. To select one of the maintenance mode functions, directly specify the maintenance mode you want to use.
3. When each of the maintenance mode functions is completed, the machine automatically returns to standby.

Note

To stop the procedure midway and return the machine to standby, press [Stop].

Operations of the Keys in the Maintenance Mode

The operations of the keys used in the maintenance mode are different depending on the panel specifications on the model.

Entering ten keys, [◄] or [►] in the maintenance mode with models without these keys

Press [ ] or [ ] to display desired letters on the LCD, and press [OK] to enter.