How to Troubleshoot a MFC-240C Autofeeder

Using the correct paper size can help avoid paper jams.

The MFC-240C all-in-one printer is manufactured by Brother International. The Brother International Corporation, located in Bridgewater, New Jersey, is a major provider of home office and office products. Founded in 1954, the company marketed a number of home appliances and industrial products --- today it focuses on office equipment, including printers, fax machines, electronic stationary and multipurpose devices. Regular care and inspection of the MFC-240C printer can optimize its continued performance.

Instructions

1. Ensure the paper tray for the automatic document feeder does not have more than 10 sheets of paper loaded if the printer is jamming. Use standard 20 lb. paper in the machine. Using more than 10 sheets of paper or thicker paper can impede or prevent the printer's performance.

2. Check the paper for curls, wrinkles, folds, staples, paper clips, tape or tears if the paper prints unevenly or jams. The auto document feeder can become misaligned or print improperly if foreign objects are processed through the printer or the paper is misshapen. Use only fresh, clean sheets of paper for printing.

3. Adjust the paper guides on the auto document feeder to fit the width of the document. Incorrectly calibrated paper guides can cause the paper to print unevenly or lead to paper jams. Refer to the document print settings in the word processing software being used to find correct paper dimensions.

References

• Brother International: MFC-240C User's Guide
• Brother International: About Our Company