Brother MFC-235C, MFC-260C Quick Setup Guide

MFC-230C MFC-265C

Before you can use the machine, you must set up the hardware and install the software. Please read this Quick Setup Guide for the correct setup procedure and installation instructions.

STEP 1

Setting Up the Machine

STEP 2

Installing the Driver & Software

Quick Setup Guide

Setup is Complete!

Keep this Quick Setup Guide, the User’s Guide and the supplied CD-ROM in a convenient place for quick and easy reference at all times.

Symbols used in this guide

Warning

Warnings tell you what to do to prevent possible personal injury.

Note

Notes tell you how you should respond to a situation that may arise or give tips about how the current operation works with other features.

Caution

Cautions specify procedures you must follow or avoid to prevent possible damage to the machine or other objects.

User’s Guide or Software User’s Guide

Indicates reference to the User’s Guide or Software User’s Guide which is on the CD-ROM we have supplied.

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Improper Setup icons alert you to devices and operations that are not compatible with the machine.

Getting Started

Carton components ...................................................................................................................................... 2

Control panel................................................................................................................................................ 3

STEP 1 –

Removing the protective parts ..................................................................................................................... 4

Loading paper .............................................................................................................................................. 4

Connecting the power cord and telephone line ............................................................................................ 6

Installing the ink cartridges........................................................................................................................... 7

Print quality check ...................................................................................................................................... 10

Setting the LCD contrast ............................................................................................................................ 11

Setting the date and time ........................................................................................................................... 11

Setting your station ID ................................................................................................................................ 12

Setting tone or pulse dialling mode ............................................................................................................ 12

Choosing a Receive Mode ......................................................................................................................... 13

STEP 2 –

Windows

For USB Interface Users (For Windows

Installing FaceFilter Studio................................................................................................................... 19

Windows

For USB Interface Users (For Mac OS

Setting Up the Machine

Installing the Driver & Software

2000 Professional/XP/XP Professional x64 Edition/Windows Vista™)................................. 16

X 10.2.4 or greater) ................................................................................................................ 20

Consumables

Replacement consumables ........................................................................................................................ 22

Ink cartridge .......................................................................................................................................... 22

Getting Started

Carton components

Carton components may vary from one country to another. Save all packing materials and the carton in case for any reason you must ship your machine.

Quick Setup Guide

USB Interface Cable

Telephone Line Cord

CD-ROM

User’s Guide

Power Cord

Black (LC960BK)

Yellow (LC960Y)

Cyan (LC960C)

Ink Cartridges

A USB interface cable is a standard accessory.

 Please make sure you use a USB 2.0 cable that is no longer than 2 metres.  Your machine has a USB interface that is compatible with the USB 2.0 specification.  DO NOT connect the interface cable at this time.

Connecting the interface cable is done during the software installation process.

Magenta (LC960M)

Getting Started

Control panel

1 Fax and telephone keys

2 Dial Pad

3 Mode keys

4 Fax Resolution key

5 Ink Management key

6Start keys

01/01 13:00 Fax

7 Stop/Exit key

8 Menu keys

9 Copy Options key

10 LCD (Liquid Crystal Display)

11 Power Save key

For the details of the control panel, see Control panel overview in Chapter 1 of the User’s Guide.

Note

01/01 13:00 Fax

1Date 2Time 3 Receive mode

When the machine is idle (not being used) it will return to the default display shown above. The default display shows the date, time, and the current receive mode.

 Illustrations in this Quick Setup Guide are based on MFC-265C.

STEP 1

1 Removing the protective

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parts

2 Loading paper

1 Remove the protective tape and film covering

the scanner glass.

2 Remove the foam bag (1) containing the ink

cartridges from on top of the paper tray.

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DO NOT connect the USB cable. Connecting the USB cable is done during the software installation process.

You can load up to 100 sheets of 80 g/m2 paper. For details, see Acceptable paper and other media in Chapter 2 of the User’s Guide.

1 Pull the paper tray completely out of the

machine and lift the output paper tray cover (1).

2 Press and slide the paper side guides (1) and

paper length guide (2) to fit the paper size.

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3 Fan the stack of paper well to avoid paper jams

and misfeeds.

4 Gently put the paper into the paper tray print

side down and top edge first. Check that the paper is flat in the tray.

Note

When you use Legal size paper, press and hold the universal guide release button (1) as you slide out the front of the paper tray.

5 Gently adjust the paper side guides with both

hands to fit the paper. Make sure that the paper guides touch the edges of the paper.

Note

Be careful that you do not push the paper in too far; it may lift at the back of the tray and cause paper feed problems.

6 Close the output paper tray cover (1).

7 Slowly push the paper tray completely into the

machine.

STEP 1

8 While holding the paper tray in place, pull out

Note

Do not use the paper support flap for Legal size paper.

3 Connecting the power cord

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the paper support until it clicks, and then unfold the paper support flap .

and telephone line

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DO NOT connect the USB cable. Connecting the USB cable is done during the software installation process.

Warning

Since the machine is grounded through the power outlet, you can protect yourself from potentially hazardous electrical conditions on the telephone network by keeping the power cord connected to your machine when you connect it to a telephone line. Similarly, you can protect yourself when you want to move your machine by disconnecting the telephone line first and then the power cord.

Note

If you are sharing one telephone line with an external telephone, connect it as shown below.

1 Connect the power cord.

Warning

The machine must be fitted with an earthed plug.

2 Connect the telephone line cord. Connect one

end of the telephone line cord to the socket on the machine marked LINE and the other end to a modular wall socket.

LINE

EXT.

1 Extension telephone

2 External telephone

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Note

If you are sharing one telephone line with an external telephone answering machine, connect it as shown below.

LINE

Set the receive mode to ‘External TAD’ if you have an external answering machine. For more details, see Connecting an external TAD (telephone answering device) in Chapter 7 of the User’s Guide.

EXT.

4 Installing the ink cartridges

Warning

If ink gets in your eyes, wash them out with water at once, and if irritation occurs consult a doctor.

1 Make sure that the power is turned on.

The LCD shows:

No Cartridge

2 Open the ink cartridge cover (1).

3 Pull all the lock release levers down and

remove the yellow protective part (1).

Note

Do not throw away the yellow protective part. You will need it if you transport the machine.

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4 Take out the ink cartridge.

5 Carefully remove the protective yellow cap (1).

6 Install each ink cartridge in the direction of the

arrow on the label. Take care to match the colour of the lock release lever (1) with the cartridge colour (2), as shown in the diagram below.

brother

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DO NOT touch the area shown in the illustration below.

Note

If the protective yellow cap comes off when you open the bag, the cartridge will not be damaged.

7 Lift each lock release lever and gently push it

until it clicks, and then close the ink cartridge cover.

Note

If the LCD shows Install Black, Install Yellow, Install Cyan or Install Magenta after you install the ink

cartridges, check that the ink cartridges are installed correctly.

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The machine will clean the ink tube system for use for the first time. The cleaning process will last approximately four minutes. The LCD shows:

Preparing System

Approx 4 Minutes

Cleaning

Please Wait

Caution

• DO NOT take out ink cartridges if you do not need to replace them. If you do so, it may reduce the ink quantity and the machine will not know the quantity of ink left in the cartridge.

• DO NOT shake the ink cartridges. If ink stains your skin or clothing, wash with soap or detergent at once.

• DO NOT repeatedly insert and remove the cartridges. If you do so, ink may seep out of the cartridge.

• If you mix the colours by installing an ink cartridge in the wrong position, clean the print head several times after correcting the cartridge installation. (See Cleaning the print head in Appendixes B of the User’s Guide.)

• Once you open an ink cartridge, install it in the machine and use it up within six months of installation. Use unopened ink cartridges by the expiration date written on the cartridge package.

• DO NOT dismantle or tamper with the ink cartridge, this can cause the ink to leak out of the cartridge.

• Brother multifunction machines are designed to work with ink of a particular specification and will work to a level of optimum performance when used with genuine Brother branded ink cartridges. Brother cannot guarantee this optimum performance if ink or ink cartridges of other specifications are used. Brother does not therefore recommend the use of cartridges other than genuine Brother branded cartridges with this machine or the refilling of empty cartridges with ink from other sources. If damage is caused to the print head or other parts of this machine as a result of using incompatible products with this machine, any repairs required as a result may not be covered by the warranty.

STEP 1

5 Print quality check

1 After the cleaning cycle is finished, the LCD

2 Make sure A4, Letter or Legal size paper is

3 Check the quality of the four colour blocks on

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shows:

Set Paper and

Press Start

loaded in the paper tray. Press Colour Start. The machine starts printing the Print Quality Check Sheet (only during initial ink cartridge installation).

the sheet. (black/ yellow/ cyan/ magenta)

4 The LCD shows:

Is Quality OK?

1.Yes 2.No

 If all lines are clear and visible, press

1 (Yes) on the dial pad to finish the quality check.

 If you can see missing short lines, press

2 (No) on the dial pad and go to step 5.

OK Poor

5 The LCD asks you if the print quality is OK for

black and colour. Press 1 (Yes) or 2 (No) on the dial pad.

Black OK?

1.Yes 2.No

Note

Avoid touching the printed surface of the paper immediately after printing, the surface may not be completely dry and may stain your fingers.

Color OK?

1.Yes 2.No

After pressing 1 (Yes) or 2 (No) for both black and colour, the LCD shows:

Start Cleaning?

1.Yes 2.No

6 Press 1 (Yes), the machine will then start

cleaning the colours.

7 After cleaning is finished, press Colour Start.

The machine starts printing the Print Quality Check Sheet again and goes back to step 3.

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6 Setting the LCD contrast

You can adjust the LCD contrast for a sharper and more vivid display. If you are having difficulty seeing the LCD from your position, we recommend changing the contrast setting for improved viewing.

1 Press Menu. 2 Press 1. 3 Press 6. 4 Press a or b to choose Dark or Light.

Contrast:Dark

7 Setting the date and time

The machine displays the date and time, and if you set up the station ID, the date and time displayed on your machine will be printed on every fax you send.

1 Press Menu. 2 Press 0. 3 Press 2. 4 Enter the last two digits of the year on the dial

pad, and then press OK.

Year:2007

(e.g. Enter 0 7 for 2007.)

5 Enter the two digits for the month on the dial

pad, and then press OK.

Month:03

(e.g. Enter 0 3 for March.)

Contrast:Light

5 Press OK. 6 Press Stop/Exit.

6 Enter the two digits for the day on the dial pad,

and then press OK.

Day:01

(e.g. Enter 0 1 for the first day of the month.)

7 Enter the time in 24-hour format on the dial

pad, and then press OK.

Time:15:25

(e.g. Enter 1 5, 2 5 for 15:25.)

8 Press Stop/Exit.

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8 Setting your station ID

You should store your name and fax number to be added to all fax pages that you send.

1 Press Menu. 2 Press 0. 3 Press 3. 4 Enter your fax number (up to 20 digits) on the

dial pad, and then press OK. To enter a “+” for international codes, press l. For example, to enter the China dialling code “+86 and then the rest of your number.

”, press l, 8, 6

Fax:+86XXXXXXXX

5 Enter your name (up to 20 characters) using

the dial pad, and then press OK.

Name:_

Note

• See the following chart for entering your name.

• If you need to enter a character that is on the same

key as the last character, press to move the cursor to the right.

• If you entered a letter incorrectly and want to

change it, press or to move the cursor to the incorrect character, press Clear/Back.

9 Setting tone or pulse dialling

Your machine comes set for a Tone dialling service. If you have a Pulse dialling service (rotary), you need to change the dialling mode.

mode

1 Press Menu. 2 Press 0. 3 Press 4. 4 Press a or b to choose Pulse (or Tone).

Press OK.

5 Press Stop/Exit.

Press

key

2 ABC2

3 DEF 3

4 GH I 4

5 JKL5

6 MNO 6

7 PQRS

8 TUV8

9 WX Y Z

One

time

Two

times

Three

times

Four

times

6 Press Stop/Exit.

Note

If you make a mistake and want to start again, press Stop/Exit and go to back to step 1.

For details, see Entering Text in Appendixes C of the User's Guide.

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10 Choosing a Receive Mode

There are four possible receive modes: Fax Only, Fax/Tel, Manual and External TAD.

Do you want to use the telephone features of your machine (if available) or an external telephone or external telephone answering device connected on the same line as the machine?

Yes

Are you using the voice message function of an external telephone answering device?

Do you want the machine to answer fax and telephone calls automatically?

Fax Only

Your machine automatically answers

Yes

every call as a fax.

Fax/Tel

Your machine controls the line and automatically answers every call. If the call is not a fax, the telephone will ring for you to pick up the call.

Manual

You control the telephone line and must answer every call yourself.

External TAD

Your external telephone answering device (TAD) automatically answers every call. Voice messages are stored on the external TAD. Fax messages are printed.

Now go to

Supplied CD-ROM ‘MFL-Pro Suite’ on the next page to install the drivers.

1 Press Menu. 2 Press 0. 3 Press 1. 4 Press a or b to choose the mode.

Press OK.

5 Press Stop/Exit.

For details, see Using receive modes in Chapter 6 of the User’s Guide.

Supplied CD-ROM ‘MFL-Pro Suite’

Windows

Install MFL-Pro Suite

You can install the MFL-Pro Suite software and multifunction drivers.

Install Other Drivers or Utilities

You can install additional MFL-Pro Suite software

utilities, install without Presto!

PageManager® or

install FaceFilter Studio.

Documentation

View the Software User’s Guide in HTML format. You can also view the manuals in PDF format by accessing the Brother Solutions Center. The Software User’s Guide includes instructions for features available when connected to a computer. (eg. Printing and scanning details)

Brother Solutions Center

Access the Brother Solutions Center for FAQs, User’s Guides, driver updates and tips for using your machine. (Internet access required)

Supplies Information

View our web site for original/genuine Brother supplies at http://www.brother.com/original/

Repair MFL-Pro Suite

If an error occurred during the installation of the

-Pro Suite, use this selection to automatically

MFL repair and re-install the MFL

-Pro Suite.

Macintosh

Start Here OSX

You can install the MFL

-Pro Suite that includes the

printer driver, scanner driver and Brother

ControlCenter2 for Mac OS

X 10.2.4 or greater.

Documentation

Brother Solutions Center

Access the Brother Solutions Center for FAQs, User’s Guides, driver updates and tips for using your machine. (Internet access required)

Utilities

You can find the additional Utilities from this folder.

Note

MFL-Pro Suite includes the Printer Driver, Scanner Driver and Brother ControlCenter3.

STEP 2

Follow the instructions on this page for your operating system and interface. For the latest drivers, documentation, and to find the best solution for your problem, access the Brother Solution Center directly from the CD-ROM / Driver or visit http://solutions.brother.com.

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Windows

For USB Interface Users (For Windows

XP Professional x64 Edition/Windows Vista™) ........................................................... 16

Macintosh

For USB Interface Users (For Mac OS

2000 Professional/XP/

X 10.2.4 or greater) ................................................................................. 20

The screens for Windows® in this Quick Setup Guide are based on Windows® XP.

The screens for Mac OS

Screens on your computer may vary depending on your operating system.

X in this Quick Setup Guide are based on Mac OS® X 10.4.

STEP 2

Installing the Driver & Software

For USB Interface Users

(For Windows XP Professional x64 Edition/Windows Vista™)

2000 Professional/XP/

Windows

USB

Important

Make sure that you have finished the instructions from STEP 1 Setting Up the Machine on pages 4 through 13.

Note

• Please close any applications running before installing MFL-Pro Suite.

• Make sure there are no memory cards or a USB Flash memory drive inserted into the media drives or USB direct interface at the front of the machine.

1 Disconnect the machine from the power socket

and from your computer, if you already connected an interface cable.

2 Turn on your computer.

You must be logged on with Administrator rights.

3 Put the supplied CD-ROM into your CD-ROM

drive. If the model name screen appears, choose your machine. If the language screen appears, choose your language.

4 The CD-ROM main menu will appear. Click

Install MFL-Pro Suite.

If this window does not appear, use Windows® Explorer to run the start.exe program from the root folder of the Brother CD

Note

• If you are using Windows® 2000 Professional and have not installed service pack 3 (SP3) or greater:

To access the PhotoCapture Center™ features from your computer you may have to install a

Windows

The Windows MFL-Pro Suite installer. To install the update, follow the steps below:

1 Click OK to start installation of the Windows

2 When instructed, click OK to restart your

3 After the computer restarts, the installation of

2000 update first.

2000 update is included with the

updates.

computer.

MFL-Pro Suite will automatically continue.

-ROM.

• If the installation does not continue automatically, open the main menu again by ejecting and then reinserting the CD start.exe program from the root folder, and continue from step 4 to install MFL-Pro Suite.

-ROM disc or double-click the

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Windows

• For Windows Vista™, when the User Account Control screen appears, click Allow.

5 After reading and accepting the

Presto! click Yes.

PageManager® License Agreement,

Note

For Windows Vista™, when this screen appears, click the check box and click Install to complete the installation properly.

9 When this screen appears, go to the next step.

USB

Windows

6 The installation of the Presto!

PageManager® will automatically start and is followed by the installation of MFL-Pro Suite.

7 When the Brother MFL-Pro Suite Software

License Agreement window appears, click Yes if you agree to the Software License Agreement.

8 Choose Standard, and then click Next. The

installation continues.

10 Using both hands, use the plastic tabs on both

sides of the machine to lift the scanner cover until it locks securely into the open position.

11 Connect the USB cable to the USB socket

marked with a symbol. You will find the USB socket inside the machine as shown below.

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Windows

12 Carefully guide the USB cable into the trench

as shown below, following the trench around and toward the back of the machine. Then, connect the cable to your computer.

USB

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• DO NOT connect the machine to a USB port on a keyboard or a non-powered USB hub. Brother recommends that you connect the machine directly to your computer.

• Make sure that the cable does not restrict the cover from closing, or an error may occur.

• Make sure you use a USB 2.0 cable that is no longer than 2 metres.

The installation of the Brother drivers will automatically start. The installation screens appear one after another. Please wait, it will

take a few seconds for all the screens to appear.

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DO NOT try to cancel any of the screens during this installation.

15 When the On-Line Registration screen is

displayed, make your selection and follow the on-screen instructions.

16 Click Finish to restart your computer.

After restarting the computer, you must be logged on with Administrator rights.

13 Lift the scanner cover to release the lock .

Gently push the scanner cover support down

and close the scanner cover .

14 Turn on the machine by connecting the power

cord.

Note

After restarting the computer, the Installation Diagnostics will run automatically. If the installation is unsuccessful, the installation results window will be shown. If the Diagnostics shows a failure, please follow the on-screen instructions or read the on-line help and FAQ’s in Start/All Programs/Brother/MFC-XXXX.

The MFL-Pro Suite has been installed completely. Proceed to Installing FaceFilter Studio on page 19 to install the FaceFilter Studio application.

Note

MFL-Pro Suite includes the Printer Driver, Scanner Driver and Brother ControlCenter3.

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Installing FaceFilter Studio

FaceFilter Studio is an easy-to-use borderless photo printing application. FaceFilter Studio also lets you edit your photo data and add photo effects such as red eye reduction or skin tone enhancement.

Important

Before you launch FaceFilter Studio for the first time, you must confirm MFL-Pro Suite is installed, your Brother machine is turned ON and connected to your computer.

17 Open the main menu again by ejecting and

then reinserting the CD-ROM disc or by double-clicking the start.exe program from the root folder.

18 The CD-ROM main menu will appear. Click

Install Other Drivers or Utilities.

Windows

USB

19 Click the FaceFilter Studio button to install.

20 For information on basic FaceFilter Studio

functions see Using FaceFilter Studio for photo printing by REALLUSION in the Software User’s Guide on the CD-ROM.

For more detailed information, See FaceFilter Studio Help.

STEP 2

Installing the Driver & Software

Macintosh

For USB Interface Users

(For Mac OS

Important

Make sure that you have finished the instructions from STEP 1 Setting Up the Machine on pages 4 through 13.

X 10.2.4 or greater)

3 Carefully guide the USB cable into the trench

as shown below, following the trench around and toward the back of the machine. Then, connect the cable to your Macintosh

Note

USB

Macintosh

•For Mac OS® X 10.2.0 to 10.2.3 users, upgrade to

Mac OS

information for Mac OS http://solutions.brother.com

• Make sure there are no memory cards or a USB Flash memory drive inserted into the media drives or USB direct interface at the front of the machine.

X 10.2.4 or greater. (For the latest

X, visit

)

1 Using both hands, use the plastic tabs on both

sides of the machine to lift the scanner cover until it locks securely into the open position.

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• DO NOT connect the machine to a USB port on a keyboard or a non-powered USB hub. Brother recommends that you connect the

machine directly to your Macintosh

• Make sure that the cable does not restrict the cover from closing, or an error may occur.

• Make sure you use a USB 2.0 cable that is no longer than 2 metres.

2 Connect the USB cable to the USB socket

marked with a symbol. You will find the USB socket inside the machine as shown below.

4 Lift the scanner cover to release the lock .

Gently push the scanner cover support down

and close the scanner cover .

Note

Make sure that the machine is turned on by connecting the power cord.

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Macintosh

5 Turn on your Macintosh

6 Put the supplied CD-ROM into your CD-ROM

drive.

7 Double-click the Start Here OSX icon to install.

Follow the on-screen instructions.

10 For Mac OS

Click Add.

11 Choose USB.

X 10.2.4 to 10.2.8 users:

12 Choose MFC-XXXX (where XXXX is your

model name), and then click Add.

USB

Macintosh

Note

Please wait, it will take a few seconds for the software to install. After the installation, click Restart to finish installing the software.

8 The Brother software will search for the Brother

device. During this time the following screen will appear.

9 When this screen appears, click OK.

For Mac OS® X 10.3.x or greater users: The MFL-Pro Suite, Brother printer driver, scanner driver and Brother ControlCenter2 have been installed and the installation is now complete.

13 Click Print Center, then Quit Print Center.

The MFL-Pro Suite, Brother printer driver, scanner driver and Brother ControlCenter2 have been installed and the installation is now complete.

Consumables

When the time comes to replace ink cartridges, an error message will be indicated on the LCD. For more information about the ink cartridges for your machine, visit http://solutions.brother.com Brother re-seller.

Ink cartridge

Replacement consumables

Black Yellow Cyan Magenta

LC960BK LC960Y LC960C LC960M

or contact your local

What is Innobella™?

Innobella™ is a range of genuine consumables offered by Brother. The name "Innobella™" derives from the words "Innovation" and "Bella" (meaning "Beautiful" in Italian) and is a representation of the "innovative" technology providing you with beautiful and long lasting print results.

Trademarks

The Brother logo is a registered trademark of Brother Industries, Ltd. Brother is a registered trademark of Brother Industries, Ltd. Multi-Function Link is a registered trademark of Brother International Corporation. Microsoft and Windows are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and /or other countries. Windows Vista is either a registered trademark or trademark of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and /or other countries. Macintosh and TrueType are registered trademarks of Apple Inc. Presto! PageManager is a registered trademark of NewSoft Technology Corporation. PictBridge is a trademark. FaceFilter Studio is a trademark of Reallusion, Inc. Each company whose software title is mentioned in this manual has a Software License Agreement specific to its proprietary programs.

All other brand and product names mentioned in this manual are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies.

Compilation and Publication

Under the supervision of Brother Industries Ltd., this manual has been compiled and published, covering the latest product descriptions and specifications. The contents of this manual and the specifications of this product are subject to change without notice. Brother reserves the right to make changes without notice in the specifications and materials contained herein and shall not be responsible for any damages (including consequential) caused by reliance on the materials presented, including but not limited to typographical and other errors relating to the publication.

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Brother MFC-235C, MFC-260C Quick Setup Guide

Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual

Symbols used in this guide

Table of Contents

Getting Started

Carton components

Control panel

2 Loading paper

4 Installing the ink cartridges

5 Print quality check

6 Setting the LCD contrast

7 Setting the date and time

8 Setting your station ID

10 Choosing a Receive Mode

Supplied CD-ROM ‘MFL-Pro Suite’

Installing FaceFilter Studio

Consumables

Ink cartridge

Replacement consumables