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...-879-3232 (voice) 1-800-947-1445 (fax) http://www.brothermall.com In Canada: 1-877-BROTHER (voice) Description Ink Cartridge Ink Cartridge(blue) Ink Cartridge(red) Ink Cartridge Premium Glossy Photo Paper (Letter size / 20 sheets) Matte Inkjet Paper (Letter size / 25 sheets) Inkjet Plain Paper (Letter size / 250 sheets) Telephone Line Cord Power Protector for A/C Power Telephone...
...-879-3232 (voice) 1-800-947-1445 (fax) http://www.brothermall.com In Canada: 1-877-BROTHER (voice) Description Ink Cartridge Ink Cartridge(blue) Ink Cartridge(red) Ink Cartridge Premium Glossy Photo Paper (Letter size / 20 sheets) Matte Inkjet Paper (Letter size / 25 sheets) Inkjet Plain Paper (Letter size / 250 sheets) Telephone Line Cord Power Protector for A/C Power Telephone...
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... to the Authorized Service Center together with a photocopy of your bill of sale. Supply Brother or the Brother Authorized Service Center with a rated life; You are not limited to print heads, toner, drums, ink cartridges, print cartridges, refill ribbons, therma PLUS paper and thermal paper. • Except... 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 parts or labor. Brother® One Year Limited Warranty and Replacement Service (USA only) Who is covered: • This limited warranty ("...
... to the Authorized Service Center together with a photocopy of your bill of sale. Supply Brother or the Brother Authorized Service Center with a rated life; You are not limited to print heads, toner, drums, ink cartridges, print cartridges, refill ribbons, therma PLUS paper and thermal paper. • Except... 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 parts or labor. Brother® One Year Limited Warranty and Replacement Service (USA only) Who is covered: • This limited warranty ("...
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... applicable models) during shipping will cause severe damage to the MFC/Facsimile and will VOID your warranty. (Refer to your User's Guide for proper packaging.) For ink-jet products: Do not remove the ink cartridges during shipping. Since some Provinces do not allow the above...of 1 year from the date of purchase 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 MFC/Facsimile machine shall be the sole liability of the end-user/purchaser...
... applicable models) during shipping will cause severe damage to the MFC/Facsimile and will VOID your warranty. (Refer to your User's Guide for proper packaging.) For ink-jet products: Do not remove the ink cartridges during shipping. Since some Provinces do not allow the above...of 1 year from the date of purchase 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 MFC/Facsimile machine shall be the sole liability of the end-user/purchaser...
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...11-15 Checking the printing alignment 11-17 Checking the ink volume 11-18 Packing and shipping the MFC 11-19 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...
...11-15 Checking the printing alignment 11-17 Checking the ink volume 11-18 Packing and shipping the MFC 11-19 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...
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... before dialing if you want to make sure a fax machine will answer, and then press Black Start or Color Start. 3 Ink Lets you clean the print head, check the print quality, and check the available ink volume. 4 Dial Pad Use these keys to Tone. 5 Mode keys: PhotoCapture Lets you start sending faxes or... you access Copy mode. Fax Lets you access Scan mode. 6 Copy Options You can quickly and easily select temporary settings for entering information into the MFC.
... before dialing if you want to make sure a fax machine will answer, and then press Black Start or Color Start. 3 Ink Lets you clean the print head, check the print quality, and check the available ink volume. 4 Dial Pad Use these keys to Tone. 5 Mode keys: PhotoCapture Lets you start sending faxes or... you access Copy mode. Fax Lets you access Scan mode. 6 Copy Options You can quickly and easily select temporary settings for entering information into the MFC.
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Shutting Down Turning the MFC on Press and hold down the On/Off key until the LCD shows: The LCD light will purge the ink head periodically. In Off mode, no MFC operations will show the date... and time (Fax mode). If you can receive fax and telephone calls by pressing the On/Off key. Your MFC will ...the On/Off key as explained below. General Setup 6.On/Off Setting 1 - 4 INTRODUCTION Turning the MFC off Press and hold down the On/Off key until the LCD shows: The LCD will be available....
Shutting Down Turning the MFC on Press and hold down the On/Off key until the LCD shows: The LCD light will purge the ink head periodically. In Off mode, no MFC operations will show the date... and time (Fax mode). If you can receive fax and telephone calls by pressing the On/Off key. Your MFC will ...the On/Off key as explained below. General Setup 6.On/Off Setting 1 - 4 INTRODUCTION Turning the MFC off Press and hold down the On/Off key until the LCD shows: The LCD will be available....
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... document, see Using the scanner glass on page 1-8.) ■ Make sure documents written with ink are completely dry. ■ Documents to be faxed must be from the scanner glass. Using the automatic document feeder (ADF) (Not available for MFC-210C) The ADF can send a fax, make copies, and scan from the ADF (automatic...
... document, see Using the scanner glass on page 1-8.) ■ Make sure documents written with ink are completely dry. ■ Documents to be faxed must be from the scanner glass. Using the automatic document feeder (ADF) (Not available for MFC-210C) The ADF can send a fax, make copies, and scan from the ADF (automatic...
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Fast copy speed and lowest ink consumption. MAKING COPIES 8 - 5 Good copy quality with adequate copy speed. Press Menu/Set. 6 Press Black Start or Color Start. Normal Fast Best Recommended mode for ordinary printouts. The default setting is Normal. Use this mode to be proof-read, large documents or many ...
Fast copy speed and lowest ink consumption. MAKING COPIES 8 - 5 Good copy quality with adequate copy speed. Press Menu/Set. 6 Press Black Start or Color Start. Normal Fast Best Recommended mode for ordinary printouts. The default setting is Normal. Use this mode to be proof-read, large documents or many ...
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... Mode from ADF See Using the automatic document feeder was longer than about 35.4 (ADF) (Not available for MFC-210C) on page 11-5. If a sending machine has a color fax, the MFC's 'handshake' will be received into memory as a black and white fax. Media Error The media card is either...a problem with the media card. Re-insert the card firmly into memory. Near Empty One or more of ink. If a sending machine has a color fax, the MFC's 'handshake' will stop all print operations. Order a new ink cartridge. (See Ordering accessories and supplies on page 11-24.) No File The media ...
... Mode from ADF See Using the automatic document feeder was longer than about 35.4 (ADF) (Not available for MFC-210C) on page 11-5. If a sending machine has a color fax, the MFC's 'handshake' will be received into memory as a black and white fax. Media Error The media card is either...a problem with the media card. Re-insert the card firmly into memory. Near Empty One or more of ink. If a sending machine has a color fax, the MFC's 'handshake' will stop all print operations. Order a new ink cartridge. (See Ordering accessories and supplies on page 11-24.) No File The media ...
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... become clogged. One or more ink cartridges are empty. (See Replacing the ink cartridges on page 1-9.) The recommended environment for up to help avoid banding on some types of paper. (See About paper on page 11-24.) Check to 91°F. The MFC prints blank pages. Characters...Enhanced Normal Printing' mode to load paper, envelopes and post cards on both the MFC and your computer. The Brother Solutions Center offers the latest FAQs and troubleshooting tips. Visit us at http://solutions.brother.com. SUGGESTIONS Check the interface cable connection on page 1-14.) 11 - 9 ...
... become clogged. One or more ink cartridges are empty. (See Replacing the ink cartridges on page 1-9.) The recommended environment for up to help avoid banding on some types of paper. (See About paper on page 11-24.) Check to 91°F. The MFC prints blank pages. Characters...Enhanced Normal Printing' mode to load paper, envelopes and post cards on both the MFC and your computer. The Brother Solutions Center offers the latest FAQs and troubleshooting tips. Visit us at http://solutions.brother.com. SUGGESTIONS Check the interface cable connection on page 1-14.) 11 - 9 ...
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...® feature. Cannot perform '2 in 1 or 4 in 1' printing. True2Life® is too slow. Make sure the Printer Platen is not dirty with ink. (See Cleaning the MFC printer platen on page 11-23.) Make sure you are using the paper support flap. (See How to load paper, envelopes and post cards... 1-9.) Make sure you are using the proper types of paper are not loaded in the paper tray at any one time. Please use at least 24 bit color data with the sending machine. MFC feeds multiple pages Printed pages are some dense lines. Check that more quickly, set the Borderless feature off . ...
...® feature. Cannot perform '2 in 1 or 4 in 1' printing. True2Life® is too slow. Make sure the Printer Platen is not dirty with ink. (See Cleaning the MFC printer platen on page 11-23.) Make sure you are using the paper support flap. (See How to load paper, envelopes and post cards... 1-9.) Make sure you are using the proper types of paper are not loaded in the paper tray at any one time. Please use at least 24 bit color data with the sending machine. MFC feeds multiple pages Printed pages are some dense lines. Check that more quickly, set the Borderless feature off . ...
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... Cleaning the scanner on page 3-10). If the copy you call your scanner is printed Reduction) on page 4-5.) on page 11-24.) For MFC-420CN, check that the receiving machine has paper. Print the Transmission Verification Report and check for a dial tone. If the problem continues, ask...frequently get transmission error with possible interference on the phone line, try changing the menu setting of Compatibility to check the line. Replace the color ink cartridges that are cut Turn on Auto Reduction. (See Printing a reduced incoming fax (Auto off Fax Storage (see Setting Fax Storage on...
... Cleaning the scanner on page 3-10). If the copy you call your scanner is printed Reduction) on page 4-5.) on page 11-24.) For MFC-420CN, check that the receiving machine has paper. Print the Transmission Verification Report and check for a dial tone. If the problem continues, ask...frequently get transmission error with possible interference on the phone line, try changing the menu setting of Compatibility to check the line. Replace the color ink cartridges that are cut Turn on Auto Reduction. (See Printing a reduced incoming fax (Auto off Fax Storage (see Setting Fax Storage on...
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... head may cause permanent damage and may void the print head's warranty. 1 Press Ink. 2 Press ▲ or ▼ to select Black, Color or All. Caution Do NOT touch the print head. The MFC will clean the print head. You can start the cleaning process manually if needed. Cleaning... too often uses ink unnecessarily. Press Menu/Set. TROUBLESHOOTING AND ROUTINE MAINTENANCE 11 - 14 You can clean Black only or three colors at a time (Cyan/Yellow/Magenta), or all four colors at least five times and the print has not improved, call Brother Customer Service (see Brother numbers on your ...
... head may cause permanent damage and may void the print head's warranty. 1 Press Ink. 2 Press ▲ or ▼ to select Black, Color or All. Caution Do NOT touch the print head. The MFC will clean the print head. You can start the cleaning process manually if needed. Cleaning... too often uses ink unnecessarily. Press Menu/Set. TROUBLESHOOTING AND ROUTINE MAINTENANCE 11 - 14 You can clean Black only or three colors at a time (Cyan/Yellow/Magenta), or all four colors at least five times and the print has not improved, call Brother Customer Service (see Brother numbers on your ...
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... quality check The LCD shows: Is Quality OK? 1.Yes 2.No 6 Check the quality of the four color blocks on your output, some of the nozzles may be clogged. The MFC begins printing the Print Quality Check Sheet. 5 Check the sheet to see missing short lines as shown below, press 2 (No). Press Menu... is OK by printing the Print Quality Check Sheet and looking at the nozzle check pattern. 1 Press Ink. 2 Press ▲ or ▼ to select Test Print. Checking the print quality If faded or streaked colors and text appears on the sheet. 7 If all lines are clear and visible, press 1 (Yes), and go...
... quality check The LCD shows: Is Quality OK? 1.Yes 2.No 6 Check the quality of the four color blocks on your output, some of the nozzles may be clogged. The MFC begins printing the Print Quality Check Sheet. 5 Check the sheet to see missing short lines as shown below, press 2 (No). Press Menu... is OK by printing the Print Quality Check Sheet and looking at the nozzle check pattern. 1 Press Ink. 2 Press ▲ or ▼ to select Test Print. Checking the print quality If faded or streaked colors and text appears on the sheet. 7 If all lines are clear and visible, press 1 (Yes), and go...
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... the print head. 9 After cleaning is still missing, call Brother Customer Service (see missing ink in your MFC over six months or the expiration date written on page i). If you still see Brother numbers on the cartridge package has passed. If ink is finished, press Color Start. Touching the print head may cause permanent damage and...
... the print head. 9 After cleaning is still missing, call Brother Customer Service (see missing ink in your MFC over six months or the expiration date written on page i). If you still see Brother numbers on the cartridge package has passed. If ink is finished, press Color Start. Touching the print head may cause permanent damage and...
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... shows: Is Alignment OK? 1.Yes 2.No 5 Check the 600 dpi and 1200 dpi test prints to select Alignment. Press Menu/Set. 4 Press Black Start or Color Start. If the number 5 sample of both the 600 dpi and 1200 dpi are the best matches, press 1 (Yes) to finish Alignment Check, and go... printing alignment however, if after transporting the machine your printed text becomes blurred or images become faded then adjustment may need to be made. 1 Press Ink. 2 Press ▲ or ▼ to select Test Print. The MFC begins printing the Alignment Check Sheet.
... shows: Is Alignment OK? 1.Yes 2.No 5 Check the 600 dpi and 1200 dpi test prints to select Alignment. Press Menu/Set. 4 Press Black Start or Color Start. If the number 5 sample of both the 600 dpi and 1200 dpi are the best matches, press 1 (Yes) to finish Alignment Check, and go... printing alignment however, if after transporting the machine your printed text becomes blurred or images become faded then adjustment may need to be made. 1 Press Ink. 2 Press ▲ or ▼ to select Test Print. The MFC begins printing the Alignment Check Sheet.
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...; X 10.2.4 or greater) (not available for DCP-110C and MFC-210C) on the CD-ROM.) TROUBLESHOOTING AND ROUTINE MAINTENANCE 11 - 18 Ink Volume Bk:- + The LCD shows the ink volume. 4 Press Stop/Exit. You can check the ink that is left in Software User's Guide on page 8-45 in the... cartridge. 1 Press Ink. 2 Press ▲ or ▼ to check. Press Menu/Set. 3 Press ▲ or ▼ to select the color you want to select Ink...
...; X 10.2.4 or greater) (not available for DCP-110C and MFC-210C) on the CD-ROM.) TROUBLESHOOTING AND ROUTINE MAINTENANCE 11 - 18 Ink Volume Bk:- + The LCD shows the ink volume. 4 Press Stop/Exit. You can check the ink that is left in Software User's Guide on page 8-45 in the... cartridge. 1 Press Ink. 2 Press ▲ or ▼ to check. Press Menu/Set. 3 Press ▲ or ▼ to select the color you want to select Ink...
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... cover from the power source to find the protective parts, do not pack the MFC properly, you are not able to ensure that all the ink cartridges and attach the protective parts. (See Replacing the ink cartridges on page 11-24.) When attaching the protective parts, make sure it locks...'park' the print head after a print job. Packing and shipping the MFC Whenever you transport the MFC, use the packing materials that came with either the protective parts or the ink cartridges in the diagram. Not allowing the MFC to complete this parking process may void your warranty. If you do NOT...
... cover from the power source to find the protective parts, do not pack the MFC properly, you are not able to ensure that all the ink cartridges and attach the protective parts. (See Replacing the ink cartridges on page 11-24.) When attaching the protective parts, make sure it locks...'park' the print head after a print job. Packing and shipping the MFC Whenever you transport the MFC, use the packing materials that came with either the protective parts or the ink cartridges in the diagram. Not allowing the MFC to complete this parking process may void your warranty. If you do NOT...
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Keep all separate parts and printed materials to use with your machine to Brother as shown below. 8 Pack the printed materials in the carton. If you are returning your "Exchange" machine. (For Canada) 9 Close the carton. (For USA) 11 - 21 TROUBLESHOOTING AND ROUTINE MAINTENANCE Do not pack the used ink cartridges in the original carton as part of the Exchange Service, pack only the MFC.
Keep all separate parts and printed materials to use with your machine to Brother as shown below. 8 Pack the printed materials in the carton. If you are returning your "Exchange" machine. (For Canada) 9 Close the carton. (For USA) 11 - 21 TROUBLESHOOTING AND ROUTINE MAINTENANCE Do not pack the used ink cartridges in the original carton as part of the Exchange Service, pack only the MFC.
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Encoder Film Do NOT Touch! Cleaning the MFC printer platen ■ Be careful not to touch the paper feed star wheels or encoder film. ■ Be sure to unplug the MFC from the AC power outlet before cleaning the printer platen. ■ If ink is scattered on or around the printer platen be sure to wipe it off with a soft, dry, lint-free cloth. Printer Platen Clean Here Paper Feed Star Wheel Do NOT Touch! 11 - 23 TROUBLESHOOTING AND ROUTINE MAINTENANCE
Encoder Film Do NOT Touch! Cleaning the MFC printer platen ■ Be careful not to touch the paper feed star wheels or encoder film. ■ Be sure to unplug the MFC from the AC power outlet before cleaning the printer platen. ■ If ink is scattered on or around the printer platen be sure to wipe it off with a soft, dry, lint-free cloth. Printer Platen Clean Here Paper Feed Star Wheel Do NOT Touch! 11 - 23 TROUBLESHOOTING AND ROUTINE MAINTENANCE