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... Please complete the following information for future reference: Model Number: MFC-210C and MFC-420CN (Circle your purchase, in the event of product loss covered by you of enhancements to your product on the back of the unit. Retain this User's Guide with Brother International Corporation, you need to register your new product is on...
... Please complete the following information for future reference: Model Number: MFC-210C and MFC-420CN (Circle your purchase, in the event of product loss covered by you of enhancements to your product on the back of the unit. Retain this User's Guide with Brother International Corporation, you need to register your new product is on...
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...new product, register on-line at http://www.brother.com/registration Frequently asked questions (FAQs) The Brother Solutions Center is our one-stop resource for Brother driver updates. Register your product By registering your product with Brother: ■ may serve as the original owner... the location of a Brother authorized service center, call 1-800-284-4357. and, ■ will be made from your Fax Machine/Multi-Function Center needs. Your registration with Brother International Corporation, you bought the MFC. Please complete and fax the Brother Warranty Registration And Test ...
...new product, register on-line at http://www.brother.com/registration Frequently asked questions (FAQs) The Brother Solutions Center is our one-stop resource for Brother driver updates. Register your product By registering your product with Brother: ■ may serve as the original owner... the location of a Brother authorized service center, call 1-800-284-4357. and, ■ will be made from your Fax Machine/Multi-Function Center needs. Your registration with Brother International Corporation, you bought the MFC. Please complete and fax the Brother Warranty Registration And Test ...
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... in the United States. What Brother will be required to deliver (by this warranty covers only warranty service within the U.S. What Brother will repair or replace the Machine and/or accompanying Consumable and Accessory Items at 1-800-284-4329 for Fax, MFC and DCP and 1-800-276-...7746 for Printers, or to a Brother Authorized Service Center within the applicable warranty period. Brother® One Year Limited Warranty and Replacement Service (USA only) Who is covered: •...
... in the United States. What Brother will be required to deliver (by this warranty covers only warranty service within the U.S. What Brother will repair or replace the Machine and/or accompanying Consumable and Accessory Items at 1-800-284-4329 for Fax, MFC and DCP and 1-800-276-...7746 for Printers, or to a Brother Authorized Service Center within the applicable warranty period. Brother® One Year Limited Warranty and Replacement Service (USA only) Who is covered: •...
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....) For ink-jet products: Do not remove the ink cartridges during shipping will cause severe damage to the MFC/Facsimile and will VOID your User's Guide for labour and parts, Brother International Corporation (Canada) Ltd. ("Brother"), or its Authorized Service Centers, Distributors, Dealers, Agents or employees, shall create another warranty or modify this limited...
....) For ink-jet products: Do not remove the ink cartridges during shipping will cause severe damage to the MFC/Facsimile and will VOID your User's Guide for labour and parts, Brother International Corporation (Canada) Ltd. ("Brother"), or its Authorized Service Centers, Distributors, Dealers, Agents or employees, shall create another warranty or modify this limited...
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...the illustrations in the illustration. When you move the MFC, place a hand at each side of the unit so you are high voltage electrodes inside the MFC. Do not handle the plug with wet hands. Safety precautions To use the MFC safely Please refer to touch the area shaded in ...cover. To prevent injuries, be careful not to put your hands on the right.) Do not carry the MFC by holding the scanner cover. vii Doing this User's Guide show the MFC-210C. To prevent injuries, be careful not to these instructions for later reference and before attempting any maintenance. WARNING...
...the illustrations in the illustration. When you move the MFC, place a hand at each side of the unit so you are high voltage electrodes inside the MFC. Do not handle the plug with wet hands. Safety precautions To use the MFC safely Please refer to touch the area shaded in ...cover. To prevent injuries, be careful not to put your hands on the right.) Do not carry the MFC by holding the scanner cover. vii Doing this User's Guide show the MFC-210C. To prevent injuries, be careful not to these instructions for later reference and before attempting any maintenance. WARNING...
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... product during an electrical storm. Do not use only a No. 26 AWG or larger telecommunication line cord. Use only the power cord provided with the MFC. IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS When using this product to persons, including the following: 1. Do not use a quality surge protection device on the AC power line and...
... product during an electrical storm. Do not use only a No. 26 AWG or larger telecommunication line cord. Use only the power cord provided with the MFC. IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS When using this product to persons, including the following: 1. Do not use a quality surge protection device on the AC power line and...
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... electrical outlets controlled by wall switches or automatic timers. ■ Disruption of cordless phones. Choosing a location Place your MFC on a flat, stable surface that is free of vibration and shocks, such as speakers or the base units of power can wipe out information in a... high-traffic area. ■ Avoid placing your MFC on the same circuit as large appliances or other equipment that might disrupt the power supply. ■ Avoid interference sources, such as a desk. Put the...
... electrical outlets controlled by wall switches or automatic timers. ■ Disruption of cordless phones. Choosing a location Place your MFC on a flat, stable surface that is free of vibration and shocks, such as speakers or the base units of power can wipe out information in a... high-traffic area. ■ Avoid placing your MFC on the same circuit as large appliances or other equipment that might disrupt the power supply. ■ Avoid interference sources, such as a desk. Put the...
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The MFC starts scanning the first page. Next Page? 1.Yes 2.No(Dial) 5 Press 2 to begin dialing. 8 ...Menu/Set. 3 Enter a number (up to 20 digits), and then press Menu/Set. 4 Enter a name up to cancel. The MFC starts scanning. (Repeat step 5 and 6 for each additional page.) 7 Press 2 to begin dialing. 6 Press Stop/Exit to 15 characters... your document. 3 Enter the fax number using Speed-Dial, Search or the dial pad. 4 Press Black Start. Sending more than one page 1 If it is not illuminated in green, press (Fax). 2 Load your document. 3 Enter the fax number using Speed...
The MFC starts scanning the first page. Next Page? 1.Yes 2.No(Dial) 5 Press 2 to begin dialing. 8 ...Menu/Set. 3 Enter a number (up to 20 digits), and then press Menu/Set. 4 Enter a name up to cancel. The MFC starts scanning. (Repeat step 5 and 6 for each additional page.) 7 Press 2 to begin dialing. 6 Press Stop/Exit to 15 characters... your document. 3 Enter the fax number using Speed-Dial, Search or the dial pad. 4 Press Black Start. Sending more than one page 1 If it is not illuminated in green, press (Fax). 2 Load your document. 3 Enter the fax number using Speed...
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... 1 Introduction 1-1 Using this Guide 1-1 Finding information 1-1 Symbols used in this Guide 1-1 Control panel overview 1-2 Turning the MFC on and off 1-4 On/Off Setting 1-4 Load documents 1-6 Using the automatic document feeder (ADF) (Not available for MFC-210C 1-6 Using the scanner glass 1-8 About paper 1-9 Recommended Paper 1-9 Handling and using special paper 1-10 Paper type and...
... 1 Introduction 1-1 Using this Guide 1-1 Finding information 1-1 Symbols used in this Guide 1-1 Control panel overview 1-2 Turning the MFC on and off 1-4 On/Off Setting 1-4 Load documents 1-6 Using the automatic document feeder (ADF) (Not available for MFC-210C 1-6 Using the scanner glass 1-8 About paper 1-9 Recommended Paper 1-9 Handling and using special paper 1-10 Paper type and...
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... Contrast 2-6 Setup Send 3-1 How to enter Fax mode 3-1 How to dial 3-1 Manual dialing 3-1 Speed-Dialing 3-2 Search 3-2 Fax Redial 3-2 How to Fax (B&W and Color 3-3 Color fax transmission 3-3 Faxing from the ADF (MFC-420CN only 3-3 Faxing from the scanner glass 3-4 Automatic transmission 3-5 Manual transmission 3-5 Out of Memory message 3-5 Basic sending operations 3-6 Sending faxes using multiple...
... Contrast 2-6 Setup Send 3-1 How to enter Fax mode 3-1 How to dial 3-1 Manual dialing 3-1 Speed-Dialing 3-2 Search 3-2 Fax Redial 3-2 How to Fax (B&W and Color 3-3 Color fax transmission 3-3 Faxing from the ADF (MFC-420CN only 3-3 Faxing from the scanner glass 3-4 Automatic transmission 3-5 Manual transmission 3-5 Out of Memory message 3-5 Basic sending operations 3-6 Sending faxes using multiple...
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Easy Receive 4-4 Printing a reduced incoming fax (Auto Reduction) ..... 4-5 Printing a fax from the memory (MFC-420CN only) ... 4-5 Polling (MFC-420CN only 4-6 Setting up Polling Receive 4-6 Setting up Sequential Polling Receive 4-6 5 Quick-Dial numbers and ...for Broadcasting 5-3 Dialing options 5-5 Access codes and credit card numbers 5-5 Pause 5-5 Tone or Pulse 5-6 6 Remote Fax Options (MFC-420CN only) (Not available for color faxes 6-1 Setting up Fax Forwarding 6-1 Programming your pager number 6-2 Setting Fax Storage 6-3 Setting PC Fax Rx 6-3 Turning off Remote...
Easy Receive 4-4 Printing a reduced incoming fax (Auto Reduction) ..... 4-5 Printing a fax from the memory (MFC-420CN only) ... 4-5 Polling (MFC-420CN only 4-6 Setting up Polling Receive 4-6 Setting up Sequential Polling Receive 4-6 5 Quick-Dial numbers and ...for Broadcasting 5-3 Dialing options 5-5 Access codes and credit card numbers 5-5 Pause 5-5 Tone or Pulse 5-6 6 Remote Fax Options (MFC-420CN only) (Not available for color faxes 6-1 Setting up Fax Forwarding 6-1 Programming your pager number 6-2 Setting Fax Storage 6-3 Setting PC Fax Rx 6-3 Turning off Remote...
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... Making N in 1 copies or a poster (Page Layout) (MFC-420CN only 8-10 Changing the default copy settings 8-13 Increasing copy speed or quality 8-13 Adjusting brightness 8-13 Adjusting contrast 8-13 Adjusting color saturation 8-14 Out of Memory message 8-14 Legal limitations 8-15 ... 9-9 Increasing print speed or quality 9-9 Setting the paper & size 9-9 Adjusting brightness 9-10 Adjusting contrast 9-10 Color enhancement (True2Life®) (MFC-420CN only 9-10 Cropping 9-12 Borderless 9-12 Understanding the Error Messages 9-13 Using PhotoCapture Center™ from your...
... Making N in 1 copies or a poster (Page Layout) (MFC-420CN only 8-10 Changing the default copy settings 8-13 Increasing copy speed or quality 8-13 Adjusting brightness 8-13 Adjusting contrast 8-13 Adjusting color saturation 8-14 Out of Memory message 8-14 Legal limitations 8-15 ... 9-9 Increasing print speed or quality 9-9 Setting the paper & size 9-9 Adjusting brightness 9-10 Adjusting contrast 9-10 Color enhancement (True2Life®) (MFC-420CN only 9-10 Cropping 9-12 Borderless 9-12 Understanding the Error Messages 9-13 Using PhotoCapture Center™ from your...
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... jam or paper jam 11-6 Paper is jammed inside the paper tray 11-6 Paper is jammed inside the MFC 11-7 If you are having difficulty with your MFC 11-9 Compatibility 11-13 How to improve print quality 11-14 Cleaning the print head 11-14 Checking the...Routine maintenance 11-22 Cleaning the scanner 11-22 Cleaning the MFC printer platen 11-23 Replacing the ink cartridges 11-24 A Appendix A A-1 Setting up telephone services A-1 Distinctive Ring A-1 What does your telephone company's 'Distinctive Ring' do A-1 What does Brother's 'Distinctive Ring' do A-2 Do you have Voice Mail ...
... jam or paper jam 11-6 Paper is jammed inside the paper tray 11-6 Paper is jammed inside the MFC 11-7 If you are having difficulty with your MFC 11-9 Compatibility 11-13 How to improve print quality 11-14 Cleaning the print head 11-14 Checking the...Routine maintenance 11-22 Cleaning the scanner 11-22 Cleaning the MFC printer platen 11-23 Replacing the ink cartridges 11-24 A Appendix A A-1 Setting up telephone services A-1 Distinctive Ring A-1 What does your telephone company's 'Distinctive Ring' do A-1 What does Brother's 'Distinctive Ring' do A-2 Do you have Voice Mail ...
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... A-7 Fax/Tel mode when power key is Off A-7 Using a cordless external handset A-8 Changing the remote codes A-8 Connecting an external device to your MFC A-9 Connecting an external telephone A-9 Connecting an external telephone answering device (TAD A-10 Sequence A-10 Connections A-12 Recording outgoing message (OGM) on an external... Special line considerations A-13 Roll over phone lines A-13 Two-line phone system A-13 Converting telephone wall outlets A-14 Installing MFC, external two-line TAD and two-line telephone A-15 Multi-line connections (PBX A-16 If you are installing the...
... A-7 Fax/Tel mode when power key is Off A-7 Using a cordless external handset A-8 Changing the remote codes A-8 Connecting an external device to your MFC A-9 Connecting an external telephone A-9 Connecting an external telephone answering device (TAD A-10 Sequence A-10 Connections A-12 Recording outgoing message (OGM) on an external... Special line considerations A-13 Roll over phone lines A-13 Two-line phone system A-13 Converting telephone wall outlets A-14 Installing MFC, external two-line TAD and two-line telephone A-15 Multi-line connections (PBX A-16 If you are installing the...
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Print media S-2 Copy S-3 PhotoCapture Center S-4 Fax S-5 Scanner S-6 Printer S-7 Interfaces S-7 Computer requirements S-8 Consumable items S-9 Network (LAN) (MFC-420CN only S-10 Optional External Wireless Print/Scan Server (NC-2200w S-11 I Index I-1 R Remote Retrieval Access card (MFC-420CN only R-1 xviii
Print media S-2 Copy S-3 PhotoCapture Center S-4 Fax S-5 Scanner S-6 Printer S-7 Interfaces S-7 Computer requirements S-8 Consumable items S-9 Network (LAN) (MFC-420CN only S-10 Optional External Wireless Print/Scan Server (NC-2200w S-11 I Index I-1 R Remote Retrieval Access card (MFC-420CN only R-1 xviii
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... to use, with LCD screen instructions to guide you to a related topic. You will see special symbols alerting you for buying a Brother Multi-Function Center (MFC). Italics Italicized typeface emphasizes an important point or refers you through this Guide. To make the most of this Guide. Bold Bold typeface...we used in the LCD. You can make things clearer and to help you must follow or avoid to prevent possible damage to the MFC. Finding information All the chapter headings and subheadings are not compatible with other features. Notes tell you how you what to do to ...
... to use, with LCD screen instructions to guide you to a related topic. You will see special symbols alerting you for buying a Brother Multi-Function Center (MFC). Italics Italicized typeface emphasizes an important point or refers you through this Guide. To make the most of this Guide. Bold Bold typeface...we used in the LCD. You can make things clearer and to help you must follow or avoid to prevent possible damage to the MFC. Finding information All the chapter headings and subheadings are not compatible with other features. Notes tell you how you what to do to ...
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.... 8 Black Start Lets you access Scan mode. 6 Copy Options You can quickly and easily select temporary settings for entering information into the MFC. Fax Lets you access the PhotoCapture Center™ mode. Also lets you start sending faxes or making copies in black and white. Copy... Lets you called. It also inserts a pause in color or mono, depending on the scanning setting on your PC). 1 - 2 INTRODUCTION Scan Lets you start a scanning operation (in quick dial numbers....
.... 8 Black Start Lets you access Scan mode. 6 Copy Options You can quickly and easily select temporary settings for entering information into the MFC. Fax Lets you access the PhotoCapture Center™ mode. Also lets you start sending faxes or making copies in black and white. Copy... Lets you called. It also inserts a pause in color or mono, depending on the scanning setting on your PC). 1 - 2 INTRODUCTION Scan Lets you start a scanning operation (in quick dial numbers....
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...off . There may be slight differences between the examples provided and models with a two-line display. INTRODUCTION 1 - 3 9 Color Start Lets you access the Menu to program and store your settings in the MFC. The LCD examples in this guide are stored in the dialing memory. C On/Off You can set up... messages on the screen to help you set the On/Off Setting so the MFC can still receive faxes when it is used for models with a one-line display. When using the speaker or during ringing in full color. Also lets you dial stored numbers by pressing # and a two-digit number. It...
...off . There may be slight differences between the examples provided and models with a two-line display. INTRODUCTION 1 - 3 9 Color Start Lets you access the Menu to program and store your settings in the MFC. The LCD examples in this guide are stored in the dialing memory. C On/Off You can set up... messages on the screen to help you set the On/Off Setting so the MFC can still receive faxes when it is used for models with a one-line display. When using the speaker or during ringing in full color. Also lets you dial stored numbers by pressing # and a two-digit number. It...
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... On/Off key until the LCD shows: The LCD light will be available. On/Off Setting You can receive faxes or calls even when the MFC is switched Fax Receive:Off. 1 Press Menu/Set, 1, 6. 2 Press ▲ or ▼ to select On (or Off). 3 Press Menu/Set. 4 Press Stop/Exit. Your... Receive:Off. Please Wait Even in Off mode, you can receive fax and telephone calls by pressing the On/Off key. Shutting Down Turning the MFC on and off by customizing the On/Off key as explained below. If you have connected an external telephone, it will not work when it...
... On/Off key until the LCD shows: The LCD light will be available. On/Off Setting You can receive faxes or calls even when the MFC is switched Fax Receive:Off. 1 Press Menu/Set, 1, 6. 2 Press ▲ or ▼ to select On (or Off). 3 Press Menu/Set. 4 Press Stop/Exit. Your... Receive:Off. Please Wait Even in Off mode, you can receive fax and telephone calls by pressing the On/Off key. Shutting Down Turning the MFC on and off by customizing the On/Off key as explained below. If you have connected an external telephone, it will not work when it...
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... the receive mode to Fax/Tel. Delayed Fax, Easy Receive ■ You cannot receive a fax with Black Start or Color Start. ■ * You cannot receive a fax automatically even if you switch off the MFC. (For MFC-210C) On/Off Setting Receive Mode Available Operations Fax Receive:Off - (default) No machine operations will be available.
... the receive mode to Fax/Tel. Delayed Fax, Easy Receive ■ You cannot receive a fax with Black Start or Color Start. ■ * You cannot receive a fax automatically even if you switch off the MFC. (For MFC-210C) On/Off Setting Receive Mode Available Operations Fax Receive:Off - (default) No machine operations will be available.