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... COPY ...88 PC-FAX (MFC models only) ...90 Send ...91 Receive/View Received (Not available for MFC-250C and MFC-290C 91 Address Book ...92 Setup ...92 DEVICE SETTING...93 Remote Setup (Not available for DCP models, MFC-250C and MFC-290C 94 Quick-Dial (Not available for DCP models, MFC-250C and MFC-290C 94 Ink Level ...95 User's Guide...
... COPY ...88 PC-FAX (MFC models only) ...90 Send ...91 Receive/View Received (Not available for MFC-250C and MFC-290C 91 Address Book ...92 Setup ...92 DEVICE SETTING...93 Remote Setup (Not available for DCP models, MFC-250C and MFC-290C 94 Quick-Dial (Not available for DCP models, MFC-250C and MFC-290C 94 Ink Level ...95 User's Guide...
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PC-FAX receiving (Not available for MFC-250C and MFC-290C 143 Enabling the PC-FAX Receiving ... (For models with built-in network support 150 8 Firewall settings (For Network users) 151 Before using the Brother software ...151 For Windows® XP SP2 users ...151 For Windows Vista® users...153 Section II Apple...157 Using the Brother Ink driver ...158 Choosing page setup options ...158 Automatic Duplex Printing (MFC-6890CDW only 160 Choosing printing options ...162 Basic settings...163 Media Type...163 Quality ...164 Color Mode ...164 Advanced settings ...165 Color/Grayscale ...166 ...
PC-FAX receiving (Not available for MFC-250C and MFC-290C 143 Enabling the PC-FAX Receiving ... (For models with built-in network support 150 8 Firewall settings (For Network users) 151 Before using the Brother software ...151 For Windows® XP SP2 users ...151 For Windows Vista® users...153 Section II Apple...157 Using the Brother Ink driver ...158 Choosing page setup options ...158 Automatic Duplex Printing (MFC-6890CDW only 160 Choosing printing options ...162 Basic settings...163 Media Type...163 Quality ...164 Color Mode ...164 Advanced settings ...165 Color/Grayscale ...166 ...
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... to Image ...205 Scan to OCR ...206 Scan to E-mail ...207 Scan to File...208 COPY / PC-FAX (PC-FAX is MFC models only 209 DEVICE SETTINGS ...211 Remote Setup (Not available for DCP models, MFC-250C and MFC-290C 212 Quick-Dial (Not available for DCP models, MFC-250C and MFC-290C 212 Ink Level ...213 vi
... to Image ...205 Scan to OCR ...206 Scan to E-mail ...207 Scan to File...208 COPY / PC-FAX (PC-FAX is MFC models only 209 DEVICE SETTINGS ...211 Remote Setup (Not available for DCP models, MFC-250C and MFC-290C 212 Quick-Dial (Not available for DCP models, MFC-250C and MFC-290C 212 Ink Level ...213 vi
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...® Firewall. If you are from Windows® XP. Using the Brother printer driver 1 A printer driver translates the data from your PC is available for Network Standard models only. Low Running Cost Whenever a particular ink color requires replacement, you only have already been made. USB The Universal Serial ...get the highest possible resolution. (See Resolution in the Specifications in the User's Guide.) The printer driver supports N in 1, Watermark printing, Color Enhancement technology and many features you will find in a high quality ink jet printer. Screens on your PC.
...® Firewall. If you are from Windows® XP. Using the Brother printer driver 1 A printer driver translates the data from your PC is available for Network Standard models only. Low Running Cost Whenever a particular ink color requires replacement, you only have already been made. USB The Universal Serial ...get the highest possible resolution. (See Resolution in the Specifications in the User's Guide.) The printer driver supports N in 1, Watermark printing, Color Enhancement technology and many features you will find in a high quality ink jet printer. Screens on your PC.
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...supplies. Click the Visit the Genuine Supplies website button for monitoring the status of error messages such as paper empty, paper jam or ink replacement required. Note For more information about using the Status Monitor software, right-click the Status Monitor icon and choose Help. Monitoring the... 1 1 The Status Monitor utility is also a link to get immediate notification of one or more devices, allowing you start up your PC. You can display the Status Monitor on your PC-in Start/All Programs/Brother/MFC-XXXX on your PC, the Status Monitor icon appears on the desktop. 4
...supplies. Click the Visit the Genuine Supplies website button for monitoring the status of error messages such as paper empty, paper jam or ink replacement required. Note For more information about using the Status Monitor software, right-click the Status Monitor icon and choose Help. Monitoring the... 1 1 The Status Monitor utility is also a link to get immediate notification of one or more devices, allowing you start up your PC. You can display the Status Monitor on your PC-in Start/All Programs/Brother/MFC-XXXX on your PC, the Status Monitor icon appears on the desktop. 4
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.../Booklet (3) if you want to the default settings, click Default (5), then OK (6). To return to use the Duplex (two-sided) printing feature. (Available on MFC-6890CDW) d Select the Paper Source (4). (Available on which ink dries slowly. b Choose Borderless, Paper Size, Color Mode, Orientation, number of text. Basic tab Printing 1 1 1 7 2 3 4 5 6 a Choose your chosen settings.
.../Booklet (3) if you want to the default settings, click Default (5), then OK (6). To return to use the Duplex (two-sided) printing feature. (Available on MFC-6890CDW) d Select the Paper Source (4). (Available on which ink dries slowly. b Choose Borderless, Paper Size, Color Mode, Orientation, number of text. Basic tab Printing 1 1 1 7 2 3 4 5 6 a Choose your chosen settings.
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... and the lowest amount of ink used. Note The default settings are related, the higher the quality, the longer it prints depending on the selected media type. Plain Paper Inkjet Paper Brother BP71 Photo Paper Brother BP61 Photo Paper ... print time will be selected in the driver. Media Type Plain Paper 1 Color/Grayscale Color/Grayscale Inkjet Paper Color/Grayscale Brother BP71 Photo Paper, Brother BP61 Photo Paper or Other Photo Paper Color/Grayscale Transparencies Color/Grayscale 1 If you choose A3 (Borderless) as photographs. As print quality ...
... and the lowest amount of ink used. Note The default settings are related, the higher the quality, the longer it prints depending on the selected media type. Plain Paper Inkjet Paper Brother BP71 Photo Paper Brother BP61 Photo Paper ... print time will be selected in the driver. Media Type Plain Paper 1 Color/Grayscale Color/Grayscale Inkjet Paper Color/Grayscale Brother BP71 Photo Paper, Brother BP61 Photo Paper or Other Photo Paper Color/Grayscale Transparencies Color/Grayscale 1 If you choose A3 (Borderless) as photographs. As print quality ...
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...types of the printer driver and then click the Other Print Options button. Note When you choose the duplex printing function, the machine uses all ink cartridges for binding in inches or millimeters. When you use the duplex printing function, Duplex 1 or Duplex 2 features may help to reduce ...paper feed problems. Go to reduce print speed and ink density. Binding Offset 1 If you check the Binding Offset option, you can also specify the offset for color/grayscale print. To make the booklet, fold the printed page down the middle. The machine ...
...types of the printer driver and then click the Other Print Options button. Note When you choose the duplex printing function, the machine uses all ink cartridges for binding in inches or millimeters. When you use the duplex printing function, Duplex 1 or Duplex 2 features may help to reduce ...paper feed problems. Go to reduce print speed and ink density. Binding Offset 1 If you check the Binding Offset option, you can also specify the offset for color/grayscale print. To make the booklet, fold the printed page down the middle. The machine ...
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ControlCenter3 DEVICE SETTING You can configure the machine settings or check ink levels. Remote Setup (Not available for DCP models, MFC-250C and MFC-290C) Lets you open the Remote Setup Program. (See Remote Setup on page 127.) Quick-Dial (Not available for DCP models, MFC-250C and MFC-290C) Lets you open the Set Quick-Dial window of Remote Setup. (See Remote Setup on page 127.) Ink Level Lets you check the ink status. (See Status Monitor on page 4.) User's Guide Lets you view the Software User's Guide and the Network User's Guide. 3 3 93
ControlCenter3 DEVICE SETTING You can configure the machine settings or check ink levels. Remote Setup (Not available for DCP models, MFC-250C and MFC-290C) Lets you open the Remote Setup Program. (See Remote Setup on page 127.) Quick-Dial (Not available for DCP models, MFC-250C and MFC-290C) Lets you open the Set Quick-Dial window of Remote Setup. (See Remote Setup on page 127.) Ink Level Lets you check the ink status. (See Status Monitor on page 4.) User's Guide Lets you view the Software User's Guide and the Network User's Guide. 3 3 93
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ControlCenter3 Ink Level 3 The Ink Level button opens the Status Monitor window, which displays the ink level for each cartridge. 3 User's Guide 3 The User's Guide button lets you view the Software User's Guide and the Network User's Guide in HTML format. 95
ControlCenter3 Ink Level 3 The Ink Level button opens the Status Monitor window, which displays the ink level for each cartridge. 3 User's Guide 3 The User's Guide button lets you view the Software User's Guide and the Network User's Guide in HTML format. 95
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...is also available as paper empty, paper jam or ink replacement required at what interval the software will update the machine status information. To hide the window, go to the menu bar, Brother Status Monitor and choose Hide Brother Status Monitor. To show the window. Before you...messages such as a download from http://solutions.brother.com. 157 You can check the device status by clicking the Ink Level icon in the DEVICE SETTINGS tab of ControlCenter2 or by choosing Brother Status Monitor located in Macintosh HD/Library/Printers/ Brother/Utilities. Updating the machine's ...
...is also available as paper empty, paper jam or ink replacement required at what interval the software will update the machine status information. To hide the window, go to the menu bar, Brother Status Monitor and choose Hide Brother Status Monitor. To show the window. Before you...messages such as a download from http://solutions.brother.com. 157 You can check the device status by clicking the Ink Level icon in the DEVICE SETTINGS tab of ControlCenter2 or by choosing Brother Status Monitor located in Macintosh HD/Library/Printers/ Brother/Utilities. Updating the machine's ...
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b From an application such as Apple® TextEdit, click File, then Page Setup. Printing and Faxing Using the Brother Ink driver 9 Choosing page setup options 9 a From an application such as Apple® TextEdit, click File, then Print to start printing. 9 For Mac OS® X 10.2.x to 10.4.x 158 Make sure MFC-XXXX (where XXXX is your model name) is chosen in the Format for Paper Size, Orientation and Scale, then click OK. You can change the settings for pop-up menu.
b From an application such as Apple® TextEdit, click File, then Page Setup. Printing and Faxing Using the Brother Ink driver 9 Choosing page setup options 9 a From an application such as Apple® TextEdit, click File, then Print to start printing. 9 For Mac OS® X 10.2.x to 10.4.x 158 Make sure MFC-XXXX (where XXXX is your model name) is chosen in the Format for Paper Size, Orientation and Scale, then click OK. You can change the settings for pop-up menu.
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The machine stops print operations when one or more ink cartridges require replacement. Printing and Faxing Note • When you choose the duplex printing function, the machine uses all ink cartridges for color/grayscale print. Choosing printing options 9 To control special printing features, choose Print Settings in the Print dialog box. 9 162 From Advanced Duplex...
The machine stops print operations when one or more ink cartridges require replacement. Printing and Faxing Note • When you choose the duplex printing function, the machine uses all ink cartridges for color/grayscale print. Choosing printing options 9 To control special printing features, choose Print Settings in the Print dialog box. 9 162 From Advanced Duplex...
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... To achieve the best print results, the media being printed on the selected media type. Plain Paper Inkjet Paper Brother BP71 Photo Paper Brother BP61 Photo Paper Other Photo Paper Transparencies 163 The machine changes the way it prints depending on should be... selected in the driver. Printing and Faxing Basic settings 9 You can choose the Media Type, Slow Drying Paper, Quality, Color Mode and Paper Source (Available on models with Paper Tray#2) settings. 9 Note Check Slow Drying Paper when printing with plain paper on which ink dries slowly.
... To achieve the best print results, the media being printed on the selected media type. Plain Paper Inkjet Paper Brother BP71 Photo Paper Brother BP61 Photo Paper Other Photo Paper Transparencies 163 The machine changes the way it prints depending on should be... selected in the driver. Printing and Faxing Basic settings 9 You can choose the Media Type, Slow Drying Paper, Quality, Color Mode and Paper Source (Available on models with Paper Tray#2) settings. 9 Note Check Slow Drying Paper when printing with plain paper on which ink dries slowly.
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...Natural: Use for your document. Media Type Plain Paper 1 Inkjet Paper Brother BP71 Photo Paper, Brother BP61 Photo Paper or Other Photo Paper Transparencies Color/Grayscale Color/Grayscale Color/Grayscale Color/Grayscale Color/Grayscale 1 If you choose A3 (Borderless) as charts, graphics and text. The color is much larger than Photo. Photo Use for ...are shown in the Specifications of the User's Guide.) Fast The fastest print mode and the lowest amount of ink used. The higher the quality, the longer it will vary depending on the media type you can only choose Fine.
...Natural: Use for your document. Media Type Plain Paper 1 Inkjet Paper Brother BP71 Photo Paper, Brother BP61 Photo Paper or Other Photo Paper Transparencies Color/Grayscale Color/Grayscale Color/Grayscale Color/Grayscale Color/Grayscale 1 If you choose A3 (Borderless) as charts, graphics and text. The color is much larger than Photo. Photo Use for ...are shown in the Specifications of the User's Guide.) Fast The fastest print mode and the lowest amount of ink used. The higher the quality, the longer it will vary depending on the media type you can only choose Fine.
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ControlCenter2 DEVICE SETTINGS 11 You can configure the machine settings or check ink levels by clicking a button. Remote Setup Lets you open the Remote Setup Program. (See Remote Setup (Not available for DCP models, MFC-250C and MFC-290C) on page 242.) Quick-Dial Lets you open the Set Quick-Dial window of the Remote Setup. (See Remote Setup (Not available for DCP models, MFC-250C and MFC-290C) on page 242.) Ink Level Lets you open the Brother Status Monitor, which displays the ink level for each cartridge. 11 211
ControlCenter2 DEVICE SETTINGS 11 You can configure the machine settings or check ink levels by clicking a button. Remote Setup Lets you open the Remote Setup Program. (See Remote Setup (Not available for DCP models, MFC-250C and MFC-290C) on page 242.) Quick-Dial Lets you open the Set Quick-Dial window of the Remote Setup. (See Remote Setup (Not available for DCP models, MFC-250C and MFC-290C) on page 242.) Ink Level Lets you open the Brother Status Monitor, which displays the ink level for each cartridge. 11 211
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Note The Brother Status Monitor application is located in Macintosh HD/Library/Printers/Brother/Utilities. 11 213 ControlCenter2 Ink Level 11 The Ink Level button opens the Brother Status Monitor window, which displays the ink level for each cartridge.
Note The Brother Status Monitor application is located in Macintosh HD/Library/Printers/Brother/Utilities. 11 213 ControlCenter2 Ink Level 11 The Ink Level button opens the Brother Status Monitor window, which displays the ink level for each cartridge.
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... 240 A 247 A Index C ControlCenter2 Macintosh 196 ControlCenter3 Windows 69 D Device Selector 176, 214, 243 Drivers Macintosh® Brother Ink driver 158 TWAIN 176 Windows® Brother printer driver 2, 6 TWAIN 37 WIA 44 F FaceFilter Studio 30, 86 FAX (PC-FAX) Macintosh® sending 170,... importing 68 PhotoCapture Center® Macintosh 244 Windows 148 Presto! PageManager (Macintosh 184, 193 Print Macintosh® Brother Ink driver 158 Windows® Brother printer driver 6 R Remote Setup Macintosh 242 Windows 127 S Scan Macintosh® Network 214 OCR 193 Presto!
... 240 A 247 A Index C ControlCenter2 Macintosh 196 ControlCenter3 Windows 69 D Device Selector 176, 214, 243 Drivers Macintosh® Brother Ink driver 158 TWAIN 176 Windows® Brother printer driver 2, 6 TWAIN 37 WIA 44 F FaceFilter Studio 30, 86 FAX (PC-FAX) Macintosh® sending 170,... importing 68 PhotoCapture Center® Macintosh 244 Windows 148 Presto! PageManager (Macintosh 184, 193 Print Macintosh® Brother Ink driver 158 Windows® Brother printer driver 6 R Remote Setup Macintosh 242 Windows 127 S Scan Macintosh® Network 214 OCR 193 Presto!
Quick Setup Guide - English
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...paper tray. Important DO NOT connect the USB cable yet. 1 Unpack the machine and check the components Black 1 Yellow Cyan Magenta Starter Ink Cartridges [x4] Quick Setup Guide User's Guide CD-ROM Accessory Order Form Test Sheet (USA only) Telephone Line Cord WARNING Plastic bags ...setup and installation. however, the maximum data transfer rate will be connected to prevent possible personal injury. Quick Setup Guide Start Here MFC-250C MFC-290C Before you can also be 12 Mbits/s. WARNING Warnings tell you have all packing materials and the box in the box may...
...paper tray. Important DO NOT connect the USB cable yet. 1 Unpack the machine and check the components Black 1 Yellow Cyan Magenta Starter Ink Cartridges [x4] Quick Setup Guide User's Guide CD-ROM Accessory Order Form Test Sheet (USA only) Telephone Line Cord WARNING Plastic bags ...setup and installation. however, the maximum data transfer rate will be connected to prevent possible personal injury. Quick Setup Guide Start Here MFC-250C MFC-290C Before you can also be 12 Mbits/s. WARNING Warnings tell you have all packing materials and the box in the box may...
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... the green protective part a. 1 f Take care to release the vacuum seal, then remove the cap a. d Unpack the ink cartridge. g Install each ink cartridge in the direction of the lever a with the cartridge color b, as shown in your eyes, wash them out with water at once, and if irritation occurs consult a doctor. a ...Make sure that the power is turned on the label. 5 You will need it clicks to match the color of the arrow on . 4 Install the ink cartridges e Turn the green knob on the protective yellow cap clockwise until it if you transport the machine.
... the green protective part a. 1 f Take care to release the vacuum seal, then remove the cap a. d Unpack the ink cartridge. g Install each ink cartridge in the direction of the lever a with the cartridge color b, as shown in your eyes, wash them out with water at once, and if irritation occurs consult a doctor. a ...Make sure that the power is turned on the label. 5 You will need it clicks to match the color of the arrow on . 4 Install the ink cartridges e Turn the green knob on the protective yellow cap clockwise until it if you transport the machine.