USER’S GUIDE MFC-250C MFC-290C Version 0 USA/CAN
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Table of Contents Section I 1 General General Information 2 Using the documentation ....................................................................................... 2 Symbols and conventions used in the documentation .................................... 2 Accessing the Software User’s Guide ...................................................................2 Viewing Documentation...................................................................................
4 Security features 23 TX Lock................................................................................................................23 Setting and changing the TX Lock password ................................................23 Turning TX Lock on/off ..................................................................................24 Section II Fax 5 Sending a Fax 26 Entering Fax mode ..............................................................................................
7 Telephone Services and External devices 39 Voice Operations .................................................................................................39 Tone or pulse (Canada only) .........................................................................39 Fax/Tel mode when the power key is on ....................................................... 39 Fax/Tel mode when the power key is off ....................................................... 39 Telephone services..............................
Section III Copy 10 Making copies 56 How to copy .........................................................................................................56 Entering Copy mode......................................................................................56 Making a single copy .....................................................................................56 Making multiple copies ..................................................................................56 Stop copying................
12 Printing photos from a camera 75 Printing photos directly from a PictBridge camera...............................................75 PictBridge requirements ................................................................................75 Setting your digital camera ............................................................................75 Printing Images..............................................................................................76 DPOF printing...................................
B Troubleshooting and Routine Maintenance 94 Troubleshooting ...................................................................................................94 If you are having difficulty with your machine ................................................94 Dial Tone ....................................................................................................101 Telephone line interference .........................................................................
Section I General General Information Loading paper and documents General setup Security features I 2 8 19 23
1 General Information Using the documentation 1 Thank you for buying a Brother machine! Reading the documentation will help you make the most of your machine. Symbols and conventions used in the documentation The following symbols and conventions are used throughout the documentation. Bold Bold typeface identifies specific keys on the machine’s control panel. Italics Italicized typeface emphasizes an important point or refers you to a related topic.
General Information c If the language screen appears, click your language. The CD-ROM Main Menu will appear. How to find Scanning instructions 1 There are several ways you can scan documents.
Chapter 1 Viewing Documentation (For Macintosh®) a How to find Scanning instructions 1 Turn on your Macintosh®. Insert the Brother CD-ROM into your CD-ROM drive. The following window will appear. There are several ways you can scan documents. You can find the instructions as follows: Software User’s Guide Scanning (For Mac OS® X 10.2.4 or greater) ControlCenter2 (For Mac OS® X 10.2.
General Information Accessing Brother Support (For Windows®) To visit our web site for original/genuine Brother supplies (http://www.brother.com/original/), click Supplies Information. 1 You can find all the contacts you will need, such as Web support (Brother Solutions Center), Customer Service and Brother Authorized Service Centers in Brother numbers on page i and on the Brother CD-ROM. 1 To access the Brother CreativeCenter (http://www.brother.
Chapter 1 MFC-290C Control panel overview 1 The MFC-250C and MFC-290C have the same control panel keys. 10 9 8 12/10 11:53 1 2 Fax 3 Note Most of the illustrations in this User’s Guide show the MFC-290C. 1 2 3 Fax and telephone keys: Redial/Pause Redials the last number called. It also inserts a pause when programming quick dial numbers. Hook Press before dialing if you want to make sure a fax machine will answer, and then press Black Start or Color Start.
General Information 1 8 7 12/10 11:53 Fax 3 4 Volume keys 5 d c When the machine is idle, you can press these keys to adjust the ring volume. d Press to scroll backward to a menu selection. a or b Press to scroll through the menus and options. Clear/Back Press to cancel the current setting. OK Lets you choose a setting. Color Start Lets you start sending faxes or making copies in full color.
2 Loading paper and documents Loading paper and other print media a If the paper support flap is open, close it, and then close the paper support. Pull the paper tray completely out of the machine. c 2 2 With both hands, gently press and slide the paper side guides (1) and the paper length guide (2) to fit the paper size. Make sure that the triangular marks (3) on the paper side guides (1) and paper length guide (2) line up with the mark for the paper size you are using.
Loading paper and documents d Fan the stack of paper well to avoid paper jams and misfeeds. f Gently adjust the paper side guides (1) to fit the paper with both hands. Make sure the paper side guides touch the sides of the paper. 1 2 Note Always make sure the paper is not curled. e Gently put the paper into the paper tray print side down and top edge in first. Check that the paper is flat in the tray.
Chapter 2 i While holding the paper tray in place, pull out the paper support (1) until it clicks, and then unfold the paper support flap (2). CAUTION DO NOT use any of the following types of envelopes, as they will cause paper feed problems: • That are of a baggy construction. • That are embossed (have raised writing on them). 2 • That have clasps or staples. • That are pre-printed on the inside. 1 Glue 2 Double flap 2 Note Do not use the paper support flap for Legal paper.
Loading paper and documents b Removing small printouts from the machine Put envelopes or post cards into the paper tray with the address side down and the leading edge in first as shown in the illustration. With both hands, gently press and slide the paper side guides (1) and paper length guide (2) to fit the size of the envelopes or post cards. 2 When the machine ejects small paper onto the output paper tray you may not be able to reach it.
Chapter 2 Printable area 2 The printable area depends on the settings in the application you are using. The figures below show the unprintable areas on cut sheet paper and envelopes. The machine can only print in the shaded areas when the Borderless print feature is available and turned on. Cut Sheet Paper 1 Envelopes 3 4 3 4 1 2 2 Top (1) Bottom (2) Left (3) Right (4) Cut Sheet 0.12 in. (3 mm) 0.12 in. (3 mm) 0.12 in. (3 mm) 0.12 in. (3 mm) Envelopes 0.47 in. (12 mm) 0.95 in.
Loading paper and documents Acceptable paper and other print media The print quality can be affected by the type of paper you are using in the machine. To get the best print quality for the settings you have chosen, always set the Paper Type to match the type of paper you load. You can use plain paper, inkjet paper (coated paper), glossy paper, transparencies and envelopes. We recommend testing various paper types before buying large quantities.
Chapter 2 Handling and using print media Paper capacity of the output paper tray cover 2 Store paper in its original packaging, and keep it sealed. Keep the paper flat and away from moisture, direct sunlight and heat. Avoid touching the shiny (coated) side of photo paper. Load photo paper with the shiny side facing down. Avoid touching either side of transparencies because they absorb water and perspiration easily, and this may cause decreased output quality.
Loading paper and documents Choosing the right print media 2 Paper type and size for each operation Paper Type Cut Sheet Cards Envelopes Paper Size 2 2 Usage Fax Copy Photo Capture Printer Letter 8 1/2 × 11 in. (215.9 × 279.4 mm) Yes Yes Yes Yes A4 8.3 × 11.7 in. (210 × 297 mm) Yes Yes Yes Yes Legal 8 1/2 × 14 in. (215.9 × 355.6 mm) Yes Yes – Yes Executive 7 1/4 × 10 1/2 in. (184 × 267 mm) – – – Yes JIS B5 7.2 × 10.1 in. (182 × 257 mm) – – – Yes A5 5.8 × 8.3 in.
Chapter 2 Paper weight, thickness and capacity 2 Paper Type Weight Thickness No. of sheets Cut Sheet Plain Paper 17 to 32 lb (64 to 120 g/m2) 3 to 6 mil (0.08 to 0.15 mm) 100 1 Inkjet Paper 17 to 53 lb (64 to 200 g/m2) 3 to 10 mil (0.08 to 0.25 mm) 20 Glossy Paper Up to 58 lb (Up to 220 g/m2) Up to 10 mil (Up to 0.25 mm) 20 2 Photo 4" × 6" Up to 58 lb (Up to 220 g/m2) Up to 10 mil (Up to 0.25 mm) 20 2 Index Card Up to 32 lb (Up to 120 g/m2) Up to 6 mil (Up to 0.
Loading paper and documents Loading documents 2 You can send a fax, make copies, and scan from the ADF (automatic document feeder) and from the scanner glass. Using the ADF (MFC-290C only) Temperature: 68 to 86° F (20 to 30° C) Humidity: 50% to 70% Paper: 20 lb LTR (80 g/m2 A4) Document Sizes Supported Length: 5.8 to 14 in. (148 to 355.6 mm) Width: 5.8 to 8.5 in. (148 to 215.
Chapter 2 How to load documents Note To use the scanner glass, the ADF must be empty. a b 2 Scannable area 2 The scannable area depends on the settings in the application you are using. The figures below show the unscannable areas. Lift the document cover. 1 Using the document guidelines on the left and top, place the document in the upper left hand corner, with the document face down on the scanner glass. 3 4 2 Usage Fax Document Top (1) Size Bottom (2) Left (3) Letter 0.12 in. (3 mm) 0.
3 General setup On/Off key 3 You can turn the machine on and off by pressing the On/Off key. • If you press the On/Off key while the machine is in use it will finish the operation before going into the Off mode. • If you have connected an external telephone or TAD, it is always available. a a 3 Press and hold down the On/Off key. The LCD will show Shutting Down. The LCD will stay on for a few seconds before going off.
Chapter 3 Mode Timer The machine has four temporary mode keys on the control panel: Fax, Scan, Copy and Photo Capture. You can change the amount of time the machine takes after the last Scan, Copy or PhotoCapture operation before it returns to Fax mode. If you choose Off, the machine stays in the mode you used last. a b Press Menu, 1, 1. c Press Stop/Exit. Press a or b to choose 0 Sec, 30 Secs, 1 Min, 2 Mins, 5 Mins or Off. Press OK.
General setup Volume Settings Ring Volume 3 3 You can choose a range of ring volume levels, from High to Off. While the machine is idle, press d or c to adjust the volume level. The LCD shows the current setting, and each key press will change the volume to the next level. The machine will keep the new setting until you change it. a b Press Menu, 1, 4, 1. c Press Stop/Exit. 3 You can choose a range of speaker volume levels, from High to Off. a b Press Menu, 1, 4, 3. c Press Stop/Exit.
Chapter 3 Automatic Daylight Savings Time Sleep Mode 3 You can set the machine to change automatically for daylight savings time. It will reset itself forward one hour in the Spring and backward one hour in the Fall. Make sure you have set the correct date and time in the Date&Time setting. You can choose how long the machine must be idle (from 1 to 60 minutes) before it goes into sleep mode. The timer will restart if any operation is carried out on the machine. a b Press Menu, 1, 8.
4 Security features TX Lock TX Lock lets you prevent unauthorized access to the machine. While TX Lock is On, the following operations are available: 4 4 Setting and changing the TX Lock password 4 Note If you have already set the password, you will not need to set it again. Receiving faxes While TX Lock is On, the following operations are NOT available: Sending faxes Copying 4 Setting up the password a b Press Menu, 2, 0, 1. c When the LCD shows Verify:, re-enter the password. Press OK.
Chapter 4 Turning TX Lock on/off Turning TX Lock on a b Press Menu, 2, 0, 1. c Enter the registered 4-digit password. Press OK. The machine goes offline and the LCD shows TX Lock Mode. Press Menu. Enter the registered 4-digit password. Press OK. TX lock is automatically turned off. Note If you enter the wrong password, the LCD shows Wrong Password and stays offline. The machine will stay in TX Lock mode until the registered password is entered. 24 4 Press a or b to choose Set TX Lock. Press OK.
Section II Fax Sending a Fax Receiving a Fax Telephone Services and External devices Dialing and storing numbers Printing Reports II 26 33 39 50 53
5 Sending a Fax Entering Fax mode Press 5 While the machine is faxing, the LCD will show the new job number and the memory available.The number of pages you can scan into the memory will vary depending on the data that is printed on them. b Place the document face down in the ADF. (See Using the ADF (MFC-290C only) on page 17.) c d 5 You cannot send color faxes with multiple pages.
Sending a Fax Setting scanner glass size for faxing 5 When documents are A4 size, you need to set scan size to A4. If you do not, the bottom portion of the faxes will be missing. a Make sure you are in Fax mode b c Press Menu, 2, 2, 0. d After the broadcast is finished, a Broadcast Report will be printed. Press a or b to choose A4. Press OK. Press Stop/Exit. 5 a Make sure you are in Fax mode b c Load your document.
Chapter 5 Canceling a Broadcast in progress a b Press Menu, 2, 4. The LCD will show the Broadcast job number followed by the fax number (or name) being dialed (for example, #001 0123456789). Press OK. The LCD will show the following message: #001 0123456789 1.Clear c 2.Exit Press 1 to cancel the fax number being dialed. The LCD will then show the following messages: Broadcast#001 1.
Sending a Fax Contrast 5 a b c If your document is very light or very dark, you may want to change the contrast. Use Light when sending a light document. Use Dark when sending a dark document. a Make sure you are in Fax mode b c d Load your document. To change the default fax resolution . Make sure you are in Fax mode Press Menu, 2, 2, 2. Press a or b to choose the resolution you want. Press OK. You can choose four different resolution settings for black & white faxes and two for color.
Chapter 5 Dual access (Black & White only) Sending in real time for all faxes 5 You can dial a number and start scanning the fax into memory—even when the machine is sending from memory, receiving faxes or printing PC data. The LCD shows the new job number and available memory. a Make sure you are in Fax mode b Press Menu, 2, 2, 3. Realtime TX:On c Note If the Out of Memory message appears while scanning a document, press Stop/Exit to cancel or Black Start to send the scanned pages.
Sending a Fax Overseas Mode 5 If you are having difficulty sending a fax overseas due to possible interference on the telephone line, we recommend that you turn on the Overseas mode. After you send a fax using this feature, the feature will turn itself off. a Make sure you are in Fax mode b c d Load your document. Press Menu, 2, 2, 4. a Press Menu, 2, 4. Any waiting jobs appear on the LCD. b Press a or b to scroll through the jobs and choose the job you want to cancel. Press OK.
Chapter 5 Sending a fax at the end of a conversation Out of Memory message 5 At the end of a conversation you can send a fax to the other party before you both hang up. a Ask the other party to wait for fax tones (beeps) and then to press the Start or Send key before hanging up. b Make sure you are in Fax mode c d Load your document. Press Black Start or Color Start. If you load the document on the scanner glass, press 1 to send the fax. 1.Send 2.
6 Receiving a Fax 6 Receive modes 6 Choosing the Receive Mode 6 The diagram below will help you choose the correct mode. For more detailed information on the receive modes see Using receive modes on page 35 and Receive mode settings on page 36.
Chapter 6 To set the receive mode follow the instructions below. a b Press Menu, 0, 1. c Press Stop/Exit. The LCD will display the current receive mode. Press a or b to choose Fax Only, Fax/Tel, External TAD or Manual. Press OK.
Receiving a Fax Using receive modes 6 External TAD 6 External TAD mode lets an external answering device manage your incoming calls. Incoming calls will be dealt with in one of the following ways: Some receive modes answer automatically (Fax Only and Fax/Tel). You may want to change the ring delay before using these modes. (See Ring Delay on page 36.) Faxes will be automatically received. Fax Only 6 Fax Only mode will automatically answer every call as a fax call.
Chapter 6 Receive mode settings Ring Delay The Ring Delay sets the number of times the machine rings before it answers in Fax Only or Fax/Tel mode. If you have external or extension telephones on the same line as the machine keep the ring delay setting of 4 rings. (See Using external and extension telephones on page 48 and Easy Receive on page 37.) a b c Press Menu, 2, 1, 1. Press a or b to choose how many times the line rings before the machine answers. Press OK.
Receiving a Fax Easy Receive If Easy Receive is On: 6 Printing a reduced incoming fax 6 If you answered at an extension telephone press l 5 1. (See Using external and extension telephones on page 48.) Note • If this feature is set to On, but your machine does not connect a fax call when you lift an extension or external telephone handset, press the fax receive code l 5 1. • If you send faxes from a computer on the same telephone line and the machine intercepts them, set Easy Receive to Off.
Chapter 6 Receiving faxes into memory when the paper tray is empty As soon as the paper tray becomes empty during fax reception, the LCD will display No Paper Fed, asking you to put paper in the paper tray. (See Loading paper and other print media on page 8.) The machine will carry on receiving the fax, with the remaining pages being stored in memory, if enough memory is available. Further incoming faxes will also be stored into memory until the memory is full.
7 Telephone Services and External devices Voice Operations Tone or pulse (Canada only) 7 7 If you are using an external telephone and have a pulse dialing service, but need to send tone signals (for example, for telephone banking), follow the instructions below. a Lift the handset of the external telephone. b Press # on the control panel of your machine. Any digits dialed after this will send tone signals. When you hang up, the machine will return to the pulse dialing service.
Chapter 7 Telephone services 7 Your machine supports the Caller ID and Distinctive Ring subscriber telephone services that some telephone companies offer. Features like Voice Mail, Call Waiting, Call Waiting/Caller ID, RingMaster, answering services, alarm systems or other custom features on one telephone line may affect the way your machine works. If you have Voice Mail on your telephone line, please read the following carefully.
Telephone Services and External devices Distinctive Ring 7 Distinctive Ring is a function of your Brother machine that allows a person with one line to receive fax and voice calls through two different phone numbers on that one line. Brother uses the term “Distinctive Ring,” but telephone companies market the service under a variety of names, such as Smart Ring, Ring Master or Ident-a-Ring.
Chapter 7 Before you choose the ring pattern to register You can only register one Distinctive Ring pattern with the machine. Some ring patterns cannot be registered. The ring patterns below are supported by your Brother machine. Register the one your telephone company gives you. Ring Pattern Rings 1 long-long 2 short-long-short 3 short-short-long 4 very long (normal pattern) Note Ring Pattern #1 is often called short-short and is the most commonly used.
Telephone Services and External devices Caller ID The Caller ID feature lets you use the Caller ID subscriber service offered by many local telephone companies. Call your telephone company for details. This service shows the telephone number, or name if it is available, of your caller as the line rings. After a few rings, the LCD shows the telephone number of your caller (and name, if available).
Chapter 7 Connecting an external TAD (telephone answering device) You may choose to connect an external answering device. However, when you have an external TAD on the same telephone line as the machine, the TAD answers all calls and the machine ‘listens’ for fax calling (CNG) tones. If it hears them, the machine takes over the call and receives the fax. If it does not hear CNG tones, the machine lets the TAD continue playing your outgoing message so your caller can leave you a voice message.
Telephone Services and External devices Connections The external TAD must be plugged into the jack labeled EXT. Your machine cannot work properly if you plug the TAD into a wall jack (unless you are using Distinctive Ring). a b Plug the telephone line cord from the telephone wall jack into the jack labeled LINE. Remove the protective cap (1) from the jack labeled EXT, and then plug the telephone line cord from the external TAD into the EXT. jack.
Chapter 7 Special line considerations Roll over telephone lines 7 7 A roll over telephone system is a group of two or more separate telephone lines that pass incoming calls to each other if they are busy. The calls are usually passed down or ‘rolled over’ to the next available telephone line in a preset order. A two-line telephone system is nothing more than two separate telephone numbers on the same wall outlet. The two telephone numbers can be on separate jacks (RJ11) or mixed into one jack (RJ14).
Telephone Services and External devices a Put the two-line TAD and the two-line telephone next to your machine. b Plug one end of the telephone line cord for your machine into the L2 jack of the triplex adapter. Plug the other end into the LINE jack on the back of the machine. c Plug one end of the first telephone line cord for your TAD into the L1 jack of the triplex adapter. Plug the other end into the L1 or L1/L2 jack of the two-line TAD.
Chapter 7 External and extension telephones Connecting an external or extension telephone You can connect a separate telephone directly to your machine as shown in the diagram below. Connect the telephone line cord to the jack labeled EXT. Before you connect the external telephone, remove the protective cap (3) from the EXT. jack on the machine.
Telephone Services and External devices Using a non-Brother cordless external telephone Changing the remote codes 7 If your non-brother cordless telephone is connected to the EXT. jack of the machine and you typically carry the cordless handset elsewhere, it is easier to answer calls during the Ring Delay. Fax Receive Code Press Menu, 2, 1, 4. 1.Setup Receive 7 7 If you answer a fax call on an extension telephone, you can tell your machine to receive it by dialing the Fax Receive Code 5 1.
8 Dialing and storing numbers How to Dial Manual dialing 8 8 Press all of the digits of the fax or telephone number. Search 8 8 You can search for names you have stored in the Speed Dial memory. a b Press c Do one of the following: (Speed Dial). Press a or b to choose Search. Press OK. To search numerically, press a or b to choose the number, and then press OK.
Dialing and storing numbers Storing numbers d Enter the name (up to 16 characters) using the dial pad. You can set up your machine to do the following types of easy dialing: Speed Dial and Groups for broadcasting faxes. When you dial a Quick Dial number, the LCD shows the name, if you stored it, or the number. Press OK. (To help you enter letters, see Entering Text on page 130.) To store the number without a name, press OK.
Chapter 8 Setting up groups for broadcasting If you regularly want to send the same fax message to many fax numbers you can set up a Group. Groups are stored on a Speed Dial number. Each group uses up a Speed Dial location. You can then send the fax message to all the numbers stored in a group just by entering a Speed Dial number, and then pressing Black Start. Before you can add numbers to a Group, you need to store them as Speed Dial numbers.
9 Printing Reports Fax reports 9 You need to set up the Transmission Verification Report and Journal Period using the Menu key. Transmission Verification Report You can use the Transmission Report as proof that you sent a fax. This report lists the time and date of transmission and whether the transmission was successful (OK). If you choose On or On+Image, the report will print for every fax you send.
Chapter 9 Reports 9 The following reports are available: 1.Transmission Prints a Transmission Verification Report for your last transmission. 2.Help List A help list showing how to program your machine. 3.Quick Dial Lists names and numbers stored in the Speed Dial memory, in numerical order. 4.Fax Journal Lists information about the last incoming and outgoing faxes. (TX: Transmit.) (RX: Receive.) 5.User Settings Lists your settings. How to print a report a b Press Menu, 5.
Section III Copy Making copies III 56
10 Making copies How to copy 10 10 Making multiple copies 10 You can make up to 99 copies. Entering Copy mode 10 Press (Copy) to enter Copy mode. The default setting is Fax. You can change the number of seconds or minutes that the machine stays in Copy mode. (See Mode Timer on page 20.) a Make sure you are in Copy mode b Load your document. (See Loading documents on page 17.) c Use the dial pad to enter the number of copies (up to 99). d Press Black Start or Color Start. .
Making copies Copy options 10 When you want to quickly change the copy settings temporarily for the next copy, use the Copy Options key. Press Press Menu selection Options Page Quality Fast 58 Normal Best 58 Enlarge/ 46%/78%/83%/ Reduce 93%/97%/100%/ 104%/186%/198%/ Fit to Page/ Custom(25-400%) The machine returns to its default settings 2 minutes after it finishes copying, or if the mode timer returns the machine to Fax mode. (For more information see Mode Timer on page 20.
Chapter 10 Changing copy quality 10 You can choose from a range of quality settings. The default setting is Normal. a and then a or b to choose Quality Normal Normal is the recommended mode for ordinary printouts. This produces good copy quality with good copy speed. Fast Best Press Menu, 3, 1. 1.Quality To temporarily change the quality setting, follow the instructions below: Press To change the default setting, follow the instructions below: b Press a or b to choose Normal, Best or Fast.
Making copies To enlarge or reduce the next copy follow the instructions below: a Make sure you are in Copy mode b c Load your document. d Press Copy Options and a or b to choose Enlarge/Reduce. Press OK. e Do one of the following: . Use the dial pad to enter the number of copies (up to 99). Press a or b to choose the enlargement or reduction ratio you want. Press OK. Press a or b to choose Custom(25-400%). Press OK.
Chapter 10 f Press Black Start to scan the document. You can also press Color Start if you are using the Poster layout. If you placed the document in the ADF (MFC-290C) or are making a poster, the machine scans the pages and starts printing. Place your document face down in the direction shown below: 2 in 1 (P) 2 in 1 (L) If you are using the scanner glass, go to g. g After the machine scans the page, press 1 to scan the next page. 4 in 1 (P) Next Page? 1.Yes 2.
Making copies Sorting copies using the ADF (Black & White only) (MFC-290C only) Adjusting Brightness and Contrast 10 You can sort multiple copies. Pages will be stacked in the order 3 2 1, 3 2 1, 3 2 1, and so on. a Make sure you are in Copy mode b c Load your document. d Press Copy Options and a or b to choose Stack/Sort. Press OK. e Press a or b to choose Sort. Press OK. f . Use the dial pad to enter the number of copies (up to 99).
Chapter 10 Paper options 10 Paper Type 10 If you are copying on special paper, set the machine for the type of paper you are using to get the best print quality. Paper Size 10 If copying on paper other than Letter size, you will need to change the paper size setting. You can copy on Letter, Legal, A4, A5 or Photo 4 in. × 6 in. (10 cm × 15 cm) paper. a Make sure you are in Copy mode Load your document. . a Make sure you are in Copy mode b c Load your document.
Section IV Walk-up Photo Printing PhotoCapture Center®: Printing photos from a memory card or USB Flash memory drive Printing photos from a camera 64 75 IV
11 PhotoCapture Center®: Printing photos from a memory card or USB Flash memory drive Using a memory card or USB Flash memory drive Note The MFC-250C only supports USB Flash memory drives. PhotoCapture Center® Operations Printing from a memory card or USB Flash memory drive without a PC 11 11 Your Brother machine has media drives (slots) for use with the following, popular digital camera media: Memory Stick®, Memory Stick Pro™, SD, SDHC, xD-Picture Card™ and a USB Flash memory drive.
PhotoCapture Center®: Printing photos from a memory card or USB Flash memory drive Memory cards (MFC-290C only) or a USB Flash memory drive folder structure Please be aware of the following: 11 Your machine is designed to be compatible with modern digital camera image files, memory cards or USB Flash memory drive; however, please read the points below to avoid errors: The image file extension must be .JPG (Other image file extensions like .JPEG, .TIF, .GIF and so on will not be recognized).
Chapter 11 Getting started The Photo Capture key lights 11 Firmly put a memory card or USB Flash memory drive into the proper slot. 1 2 3 4 1 USB Flash memory drive 2 SD, SDHC 3 Memory Stick®, Memory Stick Pro™ 4 xD-Picture Card™ Photo Capture light is on, the memory card or USB Flash memory drive is properly inserted. Photo Capture light is off, the memory card or USB Flash memory drive is not properly inserted.
PhotoCapture Center®: Printing photos from a memory card or USB Flash memory drive How to print from a memory card or USB Flash memory drive Print Index (Thumbnails) 11 11 The PhotoCapture Center® assigns numbers for images (such as NO.1, NO.2, NO.3, and so on). Before printing a photo you must first print a thumbnail index to choose the number of the photo you want to print.
Chapter 11 d e f d Press a or b to choose the type of paper you are using, Plain Paper, Inkjet Paper, Brother BP71 or Other Glossy. Press OK. No.:1,3,6, Note Press a or b to choose the paper size you are using, Letter or A4. Press OK. Press Color Start to print. Printing Photos 11 Before you can print an individual image, you have to know the image number. a b Make sure you have put the memory card or USB Flash memory drive in the proper slot.
PhotoCapture Center®: Printing photos from a memory card or USB Flash memory drive i DPOF printing Do one of the following: To choose the number of copies go to j. If you have finished choosing settings, press Color Start. j Enter the number of copies you want. Press OK. k Press Color Start to print. The printing positions when using Letter are shown below. 1 3"x 4" 2 3.5"x 5" 3 4"x 6" DPOF stands for Digital Print Order Format. Major digital camera manufacturers (Canon Inc.
Chapter 11 f Press a or b to choose the paper size you are using, Letter, A4, 4"x 6" or 5"x 7". Press OK. If you chose Letter or A4, go to g. If you chose another size, go to h. If you have finished choosing settings, press Color Start. g h Press a or b to choose the print size (3"x 4", 3.5"x 5", 4"x 6", 5"x 7", 6"x 8" or Max. Size). Press OK. Press Color Start to print. PhotoCapture Center® print settings 11 These settings will remain until you change them again.
PhotoCapture Center®: Printing photos from a memory card or USB Flash memory drive Print Size 11 This setting is available only when you choose Letter or A4 in the paper size setting. a b Press Menu, 4, 4. c Press Stop/Exit. Brightness a b c 11 If your photo is too long or wide to fit the available space on your chosen layout, part of the image will be automatically cropped. The default setting is On. If you want to print the whole image, turn this setting to Off.
Chapter 11 Borderless printing 11 This feature expands the printable area to the edges of the paper. Printing time will be slightly slower. a b Press Menu, 4, 8. c Press Stop/Exit. Press a or b to choose Off (or On). Press OK. Print Date You can print the date if it is already in the data on your photo. The date will be printed on the lower right corner. If the data doesn’t have the date information, you cannot use this function.
PhotoCapture Center®: Printing photos from a memory card or USB Flash memory drive d Press a or b to choose Scan to Media. e Do one of the following: To change the quality press OK and go to step f. Changing the image quality a b Press Menu, 4, 0, 1. c Press Stop/Exit. To start scanning go to step j. f g Press a or b to choose the quality. Press OK. (See Changing the image quality on page 73.) Do one of the following: To change the file type, go to step h.
Chapter 11 Understanding the Error Messages 11 Once you are familiar with the types of errors that can occur while you are using PhotoCapture Center®, you can easily identify and troubleshoot any problems. Hub is Unusable. This message will appear if a Hub or USB Flash memory drive with a Hub has been put into the USB direct interface. Media Error This message will appear if you put in a memory card that is either bad or not formatted, or when there is a problem with the media drive.
12 Printing photos from a camera Printing photos directly from a PictBridge camera Depending on your camera some of these settings may not be available.
Chapter 12 Printing Images 12 Note Remove any memory cards or USB Flash memory drive from the machine before connecting a digital camera. a Make sure that your camera is turned off. Connect your camera to the USB direct interface (1) on the machine using the USB cable. DPOF printing 12 DPOF stands for Digital Print Order Format. Major digital camera manufacturers (Canon Inc., Eastman Kodak Company, Fuji Photo Film Co. Ltd., Matsushita Electric Industrial Co. Ltd.
Printing photos from a camera Printing photos directly from a digital camera (without PictBridge) Printing Images 12 Note 12 If your camera is using the USB Mass Storage standard, you can connect your camera in storage mode. This enables you to print photos from your camera. Remove any memory cards or a USB Flash memory drive from the machine before connecting a digital camera. a (If you would like to print photos in PictBridge mode, see Printing photos directly from a PictBridge camera on page 75.
Chapter 12 Understanding the Error Messages Once you are familiar with the types of errors that can occur while you are printing from a camera, you can easily identify and troubleshoot any problems. Out of Memory This message will appear if you are working with images that are too large for the machine's memory. Unusable Device This message will appear if you connect a camera that is not using the USB Mass Storage standard.
Section V Software Software features V 80
13 Software features The CD-ROM includes the Software User’s Guide for features available when connected to a computer (for example, printing and scanning). The guide has easy to use links that, when clicked, will take you directly to a particular section. c 13 Click the heading you would like to view from the list at the left of the window.
Section VI Appendixes Safety and Legal Troubleshooting and Routine Maintenance Menu and Features Specifications Glossary VI 82 94 121 131 144
A Safety and Legal Choosing a location Put your machine on a flat, stable surface that is free of vibration and shocks, such as a desk. Put the machine near a telephone wall jack and a standard AC power outlet. Choose a location where the temperature remains between 50° F and 95° F (10° C and 35° C). WARNING DO NOT put the machine near heaters, air conditioners, refrigerators, medical equipment, chemicals or water.
Safety and Legal To use the machine safely A Please keep these instructions for later reference and read them before attempting any maintenance. WARNING There are high voltage electrodes inside the machine. Before you clean the inside of the machine, make sure you have unplugged the telephone line cord first and then the power cord from the AC power outlet. Doing this will prevent an electrical shock. DO NOT handle the plug with wet hands. Doing this might cause an electrical shock.
DO NOT put your hands on the edge of the machine under the document cover or the scanner cover. Doing this may cause injury. DO NOT put your hands on the edge of the paper tray under the paper tray cover. Doing this may cause injury.
Safety and Legal DO NOT touch the area shaded in the illustration. Doing this may cause injury. When moving the machine you must lift it from the base, by placing a hand at each side of the unit as shown in the illustration. DO NOT carry the machine by holding the scanner cover or the Jam Clear Cover. DO NOT use flammable substances, any type of spray, liquid or aerosol cleaner to clean the inside or outside of the machine. Doing this may cause a fire or electrical shock.
If the machine becomes hot, releases smoke, or generates any strong smells, immediately unplug the machine from the AC power outlet. Call Brother Customer Service. (See Brother numbers on page i.) If metal objects, water or other liquids get inside the machine, immediately unplug the machine from the AC power outlet. Call Brother Customer Service. (See Brother numbers on page i.) Use caution when installing or modifying telephone lines.
Safety and Legal CAUTION Lightning and power surges can damage this product! We recommend that you use a quality surge protection device on the AC power line and on the telephone line, or unplug the cords during a lightning storm.
Important safety instructions 1 Read all of these instructions. 2 Save them for later reference. 3 Follow all warnings and instructions marked on the product. 4 DO NOT use this product near water. 5 DO NOT place this product on an unstable cart, stand, or table. The product may fall, causing serious damage to the product. 6 Slots and openings in the cabinet and the back or bottom are provided for ventilation.
Safety and Legal 13 To protect your product against power surges, we recommend the use of a power protection device (Surge Protector). 14 To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock and injury to people, note the following: DO NOT use this product near appliances that use water, a swimming pool, or in a wet basement. DO NOT use the machine during an electrical storm (there is the remote possibility of an electrical shock) or to report a gas leak in the vicinity of the leak.
If trouble is experienced with this equipment, for repair or warranty information, please contact Brother Customer Service. (See Brother numbers on page i.) If the equipment is causing harm to the telephone network, the telephone company may request that you disconnect the equipment until the problem is resolved. Connection to party line service is subject to state tariffs. Contact the state public utility commission, public service commission or corporation commission for information.
Safety and Legal This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
Legal limitations for copying Color reproductions of certain documents are illegal and may result in either criminal or civil liability. This memorandum is intended to be a guide rather than a complete listing of every possible prohibition. In case of doubt, we suggest that you check with counsel as to any particular questionable documents.
Safety and Legal Trademarks A The Brother logo is a registered trademark of Brother Industries, Ltd. Brother is a registered trademark of Brother Industries, Ltd. Multi-Function Link is a registered trademark of Brother International Corporation. © 2008 Brother Industries, Ltd. All rights reserved. Windows Vista is either a registered trademark or a trademark of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and other countries.
B Troubleshooting and Routine Maintenance Troubleshooting B B IMPORTANT For technical help, you must call the country where you bought the machine. Calls must be made from within that country. If you think there is a problem with your machine, check the chart below and follow the troubleshooting tips. Most problems can be easily resolved by yourself. If you need additional help, the Brother Solutions Center offers the latest FAQs and troubleshooting tips. Visit us at http://solutions.brother.com.
Troubleshooting and Routine Maintenance Printing (continued) Difficulty Suggestions Poor print quality Check the print quality. (See Checking the print quality on page 116.) Make sure that the Printer Driver or Paper Type setting in the menu matches the type of paper you are using. (See Printing for Windows® or Printing and Faxing for Macintosh® in the Software User's Guide on the CD-ROM and Paper Type on page 20.) Make sure that your ink cartridges are fresh.
Printing (continued) Difficulty Suggestions The machine prints dense lines on the page. Check Reverse Order in the Basic tab of the printer driver. The printouts are wrinkled. In the printer driver Advanced tab, click Color Settings, and uncheck Bi-Directional Printing for Windows® or Bi-Directional Printing for Macintosh®. Make sure you are using Genuine Brother Innobella™ Ink. Cannot perform ‘Page Layout’ printing.
Troubleshooting and Routine Maintenance Telephone Line or Connections Difficulty Suggestions Dialing does not work. (No dial tone) Check that the machine is plugged in and switched on. Check all line cord connections. Make sure the telephone line cord is plugged into the telephone wall jack and the LINE jack of the machine. (Canada only) Change Tone/Pulse setting. (See Quick Setup Guide.
Sending Faxes (continued) Difficulty Suggestions Poor fax send quality. Try changing your resolution to Fine or S.Fine. Make a copy to check your machine's scanner operation. If the copy quality is not good, clean the scanner. (See Cleaning the scanner on page 114.) Vertical black lines when sending. If the copy you made shows the same problem, clean the scanner. (See Cleaning the scanner on page 114.
Troubleshooting and Routine Maintenance Copying Difficulties Difficulty Cannot make a copy Suggestions Make sure that the Copy key is illuminated. (See Entering Copy mode on page 56.) Vertical streaks appear in copies If you see vertical streaks on copies, clean the scanner. (See Cleaning the scanner on page 114.) Poor copy results when using the ADF (MFC-290C only) Try using the scanner glass. (See Using the scanner glass on page 17.
PhotoCapture Center® Difficulties Difficulty Suggestions Removable Disk does not work properly. 1 Have you installed the Windows® 2000 update? If not, do the following: 1) Unplug the USB cable. 2) Install the Windows® 2000 update using one of the following methods. Install MFL-Pro Suite from the CD-ROM. (See the Quick Setup Guide.) Download the latest service pack from the Microsoft Web site. 3) Wait about 1 minute after you restart the PC, and then connect the USB cable.
Troubleshooting and Routine Maintenance Dial Tone B Setting the dial tone to Detection will shorten the dial detect pause. a b Press Menu, 0, 5. c Press Stop/Exit. Press a or b to choose Detection or No Detection. Press OK. Telephone line interference B If you are having problems sending or receiving a fax due to possible interference on the telephone line, we recommend that you adjust the Equalization for compatibility to reduce the modem speed for fax operations. a b Press Menu, 2, 0, 2.
Error and maintenance messages As with any sophisticated office product, errors may occur. If this happens, your machine identifies the error and shows an error message. The most common error and maintenance messages are shown below. You can correct most errors and routine maintenance messages by yourself. If you need more help, the Brother Solutions Center offers the latest FAQs and troubleshooting tips. Visit us at http://solutions.brother.com.
Troubleshooting and Routine Maintenance Error Message Cause Action Cannot Detect You installed a new ink too quickly and the machine did not detect it. Take out the new ink cartridge and re-install it slowly until it clicks. If you are not using genuine Brother Innobella™ ink the machine may not detect the ink cartridge. Use a new Genuine Brother Innobella® Ink. If the error message is not cleared, call Brother Customer Service. An ink cartridge is not installed properly.
Error Message Cause Action DR Mode in Use The machine is set to Distinctive Ring mode. You cannot change the Receive Mode from Manual to another mode. Set Distinctive Ring to off. (See Turning off Distinctive Ring on page 42.) High Temperature The print head is too warm. Allow the machine to cool down. Hub is Unusable. A Hub or USB Flash memory drive with Hub has been connected to the USB direct interface. A Hub or USB Flash memory drive with Hub are not supported.
Troubleshooting and Routine Maintenance Error Message Cause Action No Paper Fed The machine is out of paper or paper is not properly loaded in the paper tray. Do one of the following: Refill the paper in the paper tray, and then press Black Start or Color Start. Remove the paper and load it again and then press Black Start or Color Start (See Loading paper and other print media on page 8.) The Jam Clear Cover is not closed properly. Check that the Jam Clear Cover is closed.
Error Message Cause Scan Unable XX The machine has a mechanical problem. —OR— A foreign object such as a clip or ripped paper is in the machine. Action Open the scanner cover and look inside the machine for foreign objects and paper scraps. If the error message continues, see Transferring your faxes or Fax Journal report on page 107 before disconnecting the machine so you will not lose any important messages. Then, disconnect the machine from the power for several minutes and then reconnect it.
Troubleshooting and Routine Maintenance Transferring your faxes or Fax Journal report Transferring Fax Journal report to another fax machine If you have not set up your Station ID, you cannot enter fax transfer mode. (See Set your station ID in the Quick Setup Guide.) If the LCD shows: Clean Unable XX Init Unable XX Print Unable XX Scan Unable XX We recommend transferring your faxes to another fax machine. (See Transferring faxes to another fax machine on page 107.
Document is jammed inside the ADF unit a Take out any paper from the ADF that is not jammed. b c Lift the document cover. Printer jam or paper jam B Take out the jammed paper depending on where it is jammed in the machine. a Pull the paper tray (1) out of the machine. Pull the jammed document out to the left. 1 b d e Pull out the jammed paper (1) and press Stop/Exit. Close the document cover. Press Stop/Exit.
Troubleshooting and Routine Maintenance d Open the Jam Clear Cover (1) at the back of the machine. Pull the jammed paper out of the machine. f Lift the scanner cover (1) from the front side of the machine until it locks securely into the open position. Make sure that there is no jammed paper inside the machine.
h Note • If the paper is jammed under the print head, unplug the machine from the power source, and then move the print head to take out the paper. • If the print head is at the right corner as shown in the illustration, you cannot move the print head. Press Stop/Exit till print head moves to the middle. Then unplug the machine from the power source, and take out the paper. • If ink gets onto your skin or clothing, immediately wash it off with soap or detergent.
Troubleshooting and Routine Maintenance Routine maintenance Replacing the ink cartridges b Press down to unlock the release lever and take out the ink cartridge for the color shown on the LCD. c Open the new ink cartridge bag for the color shown on the LCD, and then take out the ink cartridge. B B Your machine is equipped with an ink dot counter. The ink dot counter automatically monitors the level of ink in each of the 4 cartridges.
d Turn the green knob on the protective yellow cap clockwise until it clicks to release the vacuum seal, then remove the cap (1). f Gently push the ink cartridge in until it clicks, and then close the ink cartridge cover. g The machine will automatically reset the ink dot counter. 1 Note e Each color has its own correct position. Insert the ink cartridge in the direction of the arrow on the label.
Troubleshooting and Routine Maintenance 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 touch the cartridge insertion slots. If you do so, the ink may stain your skin. If ink gets on your skin or clothing immediately wash it off with soap or detergent.
d b Wipe the inside and outside of the paper tray with a soft cloth to remove dust. (MFC-290C only) In the ADF unit, clean the white bar (1) and the glass strip (2) with a soft lint-free cloth moistened with a non-flammable glass cleaner. 1 2 e Cleaning the scanner a B Lift the document cover (1). Clean the scanner glass (2) and the white plastic (3) with a soft lint-free cloth moistened with a non-flammable glass cleaner.
Troubleshooting and Routine Maintenance Cleaning the machine’s printer platen WARNING Be sure to unplug the machine from the AC power outlet before cleaning the printer platen. a Lift the scanner cover until it locks securely into the open position. b Clean the machine’s printer platen (1) and the area around it, wiping off any scattered ink with a soft, dry lint-free cloth. B Cleaning the paper pick-up roller B a Pull the paper tray completely out of the machine.
Cleaning the print head To maintain good print quality, the machine will automatically clean the print head. You can start the cleaning process manually if there is a print quality problem. Clean the print head and ink cartridges if you get a horizontal line in the text or graphics or blank text on your printed pages. You can clean Black only, three colors at a time (Yellow/Cyan/Magenta), or all four colors at once. Cleaning the print head consumes ink. Cleaning too often uses ink unnecessarily.
Troubleshooting and Routine Maintenance g The LCD asks you if you want to start cleaning. Note Start Cleaning? 1.Yes 2.No Press 1 (Yes). The machine starts cleaning the print head. h After cleaning is finished, press Color Start. The machine starts printing the Print Quality Check Sheet again and then returns to step d. i Press Stop/Exit. If you repeat this procedure at least five times and the print quality is still poor, replace the ink cartridge for the clogged color.
e Machine Information For 600 dpi, press the number of the test print that most closely matches the number 0 sample (1-8). Checking the serial number 600dpi Adjust You can see the machine’s serial number on the LCD. Select Best #5 f For 1200 dpi, press the number of the test print that most closely matches the number 0 sample (1-8). a Press Menu, 6, 1. 1.Serial No. 1200dpi Adjust XXXXXXXXX b Select Best #5 g Press Stop/Exit.
Troubleshooting and Routine Maintenance Packing and shipping the machine When you transport the machine, use the packing materials that came with your machine. If you do not pack the machine properly, any damage that may occur in transit will not be covered by your warranty. CAUTION B Make sure that the plastic tabs on both sides of the green protective part (1) have securely clicked into place (2). CAUTION It is important to allow the machine to ‘park’ the print head after a print job.
g Lift the scanner cover (1) to release the lock. Gently push the scanner cover support down (2) and close the scanner cover (3). i 1 Pack the machine and the printed materials in the original carton with the original packing material as shown below. Do not pack the used ink cartridges in the carton. Note 2 h 3 If you are returning your machine to Brother as part of the Exchange Service, pack only the machine. Keep all separate parts and printed materials to use with your ‘Exchange’ machine.
C Menu and Features On-screen programming C C Access the menu. Since your programming is done on the LCD, we have created step-by-step on-screen instructions to help you program your machine. All you need to do is follow the instructions as they guide you through the menu selections and programming options. Go to the next menu level. Accept an option. Go back to the previous menu level. C You can program your machine without the User’s Guide by using the Menu table that begins on page 123.
To access the menu mode: a b Press Menu. Choose an option. Press 1 for General Setup menu. Press 2 for Fax menu. Press 3 for Copy menu. Press 0 for Initial Setup. You can scroll more quickly through each menu level by pressing a or b for the direction you want. c Press OK when that option appears on the LCD. The LCD will then show the next menu level. d Press a or b to scroll to your next menu selection. e Press OK. When you finish setting an option, the LCD shows Accepted.
Menu and Features Menu Table C The menu table will help you understand the menu selections and options that are found in the machine's programs. The factory settings are shown in Bold with an asterisk. Choose & OK Choose & OK to accept to exit Main Menu Submenu Menu Selections Options Descriptions Page 1.General Setup 1.Mode Timer — 0 Sec Sets the time to return to Fax mode. 20 Sets the type of paper in the paper tray. 20 Sets the size of the paper in the paper tray.
Main Menu Submenu Menu Selections Options Descriptions Page 1.General Setup 4.Volume 1.Ring Off Adjusts the ring volume. 21 Adjusts the volume level of the beeper. 21 Adjusts the speaker volume. 21 Change this setting to On if you want the machine to change automatically for Daylight Saving Time. 22 Customizes the On/Off key to receive faxes even in off mode. 19 Adjusts the contrast of the LCD. 22 You can choose how long the machine will remain idle before it goes into sleep mode.
Menu and Features Main Menu Submenu Menu Selections Options Descriptions Page 2.Fax 1.Setup Receive 1.Ring Delay 00 Sets the number of rings before the machine answers in Fax Only or Fax/Tel mode. 36 Sets the F/T pseudo/double-ring time in Fax/Tel mode. 36 Receives fax messages without pressing Start. 37 Allows you to answer all calls at an extension or external telephone and use codes to turn the machine on or off. You can personalize these codes. 49 Cuts the size of incoming faxes.
Main Menu Submenu Menu Selections Options Descriptions Page 2.Fax 3.Report Setting 1.Transmission On Sets initial setup for Transmission Verification Report and Fax Journal. 53 (Continued) On+Image Off* Off+Image 2.Journal Period 53 Off Every 50 Faxes* Every 6 Hours Every 12 Hours Every 24 Hours Every 2 Days Every 7 Days 4.Remaining Jobs — — Checks which jobs are in the memory and lets you cancel chosen jobs. 28 0.Miscellaneous 1.
Menu and Features Main Menu Submenu Menu Selections Options Descriptions Page 4.PhotoCapture 1.Print Quality — Normal Choose the print quality. 70 Choose the paper and paper type. 70 Choose the paper size. 70 Choose the print size. (Appears when A4 or Letter is chosen in the Paper Size menu.) 71 Adjusts the brightness. 71 Adjusts the contrast. 71 Crops the image around the margin to fit the paper size or print size.
Main Menu Submenu Menu Selections Options Descriptions Page 4.PhotoCapture 0.Scan to Media 1.Quality B/W 200x100 dpi Selects the Scan resolution for your type of document. 73 Selects the default file format for black and white scanning. 73 Selects the default file format for colour scanning. 73 (Continued) B/W 200 dpi Color 150 dpi* Color 300 dpi Color 600 dpi 2.B/W File Type TIFF* PDF 3.ColorFile Type PDF* JPEG 1.
Menu and Features Main Menu Submenu Menu Selections Options Descriptions Page 0.Initial Setup 1.Receive Mode — Fax Only* Choose the receive mode that best suits your needs. 33 See Quick Setup Guide. Fax/Tel C External TAD Manual 2.Date&Time — — Puts the date and time on the LCD and in headings of faxes you send. 3.Station ID — Fax: Set your name and fax number to appear on each page you fax. Name: 4.Tone/Pulse — (Canada only) 5.Dial Tone Tone* Pulse — Detection No Detection* 0.
Entering Text C When you are setting certain menu selections, such as the Station ID, you may need to enter text into the machine. Most dial pad keys have three or four letters printed on keys. The keys for 0, # and l do not have printed letters because they are used for special characters. By pressing the proper dial pad key repeatedly, you can access the character you want.
D Specifications General D D D Printer Type Inkjet Print Method Black: Piezo with 94 × 1 nozzle Color: Piezo with 94 × 3 nozzles Memory Capacity 32 MB LCD (liquid crystal display) 16 characters × 1line Power Source AC 100 to 120V 50/60Hz Power Consumption (MFC-250C) Off Mode: Average 1 W Sleep Mode: Average 3 W Standby: Average 4 W Operating: Average 22 W (MFC-290C) Off Mode: Average 1.1 W Sleep Mode: Average 3 W Standby: Average 4.
Dimensions (MFC-250C) 14.4 in. (365 mm) 5.9 in. (150 mm) 15.4 in. (390 mm) 14.2 in. (360 mm) 17.7 in. (450 mm) (MFC-290C ) 14.8 in. (375 mm) 7.1 in. (180 mm) 15.4 in. (390 mm) 16.1 in. (410 mm) Weight 14.6 in. (370 mm) 18.1 in. (460 mm) 15.4 lb (7 kg) (MFC-250C) 17.2 lb (7.
Specifications Print media Paper Input D Paper Tray Paper type: D Plain paper, inkjet paper (coated paper), glossy photo paper 2, transparencies 1 2 and envelopes Paper size: Letter, Legal, Executive, A4, A5, A6, JIS B5, envelopes (commercial No.10, DL, C5, Monarch, JE4), Photo 4” × 6”, Index card and Post card 3. Width: 3 7/8 in. (98mm) - 8.5 in. (215.9mm) Length: 5.8 in. (148mm) - 14.0 in. (355.6mm) For more details, see Paper weight, thickness and capacity on page 16.
Fax D Compatibility ITU-T Super Group 3 Coding System MH/MR/MMR/JPEG Modem Speed Automatic Fallback 14,400 bps Document Size ADF Width: (MFC-290C) 5.8 in. to 8.5 in. (148 mm to 215.9 mm) ADF Length: (MFC-290C) 5.8 in. to 14 in. (148 mm to 355.6 mm) Scanner Glass Width: Max. 8.5 in. (215.9 mm) Scanner Glass Length: Max. 11.7 in. (297 mm) Scanning Width 8.2 in. (208 mm) Printing Width 8.03 in.
Specifications Broadcasting 1 90 stations Automatic Redial 1 time after 5 minutes Ring Delay 0, 1, 2, 3 or 4 rings Communication Source Public switched telephone network. Memory Transmission Up to 200 2/170 3 pages Out of Paper Reception Up to 200 2/170 3 pages D 1 Black & White only 2 ‘Pages’ refers to the ‘Brother Standard Chart No. 1’ (a typical business letter, Standard resolution, MMR code). Specifications and printed materials are subject to change without prior notice.
Copy D Color/Black Yes/Yes Document Size ADF Width: (MFC-290C) 5.8 in. to 8.5 in. (148 mm to 215.9 mm) ADF Length: (MFC-290C) 5.8 in. to 14 in. (148 mm to 355.6 mm) Scanner Glass Width: Max. 8.5 in. (215.9 mm) Scanner Glass Length: Max. 11.7 in. (297 mm) Copy Width: Max. 8.26 in.
Specifications PhotoCapture Center® D Note The MFC-250C only supports USB Flash memory drives.
PictBridge Compatibility D Supports the Camera & Imaging Products Association PictBridge standard CIPA DC-001 Visit http://www.cipa.
Specifications Scanner D Color/Black Yes/Yes TWAIN Compliant Yes (Windows® 2000 Professional/XP/XP Professional x64 Edition/Windows Vista®/Windows Vista® x64 Edition) Mac OS® X 10.2.
Printer Printer Driver D Windows® 2000 Professional/XP/XP Professional x64 Edition/Windows Vista® driver supporting Brother Native Compression mode Mac OS® X 10.2.4 or greater: Brother Ink Driver Resolution Up to 1200 × 6000 dpi 1200 × 2400 dpi 1200 × 1200 dpi 600 × 1200 dpi 600 × 600 dpi 600 × 300 dpi 600 × 150 dpi (Color) 450 × 150 dpi (Black & White) Printing Width 8.26 in. [8.5 in.
Specifications Interfaces USB 1 2 D A USB 2.0 interface cable that is no longer than 6 feet (2.0 m). 1 Your machine has a USB 2.0 Full-speed interface. This interface is compatible with USB 2.0 Hi-Speed; however, the maximum data transfer rate will be 12 Mbits/s. The machine can also be connected to a computer that has a USB 1.1 interface. 2 Third party USB ports are not supported for Macintosh®.
Computer requirements D SUPPORTED OPERATING SYSTEMS AND SOFTWARE FUNCTIONS Computer Platform & Supported PC Operating System PC Software Interface Version Functions Printing, PC USB Windows® 2000 5 Operating Professional Fax Send 4, System 1 XP Home 2 5 Scanning, Removable XP Disk 25 Professional Processor Minimum Speed Minimum Recommended RAM RAM Hard Disk Space to install For For Drivers Applications 64 MB 256 MB 110 MB 340 MB Intel® Pentium® II or equivalent 128 MB 110 MB 340 MB XP Professional x6
Specifications Consumable items D Ink The machine uses individual Black, Yellow, Cyan and Magenta ink cartridges that are separate from the print head assembly. Service Life of Ink Cartridge Starter ink cartridges are in the box. The first time you install the ink cartridges the machine will use extra ink to fill the ink delivery tubes. This is a one-time process that enables high quality printing. Afterward, replacement ink cartridges will print the specified number of pages.
E Glossary E This is a comprehensive list of features and terms that appear in Brother manuals. Availability of these features depends on the model you purchased. ADF (automatic document feeder) The document can be placed in the ADF and scanned one page at a time automatically. Auto Reduction Reduces the size of incoming faxes. Automatic Redial A feature that enables your machine to redial the last fax number after five minutes if the fax did not go through because the line was busy.
Glossary ECM (Error Correction Mode) Detects errors during fax transmission and resends the pages of the fax that had an error. Extension telephone A telephone using the same line as your fax but plugged into a separate wall jack. External telephone A telephone that is plugged into the EXT jack of your machine. F/T Ring Time The length of time that the Brother machine rings (when the Receive Mode setting is Fax/Tel) to notify you to pick up a voice call that it answered.
Pause Allows you to place a 3.5 second delay in the dialing sequence while you are dialing using the dial pad or you are storing Speed Dial numbers. Press Redial/Pause as many times as needed for longer pauses. Scan to Media You can scan a black & white or color document into a memory card or USB Flash memory drive. Black & white images can be in TIFF or PDF file format and color images can be in PDF or JPEG file format.
Glossary Temporary settings You can choose certain options for each fax transmission and copy without changing the default settings. Tone A form of dialing on the telephone line used for Touch Tone telephones. E Transmission The process of sending faxes over the telephone lines from your machine to the receiving fax machine. Transmission Verification Report A listing for the last fax sent, that shows its date, time and number. User Settings A printed report that shows the current settings of the machine.
F Index A Accessories and supplies .......................... ii ADF (automatic document feeder) .... 17, 26 Answering machine (TAD) .......................44 connecting .............................................45 Apple® Macintosh® See Software User's Guide on the CD-ROM. .................................................. Automatic fax receive .............................................33 Easy Receive .....................................37 B Broadcasting ...........................................
E from ADF (MFC-290C only) .............. 26 from memory (Dual Access) .............. 30 from scanner glass ............................ 26 manual .............................................. 31 overseas ............................................ 31 Real Time Transmission ................... 30 Resolution ......................................... 29 telephone line interference .............. 101 Fax/Tel mode answering at extension telephones ......................................
L LCD (liquid crystal display) ....................121 Contrast ................................................22 M Macintosh® See Software User's Guide on the CD-ROM. .................................................. Maintenance, routine .............................111 replacing ink cartridges .......................111 Manual dialing ....................................................50 receive ..................................................33 transmission .........................................
R T Receive Mode ..........................................33 External TAD ........................................33 Fax Only ...............................................33 Fax/Tel ..................................................33 Manual ..................................................33 Redial/Pause ............................................50 Reducing copies ...................................................58 incoming faxes ......................................37 Reports ..................
W Warranties ................................................. iii Canada .................................................. vi Notice-Disclaimer ................................... iii USA ........................................................ iv Windows® See Software User's Guide on the CD-ROM. .................................................. World Wide Web .........................................
EQUIPMENT ATTACHMENT LIMITATIONS (Canada only) NOTICE This product meets the applicable Industry Canada technical specifications. NOTICE The Ringer Equivalence Number is an indication of the maximum number of devices allowed to be connected to a telephone interface. The termination on an interface may consist of any combination of devices subject only to the requirement that the sum of the RENs of all the devices does not exceed five.
Brother International Corporation 100 Somerset Corporate Boulevard P.O. Box 6911 Bridgewater, NJ 08807-0911 USA Brother International Corporation (Canada) Ltd. 1 rue Hôtel de Ville, Dollard-des-Ormeaux, QC, Canada H9B 3H6 Visit us on the World Wide Web http://www.brother.com These machines are made for use in the USA and Canada only.
