MFC-7840W

FAQs & Troubleshooting

FAQs & Troubleshooting

How do I adjust my Brother machine's Sleep Mode setting?

Setting the Sleep Time reduces power consumption by turning off the fuser inside the Brother machine when the machine is idle. You can choose how long the Brother machine is idle before it goes into Sleep Mode. The Sleep Mode timer is automatically reset when the Brother machine receives PC data or makes a copy. The factory setting is 05 minutes.
 

While the Brother machine is in Sleep Mode, you will see "Sleep" on the LCD. If you try to print or copy in Sleep Mode, there will be a short delay while the fuser warms up to working temperature.

For Wireless Models

 If you cannot print or scan wirelessly, make sure both your Brother machine and your wireless router/access point use the latest firmware.If you cannot print or scan wirelessly, make sure both your Brother machine and your wireless router/access point use the latest firmware.

  • To update the machine's firmware, download the Firmware Update Tool.
    > Click here to download the Firmware Update Tool.
  • To update your wireless router/access point’s firmware, see the documentation provided with your wireless router/access point.

To adjust the Sleep Mode setting, follow these steps:
 

  1. Press Menu and choose General Setup => Ecology => Sleep Time.
     
  2. Do one of the following:

     

    • Use the keys on the dial pad enter the number of minutes the machine is idle before it enters Sleep Mode. You can enter 00 to 99.
       
    • To turn Sleep Mode off, follow these steps:

       

      1. Press the START and OPTIONS keys simultaneously.
        The LCD will read "Sleep Mode: On."
         
      2. Press the UP OR DOWN ARROW key to choose Off.
         
      3. Go to STEP 3.
  3. Press the OK key.
     
  4. Press the STOP/EXIT key.

If your question was not answered, have you checked other FAQs?

Have you checked the manuals?

If you need further assistance, please contact Brother customer service:

Related Models

MFC-7340, MFC-7345N, MFC-7440N, MFC-7840W

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