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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 software ...(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... 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 software ...(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... 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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... immediate notification of one or more information about using the Status Monitor software, right-click the Status Monitor icon and choose Help. You can display the Status Monitor on your PC-in Start/All Programs/Brother/MFC-XXXX on your PC... icon indicates the normal stand-by choosing Status Monitor located in the tasktray or on Brother genuine supplies. Note For more devices, allowing you to the Brother Genuine Supplies website. There are two locations where you start up your PC. There ... the status of error messages such as paper empty, paper jam or ink replacement required.
... immediate notification of one or more information about using the Status Monitor software, right-click the Status Monitor icon and choose Help. You can display the Status Monitor on your PC-in Start/All Programs/Brother/MFC-XXXX on your PC... icon indicates the normal stand-by choosing Status Monitor located in the tasktray or on Brother genuine supplies. Note For more devices, allowing you to the Brother Genuine Supplies website. There are two locations where you start up your PC. There ... the status of error messages such as paper empty, paper jam or ink replacement required.
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... Slow Drying Paper, Media Type and Quality (1). c Check Duplex/Booklet (3) if you want to the default settings, click Default (5), then OK (6). b Choose Borderless, Paper Size, Color Mode, Orientation, number of text. Note This area (7) shows the current settings. 7 Basic tab Printing 1 1 1 7 2 3 4 5 6 a Choose your chosen settings. This setting may cause some ...the page order, Reverse Order, Page Layout, Page Order, Border Line (if any) (2). To return to use the Duplex (two-sided) printing feature. (Available on MFC-6890CDW) d Select the Paper Source (4). (Available on which...
... Slow Drying Paper, Media Type and Quality (1). c Check Duplex/Booklet (3) if you want to the default settings, click Default (5), then OK (6). b Choose Borderless, Paper Size, Color Mode, Orientation, number of text. Note This area (7) shows the current settings. 7 Basic tab Printing 1 1 1 7 2 3 4 5 6 a Choose your chosen settings. This setting may cause some ...the page order, Reverse Order, Page Layout, Page Order, Border Line (if any) (2). To return to use the Duplex (two-sided) printing feature. (Available on MFC-6890CDW) d Select the Paper Source (4). (Available on which...
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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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b From an application such as Apple® TextEdit, click File, then Page Setup. You can change the settings for pop-up menu. Make sure MFC-XXXX (where XXXX is your model name) is chosen in the Format for Paper Size, Orientation and Scale, then click OK. 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
b From an application such as Apple® TextEdit, click File, then Page Setup. You can change the settings for pop-up menu. Make sure MFC-XXXX (where XXXX is your model name) is chosen in the Format for Paper Size, Orientation and Scale, then click OK. 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
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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
Quick Setup Guide - English
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...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...the maximum data transfer rate will be connected to prevent possible personal injury. b Remove the plastic bag a containing the ink cartridges from babies and children. The machine can use a USB 2.0 cable (Type A/B) that has a USB 1.1 ... USB 2.0 Full-speed interface. Quick Setup Guide Start Here MFC-290C Before you can also be 12 Mbits/s.
...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...the maximum data transfer rate will be connected to prevent possible personal injury. b Remove the plastic bag a containing the ink cartridges from babies and children. The machine can use a USB 2.0 cable (Type A/B) that has a USB 1.1 ... USB 2.0 Full-speed interface. Quick Setup Guide Start Here MFC-290C Before you can also be 12 Mbits/s.
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... call 1-877-BROTHER. For inkjet units: (When shipping your Inkjet MFC/Fax machine remove the ink cartridges and replace them with your Operation Manual for the proper packaging procedures. BROTHER MULTIFUNCTION CENTER / FAX MACHINE LIMITED WARRANTY (Canada only) Pursuant to the limited warranty of 1 year from the date of purchase for labour and parts, Brother International Corporation (Canada...
... call 1-877-BROTHER. For inkjet units: (When shipping your Inkjet MFC/Fax machine remove the ink cartridges and replace them with your Operation Manual for the proper packaging procedures. BROTHER MULTIFUNCTION CENTER / FAX MACHINE LIMITED WARRANTY (Canada only) Pursuant to the limited warranty of 1 year from the date of purchase for labour and parts, Brother International Corporation (Canada...
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Choose 'Brother MFC-XXXX (where XXXX is your machine, check the chart below and follow the troubleshooting tips. Visit us at http://solutions.brother.com. Check that the correct printer driver has ... an error message. (See Error and maintenance messages on . If you may see Replacing the ink cartridges on page 110. When you choose the Print Odd Pages and Print Even Pages settings, ... your model name)', and make sure that 'Use Printer Offline' is an abbreviation of the empty color), see a print error message on both the machine and your computer, as the machine pauses during...
Choose 'Brother MFC-XXXX (where XXXX is your machine, check the chart below and follow the troubleshooting tips. Visit us at http://solutions.brother.com. Check that the correct printer driver has ... an error message. (See Error and maintenance messages on . If you may see Replacing the ink cartridges on page 110. When you choose the Print Odd Pages and Print Even Pages settings, ... your model name)', and make sure that 'Use Printer Offline' is an abbreviation of the empty color), see a print error message on both the machine and your computer, as the machine pauses during...
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... Setup Guide User's Guide CD-ROM Accessory Order Form Test Sheet (USA only) Telephone Line Cord WARNING Plastic bags are based on MFC-290C. b Remove the plastic bag a containing the ink cartridges from babies and children. Illustrations in case for the correct setup and installation. c Make sure you have all packing materials...
... Setup Guide User's Guide CD-ROM Accessory Order Form Test Sheet (USA only) Telephone Line Cord WARNING Plastic bags are based on MFC-290C. b Remove the plastic bag a containing the ink cartridges from babies and children. Illustrations in case for the correct setup and installation. c Make sure you have all packing materials...
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...to the Laser MFC/Fax machine and will void the warranty. BROTHER MULTIFUNCTION CENTER / FAX MACHINE LIMITED WARRANTY (Canada only) Pursuant to the limited warranty of 1 year from the date of purchase for labour and parts, Brother International Corporation (Canada) Ltd. ("Brother"), or its ... use the product, even if advised by the end-user/purchaser to a "Brother" Authorized Service Centre, together with your print head resulting from packing the Inkjet MFC/Fax machine without limitation, ink cartridges, print cartridges, print rolls, thermal paper rolls, toner cartridges, drum units...
...to the Laser MFC/Fax machine and will void the warranty. BROTHER MULTIFUNCTION CENTER / FAX MACHINE LIMITED WARRANTY (Canada only) Pursuant to the limited warranty of 1 year from the date of purchase for labour and parts, Brother International Corporation (Canada) Ltd. ("Brother"), or its ... use the product, even if advised by the end-user/purchaser to a "Brother" Authorized Service Centre, together with your print head resulting from packing the Inkjet MFC/Fax machine without limitation, ink cartridges, print cartridges, print rolls, thermal paper rolls, toner cartridges, drum units...
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... 101 Error and maintenance messages 102 Transferring your faxes or Fax Journal report 107 Document jam (MFC-290C only 107 Printer jam or paper jam 108 Routine maintenance 111 Replacing the ink cartridges 111 Cleaning the outside of the machine 113 Cleaning the scanner 114 Cleaning the machine's ... the paper pick-up roller 115 Cleaning the print head 116 Checking the print quality 116 Checking the print alignment 117 Checking the ink volume 118 Machine Information 118 Checking the serial number 118 Packing and shipping the machine 119 C Menu and Features 121 On-screen ...
... 101 Error and maintenance messages 102 Transferring your faxes or Fax Journal report 107 Document jam (MFC-290C only 107 Printer jam or paper jam 108 Routine maintenance 111 Replacing the ink cartridges 111 Cleaning the outside of the machine 113 Cleaning the scanner 114 Cleaning the machine's ... the paper pick-up roller 115 Cleaning the print head 116 Checking the print quality 116 Checking the print alignment 117 Checking the ink volume 118 Machine Information 118 Checking the serial number 118 Packing and shipping the machine 119 C Menu and Features 121 On-screen ...
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..., pasted or taped. DO NOT use cardboard, newspaper or fabric. Make sure documents with ink or liquid correction fluid are completely dry. d Make sure you place the documents face down, top edge....9 mm) 17 to 24 lb (64 to 90 g/m2) How to fit the width of a book or one page at a time. Using the scanner glass 2 You can use the scanner glass to fax, copy or scan...c Adjust the paper guides (2) to load documents 2 CAUTION DO NOT pull on the scanner glass. Using the ADF (MFC-290C only) 2 The ADF can send a fax, make copies, and scan from the ADF (automatic document feeder) and ...
..., pasted or taped. DO NOT use cardboard, newspaper or fabric. Make sure documents with ink or liquid correction fluid are completely dry. d Make sure you place the documents face down, top edge....9 mm) 17 to 24 lb (64 to 90 g/m2) How to fit the width of a book or one page at a time. Using the scanner glass 2 You can use the scanner glass to fax, copy or scan...c Adjust the paper guides (2) to load documents 2 CAUTION DO NOT pull on the scanner glass. Using the ADF (MFC-290C only) 2 The ADF can send a fax, make copies, and scan from the ADF (automatic document feeder) and ...
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... Center offers the latest FAQs and troubleshooting tips. Visit us at http://solutions.brother.com. Choose 'Brother MFC-XXXX (where XXXX is on page 111. If you may see Replacing the ink cartridges on . Check to see if the LCD is showing an error message. (See Error and maintenance messages on page 102....) If the LCD says Cannot Print and Replace XX Ink (where XX is an abbreviation of the empty color), see a print error message on your computer. (See the Quick Setup Guide.) Check that the machine is plugged in ...
... Center offers the latest FAQs and troubleshooting tips. Visit us at http://solutions.brother.com. Choose 'Brother MFC-XXXX (where XXXX is on page 111. If you may see Replacing the ink cartridges on . Check to see if the LCD is showing an error message. (See Error and maintenance messages on page 102....) If the LCD says Cannot Print and Replace XX Ink (where XX is an abbreviation of the empty color), see a print error message on your computer. (See the Quick Setup Guide.) Check that the machine is plugged in ...
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... reconnect it. Firmly close it clicks. (See Replacing the ink cartridges on page 111.) Cannot Print Replace XX Ink One or more of the ink cartridges are not using genuine Brother Use a new Genuine Brother Innobella® Ink. fax machine stopped the call the telephone company and ask...color fax will cancel the job and clear it clicks. Lift the scanner cover and then close the ink cartridge cover until it again. Press Stop/Exit. The machine will be sent as a clip or ripped paper is not cleared, call Brother not detect the ink cartridge. See Document jam (MFC-290C...
... reconnect it. Firmly close it clicks. (See Replacing the ink cartridges on page 111.) Cannot Print Replace XX Ink One or more of the ink cartridges are not using genuine Brother Use a new Genuine Brother Innobella® Ink. fax machine stopped the call the telephone company and ask...color fax will cancel the job and clear it clicks. Lift the scanner cover and then close the ink cartridge cover until it again. Press Stop/Exit. The machine will be sent as a clip or ripped paper is not cleared, call Brother not detect the ink cartridge. See Document jam (MFC-290C...
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...Unable to Init 104 Unable to Print 105 Unable to Scan 106 Extension telephone, using 6 I Ident-A-Call 41 Ident-A-Ring 41 Ink cartridges checking ink volume 118 ink dot counter 111 replacing 111 Innobella 143 J Jacks convert to fit on LCD 102 B&W Print Only 102 Cannot Detect 103 Cannot Print...101 sending 26 at end of conversation 32 Broadcasting 27 canceling from memory 31 changing scanner glass size 27 color fax 27 contrast 29 enter Fax mode 26 from ADF (MFC-290C only 26 from memory (Dual Access 30 from scanner glass 26 manual 31 overseas 31 Real Time Transmission ...
...Unable to Init 104 Unable to Print 105 Unable to Scan 106 Extension telephone, using 6 I Ident-A-Call 41 Ident-A-Ring 41 Ink cartridges checking ink volume 118 ink dot counter 111 replacing 111 Innobella 143 J Jacks convert to fit on LCD 102 B&W Print Only 102 Cannot Detect 103 Cannot Print...101 sending 26 at end of conversation 32 Broadcasting 27 canceling from memory 31 changing scanner glass size 27 color fax 27 contrast 29 enter Fax mode 26 from ADF (MFC-290C only 26 from memory (Dual Access 30 from scanner glass 26 manual 31 overseas 31 Real Time Transmission ...