Brother MFC-410CN - Manual

v Choosing a location Place your MFC on a flat, stable surface that is free of vibration and shocks, such as a desk. Put the MFC near a telephone socket and a standard, grounded electrical socket. Choose a location where the temperature remains between 10° and 35°C. Caution ■ Avoid placing your MFC ...

vi Quick Reference Guide Sending Black & White Faxes Automatic Transmission Sending a fax 1 If it is not illuminated in green, press ( Fax ). 2 Load your document. 3 Enter the fax number using Speed-Dial, Search or the dial pad. 4 Press Mono Start . The MFC starts scanning the first page. 5 Pres...

vii Dialling operations Speed-Dialling 1 If it is not illuminated in green, press ( Fax ). 2 Load your document. 3 Press Search/Speed Dial , press # , and then press the two-digit Speed-Dial number. 4 Press Mono Start or Colour Start . Using Search 1 If it is not illuminated in green, press ( Fax )....

viii Table of Contents 1 Introduction .......................................................................... 1-1 Using this Guide ............................................................... 1-1 Finding information ..................................................... 1-1Symbols used in this ...

xi 7 Printing reports .................................................................... 7-1 Fax settings and activity ................................................... 7-1 Customizing the Transmission Verification Report ..... 7-1Setting the Journal Period .........................................

INTRODUCTION 1 - 1 1 Using this Guide Thank you for buying a Brother Multi-Function Center (MFC). Your MFC is simple to use, with LCD screen instructions to guide you through programming it. You can make the most of your MFC by reading through this Guide. Finding information All the chapter headings...

1 - 2 INTRODUCTION Control panel overview 1 Redial/Pause Redials the last number you called. It also inserts a pause in quick dial numbers. 2 Tel/R This key is used to have a telephone conversation after picking up the external handset in F/T pseudo-ringing. Also, use this key to transfer a call to ...

1 - 4 INTRODUCTION Turning the MFC to Power Save condition When the MFC is idle, you can turn it to Power Save condition by pressing the Power Save key. In Power Save mode, the MFC will receive telephone calls as normal. For further information on receiving faxes in the power save condition, please ...

INTRODUCTION 1 - 5 Power Save Setting You can customize the machine’s Power Save key. The default mode is Fax Receive:On , so your machine can receive faxes or calls even when the machine is in Power Save mode. If you do not want your machine to receive faxes or calls, turn this setting to Fax Recei...

1 - 6 INTRODUCTION Load documents Using the scanner glass You can use the scanner glass to fax pages of a book or one page at a time. Documents can be up to A4 size (21.6 to 29.7 cm). 1 Lift the document cover. 2 Using the document guidelines on the left, center the document face down on the scanner...

INTRODUCTION 1 - 7 About paper The print quality can be affected by the type of paper you use in the MFC. To get the best print quality for the settings you’ve 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, t...

1 - 8 INTRODUCTION Handling and using special paper ■ Store paper in its original packaging, and keep it sealed. Keep the paper flat and away from moisture, direct sunlight and heat. ■ The coated side of glossy paper is shiny. Avoid touching the shiny (coated) side. Load glossy paper with the shiny ...

1 - 10 INTRODUCTION Paper weight, thickness and capacity * Up to 50 sheets for Legal size paper (80 g/m 2 ). * Up to 100 sheets of 80 g/m 2 . Paper capacity of the output paper tray Paper Type Weight Thickness No. of sheets Cut Paper Plain Paper 64 to 120 g/m 2 (17 to 32 lb) 0.08 to 0.15 mm(0.003...

INTRODUCTION 1 - 11 Printable area 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. 1 Top 2 Bottom 3 Left 4 Right Cut Sheet 3 mm(0 mm)* 1 3 mm(0 mm)* 1 3 mm(0 mm)* 1 3 mm(0 mm)* 1 Envelopes 12 ...

1 - 12 INTRODUCTION How to load paper, envelopes and post cards To load paper or other media 1 Pull the paper tray completely out of the MFC and remove the output paper tray. 2 Press and slide the paper side guide to fit the paper width. 3 Pull out the paper support and unfold the paper support flap...

INTRODUCTION 1 - 13 4 Fan the stack of paper well to avoid paper jams and mis-feeds. 5 Gently insert the paper into the paper tray print side down and the leading edge (top of the paper) in first. Check that the paper is flat in the tray and below the maximum paper mark. 6 Put the output paper tray ...

1 - 14 INTRODUCTION To load envelopes ■ Use envelopes that weigh from 75-95 g/m 2 . ■ Some envelopes require margin settings in the application. Make sure you do a test print first. How to load envelopes 1 Before loading, press the corners and sides of the envelopes to make them as flat as possible....

INTRODUCTION 1 - 15 2 Insert the envelopes into the paper tray with the address side down and the leading edge (top of the envelopes) in first. Slide the paper side guide to fit the width of the envelopes. If you have problems when printing on envelopes, try the following suggestions: 1 Open the env...

1 - 16 INTRODUCTION About fax machines Custom features Do you have BT’s Call Minder on the phone line? If you have Call Minder on the phone line where you will install your new MFC, there is a strong possibility that Call Minder and the MFC may conflict with each other while receiving incoming calls...

INTRODUCTION 1 - 17 Fax tones and handshake When someone is sending a fax, the MFC sends fax calling tones (CNG tones). These are quiet, intermittent beeps every 4-seconds. You’ll hear them after you dial and press Mono Start or Colour Start and they will continue for about 60 seconds after dialling...

1 - 18 INTRODUCTION ECM (Error Correction Mode) The Error Correction Mode (ECM) is a way for the MFC to check a fax transmission while it is in progress. If the MFC detects errors during fax transmission, it resends the pages of the fax that had an error. ECM transmissions are only possible between ...

GETTING STARTED 2 - 1 2 Initial Setup Setting the Date and Time When the MFC is not in use it will display the date and time. If you set up the Station ID the date and time displayed by your MFC will be printed on every fax you send. If there is a power failure, you may have to reset the date and ti...

2 - 2 GETTING STARTED Setting the Station ID You should store your name or company name and fax number so they print on all fax pages you send. It is important that you enter the fax number in the internationally standardized format, i.e. in accordance with the following strict sequence: ■ The “+” (...

GETTING STARTED 2 - 3 Setting the Phone Line Type If you are connecting the MFC to a line that features a PABX (PBX), ADSL or ISDN to send and receive faxes, it is also necessary to change the Phone Line Type accordingly by completing the following steps. 1 Press Menu/Set , 0 , 5 . 2 Press ▲ or ▼ to...

2 - 4 GETTING STARTED General Setup Setting the Mode Timer The MFC has four temporary mode keys on the control panel: PhotoCapture, Copy, Fax and Scan. You can change the number of seconds or minutes the MFC takes after the last Copy, Scan or PhotoCapture operation before it returns to Fax mode. If ...

GETTING STARTED 2 - 5 Setting the Paper Size You can use five sizes of paper for printing copies: Letter, Legal, A4, A5, and 10 x 15 cm and three sizes for printing faxes: Letter, Legal and A4. When you change the type of paper you load in the MFC, you will need to change the setting for Paper Size ...

2 - 6 GETTING STARTED Setting the Beeper Volume You can change the beeper volume. The default (factory) setting is Low . When the beeper is on, the MFC will beep when you press a key, make a mistake or you send or receive a fax. 1 Press Menu/Set , 1 , 4 , 2 . 2 Press ▲ or ▼ to select your option. ( ...

GETTING STARTED 2 - 7 Turning on Automatic Daylight Savings Time You can set the MFC to change automatically for Daylight Savings Time. It will reset itself forward one hour in the Spring and backward one hour in the Autumn. Make sure you have set the correct day and time in the Date/Time setting. 1...

3 - 1 SETUP SEND 3 How to enter Fax mode Before sending faxes, make sure ( Fax ) is illuminated in green. If not, press ( Fax ) to enter Fax mode. The default setting is Fax. How to dial You can dial in any way of the following ways. Manual dialling Press all of the digits of the phone or fax number...

SETUP SEND 3 - 2 Speed-Dialling Press Search/Speed Dial , # , and then the two digit Speed-Dial number. (See Storing Speed-Dial numbers on page 5-1.) Search You can search for names you have stored in the Speed-Dial memories. Press Search/Speed Dial and the navigation keys to search. (See Storing Sp...

3 - 3 SETUP SEND How to Fax (B&W and Colour) Automatic transmission You can use the scanner glass to fax pages of a book or one page at a time. The documents can be up to A4 size. To cancel, press Stop/Exit . 1 If it is not illuminated in green, press ( Fax ). 2 Load your document on the scanner...

SETUP SEND 3 - 4 Colour fax transmission Your MFC can send a colour fax to machines that support this feature. However, colour faxes cannot be stored in the memory. When you send a colour fax, the MFC will send it in real time (even if Real Time TX is set to Off ). Manual transmission Manual transmi...

3 - 5 SETUP SEND Basic sending operations Sending faxes using multiple settings When you send a fax you can choose any combination of these settings: contrast, resolution, overseas mode, delayed fax timer (MFC-410CN only), polling transmission (MFC-410CN only) or real time transmission. 1 If it is n...

SETUP SEND 3 - 6 Fax Resolution You can use the Fax Resolution key to change the setting temporarily (for this fax only). In Fax mode ( Fax ), press Fax Resolution and ▲ or ▼ to select the setting you want, and then press Menu/Set . — OR — You can change the default setting: 1 If it is not illuminat...

3 - 7 SETUP SEND Dual Access (Not available for colour faxes) You can dial a number, and begin scanning the fax into memory—even when the MFC is sending from memory or receiving faxes. The LCD shows the new job number and available memory. Your MFC normally uses Dual Access. However, to send a colou...

SETUP SEND 3 - 8 Real Time Transmission When you are sending a fax, the MFC will scan the documents into the memory before sending. Then, as soon as the phone line is free, the MFC will start dialling and sending. If the memory becomes full, the MFC will send the document in real time (even if Real ...

3 - 9 SETUP SEND Checking job status Check which jobs are still waiting in the memory to be sent. (If there are no jobs, the LCD shows No Jobs Waiting .) 1 For MFC-210C, press Menu/Set , 2 , 5 . For MFC-410CN, press Menu/Set , 2 , 6 . 2 If you have more than one job waiting, press ▲ or ▼ to scroll t...

SETUP SEND 3 - 10 Advanced sending operations Broadcasting (Not available for colour faxes) Broadcasting is when the same fax message is automatically sent to more than one fax number. You can include Groups, Speed-Dial numbers and up to 50 manually dialled numbers in the same broadcast. Press Menu/...

3 - 11 SETUP SEND Overseas Mode If you are having difficulty sending a fax overseas due to possible interference on the phone line, we recommend that you turn on the Overseas Mode. After you send a fax using this feature, the feature will turn itself off. 1 If it is not illuminated in green, press (...

SETUP SEND 3 - 12 Delayed Fax (Not available for colour faxes) (MFC-410CN only) During the day you can store up to 50 faxes in the memory to be sent within 24 hours. These faxes will be sent at the time of day you enter in Step 4. 1 If it is not illuminated in green, press ( Fax ). 2 Load your docum...

SETUP SEND 3 - 14 Setup for Polled Transmit with Secure Code (Not available for colour faxes) (MFC-410CN only) When you choose Polled TX:Secure , anyone who polls the machine must enter the polling secure code. 1 If it is not illuminated in green, press ( Fax ). 2 Load your document. 3 Press Menu/Se...

3 - 15 SETUP SEND TX Lock TX Lock lets you prevent unauthorized access to the MFC. While TX Lock is On the following operations are available: ■ Receiving faxes ■ Fax Forwarding (If Fax Forwarding was already On) (MFC-410CN only) ■ Remote Retrieval (If Fax Storage was already On) (MFC-410CN only) Wh...

SETUP SEND 3 - 16 Setting up the password 1 Press Menu/Set , 2 , 0 , 1 . 2 Enter a 4-digit number for the password. Press Menu/Set . 3 If the LCD shows Verify: , re-enter the password. Press Menu/Set . Changing the TX Lock password 1 Press Menu/Set , 2 , 0 , 1 . 2 Press ▲ or ▼ to select Set Password...

3 - 17 SETUP SEND Turning TX Lock off 1 Press Menu/Set . 2 Enter the registered 4-digit password. Press Menu/Set . TX lock is automatically turned off. Faxing letter size documents from the scanner glass When documents are letter size, you need to set Scan Glass Size to letter, if you do not, the si...

SETUP RECEIVE 4 - 1 4 Basic receiving operations Choosing the Receive Mode There are four different Receive Modes for your MFC. You can choose the mode that best suits your needs. Setup Receive LCD How it works When to use it Fax Only (automatic receive) The MFC automatically answers every call as a...

4 - 2 SETUP RECEIVE To select or change your Receive Mode 1 If it is not illuminated in green, press ( Fax ). 2 Press Menu/Set , 0 , 1 . 3 Press ▲ or ▼ to select Fax Only , Fax/Tel , External TAD or Manual . Press Menu/Set . 4 Press Stop/Exit . Setting the Ring Delay The Ring Delay sets the number o...

SETUP RECEIVE 4 - 3 Setting the F/T Ring Time (Fax/Tel mode only) If you set the Receive Mode to Fax/Tel, you’ll need to decide how long the MFC will signal you with its special pseudo/double-ring when you have a voice call. (If it’s a fax call, the MFC prints the fax.) This pseudo/double-ring happe...

4 - 4 SETUP RECEIVE Fax Detect When you use this feature, you don’t have to press Mono Start , Colour Start , or the Fax Receive Code 51 when you answer a fax call. Selecting On allows the MFC to receive fax calls automatically, even if you lift the handset of an extension or external phone. When yo...

SETUP RECEIVE 4 - 5 Printing a reduced incoming fax (Auto Reduction) If you choose On , the MFC automatically reduces an incoming fax to fit on one page of A4, Letter or Legal size paper. The MFC calculates the reduction ratio by using the page size of the document and your Paper Size setting ( Menu...

4 - 6 SETUP RECEIVE Reception into memory (Not available for colour fax reception) As soon as the paper tray becomes empty during fax reception, the screen will display No Paper Fed ; please put some paper in the paper tray. (See How to load paper, envelopes and post cards on page 1-12.) If the Memo...

SETUP RECEIVE 4 - 7 Polling (MFC-410CN only) Polling is the process of retrieving faxes from another fax machine. You can use your MFC to 'poll' other machines, or you can have someone poll your MFC. Everyone who is involved in Polling needs to set up their fax machines for Polling. When someone pol...

SETUP RECEIVE 4 - 9 Sequential Polling The MFC can request documents from several fax units in a single operation. You just specify several destinations in Step 5. Afterwards, a Sequential Polling Report will be printed. 1 If it is not illuminated in green, press ( Fax ). 2 Press Menu/Set , 2 , 1 , ...

5 - 1 QUICK-DIAL NUMBERS AND DIALLING OPTIONS 5 Storing numbers for easy dialling You can set up your MFC to do two types of easy dialling: 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. Storing Speed-Dial num...

QUICK-DIAL NUMBERS AND DIALLING OPTIONS 5 - 2 Changing Speed-Dial numbers If you try to store a Speed-Dial number where a number has already been stored, the LCD will show the name that has been stored there (or number) and will ask you to do one of the following: 1 Press 1 to change the stored numb...

5 - 5 QUICK-DIAL NUMBERS AND DIALLING OPTIONS Dialling options Access codes and credit card numbers Sometimes you may want to choose from several long distance carriers when you make a call. Rates may vary depending on the time and destination. To take advantage of low rates, you can store the acces...

QUICK-DIAL NUMBERS AND DIALLING OPTIONS 5 - 6 Tone or Pulse If you have a Pulse dialling service, but need to send Tone signals (for example, for telephone banking), follow the instructions below. If you have Touch Tone service, you will not need this feature to send tone signals. 1 Lift the handset...

6 - 1 REMOTE FAX OPTIONS (MFC-410CN ONLY) 6 Setting up Fax Forwarding When you select Fax Forward, your MFC stores the received fax in the memory. The MFC will then dial the fax number you’ve programmed and forward the fax message. 1 Press Menu/Set , 2 , 5 , 1 . 2 Press ▲ or ▼ to select Fax Forward ...

REMOTE FAX OPTIONS (MFC-410CN ONLY) 6 - 2 Setting Fax Storage If you select Fax Storage, your MFC stores the received fax in the memory. You will be able to retrieve fax messages from another location using the Remote Retrieval commands. 1 Press Menu/Set , 2 , 5 , 1 . 2 Press ▲ or ▼ to select Fax St...

6 - 3 REMOTE FAX OPTIONS (MFC-410CN ONLY) Turning off Remote Fax Options If you set the Remote Fax Options to Off and there are faxes in your MFC’s memory, the LCD will give you two options. ■ If you press 1 , all unprinted faxes will be printed and erased before the setting turns off. If a backup c...

REMOTE FAX OPTIONS (MFC-410CN ONLY) 6 - 4 Remote Retrieval You can call your MFC from any touch tone telephone or fax machine, then use the Remote Access Code and remote commands to retrieve fax messages. Using your Remote Access Code 1 Dial your fax number from a telephone or another fax machine us...

6 - 5 REMOTE FAX OPTIONS (MFC-410CN ONLY) Remote commands Follow the commands below to access features when you are away from the MFC. When you call the MFC and enter your Remote Access Code (3 digits followed by ), the system will give two short beeps and you must enter a remote command. Remote com...

7 - 1 PRINTING REPORTS 7 Fax settings and activity You need to set up the Transmission Verification Report and Journal Period in the menu table. Press Menu/Set , 2 , 4 , 1 . — OR — Press Menu/Set , 2 , 4 , 2 . Customizing the Transmission Verification Report You can use the Transmission Report as pr...

PRINTING REPORTS 7 - 2 Setting the Journal Period You can set the MFC to print a journal at specific intervals (every 50 faxes, 6, 12 or 24 hours, 2 or 7 days). If you set the interval to Off , you can print the report by following the steps on the next page. The default setting is Every 50 Faxes . ...

7 - 3 PRINTING REPORTS Printing reports Following reports are available: How to print a report 1 For MFC-210C, press Menu/Set , 5 . For MFC-410CN, press Menu/Set , 6 . 2 Press ▲ or ▼ to select the report you want. Press Menu/Set . — OR — Enter the number of the report you want to print. For example,...

MAKING COPIES 8 - 1 8 Using the MFC as a copier You can use your MFC as a copier, making up to 99 copies at a time. Enter Copy mode Before making copies, make sure that ( Copy ) is illuminated in green. If it is not, press ( Copy ) to enter Copy mode. The default setting is Fax. You can change the n...

8 - 2 MAKING COPIES Making a single copy 1 Press ( Copy ) to illuminate it in green. 2 Load your document. (See Load documents on page 1-6.) 3 Press Mono Start or Colour Start . Making multiple copies 1 Press ( Copy ) to illuminate it in green. 2 Load your document. 3 Use the dial pad to enter the n...

MAKING COPIES 8 - 3 Using the Copy Options key (Temporary settings) When you want to quickly change the copy settings temporarily for the next copy, use the Copy Options key. You can use different combinations. These settings are temporary, and the MFC returns to its default settings 60 seconds afte...

8 - 4 MAKING COPIES Changing the temporary copy settings Use the Copy Options key to quickly set the following copy settings temporarily for the next copy. After you choose your settings by pressing Menu/Set , the LCD shows Set temporarily . Press Mono Start or Colour Start if you ’ re finished choo...

MAKING COPIES 8 - 5 Increasing copy speed or quality You can select the copy quality. The default setting is Normal . 1 Press ( Copy ) to illuminate it in green. 2 Load your document. 3 Use the dial pad to enter the number of copies you want (up to 99). 4 Press Copy Options and ▲ or ▼ to select Qual...

8 - 6 MAKING COPIES Enlarging or reducing the image copied You can select the following enlargement or reduction ratios. Custom(25-400%) allows you to enter a ratio from 25% to 400%. 1 Press ( Copy ) to illuminate it in green. 2 Load your document. 3 Use the dial pad to enter the number of copies yo...

MAKING COPIES 8 - 7 5 Press ▲ or ▼ to select the enlargement or reduction ratio you want. Press Menu/Set . — OR — You can select Custom(25-400%) and press Menu/Set . Use the dial pad to enter an enlargement or reduction ratio from 25% to 400% . Press Menu/Set . (For example, press 5 3 to enter 53% ....

8 - 8 MAKING COPIES Setting paper size If copying on paper other than A4 size, you will need to change the paper size setting. 1 Press ( Copy ) to illuminate it in green. 2 Load your document. 3 Use the dial pad to enter the number of copies you want (up to 99). 4 Press Copy Options and ▲ or ▼ to se...

MAKING COPIES 8 - 9 Making N in 1 copies or a poster (Page Layout) (MFC-410CN only) You can reduce the amount of copies by using the N in 1 copy feature. This allows you to copy two or four pages onto one page, allowing you to save paper. It is also possible to create a poster. When you use the Post...

8 - 10 MAKING COPIES 8 Put the next document on the scanner glass. Press Menu/Set . Repeat Steps 7 and 8 for each page of the layout. 9 After all the pages of the document have been scanned,press 2 to end. If Glossy has been selected in the Paper Type setting for N in 1 copies, the MFC will print th...

MAKING COPIES 8 - 11 Place document face down in the direction shown below. 2 in 1 (P) 4 in 1 (P) Poster (3X3) You can make a poster size copy of a photograph. 2 in 1 (L) 4 in 1 (L)

8 - 12 MAKING COPIES Changing the default copy settings You can save the copy settings you use most often by setting them as default. These settings will remain until you change them again. Increasing copy speed or quality 1 Press Menu/Set , 3 , 1 . 2 Press ▲ or ▼ to select Normal , Best or Fast . P...

MAKING COPIES 8 - 13 Adjusting colour saturation 1 Press Menu/Set , 3 , 4 . 2 Press ▲ or ▼ to select Red , Green or Blue . Press Menu/Set . 3 Press ▲ to increase the colour saturation. — OR — Press ▼ to decrease the colour saturation. Press Menu/Set . 4 Return to Step 2 to select the next colour. — ...

8 - 14 MAKING COPIES Legal limitations Colour 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 ...

WALK-UP PHOTOCAPTURE CENTER ™ 9 - 1 9 Introduction Even if your MFC is not connected to your computer, you can print photos directly from the digital camera media. Your Brother MFC includes five media drives (slots) for use with popular digital camera media: CompactFlash ® , SmartMedia ® , Memory St...

9 - 2 WALK-UP PHOTOCAPTURE CENTER ™ PhotoCapture Center ™ requirements To avoid error conditions, please remember: ■ The DPOF file on the media card must be in a valid format. (See DPOF printing on page 9-8.) ■ The image file extension must be .JPG (Other image file extensions .JPEG, .TIF, .GIF and ...

WALK-UP PHOTOCAPTURE CENTER ™ 9 - 3 Getting started Firmly insert the card into the appropriate slot. PhotoCapture key indications: ■ PhotoCapture light is ON, the media card is inserted properly. ■ PhotoCapture light is OFF, the media card is not properly inserted. ■ PhotoCapture light is BLINKING,...

9 - 4 WALK-UP PHOTOCAPTURE CENTER ™ The steps below give a brief outline of the Direct Printing feature. Please see the remaining pages of this chapter for more detailed instructions. 1 Insert the media card firmly into the media drive (slot). When you insert your media card into the proper slot, th...

WALK-UP PHOTOCAPTURE CENTER ™ 9 - 7 Paper Type & Paper Size 5 Press ▲ or ▼ to select the type of paper you are using, Letter Glossy , 10x15cm Glossy , 13x18cm Glossy , A4 Glossy , Letter Plain , A4 Plain , Letter Inkjet , A4 Inkjet or 10x15cm Inkjet . Press Menu/Set . If you selected Letter or A...

WALK-UP PHOTOCAPTURE CENTER ™ 9 - 9 Changing the default settings You can save the PhotoCapture Center ™ settings you use most often by setting them as default. These settings will remain until you change them again. Increasing print speed or quality 1 Press Menu/Set , 4 , 1 . 2 Press ▲ or ▼ to sele...

WALK-UP PHOTOCAPTURE CENTER ™ 9 - 11 3 Press ▲ or ▼ to select White Balance , Sharpness or Color Density . Press Menu/Set . 4 Press ▲ or ▼ to adjust the degree of the setting. Press Menu/Set . 5 Press Stop/Exit . ■ White Balance This setting adjusts the hue of the white areas of an image.Lighting, c...

9 - 12 WALK-UP PHOTOCAPTURE CENTER ™ Cropping If your photo is too long or wide to fit the available space on your selected 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 . 1 For MFC-210C, press Menu...

WALK-UP PHOTOCAPTURE CENTER ™ 9 - 13 Understanding the Error Messages Once you are familiar with the types of errors that can occur while you’re using the PhotoCapture Center ™ , you can easily identify and troubleshoot any difficulties. When an error message appears on the LCD, the MFC will beep to...

9 - 14 WALK-UP PHOTOCAPTURE CENTER ™ Using PhotoCapture Center ™ from your PC You can access the media card that is in the media drive (slot) of the MFC from your PC. (See Using the PhotoCapture Center ™ from your PC on page 6-1 in Software User’s Guide on the CD-ROM or Using the PhotoCapture Center...

IMPORTANT INFORMATION 10 - 1 10 For your safety To ensure safe operation the supplied three-pin plug must be inserted only into a standard three-pin electrical socket that is effectively grounded through the normal household wiring. The fact that the equipment operates satisfactorily does not imply ...

10 - 2 IMPORTANT INFORMATION 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 Unplug this product from the wall socket before cleaning. Do not use liquid or aerosol cleaners. Use a damp cl...

IMPORTANT INFORMATION 10 - 3 11 Do not place anything in front of the MFC that will block received faxes. Do not place anything in the path of received faxes. 12 Wait until pages have exited the MFC before picking them up. 13 Unplug this product from the power socket and refer servicing to Authorize...

10 - 4 IMPORTANT INFORMATION Trademarks 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. © 2004 Brother Industries, Ltd. All rights ...

TROUBLESHOOTING AND ROUTINE MAINTENANCE 11 - 1 11 Troubleshooting Error messages As with any sophisticated office product, errors may occur. If this happens, your MFC identifies the problem and displays an error message. The most common error messages are shown below. You can correct most problems b...

TROUBLESHOOTING AND ROUTINE MAINTENANCE 11 - 5 Printer jam or paper jam Remove the jammed paper depending on where it is jammed in the MFC. Paper is jammed inside the paper tray 1 Pull the paper tray out of the MFC. 2 Pull out the jammed paper to remove it. Paper Tray Jammed paper

11 - 6 TROUBLESHOOTING AND ROUTINE MAINTENANCE Paper is jammed inside the MFC 1 Remove the Jam Clear Cover. Pull the jammed paper out of the MFC. 2 Re-insert the Jam Clear Cover. 3 If you can not pull out the jammed paper, lift the scanner cover from the right-hand side of the MFC until it locks sec...

11 - 8 TROUBLESHOOTING AND ROUTINE MAINTENANCE If you are having difficulty with your MFC If you think there is a problem with your MFC, check the chart below and follow the troubleshooting tips. The Brother Solutions Center offers the latest FAQs and troubleshooting tips. Visit us at http://solutio...

TROUBLESHOOTING AND ROUTINE MAINTENANCE 11 - 13 How to change LCD language You can change the LCD language. 1 Press Menu/Set , 0 , 0 . 2 Press ▲ or ▼ to select your language. Press Menu/Set . 3 Press Stop/Exit . Compatibility If you are having difficulty sending or receiving a fax due to possible in...

11 - 14 TROUBLESHOOTING AND ROUTINE MAINTENANCE How to improve print quality Cleaning the print head To ensure good print quality, the MFC will regularly clean the print head. You can start the cleaning process manually if needed. Clean the print head and ink cartridges if you get a horizontal line ...

TROUBLESHOOTING AND ROUTINE MAINTENANCE 11 - 15 Checking the print quality If faded or streaked colours and text appears on your output, some of the nozzles may be clogged. You can check this by printing the Print Quality Check Sheet and looking at the nozzle check pattern. 1 Press Ink Management . ...

TROUBLESHOOTING AND ROUTINE MAINTENANCE 11 - 17 Checking the printing alignment You should rarely need to adjust the printing alignment however, if after transporting the machine your printed text becomes blurred or images become faded then adjustment may need to be made. 1 Press Ink Management . 2 ...

11 - 18 TROUBLESHOOTING AND ROUTINE MAINTENANCE Checking the ink volume You can check the ink that is left in the cartridge. 1 Press Ink Management . 2 Press ▲ or ▼ to select Ink Volume . Press Menu/Set . 3 Press ▲ or ▼ to select the colour you want to check. The LCD shows the ink volume. 4 Press St...

TROUBLESHOOTING AND ROUTINE MAINTENANCE 11 - 19 Packing and shipping the MFC Whenever you transport the MFC, use the packing materials that came with your MFC. If you do not pack the MFC properly, you could void your warranty. Caution It is important to allow the MFC to ‘park’ the print head after a...

11 - 20 TROUBLESHOOTING AND ROUTINE MAINTENANCE 3 Lift the scanner cover to release the lock. Gently push the scanner cover support and close the scanner cover. 4 Unplug the MFC from the telephone wall socket and remove the telephone line cord from MFC. 5 Unplug the MFC from the electrical socket. 6...

11 - 22 TROUBLESHOOTING AND ROUTINE MAINTENANCE Routine maintenance Cleaning the scanner Unplug the MFC and lift the document cover. Clean the scanner glass with isopropyl alcohol on a soft lint-free cloth. Clean the glass strip under the film with isopropyl alcohol on a lint-free cloth. Document Co...

TROUBLESHOOTING AND ROUTINE MAINTENANCE 11 - 23 Cleaning the MFC printer platen ■ Be careful not to touch the paper feed star wheels or encoder film. ■ Be sure to unplug the MFC from the electrical socket before cleaning the printer platen. ■ If ink is scattered on or around the printer platen be su...

11 - 24 TROUBLESHOOTING AND ROUTINE MAINTENANCE Replacing the ink cartridges Your MFC is equipped with an ink dot counter. The ink dot counter automatically monitors the level of ink in each of the 4 cartridges. When the MFC detects an ink cartridge is running out of ink, the MFC will notify you wit...

TROUBLESHOOTING AND ROUTINE MAINTENANCE 11 - 25 4 Remove the cartridge covers. 5 Each colour has its own correct position. Keep the ink cartridge in an upright position when you insert it into slot. Press down on the ink cartridge until the hook snaps over it. 6 Lift the scanner cover to release the...

11 - 26 TROUBLESHOOTING AND ROUTINE MAINTENANCE 7 If you replaced an ink cartridge while Near Empty was displayed on the LCD, the LCD may ask you to verify that it was a brand new one. Example: Did You Change Blck? 1.Yes 2.No . For each new cartridge you installed, press 1 on the dial pad to automat...

A - 1 APPENDIX A A Telephone services BT Call Sign (For U.K. Only) This MFC feature lets you use the BT Call Sign subscriber service which allows you to have at least two separate telephone numbers on one phone line. Each phone number has its own distinctive ringing pattern, so you know which phone ...

APPENDIX A A - 2 Advanced receiving operations Operation from extension telephones If you answer a fax call on an extension telephone, or an external telephone into the correct socket on the MFC, you can make your MFC take the call by using the Fax Receive Code. When you press the Fax Receive Code 5...

A - 3 APPENDIX A Using a cordless external handset If the base unit of your cordless telephone is connected (see page A-4) and you typically carry the cordless handset elsewhere, it is easier to answer calls during the Ring Delay. If you let the MFC answer first, you will have to go to the MFC so yo...

APPENDIX A A - 4 Connecting an external device to your MFC Connecting an external telephone You can connect a separate telephone as shown in the diagram below. When you are using a TAD, the LCD shows Ext. Tel in Use . Extension Telephone External Telephone

A - 5 APPENDIX A Connecting an external telephone answering device (TAD) Sequence You may choose to connect an additional answering device. However, when you have an external TAD on the same telephone line as the MFC, the TAD answers all calls and the MFC “listens” for fax calling (CNG) tones. If it...

APPENDIX A A - 6 When you are using a TAD, the LCD shows Telephone . Connections The external TAD must be connected as shown above. 1 Set your external TAD to one or two rings. (The MFC’s Ring Delay setting does not apply.) 2 Record the outgoing message on your external TAD. 3 Set the TAD to answer ...

A - 7 APPENDIX A Recording outgoing message (OGM) on an external TAD Timing is important in recording this message. The message sets up the ways to handle both manual and automatic fax reception. 1 Record 5 seconds of silence at the beginning of your message. (This allows your MFC time to listen for...

APPENDIX A A - 10 Multi-line connections (PBX) Most offices use a central telephone system. While it is often relatively simple to connect the MFC to a key system or a PBX (Private Branch Exchange), we suggest that you contact the company that installed your telephone system and ask them to connect ...

B - 1 APPENDIX B B On-screen programming Your MFC is designed to be easy to use with LCD on-screen programming using the navigation keys. User-friendly programming helps you take full advantage of all the menu selections your MFC has to offer. Since your programming is done on the LCD, we have creat...

APPENDIX B B - 2 Navigation keys You can access the menu mode by pressing Menu/Set . When you enter the menu, the LCD scrolls. Press 1 for General Setup menu — OR — Press 2 for Fax menu — OR — Press 3 for Copy menu Press 0 for Initial Setup You can scroll more quickly through each menu level by pres...

APPENDIX B B - 12 Entering Text When you are setting certain menu selections, such as the Station ID, you may need to type text into the MFC. Most number keys have three or four letters printed above them. The keys for 0 , # and do not have printed letters because they are used for special character...

B - 13 APPENDIX B Special characters and symbols Press , # or 0 , and then press or to move the cursor under the special character or symbol you want. Then press Menu/Set to select it. Press for (space) ! " # $ % & ’ ( ) + , - . / Press # for : ; < = > ? @ [ ] ^ _ Press 0 for Ä Ë Ö Ü À...

GLOSSARY G - 1 G Auto Reduction Reduces the size of incoming faxes. Automatic fax transmission Sending a fax without picking up the handset of an external phone. Automatic Redial A feature that enables your MFC to redial the last fax number after five minutes if the fax did not go through because th...

S - 1 SPECIFICATIONS S Product description General Specifications Memory Capacity 8 MB (MFC-210C)16 MB (MFC-410CN) Paper Tray 100 Sheets (80 g/m 2 ) Printer Type Ink Jet Print Method Piezo with 74 × 5 nozzles LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) 16 characters × 1 line (MFC-210C) 16 characters × 2 lines (MFC...

SPECIFICATIONS S - 2 Print media Weight 5 kg Noise Operating: 42.5 to 51 dB* * It depends on printing conditions Temperature Operating: Best Print Quality: 10 - 35°C 20 - 33°C Humidity Operating: Best Print Quality: 20 to 80% (without condensation) 20 to 80% (without condensation) Paper Input Paper ...

SPECIFICATIONS S - 6 Scanner Communication Source Public switched telephone network and PABX. Memory Transmission Up to 200* 1 /170* 2 pages (MFC-210C) Up to 480* 1 /400* 2 pages (MFC-410CN only) Out of Paper Reception Up to 200* 1 /170* 2 pages (MFC-210C) Up to 480* 1 /400* 2 pages (MFC-410CN only)...

SPECIFICATIONS S - 8 Computer requirements Minimum System Requirements Computer Platform & Operating System Version Processor Minimum Speed Minimum RAM Recommended RAM Available Hard Disk Space for Drivers for Applications Windows ® * 1 Operating System 98, 98SE Pentium II or equivalent 32 MB 64...

S - 9 SPECIFICATIONS Consumable items Ink The MFC uses individual Black, Yellow, Cyan and Magenta ink cartridges that are separate from the print head assembly. Service Life of Ink Cartridge Black - Approximately 500 pages at 5% coverage Yellow, Cyan and Magenta - Approximately 400 pages at 5% cover...

I - 2 INDEX Out of Memory ............... 11-3Unable to Change .......... 11-4Unable to Clean ............. 11-4Unable to Init. ................ 11-4Unable to Print ............... 11-4Unable to Scan .............. 11-4 Extension telephone, using ......................... A-2, A-8 External telephone...

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