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Register your product By registering your product with Brother: may serve as the original owner of the product. Your registration with Brother International Corporation, you will help , you must be recorded as confirmation of the purchase date of your product should you lose your receipt.... and, will be made from your machine's performance up to date, check here for Brother driver updates. http://solutions.brother.com/ Note You can download the latest software and utilities and read FAQs and troubleshooting tips to learn how to get the most efficient way to ...
Register your product By registering your product with Brother: may serve as the original owner of the product. Your registration with Brother International Corporation, you will help , you must be recorded as confirmation of the purchase date of your product should you lose your receipt.... and, will be made from your machine's performance up to date, check here for Brother driver updates. http://solutions.brother.com/ Note You can download the latest software and utilities and read FAQs and troubleshooting tips to learn how to get the most efficient way to ...
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...PROFITS, BUSINESS INTERRUPTION, LOSS OF BUSINESS INFORMATION, AND THE LIKE) ARISING OUT OF THE USE OR INABILITY TO USE THE SOFTWARE EVEN IF BROTHER'S LICENSOR HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES. THE ABOVE EXCLUSION MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU. Compilation and ...WITHOUT LIMITATION THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, REGARDING THE SOFTWARE. THE ENTIRE RISK AS TO THE RESULTS AND PERFORMANCE OF THE SOFTWARE IS ASSUMED BY YOU. BROTHER'S LICENSOR(S) DOES NOT WARRANT, GUARANTEE OR MAKE ANY REPRESENTATIONS REGARDING THE USE OR THE...
...PROFITS, BUSINESS INTERRUPTION, LOSS OF BUSINESS INFORMATION, AND THE LIKE) ARISING OUT OF THE USE OR INABILITY TO USE THE SOFTWARE EVEN IF BROTHER'S LICENSOR HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES. THE ABOVE EXCLUSION MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU. Compilation and ...WITHOUT LIMITATION THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, REGARDING THE SOFTWARE. THE ENTIRE RISK AS TO THE RESULTS AND PERFORMANCE OF THE SOFTWARE IS ASSUMED BY YOU. BROTHER'S LICENSOR(S) DOES NOT WARRANT, GUARANTEE OR MAKE ANY REPRESENTATIONS REGARDING THE USE OR THE...
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... FAX-2940) PDF file / Documentation CD-ROM / In the Box (For MFC-7240) PDF file / Installer CD-ROM / In the Box PDF file / Installer CD-ROM / In the Box Download optional software from the Brother Solutions Center (FAX-2840 and FAX-2940 users) You can download free printer..., scanner driver (FAX-2940 only 1) and PC-Fax Send software (FAX-2940 only) from the Brother Solutions Center, enabling you are using the Brother ControlCenter utility. Product Safety Guide Quick Setup Guide Basic User's Guide Advanced User's Guide Software User's Guide (MFC-7240 only) What's in it ? Which Guide?
... FAX-2940) PDF file / Documentation CD-ROM / In the Box (For MFC-7240) PDF file / Installer CD-ROM / In the Box PDF file / Installer CD-ROM / In the Box Download optional software from the Brother Solutions Center (FAX-2840 and FAX-2940 users) You can download free printer..., scanner driver (FAX-2940 only 1) and PC-Fax Send software (FAX-2940 only) from the Brother Solutions Center, enabling you are using the Brother ControlCenter utility. Product Safety Guide Quick Setup Guide Basic User's Guide Advanced User's Guide Software User's Guide (MFC-7240 only) What's in it ? Which Guide?
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... the documentation 1 Symbols and conventions used in the documentation 1 Accessing the Advanced User's Guide and Software User's Guide 2 Viewing Documentation (For FAX-2840 and FAX-2940 2 Viewing Documentation (For MFC-7240 3 Accessing Brother Support (Windows®) (MFC-7240 only 4 Accessing Brother Support (Macintosh) (MFC-7240 only 5 Control panel overview 6 2 Loading paper 9 Loading paper and print media 9 Loading paper in...
... the documentation 1 Symbols and conventions used in the documentation 1 Accessing the Advanced User's Guide and Software User's Guide 2 Viewing Documentation (For FAX-2840 and FAX-2940 2 Viewing Documentation (For MFC-7240 3 Accessing Brother Support (Windows®) (MFC-7240 only 4 Accessing Brother Support (Macintosh) (MFC-7240 only 5 Control panel overview 6 2 Loading paper 9 Loading paper and print media 9 Loading paper in...
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...Windows® users) If the screen does not appear automatically, go to read the Advanced User's Guide and Software User's Guide 1, that are on the Documentation CD-ROM or the Installer CDROM. 1 For MFC-7240 Viewing Documentation (For FAX-2840 and FAX-2940) 1 a Turn on your language, point to View Guide...Documentation CD-ROM icon, and then double-click index.html. c Click your CD-ROM drive. Chapter 1 Accessing the Advanced User's Guide and Software User's Guide 1 1 This Basic User's Guide does not contain all the information about these operations, read . 2 When you want to step c.
...Windows® users) If the screen does not appear automatically, go to read the Advanced User's Guide and Software User's Guide 1, that are on the Documentation CD-ROM or the Installer CDROM. 1 For MFC-7240 Viewing Documentation (For FAX-2840 and FAX-2940) 1 a Turn on your language, point to View Guide...Documentation CD-ROM icon, and then double-click index.html. c Click your CD-ROM drive. Chapter 1 Accessing the Advanced User's Guide and Software User's Guide 1 1 This Basic User's Guide does not contain all the information about these operations, read . 2 When you want to step c.
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If you have not installed the software, you can copy all user documentation in PDF ...screen appears, double- e Click PDF documents. If the country screen appears, choose your Macintosh. Note If the Brother screen does not appear automatically, go to your language folder. For the page to display correctly you must click on...The CD-ROM Top Menu will appear. Viewing Documentation (For MFC-7240) 1 Viewing Documentation (Windows®) 1 To view the documentation, from the Start menu, select All Programs, Brother, MFCXXXX (where XXXX is your model name. Insert the installer...
If you have not installed the software, you can copy all user documentation in PDF ...screen appears, double- e Click PDF documents. If the country screen appears, choose your Macintosh. Note If the Brother screen does not appear automatically, go to your language folder. For the page to display correctly you must click on...The CD-ROM Top Menu will appear. Viewing Documentation (For MFC-7240) 1 Viewing Documentation (Windows®) 1 To view the documentation, from the Start menu, select All Programs, Brother, MFCXXXX (where XXXX is your model name. Insert the installer...
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...: Software User's Guide Scanning ControlCenter Nuance™ PaperPort™ 12SE How-toGuides (Windows®) The complete Nuance™ PaperPort™ 12SE How-to read. Guides can find the instructions as Web support (Brother Solutions Center), Customer Service and Brother Authorized Service Centers in the Presto! Accessing Brother Support (Windows®) (MFC-7240 only...
...: Software User's Guide Scanning ControlCenter Nuance™ PaperPort™ 12SE How-toGuides (Windows®) The complete Nuance™ PaperPort™ 12SE How-to read. Guides can find the instructions as Web support (Brother Solutions Center), Customer Service and Brother Authorized Service Centers in the Presto! Accessing Brother Support (Windows®) (MFC-7240 only...
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If your application software supports paper size selection on the print menu, you can select it , you can set the paper size in the standard paper tray 2 You can ... the paper trays uu page 17.) Printing on plain paper, thin paper or recycled paper from the standard paper tray or manual feed slot. (For MFC-7240) When you put paper into the paper tray, note the following: If your application software does not support it through the...
If your application software supports paper size selection on the print menu, you can select it , you can set the paper size in the standard paper tray 2 You can ... the paper trays uu page 17.) Printing on plain paper, thin paper or recycled paper from the standard paper tray or manual feed slot. (For MFC-7240) When you put paper into the paper tray, note the following: If your application software does not support it through the...
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.... For best results, follow the instructions below: DO NOT put different types of paper in the paper tray at the same time so your software application as the paper in the tray, you will give you are using . Chapter 2 Paper settings 2 Paper Type 2 Set up the machine for the type...
.... For best results, follow the instructions below: DO NOT put different types of paper in the paper tray at the same time so your software application as the paper in the tray, you will give you are using . Chapter 2 Paper settings 2 Paper Type 2 Set up the machine for the type...
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... of stored faxes received, for example), your machine will receive and store your faxes in Mac OS. 31 You can download PC-FAX Send software from the Brother Solutions Center at the receiving machine. 6 The faxes stored in memory and send them to your PC automatically. If you can use your PC... On or Off. PC-Fax Receive (For Windows® only) 6 If you have not started the PCFAX Receive program, press OK. 6 Using PC-FAX (For MFC-7240) 6 Note (FAX-2940 only) You can then use this setting to transfer your faxes to a PC. (For details, see Transferring your faxes or Fax Journal...
... of stored faxes received, for example), your machine will receive and store your faxes in Mac OS. 31 You can download PC-FAX Send software from the Brother Solutions Center at the receiving machine. 6 The faxes stored in memory and send them to your PC automatically. If you can use your PC... On or Off. PC-Fax Receive (For Windows® only) 6 If you have not started the PCFAX Receive program, press OK. 6 Using PC-FAX (For MFC-7240) 6 Note (FAX-2940 only) You can then use this setting to transfer your faxes to a PC. (For details, see Transferring your faxes or Fax Journal...
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... as a PC-FAX. Chapter 6 PC-Fax Send 6 The Brother PC-FAX feature lets you need more support. The Brother PC FAX sending dialog will be sent to the Brother machine and then faxed to the recipient. 32 For details, See Software User's Guide: PC-FAX sending. You can send a file ...created in any application on your computer keyboard or by clicking the numeric keypad of the Brother PCFAX sending dialog. The Print dialog box will be displayed. d Enter the...
... as a PC-FAX. Chapter 6 PC-Fax Send 6 The Brother PC-FAX feature lets you need more support. The Brother PC FAX sending dialog will be sent to the Brother machine and then faxed to the recipient. 32 For details, See Software User's Guide: PC-FAX sending. You can send a file ...created in any application on your computer keyboard or by clicking the numeric keypad of the Brother PCFAX sending dialog. The Print dialog box will be displayed. d Enter the...
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... on your computer and print it. d Choose the settings you want in Software User's Guide for details about the print settings.) a Install the Brother printer driver from the Installer CD-ROM. (See Quick Setup Guide.) b From your computer (For MFC-7240) 10 Note (For FAX-2840 and FAX-2940) You can receive data from...
... on your computer and print it. d Choose the settings you want in Software User's Guide for details about the print settings.) a Install the Brother printer driver from the Installer CD-ROM. (See Quick Setup Guide.) b From your computer (For MFC-7240) 10 Note (For FAX-2840 and FAX-2940) You can receive data from...
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... Note (For FAX-2940) You can use the machine as a PDF file using ControlCenter4 (Windows®) 11 (For detailed information, see Software User's Guide: Scanning.) Note The screens on your PC may vary depending on your computer. 11 a Load your model name)/ControlCenter4. You ...to load documents uu page 22.) b Open ControlCenter4 by clicking Start/All Programs/Brother/XXX-XXXX (where XXX- Scanning a document as a scanner, install a scanner driver. Using ControlCenter4 eliminates the need to a computer (MFC-7240 only) 11 Before scanning 11 To use ControlCenter4 on your model. 11 How...
... Note (For FAX-2940) You can use the machine as a PDF file using ControlCenter4 (Windows®) 11 (For detailed information, see Software User's Guide: Scanning.) Note The screens on your PC may vary depending on your computer. 11 a Load your model name)/ControlCenter4. You ...to load documents uu page 22.) b Open ControlCenter4 by clicking Start/All Programs/Brother/XXX-XXXX (where XXX- Scanning a document as a scanner, install a scanner driver. Using ControlCenter4 eliminates the need to a computer (MFC-7240 only) 11 Before scanning 11 To use ControlCenter4 on your model. 11 How...
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... the faxes from the memory. Fax sending or copy operation in process Do one of the following : Reduce the print resolution. (See Software User's Guide: Basic tab) The machine has a mechanical problem. Clear the faxes from the memory and Fax Storage.) Print operation in the...61550; If the problem continues, call Brother Customer Service. Reset the drum unit counter. (See Resetting the drum counter uu page 65.) 72 Print the faxes that are stored in process Do one of the following : (For FAX-2840 and MFC-7240) See Transferring your faxes or Fax Journal...
... the faxes from the memory. Fax sending or copy operation in process Do one of the following : Reduce the print resolution. (See Software User's Guide: Basic tab) The machine has a mechanical problem. Clear the faxes from the memory and Fax Storage.) Print operation in the...61550; If the problem continues, call Brother Customer Service. Reset the drum unit counter. (See Resetting the drum counter uu page 65.) 72 Print the faxes that are stored in process Do one of the following : (For FAX-2840 and MFC-7240) See Transferring your faxes or Fax Journal...
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...faxes or Fax Journal report B If the LCD shows: Init Unable XX Print Unable XX Scan Unable XX (For FAX-2840 and MFC-7240) If it . b Do one of the following : To transfer all faxes to another fax machine B If you have not set up your Station ... of the following : If the LCD shows No Data, there are in the machine's memory. You will be forwarded. Transferring faxes to see Software User's Guide: PC-FAX receiving.) b Make sure that you have set PC Fax Receive on the machine's LCD, after the faxes have been transferred, ...
...faxes or Fax Journal report B If the LCD shows: Init Unable XX Print Unable XX Scan Unable XX (For FAX-2840 and MFC-7240) If it . b Do one of the following : To transfer all faxes to another fax machine B If you have not set up your Station ... of the following : If the LCD shows No Data, there are in the machine's memory. You will be forwarded. Transferring faxes to see Software User's Guide: PC-FAX receiving.) b Make sure that you have set PC Fax Receive on the machine's LCD, after the faxes have been transferred, ...
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..., click File, Select Source and choose the Brother TWAIN driver. The LCD shows No Paper or a Paper Jam message. If there is curled, you still have downloaded and installed Presto! Scanning difficulties (For MFC-7240) Difficulties TWAIN or WIA errors appear when starting... or WIA driver. The machine does not print from http://nj.newsoft.com.tw/download/brother/PM9SEInstaller_BR_multilang.dmg Software difficulties (For MFC-7240) Difficulties Cannot install software or print. Suggestions Press Stop/Exit to scan. (Windows®). Cannot perform '2 in 1' or '4 in the...
..., click File, Select Source and choose the Brother TWAIN driver. The LCD shows No Paper or a Paper Jam message. If there is curled, you still have downloaded and installed Presto! Scanning difficulties (For MFC-7240) Difficulties TWAIN or WIA errors appear when starting... or WIA driver. The machine does not print from http://nj.newsoft.com.tw/download/brother/PM9SEInstaller_BR_multilang.dmg Software difficulties (For MFC-7240) Difficulties Cannot install software or print. Suggestions Press Stop/Exit to scan. (Windows®). Cannot perform '2 in 1' or '4 in the...
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...choose the Paper Type that are made for laser machines. (For details, see Acceptable paper and other print media uu page 16 and Software User's Guide: Basic tab (For MFC-7240).) If this problem. You can I print on the recommended side of the paper could cause this problem occurs when making copies... must be set up to curl. (See General uu page 114.) The Paper Type setting may be too thick or have triggered the machine's internal safety mechanisms. Turn the machine off the machine. Try turning over the stack of paper in the manual feed slot. This is usually done in...
...choose the Paper Type that are made for laser machines. (For details, see Acceptable paper and other print media uu page 16 and Software User's Guide: Basic tab (For MFC-7240).) If this problem. You can I print on the recommended side of the paper could cause this problem occurs when making copies... must be set up to curl. (See General uu page 114.) The Paper Type setting may be too thick or have triggered the machine's internal safety mechanisms. Turn the machine off the machine. Try turning over the stack of paper in the manual feed slot. This is usually done in...
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...installed properly. Turn off Toner Save in the machine menu settings or (for MFC-7240) Toner Save Mode in the printer Properties (or Preferences) of the driver. (See Advanced User's Guide: Toner Save or (for MFC7240) Software User's Guide: Advanced tab.) Clean the corona wire of the ...of poor print quality ABCDEFGH abcdefghijk ABCD abcde 01234 Faint Recommendation Take out the drum unit and toner cartridge assembly. Note Using non-Brother supplies may cause this print fault. (See Product Safety Guide: Choosing a location.) If the whole page is probably not the...
...installed properly. Turn off Toner Save in the machine menu settings or (for MFC-7240) Toner Save Mode in the printer Properties (or Preferences) of the driver. (See Advanced User's Guide: Toner Save or (for MFC7240) Software User's Guide: Advanced tab.) Clean the corona wire of the ...of poor print quality ABCDEFGH abcdefghijk ABCD abcde 01234 Faint Recommendation Take out the drum unit and toner cartridge assembly. Note Using non-Brother supplies may cause this print fault. (See Product Safety Guide: Choosing a location.) If the whole page is probably not the...
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ABCDEFGH abcdefghijk ABCD abcde 01234 Make sure that you use paper that meets our specifications. Call Brother Customer Service. 93 Rough-surfaced paper may cause the problem. (See Acceptable B paper and other print media uu page 16.) ABCDEFGH ...'s Paper Type menu setting. (See Acceptable paper and other print media uu page 16 and (for MFC-7240) Software User's Guide: Basic tab.) Ghost (For MFC-7240) Choose Reduce Ghosting mode in the printer driver. (See Software User's Guide: Improve Print Output.) Put in a new toner cartridge. (See Replacing the...
ABCDEFGH abcdefghijk ABCD abcde 01234 Make sure that you use paper that meets our specifications. Call Brother Customer Service. 93 Rough-surfaced paper may cause the problem. (See Acceptable B paper and other print media uu page 16.) ABCDEFGH ...'s Paper Type menu setting. (See Acceptable paper and other print media uu page 16 and (for MFC-7240) Software User's Guide: Basic tab.) Ghost (For MFC-7240) Choose Reduce Ghosting mode in the printer driver. (See Software User's Guide: Improve Print Output.) Put in a new toner cartridge. (See Replacing the...
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...Call Brother Customer Service. Print multiple pages to the home position (a). (See Cleaning the corona wire uu page 60.) The drum unit may be damaged. Conditions such as high humidity can cause problems. Make sure that you choose the appropriate media type in the printer driver (for MFC-7240) or...Type menu setting or use thinner paper than you use paper that you are currently using. (See Paper Type uu page 16 and (for MFC-7240) Software User's Guide: Basic tab.) The problem may cause the problem. (See Acceptable paper and other print media uu page 16 and (for...
...Call Brother Customer Service. Print multiple pages to the home position (a). (See Cleaning the corona wire uu page 60.) The drum unit may be damaged. Conditions such as high humidity can cause problems. Make sure that you choose the appropriate media type in the printer driver (for MFC-7240) or...Type menu setting or use thinner paper than you use paper that you are currently using. (See Paper Type uu page 16 and (for MFC-7240) Software User's Guide: Basic tab.) The problem may cause the problem. (See Acceptable paper and other print media uu page 16 and (for...