MFC-J1170DW
FAQs & Troubleshooting
My documents are not feeding through the Automatic Document Feeder (ADF) when I try to send a fax, scan to the PC, or make a copy.
If you are having issues using your Brother machine's Automatic Document Feeder (ADF), read this information:
About your Brother machine's ADF
Your Brother machine's ADF can hold up to 20 pages and feeds each page individually. Use standard 80 g/m2 (20 lb) paper. Always fan the pages before you put them in the ADF.
Verify the document(s) meet the required specifications for ADF use.
> Click here to see details of the document(s) meet the required specifications for ADF use.
Make sure you are loading the document correctly
> Click here to see how to load documents in the ADF.
If the document(s) are in the ADF correctly, your Brother machine's display (hereinafter called LCD) will read ADF Ready .
If the LCD does not read ADF Ready , verify the document(s) meet the required specifications for ADF use again.
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If you need further assistance, please contact Brother customer service:
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