Brother MFC-240C User Guide
USER’S GUIDE
MFC-240C
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Table of Contents
Section I General
1 General Information
Using the documentation.......................................................................................2
Symbols and conventions used in the documentation .................................... 2
Accessing the complete User’s Guide...................................................................2
Viewing Documentation...................................................................................2
Control panel overview ..........................................................................................4
2 Loading documents and paper
Loading documents ...............................................................................................6
Using the ADF .................................................................................................6
Using the scanner glass ..................................................................................7
Scanning area .................................................................................................8
Acceptable paper and other media........................................................................8
Recommended media .....................................................................................9
Handling and using media ...............................................................................9
Choosing the right media...............................................................................10
Loading paper, envelopes and other media ........................................................12
Loading paper and other media.....................................................................12
Loading envelopes and post cards................................................................13
Printable Area................................................................................................15
3 General setup
Power Save mode ...............................................................................................16
Putting your machine in Power Save mode...................................................16
Bringing your machine out of Power Save mode ..........................................16
Power Save setting........................................................................................16
Mode Timer..........................................................................................................17
Paper settings......................................................................................................17
Paper Type ....................................................................................................17
Paper Size .....................................................................................................17
Volume Settings...................................................................................................18
Ring Volume..................................................................................................18
Beeper Volume..............................................................................................18
Speaker Volume ............................................................................................18
Automatic Daylight Savings Time........................................................................18
LCD display .........................................................................................................19
LCD Contrast.................................................................................................19
4 Security features
TX Lock ...............................................................................................................20
Setting and changing the TX lock password .................................................20
Turning the TX Lock on/off ............................................................................21
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Section II Fax
5 Sending a fax
Entering Fax mode ..............................................................................................24
Faxing from the ADF ....................................................................................24
Faxing from the scanner glass ......................................................................24
Faxing Letter size documents from the scanner glass ..................................25
Colour fax transmission.................................................................................25
Cancelling a fax in progress ..........................................................................25
Broadcasting (Monochrome only)........................................................................25
Canceling a Broadcast in progress................................................................26
Additional sending operations..............................................................................26
Sending faxes using multiple settings ...........................................................26
Contrast.........................................................................................................27
Changing fax resolution.................................................................................27
Dual access (Monochrome only) ...................................................................28
Real time transmission ..................................................................................28
Overseas Mode .............................................................................................28
Checking and cancelling waiting jobs............................................................29
Sending a fax manually .................................................................................29
Out of Memory message ...............................................................................29
6 Receiving a Fax
Receive modes ....................................................................................................30
Choosing the Receive Mode .........................................................................30
Using receive modes ...........................................................................................31
Fax only.........................................................................................................31
Fax/Tel...........................................................................................................31
Manual...........................................................................................................31
External TAD .................................................................................................31
Receive mode settings ........................................................................................31
Ring Delay.....................................................................................................31
F/T Ring Time (Fax/Tel mode only)...............................................................32
Fax Detect .....................................................................................................32
Additional receiving operations............................................................................33
Printing a reduced incoming fax ....................................................................33
Receiving faxes into memory ........................................................................33
7 Telephone and External devices
Voice Operations .................................................................................................34
Tone or pulse.................................................................................................34
Fax/Tel mode ................................................................................................34
Fax/Tel mode in Power Save mode ..............................................................34
Telephone services..............................................................................................34
Setting the Phone Line Type .........................................................................34
BT Call Sign (For U.K. only) ..........................................................................35
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Connecting an external TAD (telephone answering device) ...............................36
Connections...................................................................................................36
Recording outgoing message (OGM) on an external TAD............................37
Multi-line connections (PBX) .........................................................................37
External and extension phones ...........................................................................37
Connecting an external or extension telephone ............................................37
Operation from extension telephones............................................................37
Using extension telephones (For U.K. only) ..................................................38
Using a cordless external telephone .............................................................39
Using remote codes.......................................................................................39
8 Dialling and storing numbers
How to Dial ..........................................................................................................40
Manual dialling...............................................................................................40
Speed-Dialling ...............................................................................................40
Search ...........................................................................................................40
Fax Redial .....................................................................................................41
Storing numbers ..................................................................................................41
Storing a pause .............................................................................................41
Storing Speed-Dial numbers .........................................................................41
Changing Speed-Dial numbers .....................................................................42
Setting up groups for broadcasting................................................................42
Combining Quick-Dial numbers.....................................................................43
9 Printing Reports
Fax reports...........................................................................................................44
Transmission Verification Report...................................................................44
Fax Journal (activity report) ...........................................................................44
Reports................................................................................................................45
How to print a report......................................................................................45
Section III Copy
10 Making copies
How to copy.........................................................................................................48
Entering Copy mode......................................................................................48
Making a single copy.....................................................................................48
Making multiple copies ..................................................................................48
Stop copying..................................................................................................48
Copy options........................................................................................................49
Changing copy speed and quality .................................................................50
Enlarging or reducing the image copied ........................................................50
Making N in 1 copies or a poster ...................................................................51
Sorting copies using the ADF (Monochrome only) ........................................52
Adjusting Brightness, Contrast and Colour....................................................52
Paper options ................................................................................................53
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Section IV Direct Photo Printing
11 Printing photos from a memory card
PhotoCapture Center™ Operations.....................................................................56
Printing from a memory card without a PC....................................................56
Using PhotoCapture Center™ from your computer.......................................56
Using memory cards......................................................................................56
Memory card folder structure.........................................................................58
How to print from a memory card ........................................................................58
Printing the thumbnail index ..........................................................................59
Printing Images..............................................................................................59
DPOF printing................................................................................................60
PhotoCapture Center™ print settings..................................................................61
Print speed and quality ..................................................................................61
Paper Options................................................................................................61
Adjusting Brightness and Contrast ................................................................62
Cropping ........................................................................................................62
Borderless printing.........................................................................................62
Understanding the Error Messages .....................................................................63
12 Printing photos from a camera with PictBridge
Before Using PictBridge.......................................................................................64
PictBridge requirements ................................................................................64
Using PictBridge ..................................................................................................64
Setting your digital camera............................................................................64
Printing Images....................................................................................................65
DPOF printing................................................................................................65
Understanding the Error Messages .....................................................................66
Section V Software
13 Software features
Section VI Appendixes
A Safety and Legal
Choosing a location .............................................................................................70
To use the machine safely...................................................................................71
Important safety instructions..........................................................................75
IMPORTANT - For your safety ......................................................................76
EU Directive 2002/96/EC and EN50419........................................................77
Legal limitations for copying ..........................................................................77
Trademarks ...................................................................................................78
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B Troubleshooting and Routine Maintenance
Troubleshooting ...................................................................................................79
If you are having difficulty with your machine................................................79
Error messages ...................................................................................................84
Transferring your faxes or Fax Journal report ...............................................87
Document jam ..............................................................................................88
Printer jam or paper jam................................................................................88
Dial Tone detection........................................................................................90
Phone line interference..................................................................................90
Routine maintenance...........................................................................................91
Replacing the ink cartridges ..........................................................................91
Cleaning the outside of the machine .............................................................93
Cleaning the scanner.....................................................................................94
Cleaning the machine printer platen..............................................................94
Cleaning the Paper Pick-up Roller ................................................................95
Cleaning the print head .................................................................................95
Checking the print quality ..............................................................................96
Checking the printing alignment ....................................................................97
Checking the ink volume ...............................................................................97
Machine Information............................................................................................97
Checking the serial number...........................................................................97
Packing and shipping the machine ......................................................................98
C Menu and Features
On-screen programming....................................................................................100
Menu table...................................................................................................100
Memory storage...........................................................................................100
Menu keys .........................................................................................................100
Menu Table........................................................................................................102
Entering Text .....................................................................................................109
D Specifications
General..............................................................................................................110
Print media.........................................................................................................112
Fax.....................................................................................................................113
Copy ..................................................................................................................115
PhotoCapture Center™.....................................................................................116
PictBridge ..........................................................................................................116
Scanner .............................................................................................................117
Printer................................................................................................................118
Interfaces...........................................................................................................119
Computer requirements.....................................................................................120
Consumable items.............................................................................................121
E Glossary
FIndex
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Section I
General I
General Information 2
Loading documents and paper 6
General setup 16
Security features 20
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General Information 1
Using the documentation
Thank you for buying a Brother machine!
Reading the documentation will help you
make the most of your machine.
Symbols and conventions used in the documentation 1
The following symbols and conventions are
used throughout the documentation.
Bold Bold typeface identifies specific
keys on the machine control
panel.
Italics Italicized typeface emphasizes
an important point or refers you
to a related topic.
Courier
New
Text in the Courier New font
identifies messages on the
LCD of the machine.
Accessing the
1
complete User’s Guide
This User’s Guide does not contain all the
information about the machine such as how
to use Printer, Scanner and PC Fax. When
you are ready to learn detailed information
about these operations, read the Software
User’s Guide that is on the CD-ROM.
Viewing Documentation 1
Viewing Documentation
(For Windows
To view the documentation, from the Start
menu, point to Brother, MFC-XXXX (where
XXXX is your model name) from the
programs group, and then select
User’s Guide.
If you have not installed the software, you can
find the documentation by following the
instructions below:
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)
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Warnings tell you what to do to
prevent possible personal injury.
Electrical Hazard icons alert you to
possible electrical shock.
Cautions specify procedures you
must follow or avoid to prevent
possible damage to the machine or
other objects.
Notes tell you how you should
respond to a situation that may arise
or give tips about how the operation
works with other features.
Improper Setup icons alert you to
devices and operations that are not
compatible with the machine.
2
a Turn on your PC. Insert the Brother
CD-ROM into your CD-ROM drive.
b If the model name screen appears, click
your model name.
c If the language screen appears, click
your language.
The CD-ROM main menu will appear.
General Information
Note
If this window does not appear, use
Windows
®
Explorer to run the setup.exe
program from the root directory of the
Brother CD-ROM.
d Click User’s Guide to view the Software
User's Guide in HTML format.
How to find Scanning instructions 1
There are several ways you can scan
documents. You can find the instructions as
follows:
Software User’s Guide
Scanning
(For Windows
Professional and Windows
ControlCenter3
(For Windows
Professional and Windows
PaperPort
Instructions for scanning directly from
ScanSoft
®
98/98SE/Me/2000
®
XP)
®
98/98SE/Me/2000
®
XP)
®
SE with OCR User’s Guide
®
PaperPort®.
Viewing Documentation (For Macintosh®) 1
a Turn on your Macintosh
Brother CD-ROM into your CD-ROM
drive. The following window will appear.
®
. Insert the
b Double-click the Documentation icon.
c Double-click your language folder.
d Double-click the top page file to view the
Software User’s Guide in HTML format.
e Click the documentation you want to
read.
Software User’s Guide: Software
User’s Guide in HTML format
How to find Scanning instructions 1
1
The complete ScanSoft® PaperPort® SE
with OCR User’s Guide can be viewed
from the Help selection in the ScanSoft
PaperPort
®
with OCR application.
®
There are several ways you can scan
documents. You can find the instructions as
follows:
Software User’s Guide
Scanning
(For Mac OS
®
X 10.2.4 or greater)
ControlCenter2
(For Mac OS
Presto!
®
PageManager® User’s Guide
®
X 10.2.4 or greater)
Instructions for scanning directly from
®
Presto!
Presto!
PageManager®. The complete
®
PageManager® User’s Guide
can be viewed from the Help selection in
the Presto!
®
PageManager® application.
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Chapter 1
Control panel overview 1
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1 Power Save
Lets you put the machine into Power Save
mode.
2 Fax keys
Redial/Pause
Redials the last number called. It also
inserts a pause when programming quick
dial numbers.
Tel/R
This key is used to have a telephone
conversation after picking up the external
handset in F/T pseudo-ringing.
Also, use this key to gain access to an
outside line, or transfer a call to another
extension when it is connected to a PBX.
3 Dial Pad
Use these keys to dial telephone and fax
numbers and as a keyboard for entering
information into the machine.
The # key lets you temporarily switch the
dialling mode during a telephone call from
Pulse to Tone.
4 LCD (liquid crystal display)
Displays messages on the screen to help you
set up and use your machine.
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5 Mode keys:
Fax
Lets you access Fax mode.
Scan
Lets you access Scan mode.
Copy
Lets you access Copy mode.
PhotoCapture
Lets you access PhotoCapture Center™
mode.
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General Information
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6 Copy Options
Lets you temporarily change the copy settings
when in copy mode.
7 Fax Resolution
Lets you temporarily change the resolution
when sending a fax.
8 Ink Management
Lets you clean the print head, check the print
quality, and check the available ink volume.
9 Menu keys:
Menu
Accesses the main menu.
a Search/Speed Dial
Lets you look up and dial numbers that are
stored in the memory.
Volume keys
d c
In Fax mode, you can press these keys to
adjust the ring volume.
d
Press to scroll backward to a menu
selection.
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a or b
Press to scroll through the menus and
options.
Clear/Back
Press to cancel the current setting.
OK
Selects a setting.
10 Stop/Exit
Stops an operation or exits from a menu.
11 Start keys:
Colour Start
Lets you start sending faxes or making
copies in full colour. Also lets you start a
scanning operation (in colour or mono,
depending on the scanning setting in the
ControlCenter software).
Mono Start
Lets you start sending faxes or making
copies in monochrome. Also lets you start a
scanning operation (in colour or mono,
depending on the scanning setting in the
ControlCenter software).
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Loading documents and paper 2
Loading documents 2
You can send a fax, make copies, and scan
from the ADF (automatic document feeder)
and from the scanner glass.
Using the ADF 2
The ADF can hold up to 10 pages and feeds
each sheet individually. Use standard
80 g/m
pages before putting them in the ADF.
Recommended environment 2
Document Sizes Supported 2
2
(20 lb) paper and always fan the
Temperature: 20 to 30° C (68 to 86° F)
Humidity: 50% to 70%
Paper:
Length: 148 to 355.6 mm
Width: 148 to 215.9 mm
Weight:
2
80 g/m
(5.8 to 14 in.)
(5.8 to 8.5 in.)
64 to 90 g/m
A4 (20 lb LTR)
2
(17to24lb)
How to load documents 2
DO NOT pull on the document while it is
feeding.
DO NOT use paper that is curled, wrinkled,
folded, ripped, stapled, paper clipped,
pasted or taped.
DO NOT use cardboard, newspaper or
fabric.
Make sure documents written with ink are
CAUTION
completely dry.
a Fan the pages well. Make sure you put
the documents face down, top edge
first in the ADF until you feel them touch
the feed roller.
b Adjust the paper guides to fit the width of
your documents.
c Unfold the ADF Document Output
Support Flap (1).
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Loading documents and paper
CAUTION
DO NOT leave thick documents on the
scanner glass. If you do this, the ADF may
jam.
Using the scanner glass 2
You can use the scanner glass to fax, copy or
scan pages of a book or one page at a time.
Document Sizes Supported 2
Length: Up to 297 mm (11.7 in.)
Width: Up to 215.9 mm (8.5 in.)
Weight: Up to 2 kg (4.4 lb)
How to load documents 2
Note
To use the scanner glass, the ADF must
be empty.
a Lift the document cover.
b Using the document guidelines on the
left, centre the document face down on
the scanner glass.
c Close the document cover.
If you are scanning a book or thick
document, DO NOT slam the cover or
press on it.
CAUTION
2
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Chapter 2
Scanning area
The scanning area depends on the settings in
the application you are using. The figures
below show the areas you cannot scan on
Letter and A4 paper.
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1
Usage
Fax Letter 3 mm
Copy Letter 3 mm
Scan Letter 3 mm
Document
Size
A4 3 mm
A4 3 mm
A4 3 mm
Top (1)
Bottom (2)
(0.12 in.)
(0.12 in.)
(0.12 in.)
(0.12 in.)
(0.12 in.)
(0.12 in.)
4
2
Left (3)
Right (4)
4 mm
(0.16 in.)
1 mm
(0.04 in.)
3 mm
(0.12 in.)
3 mm
(0.12 in.)
3 mm
(0.12 in.)
0 mm
(0 in.)
Acceptable paper and other media 2
The print quality can be affected by the type
of paper you are using in the machine.
To get the best print quality for the settings
you have chosen, always set the Paper Type
to match the type of paper you load.
You can use plain paper, inkjet paper (coated
paper), photo paper, transparencies and
envelopes.
We recommend testing various paper types
before buying large quantities.
For best results, use Brother paper.
When you print on inkjet paper (coated
paper), transparencies and photo paper,
be sure to choose the correct media in the
‘Basic’ tab of the printer driver or in the
Paper Type setting of the menu (See
Paper Type on page 17).
When you print on Brother photo paper,
load the instruction sheet included with the
photo paper in the paper tray first, and
then put the photo paper on the instruction
sheet.
When you use transparencies or photo
paper, remove each sheet at once to
prevent smudging or paper jams.
Avoid touching the printed surface of the
paper immediately after printing; the
surface may not be completely dry and
may stain your fingers.
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Loading documents and paper
Recommended media 2
To get the best print quality, we suggest using
Brother paper. (See table below.)
If Brother paper is not available in your
country, we recommend testing various
papers before purchasing large quantities.
We recommend using ‘3M Transparency
Film’ when you print on transparencies.
Brother paper
Paper Type Item
A4 Plain BP60PA
A4 Glossy Photo BP61GLA
A4 Inkjet (Matte) BP60MA
10 x 15 cm Glossy BP61GLP
Handling and using media 2
Store paper in its original packaging, and
keep it sealed. Keep the paper flat and
away from moisture, direct sunlight and
heat.
The coated side of photo paper is shiny.
Avoid touching the shiny (coated) side.
Load photo paper with the shiny side
facing down.
Avoid touching either side of
transparencies because they absorb
water and perspiration easily, and this
may cause decreased output quality.
Transparencies designed for laser
printers/copiers may stain your next
document. Use only transparencies
recommended for inkjet printing.
Improper Setup
DO NOT use the following kinds of paper:
• Damaged, curled, wrinkled, or
irregularly shaped paper
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1
1 2 mm (0.08 in.) or longer
• Extremely shiny or highly textured paper
• Paper already printed on by a printer
• Paper that cannot be arranged uniformly
when stacked
• Paper made with a short grain
Paper capacity of the output paper tray
Up to 50 sheets of 80 g/m2 A4 or 20 lb Letter
paper.
Transparencies or photo paper must be
picked up from the output paper tray one
page at a time to avoid smudging.
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Chapter 2
Choosing the right media 2
Paper type and size for each operation 2
Paper Type Paper Size Usage
Fax Copy Photo
Capture
Cut Sheet Letter 216 × 279 mm (8 1/2 × 11 in.) Yes Yes Yes Yes
A4 210 × 297 mm (8.3 × 11.7 in.) Yes Yes Yes Yes
Legal 216 × 356 mm (8 1/2 × 14 in.) Yes Yes – Yes
Executive 184 × 267 mm
(7 1/4 × 10 1/2 in.)
JIS B5 182 × 257 mm (7.2 × 10.1 in.) – – – Yes
A5 148 × 210 mm (5.8 × 8.3 in.) – Yes – Yes
A6 105 × 148 mm (4.1 × 5.8 in.) – – – Yes
Cards Photo 10 × 15 cm (4 × 6 in.) – Yes Yes Yes
Photo 2L 13 × 18 cm (5 × 7 in.) – – Yes Yes
Index Card 127 × 203 mm (5 × 8 in.) – – – Yes
Post Card 1 100 × 148 mm (3.9 × 5.8 in.) – – – Yes
Post Card 2
(Double)
Envelopes C5
Envelope
DL
Envelope
COM-10 105 × 241 mm (4 1/8 × 9 1/2 in.) – – – Yes
Monarch 98 × 191 mm (3 7/8 × 7 1/2 in.) – – – Yes
JE4
Envelope
Transparencies
Letter 216 × 279 mm (8 1/2 × 11 in.) – Yes – Yes
A4 210 × 297 mm (8.3 × 11.7 in.) – Yes – Yes
148 × 200 mm (5.8 × 7.9 in.) – – – Yes
162 × 229 mm (6.4 × 9 in.) – – – Yes
110 × 220 mm (4.3 × 8.7 in.) – – – Yes
105 × 235 mm (4.1 × 9.3 in.) – – – Yes
––– Yes
Printer
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Loading documents and paper
Paper weight, thickness and capacity 2
Paper Type Weight Thickness No. of sheets
Cut
Sheet
Plain Paper
Inkjet Paper
Glossy Paper
64 to 120 g/m
64 to 200 g/m
Up to 220 g/m
2
(17 to 32 lb)
2
(17 to 53 lb)
2
0.08 to 0.15 mm (0.003 to 0.006 in.)
0.08 to 0.25 mm (0.003 to 0.01 in.) 20
Up to 0.25 mm (Up to 0.01 in.) 20
(Up to 58 lb)
Cards Photo Card
Up to 240 g/m
2
Up to 0.28 mm (Up to 0.01 in.) 20
(Up to 64 lb)
Index Card
Up to 120 g/m
2
Up to 0.15 mm (Up to 0.006 in.) 30
(Up to 32 lb)
Post Card
Up to 200 g/m
2
Up to 0.23 mm (Up to 0.01 in.) 30
(Up to 53 lb)
Envelopes
75 to 95 g/m
2
(20 to 25 lb)
Up to 0.52 mm (Up to 0.02 in.) 10
Transparencies – – 10
1
Up to 50 sheets for Legal size paper 80 g/m2 (20 lb).
Up to 100 sheets of 80 g/m
2
(20 lb) paper.
100
1
2
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Chapter 2
Loading paper, envelopes and other media
Loading paper and other media 2
a Pull the paper tray completely out of the
machine.
If the paper support flap is open, close it
and lift the output paper tray cover (1).
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c Fan the stack of paper well to avoid
paper jams and misfeeds.
2
Note
Always make sure the paper is not curled.
d Gently put the paper into the paper tray
print side down and top edge first.
Check that the paper is flat in the tray.
b Press and slide the paper side
guides (1) and paper length guide (2) to
fit the paper size.
1
2
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Note
When you use Legal size paper, press
and hold the universal guide release
button as you slide out the front of the
paper tray.
Loading documents and paper
e Gently adjust the paper side guides with
both hands and the paper length guide
to fit the paper.
Make sure the paper side guides touch
the sides 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 feed problems.
f Put the paper tray cover back.
g Slowly push the paper tray completely
into the machine.
Loading envelopes and post cards 2
Loading envelopes 2
Use envelopes that weigh from 75 to
95 g/m
Some envelopes need margin settings to
be set in the application. Make sure you
do a test print first.
Do not use any of the following types of
envelope, as they will cause paper feed
problems:
• If they are of a baggy construction.
• That are embossed (have raised writing
• That have clasps or staples.
• That are pre-printed on the inside.
2
(20 to 25 lb).
CAUTION
on them).
Glue 2 Double flap 2
2
h While holding the paper tray in place, pull
out the paper support (1) until it clicks and
unfold the paper support flap (2).
Note
Do not use the paper support flap for
Legal paper.
Occasionally you may experience paper
feed problems caused by the thickness,
size and flap shape of the envelopes you
are using.
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Chapter 2
How to load envelopes and post cards 2
a Before loading, press the corners and
sides of the envelopes or post cards to
make them as flat as possible.
Note
If the envelopes or post cards are ‘doublefeeding’, put one envelope in the paper
tray at a time.
If you have problems when printing on
envelopes, try the following suggestions:
a Open the envelope flap.
b Make sure the open flap is either to the
side of the envelope or to the back edge
of the envelope when printing.
c Adjust the size and margin in your
application.
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b Put the envelopes or post cards into the
paper tray with the address side down
and the leading edge (top of the
envelopes) in first. Slide the paper side
guides (1) and paper length guide (2) to
fit the size of the envelopes or post
cards.
1
2
Note
When the machine ejects small paper
onto the output paper tray you may not be
able to reach it. Make sure printing has
finished, and then pull the tray completely
out of the machine.
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Loading documents and paper
Printable Area 2
The printable area depends on the settings in the application you are using. The figures below
show the unprintable areas on cut sheet paper and envelopes. The machine can only print in the
shaded areas when the Borderless print feature is available and turned on.
Cut Sheet Paper Envelopes
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4
1
3
1
4
2
2
Top (1) Bottom (2) Left (3) Right (4)
Cut Sheet 3 mm (0.12 in.) 3 mm (0.12 in.) 3 mm (0.12 in.) 3 mm (0.12 in.)
Envelopes 12 mm (0.47 in.) 24 mm (0.95 in.) 3 mm (0.12 in.) 3 mm (0.12 in.)
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Note
The Borderless feature is not available for envelopes.
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General setup 3
Power Save mode 3
When the machine is idle, you can put the
machine into Power Save mode by pressing
the Power Save key. You can still receive
telephone calls in Power Save mode. For
further information on receiving faxes in the
power save condition, please see the table on
page 16. If you want to do other operations,
you must take the machine out of Power Save
mode.
Note
If you have connected an external
telephone or TAD, it is always available.
Putting your machine in Power Save mode 3
a Press and hold down the Power Save
key until the LCD shows Shutting
Down.
The LCD light goes off.
Bringing your machine out of Power Save mode 3
a Press the Power Save key.
Note
• Even if you have put the machine into
Power Save mode, it will periodically clean
the print head to preserve print quality.
• If you unplug the AC power cord, no
machine operations will be available.
• You can customize Power Save mode so that, apart from automatic head cleaning, no machine operations are available. (See Power Save setting on page 16.)
Power Save setting 3
You can customize the machine's Power
Save key. The default mode is
Fax Receive:On. Your machine can
receive faxes or calls even when the machine
is in Power Save mode. If you do not want
your machine to receive faxes or calls, turn
this setting to Fax Receive:Off. (See
Power Save mode on page 16.)
a Press Menu, 1, 6.
b Press a or b to choose
Fax Receive:On, or
Fax Receive:Off.
Press OK.
c Press Stop/Exit.
On/Off
setting
Fax
Receive:
On
(default)
Fax
Receive:
Off
1
You cannot receive a fax automatically even if you
have set the receive mode to Fax/Tel.
Receive
mode
Fax Only
External
TAD
Manual
Fax/Tel
— No machine
Available
operations
Fax Receive, Fax
Detect
You cannot
receive a fax with
Mono Start or
Colour Start.
Fax Detect
1
You cannot
receive a fax with
Mono Start or
Colour Start.
operations will be
available other than
cleaning the print
head.
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General setup
Mode Timer 3
The machine has four temporary mode keys
on the control panel: Fax, Scan, Copy and
PhotoCapture. You can change the amount
of time the machine takes after the last Scan,
Copy or PhotoCapture operation before it
returns to Fax mode. If you choose Off, the
machine stays in the mode you used last.
a Press Menu, 1, 1.
b Press a or b to choose 0 Sec,
30 Secs, 1 Min, 2 Mins, 5 Mins or
Off.
Press OK.
c Press Stop/Exit.
Paper settings 3
Paper Type 3
To get the best print quality, set the machine
for the type of paper you are using.
a Press Menu, 1, 2.
b Press a or b to choose Plain Paper,
Inkjet Paper, Brother Photo,
Other Photo or Transparency.
Press OK.
c Press Stop/Exit.
Note
The machine ejects paper with printed
surfaces face up onto the paper tray in the
front of the machine. When you use
transparencies or glossy paper, remove
each sheet at once to prevent smudging
or paper jams.
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Paper Size 3
You can use five sizes of paper for printing
copies: Letter, Legal, A4, A5, and 10 × 15 cm
(4 × 6 in.) and three sizes for printing faxes:
Letter, Legal and A4. When you change the
size of paper you load in the machine, you will
need to change the paper size setting at the
same time so your machine can fit an
incoming fax on the page.
a Press Menu, 1, 3.
b Press a or b to choose Letter,
Legal, A4, A5 or 10×15cm.
Press OK.
c Press Stop/Exit.
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Chapter 3
Volume Settings 3
Ring Volume 3
You can select a range of ring volume levels,
from High to Off.
While in Fax mode , press d or
c to adjust the volume level. The LCD
shows the current setting, and each key
press will change the volume to the next level.
The machine will keep the new setting until
you change it.
You can also change the volume through the
menu, by following the instructions below:
Setting the Ring Volume from the menu 3
a Press Menu, 1, 4, 1.
b Press a or b to choose Low, Med,
High or Off.
Press OK.
c Press Stop/Exit.
Speaker Volume 3
You can select a range of speaker volume
levels, from High to Off.
a Press Menu, 1, 4, 3.
b Press a or b to choose Low, Med,
High or Off.
Press OK.
c Press Stop/Exit.
Automatic Daylight Savings Time
You can set the machine to change
automatically for daylight savings time. It will
reset itself forward one hour in the Spring and
backward one hour in the Autumn. Make sure
you have set the correct date and time in the
Date/Time setting.
a Press Menu, 1, 5.
b Press a or b to select On or Off.
Press OK.
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Beeper Volume 3
When the beeper is on, the machine will beep
when you press a key, make a mistake or
after you send or receive a fax.
You can select a range of volume levels,
from High to Off.
a Press Menu, 1, 4, 2.
b Press a or b to choose Low, Med,
High or Off
Press OK.
c Press Stop/Exit.
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c Press Stop/Exit.
LCD display 3
LCD Contrast 3
You can adjust the LCD contrast for a sharper
and more vivid display. If you are having
difficulty reading the LCD, try changing the
contrast setting.
a Press Menu, 1, 7.
b Press a or b to choose Light or
Dark.
Press OK.
c Press Stop/Exit.
General setup
3
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4
Security features 4
TX Lock 4
TX Lock lets you prevent unauthorized
access to the machine.
While TX Lock is On, the following operations
are available:
Receiving faxes
While TX Lock is On, the following operations
are NOT available:
Sending faxes
Copying
PC printing
Scanning
PhotoCapture
Setting and changing the TX lock password
Setting up the password 4
Changing the TX Lock password 4
a Press Menu, 2, 0, 1.
b Press a or b to choose
Set Password.
Press OK.
c Enter a 4-digit number for the current
password.
Press OK.
d Enter a 4-digit number for a new
password.
Press OK.
e When the LCD shows Verify:,
re-enter the password.
Press OK.
f Press Stop/Exit.
Note
• If you forget the TX Lock password,
please call your Brother dealer for service.
• If you have already set the password, you
will not need to set it again.
a Press Menu, 2, 0, 1.
b Enter a 4-digit number for the password.
Press OK.
c When the LCD shows Verify:,
re-enter the password.
Press OK.
d Press Stop/Exit.
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