Quick Setup Guide MFC-230C Before you can use the machine, you must set up the hardware and install the software. Please read this Quick Setup Guide for the correct setup procedure and installation instructions. STEP 1 Setting Up the Machine STEP 2 Installing the Driver & Software Setup is Complete! Keep this Quick Setup Guide, the User’s Guide and the supplied CD-ROM in a convenient place for quick and easy reference at all times.
1 Symbols used in this guide Warning Warnings tell you what to do to prevent possible personal injury. Note Notes tell you how you should respond to a situation that may arise or give tips about how the current operation works with other features. Caution Improper Setup Improper Setup icons alert you to Cautions specify procedures you must devices and operations that are not follow or avoid to prevent possible damage to the machine or other objects. compatible with the machine.
Table of Contents Getting Started Carton components ...................................................................................................................................... 2 Control panel................................................................................................................................................ 3 STEP 1 – Setting Up the Machine Removing the protective parts ....................................................................................................
Getting Started 1 1 Carton components Carton components may vary from one country to another. Save all packing materials and the carton in case for any reason you must ship your machine. Quick Setup Guide CD-ROM User’s Guide Telephone Line Cord Test Sheet (USA only) Accessory Order Form Black (LC51BK) Yellow (LC51Y) Cyan (LC51C) Magenta (LC51M) Ink Cartridges A USB interface cable is not a standard accessory. Please make sure you use a USB 2.
Getting Started 2 Control panel 11 1 2 10 9 3 4 8 5 1 Fax and telephone keys 7 Stop/Exit key 2 Dial Pad 8 Menu keys 3 Mode keys 9 Copy Options key 4 Fax Resolution key 10 LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) 5 Ink key 11 On/Off key 6 Start keys 7 6 For the details of the control panel, see Control panel overview in Chapter 1 of the User’s Guide. Note 1 2 3 1 Date 2 Time 3 Receive mode When the machine is idle (not being used) it will return to the default display shown above.
STEP 1 Setting Up the Machine 1 1 1 2 Removing the protective parts 2 Loading paper You can load up to 100 sheets of 20 lb (80 g/m2) paper. For details, see Acceptable paper and other media in Chapter 2 of the User’s Guide. Remove the protective tape and film covering the scanner glass. Remove the foam bag containing the ink cartridges from on top of the paper tray. 1 Improper Setup Pull the paper tray completely out of the machine and lift the output paper tray cover (1).
Setting Up the Machine 3 4 Fan the stack of paper well to avoid paper jams and misfeeds. 5 Gently adjust the paper side guides with both hands to fit the paper. Make sure that the paper side guides and paper length guide touch the edges of the paper. Gently put the paper into the paper tray print side down and top edge first. Check that the paper is flat in the tray. Note Be careful that you do not push the paper in too far; it may lift at the back of the tray and cause paper feed problems.
STEP 1 8 Setting Up the Machine While holding the paper tray in place, pull out the paper support ( ) until it clicks, and then unfold the paper support flap ( ). Improper Setup DO NOT connect the USB cable. Connecting the USB cable is done during the software installation process. Note If you are sharing one telephone line with an external telephone, connect it as shown below. 1 Note Do not use the paper support flap ( size paper.
Setting Up the Machine 4 Installing the ink cartridges 4 Take out the ink cartridge. 5 Carefully remove the protective yellow cap (1). Warning If ink gets in your eyes, wash them out with water at once, and if irritation occurs consult a doctor. 1 Make sure that the power is turned on. The LCD shows: No Cartridge 2 Open the ink cartridge cover (1). 1 3 Pull all the lock release levers down and remove the yellow protective part (1).
STEP 1 6 Setting Up the Machine Install each ink cartridge in the direction of the arrow on the label. Take care to match the color of the lock release lever (1) with the cartridge color (2), as shown in the diagram below. The first time the ink cartridges are installed the machine prepares and cleans the ink tube system. This initial process will take more time than a normal cleaning cycle but will happen only once.
Setting Up the Machine Caution • DO NOT take out ink cartridges if you do not need to replace them. If you do so, it may reduce the ink quantity and the machine will not know the quantity of ink left in the cartridge. • DO NOT shake the ink cartridges. If ink stains your skin or clothing, wash with soap or detergent at once. • DO NOT repeatedly insert and remove the cartridges. If you do so, ink may seep out of the cartridge.
STEP 1 4 Setting Up the Machine The LCD shows: 6 Is Quality OK? Choosing your language (Canada only) q 1.Yes 2.No If all lines are clear and visible, press 1 (Yes) on the dial pad to finish the quality check. If you can see missing short lines, press 2 (No) on the dial pad and go to step 5. OK 5 1 2 3 4 Poor Black OK? q 1.Yes 2.No Color OK? q 1.Yes 2.No After pressing 1 (Yes) or 2 (No) for both black and color, the LCD shows: Start Cleaning? Press 0. Press 0.
Setting Up the Machine 8 Setting the date and time 9 Setting your station ID The machine displays the date and time, and if you set up the station ID it will add it to each fax you send. You should store your name and fax number to be printed on all fax pages that you send. 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 Press Menu. Press 0. Press 2. Enter the last two digits of the year on the dial pad, and then press OK. Press Menu. Press 0. Press 3. Enter your fax number (up to 20 digits) on the dial pad, and then press OK.
STEP 1 Setting Up the Machine Note (USA only) The Telephone Consumer Protection Act of 1991 makes it unlawful for any person to use a computer or electronic device to send any message via a telephone fax machine unless such messages clearly contain, in a margin at the top or bottom of each transmitted page, or on the first page of the transmission, the date and time it is sent and an identification of the business or other entity or other individual sending the message and the telephone number of the send
Setting Up the Machine 12 Sending in the Product Registration and Test Sheet (USA only) 1 Fill out the Product Registration and Test Sheet. 2 Put the sheet face down on the scanner glass. 3 4 5 Make sure (Fax) is illuminated in Green. Enter the toll-free fax number: 1-877-268-9575. Press Black Start. Note You will receive a confirmation fax of your Product Registration. You can also register your product online using the On-Line Registration link from the installation CDROM or visit http://www.
Supplied CD-ROM ‘MFL-Pro Suite’ 1 1 Supplied CD-ROM ‘MFL-Pro Suite’ Windows® Install MFL-Pro Suite You can install the MFL-Pro Suite software and multifunction drivers. Install Other Drivers or Utilities You can install additional MFL-Pro Suite software utilities, install without ScanSoft™ PaperPort™ 11SE with OCR by NUANCE™,or install FaceFilter Studio. Documentation View the Software User’s Guide in HTML format. You can also view the manuals in PDF format by accessing the Brother Solutions Center.
STEP 2 Installing the Driver & Software Follow the instructions on this page for your operating system and interface. For the latest drivers, documentation, and to find the best solution for your problem, access the Brother Solution Center directly from the CD-ROM / Driver or visit http://solutions.brother.com. Windows® For USB Interface Users (For Windows® 2000 Professional/XP/ XP Professional x64 Edition/Windows Vista™) ...........................................................
STEP 2 Installing the Driver & Software Windows® 1 Windows® USB 1 For USB Interface Users (For Windows® 2000 Professional/XP/ XP Professional x64 Edition/Windows Vista™) Important 4 The CD-ROM main menu will appear. Click Install MFL-Pro Suite. Make sure that you have finished the instructions from STEP 1 Setting Up the Machine on pages 4 through 13. Note • The supplied CD-ROM includes the ScanSoft™ PaperPort™ 11SE.
Installing the Driver & Software After reading and accepting the ScanSoft™ PaperPort™ 11SE License Agreement, click Yes. 9 When this screen appears, go to the next step. Windows® USB 5 Windows® 6 7 10 Using both hands, use the plastic tabs on both The installation of the ScanSoft™ PaperPort™ 11SE will automatically start and is followed by the installation of MFL-Pro Suite. sides of the machine to lift the scanner cover until it locks securely into the open position.
STEP 2 Installing the Driver & Software 15 When the On-Line Registration screen is Improper Setup Windows® USB • DO NOT connect the machine to a USB port on a keyboard or a non-powered USB hub. Brother recommends that you connect the machine directly to your computer. • Make sure that the cable does not restrict the cover from closing, or an error may occur. • Make sure you use a USB 2.0 cable that is no longer than 6 feet (2 meters) long. 13 Lift the scanner cover to release the lock ( Windows® ).
Installing the Driver & Software Windows® FaceFilter Studio is an easy-to-use borderless photo printing application. FaceFilter Studio also lets you edit your photo data and add photo effects such as red eye reduction or skin tone enhancement. Important Windows® USB Installing FaceFilter Studio Before you launch FaceFilter Studio for the first time, you must confirm MFL-Pro Suite is installed, your Brother machine is turned ON and connected to our computer.
STEP 2 2 Installing the Driver & Software For USB Interface Users (For Mac OS® X 10.2.4 or greater) Important 3 Make sure that you have finished the instructions from STEP 1 Setting Up the Machine on pages 4 through 13. Macintosh® USB Macintosh® Carefully route the USB cable through the trench and out the back of the machine as shown below and connect the cable to your Macintosh®. Note For Mac OS® X 10.2.0 to 10.2.3 users, upgrade to Mac OS® X 10.2.4 or greater.
Installing the Driver & Software 5 Turn on the machine by connecting the power cord. Macintosh® For Mac OS ® X 10.3.x or greater users: The MFL-Pro Suite, Brother printer driver, scanner driver and Brother ControlCenter2 have been installed and the installation is now complete. Go to step 15. 11 For Mac OS® X 10.2.4 to 10.2.8 users: 6 7 Macintosh® USB Click Add. Turn on your Macintosh ®. Put the supplied CD-ROM into your CD-ROM drive. 12 Choose USB.
STEP 2 Installing the Driver & Software 15 To install Presto!® PageManager®, double- Macintosh® USB click the Presto! PageManager icon and follow the on-screen instructions. For Mac OS ® X 10.2.4 to 10.3.8 users: When this screen appears, click Go to download the software from the Brother Solutions Center web site. Note When Presto!® PageManager® is installed OCR capability is added to Brother ControlCenter2. You can easily scan, share and organize photos and documents using Presto!® PageManager®.
Installing FaceFilter Studio Help 1 Instructions on how to install FaceFilter Studio Help (For Windows® users) To get instructions on how to use FaceFilter Studio, download and install FaceFilter Studio Help. Your computer must be connected to the internet. Installing FaceFilter Studio Help 1 2 3 4 5 To run FaceFilter Studio, go to Start/All Programs/FaceFilter Studio in the Start menu. Click the button on the upper right corner of the screen.
Consumables 1 1 Replacement consumables When the time comes to replace ink cartridges, an error message will be indicated on the LCD. For more information about the ink cartridges for your machine, visit http://solutions.brother.com or contact your local Brother re-seller. Ink cartridge Black Yellow Cyan Magenta LC51BK LC51Y LC51C LC51M What is Innobella™? Innobella™ is a range of genuine consumables offered by Brother.
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