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USER'S GUIDE
MFC-253CW
MFC-255CW
MFC-257CW
MFC-295CN
Version 0
ARL/ASA/NZ

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  • Page 1 USER’S GUIDE MFC-253CW MFC-255CW MFC-257CW MFC-295CN Version 0 ARL/ASA/NZ...
  • Page 2 Register your product on-line at http://www.brother.com/registration/ By registering your product with Brother, you will be recorded as the original owner of the product. Your registration with Brother: may serve as confirmation of the purchase date of your product should you lose your receipt;...

  • Page 3: Compilation And Publication Notice

    FITTED WITH THE APPROPRIATE CONNECTOR. APPROVAL INFORMATION Brother advises that this product may not function correctly in a country other than where it was originally purchased, and does not offer any warranty in the event that this product is used on public telecommunication lines in another country.

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Using the documentation ...2 Symbols and conventions used in the documentation ...2 Accessing the Software User’s Guide and Network User’s Guide ...3 Viewing Documentation...3 Accessing Brother Support (Windows Control panel overview ...6 Loading paper and documents Loading paper and other print media...8 Loading envelopes and postcards ...10...
  • Page 5 Section II Fax Sending a Fax Entering Fax mode ...28 Faxing from the ADF (MFC-295CN only) ...28 Faxing from the scanner glass ...28 Faxing Letter size documents from the scanner glass ... 29 Colour fax transmission ...29 Cancelling a fax in progress ...29 Broadcasting (Monochrome only)...29 Cancelling a Broadcast in progress ...30 Additional sending operations...30...
  • Page 6 Telephone and External devices Voice Operations ...38 Tone or pulse (Not Available for New Zealand)...38 Fax/Tel mode...38 Telephone Service for Australia...38 ® Telstra FaxStream Caller ID...40 How Does the Caller ID Work?...41 The Caller ID is Stored in Your Machine Memory ...41 Viewing Caller ID List ...41 Telephone Service for New Zealand ...42 FaxAbility ...42...
  • Page 7 Section III Copy Making copies How to copy ...58 Entering Copy mode...58 Making a single copy ... 58 Making multiple copies ...58 Stop copying...58 Copy Options ...59 Changing copy speed and quality ...60 Enlarging or reducing the image copied ...60 Making N in 1 copies or a poster (Page Layout) ...61 Sorting copies using the ADF (Monochrome only) (MFC-295CN only)...63 Adjusting Brightness and Contrast ...63...
  • Page 8 Printing photos from a camera (MFC-295CN only) Printing photos directly from a PictBridge camera...77 PictBridge requirements ...77 Setting your digital camera ...77 Printing Images...78 DPOF printing ...78 Printing photos directly from a digital camera (without PictBridge)...79 Printing Images...79 Understanding the Error Messages ...80 Section V Software Software and Network features Section VI Appendixes...
  • Page 9 Routine maintenance...119 Replacing the ink cartridges ...119 Cleaning the outside of the machine ...122 Cleaning the scanner glass ...123 Cleaning the machine’s printer platen ...124 Cleaning the paper pick-up rollers...124 Cleaning the print head ...125 Checking the print quality ...125 Checking the print alignment ...126 Checking the ink volume ...127 Machine Information ...
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  • Page 11 Section I General General Information Loading paper and documents General setup Security features...

  • Page 12: General Information

    General Information Using the documentation 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.

  • Page 13: Accessing The Software User's Guide And Network User's Guide

    User’s Guides in HTML format. If you have not installed the software, you can find the documentation by following the instructions below: Turn on your PC. Insert the Brother CD-ROM into your CD-ROM drive. Note If the Brother screen does not appear...
  • Page 14 Setup Guide. For more information about network setup please see the Network User's Guide. Viewing Documentation (Macintosh) Turn on your Macintosh. Insert the Brother CD-ROM into your CD-ROM drive. The following window will appear. ® ® ® Double-click the Documentation icon.

  • Page 15: Accessing Brother Support (Windows ® )

    Support (Windows You can find all the contacts you will need, such as Web support (Brother Solutions Center) on the Brother CD-ROM. Click Brother Support on the Top Menu. The following screen will appear: To access our website (http://www.brother.com), click Brother Home Page.

  • Page 16: Control Panel Overview

    Chapter 1 Control panel overview The MFC-253CW, MFC-255CW, MFC-257CW and MFC-295CN have the same control panel keys. Note Most of the illustrations in this User’s Guide show the MFC-295CN. 1 Fax and telephone keys: Redial/Pause Redials the last number called. It also inserts a pause when programming quick dial numbers.
  • Page 17 Press to scroll backward to a menu selection. a or b Press to scroll through the menus and options. Clear/Back Press to delete characters or to go back to the previous menu level. Lets you choose a setting. 5 Start keys: Colour Start Lets you start sending faxes or making copies in full colour.

  • Page 18: Loading Paper And Documents

    Loading paper and documents Loading paper and other print media If the paper support flap is open, close it, and then close the paper support. Pull the paper tray completely out of the machine. Lift the output paper tray cover (1). With both hands, gently press and slide the paper side guides (1) and then the paper length guide (2) to fit the paper...
  • Page 19 Note When you use Legal size paper, press and hold the universal guide release button (1) as you slide out the front of the paper tray. Fan the stack of paper well to avoid paper jams and misfeeds. IMPORTANT Always make sure the paper is not curled. Loading paper and documents Gently put the paper into the paper tray print side down and top edge in first.

  • Page 20: Loading Envelopes And Postcards

    Chapter 2 Close the output paper tray cover. Slowly push the paper tray completely into the machine. While holding the paper tray in place, pull out the paper support ( ) until it clicks and then unfold the paper support flap ( ).
  • Page 21 Loading envelopes and postcards Before loading, press the corners and sides of envelopes or postcards to make them as flat as possible. IMPORTANT If envelopes or postcards are ‘double-feeding’, put one envelope or postcard in the paper tray at a time. Loading paper and documents Put envelopes or postcards into the paper tray with the side to be printed on...

  • Page 22: Removing Small Printouts From The Machine

    Chapter 2 If you have problems printing on envelopes with the flap on the short edge, try the following: Open the envelope flap. Put the envelope into the paper tray with the address side down and the flap positioned as shown in the illustration. Adjust the size and margin in your application.

  • Page 23: Printable Area

    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. The machine can print in the shaded areas of cut sheet paper when the Borderless print feature is available and turned on. ®...

  • Page 24: Acceptable Paper And Other Print Media

    Recommended print media To get the best print quality, we suggest using Brother paper. (See the table below.) If Brother paper is not available in your country, we recommend testing various papers before purchasing large quantities. We recommend using ‘3M Transparency Film’...

  • Page 25: Handling And Using Print Media

    Handling and using print media 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.

  • Page 26: Choosing The Right Print Media

    Chapter 2 Choosing the right print media Paper type and size for each operation Paper Type Paper Size 215.9 × 279.4 mm (8 1/2 × 11 in.) Cut Sheet Letter 210 × 297 mm (8.3 × 11.7 in.) 215.9 × 355.6 mm (8 1/2 × 14 in.) Legal 184 ×...
  • Page 27 75 to 95 gsm Transparencies – Up to 100 sheets of 80 gsm paper. BP71 69 lb (260 gsm) paper is especially designed for Brother inkjet machines. Loading paper and documents Thickness 0.08 to 0.15 mm 0.08 to 0.25 mm Up to 0.25 mm...

  • Page 28: Loading Documents

    Chapter 2 Loading documents You can send a fax, make copies, and scan from the ADF (automatic document feeder) and from the scanner glass. Using the ADF (MFC-295CN only) The ADF can hold up to 15 pages and feeds each sheet individually. Use standard 80 gsm paper and always fan the pages before putting them in the ADF.

  • Page 29: Using The Scanner Glass

    Using the scanner glass You can use the scanner glass to fax, copy or scan pages of a book one page at a time. Document Sizes Supported Length: Up to 297 mm Width: Up to 215.9 mm Weight: Up to 2 kg Loading paper and documents How to load documents Note...

  • Page 30: Scannable Area

    Chapter 2 Scannable area The scannable area depends on the settings in the application you are using. The figures below show the unscannable areas. Usage Document Top (1) Size Bottom (2) Letter 3 mm 3 mm Copy Letter 3 mm 3 mm Scan Letter...

  • Page 31: General Setup

    General setup On/Off key 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. Note If you have connected an external telephone or TAD, it is always available.

  • Page 32: Paper Settings

    To get the best print quality, set the machine for the type of paper you are using. Press Menu, 1, 2. Press a or b to choose Plain Paper, Inkjet Paper, Brother BP71, Other Glossy or Transparency. Press OK. Press Stop/Exit.

  • Page 33: Speaker Volume

    Speaker Volume You can choose a range of speaker volume levels, from High to Off. Press Menu, 1, 4, 3. Press a or b to choose Low, Med, High or Off. Press OK. Press Stop/Exit. Setting Daylight Saving Time You can set the machine to change for daylight saving time.

  • Page 34: Lcd Display

    Chapter 3 LCD display LCD Contrast You can adjust the LCD contrast for a sharper and more vivid display. If you are having difficulty reading the LCD, try changing the contrast setting. Press Menu, 1, 6. Press a or b to choose Light or Dark. Press OK.

  • Page 35: Security Features

    Scanning PhotoCapture Operation from the Control panel Note If you forget the TX Lock password, please call your Brother dealer for service. Setting and changing the TX Lock password Note If you have already set the password, you will not need to set it again.

  • Page 36: Turning Tx Lock On/Off

    Chapter 4 Turning TX Lock on/off Turning TX Lock on Press Menu, 2, 0, 1. Press a or b to choose Set TX Lock. Press OK. Enter the registered 4-digit password. Press OK. The machine goes offline and the LCD shows TX Lock Mode.
  • Page 37 Section II Sending a Fax Receiving a Fax Telephone and External devices Dialling and storing numbers Printing Reports...

  • Page 38: Sending A Fax

    Sending a Fax Entering Fax mode Press (Fax) to enter fax mode. Faxing from the ADF (MFC-295CN only) Make sure you are in Fax mode Place the document face down in the ADF. (See Using the ADF (MFC-295CN only) on page 18.) Enter the fax number using the dial pad, Speed Dial or Search.

  • Page 39: Faxing Letter Size Documents From The Scanner Glass

    Place the next page on the scanner glass. Press OK. The machine starts scanning the page. (Repeat steps e and f for each additional page.) Faxing Letter size documents from the scanner glass When documents are Letter size, you need to set scan size to Letter.

  • Page 40: Cancelling A Broadcast In Progress

    Chapter 5 Cancelling a Broadcast in progress Press Menu, 2, 4. The LCD will show the fax number being dialled. XXXXXXXX Press OK. The LCD will show the job number together with the number being dialled and then: 1.Clear 2.Exit Press 1 to cancel the fax number being dialled.

  • Page 41: Contrast

    Contrast If your document is very light or very dark, you may want to change the contrast. For most documents the default setting Auto can be used. It automatically chooses the suitable contrast for your document. Use Light when sending a light document. Use Dark when sending a dark document.

  • Page 42: Dual Access (Monochrome Only)

    Chapter 5 Dual Access (Monochrome only) 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. The number of pages you can scan into the memory will vary depending on the data that is printed on them.

  • Page 43: Overseas Mode

    Overseas Mode 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.

  • Page 44: Receiving A Fax

    Receiving a Fax Receive modes Choosing the Receive Mode By default, your machine will automatically receive any faxes that are sent to it. 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.

  • Page 45: Using Receive Modes

    Using Receive Modes 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.) Fax Only Fax Only mode will automatically answer every call. If the call is a fax your machine will receive it.

  • Page 46: Receive Mode Settings

    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 choose the maximum number of rings.

  • Page 47: Fax Detect

    Fax Detect If Fax Detect is On: Fax Detect is turned On as default. The machine receives a fax call automatically, even if you answer the call. When you see Receiving on the LCD or when you hear ‘chirps’ through the handset you are using, just replace the handset.

  • Page 48: Telephone And External Devices

    Telephone and External devices Voice Operations Voice calls can be made either with an extension or external telephone, by dialling manually, or by using Speed Dial numbers. Tone or pulse (Not Available for New Zealand) If you are using an external telephone and have a pulse dialling service, but need to send tone signals (for example, for telephone banking), follow the instructions below:...
  • Page 49 What is the Advantage of using ® ® Telstra FaxStream Duet ® ® Using Telstra FaxStream Duet most efficient way to receive both fax and telephone calls on the same line. When the voice call comes in, all phones (extension and external) and the fax machine will ring to alert you to pick it up.

  • Page 50: Caller Id

    Chapter 7 Registering the Distinctive Ring pattern Very Important! After you have set the Distinctive Ring feature to on, the receive mode is set to Manual automatically. Your Distinctive Ring Number does not allow Voice calls - only Faxes. You cannot change the receive mode to another mode while the Distinctive Ring is set to on.

  • Page 51: How Does The Caller Id Work

    How Does the Caller ID Work? The Caller ID Appears on the Display When Your Telephone Rings As your telephone rings, the display shows you the caller’s phone number or name if the name has stored in the Speed Dial. Once you answer the call, the caller’s ID disappears.

  • Page 52: Telephone Service For New Zealand

    Chapter 7 Telephone Service for New Zealand FaxAbility FaxAbility is a service offered by Telecom that allows you to have an additional number on one phone line, with its own distinctive ring pattern. This way, when you get an incoming call, you can identify the number being called by its ring.

  • Page 53: Caller Id

    How to Turn FaxAbility OFF or ON The FaxAbility function is designed to accommodate the FaxAbility service provided by Telecom. To change the setting, repeat steps a-c; Step b is where you can choose either On or Off. Call Waiting beeps caused by incoming calls on your main number can affect fax transmissions.

  • Page 54: How Does The Caller Id Work

    Chapter 7 How Does the Caller ID Work? The Caller ID Appears on the Display When Your Telephone Rings As your telephone rings, the display shows you the caller’s phone number or name if available. Once you answer the call, the caller’s ID disappears.

  • Page 55: Telephone Service For Some Countries

    Telephone Service for Some Countries Distinctive Ring (For Singapore and Hong Kong) This machine feature lets you use the Distinctive Ring subscriber service offered by some telephone companies, which allows you to have several telephone numbers on one phone line. Each phone number has its own Distinctive Ring pattern, so you will know which phone number is ringing.

  • Page 56: Caller Id (For Singapore And Hong Kong)

    Chapter 7 Caller ID (For Singapore and Hong Kong) The Caller ID feature of this machine lets you use the Caller ID subscriber service offered by many local phone companies. Call your telephone company for details. This service provides you, by means of the screen display, the telephone number (or name) of your caller as the line rings.

  • Page 57: Connecting An External Tad (Telephone Answering Device)

    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.

  • Page 58: Recording An Outgoing Message (Ogm) On An External Tad

    Brother does not recommend the use of a PABX line. PABX limitations in general can cause some functions of the fax machine not to work correctly.

  • Page 59: Operation From Extension Telephones

    Operation from extension telephones If you answer a fax call on an extension or an external telephone plugged into the correct socket on the machine, you can make your machine take the call by using the Remote Activation Code. When you press the Remote Activation Code l 5 1 (l 9 1 for New Zealand), the machine starts to receive the fax.

  • Page 60: Changing The Remote Codes

    Chapter 7 Changing the remote codes If you want to use Remote Activation, you have to turn on the remote codes. The preset Remote Activation Code is l 5 1 (l 9 1 for New Zealand). The preset Remote Deactivation Code is # 5 1 (# 9 1 for New Zealand).

  • Page 61: Dialling And Storing Numbers

    Dialling and storing numbers How to Dial Manual dialling Press all of the digits of the fax or telephone number. Speed Dialling Press (Speed Dial). Press OK and the # (hash) key, and then the two digit Speed Dial number using the dial pad.

  • Page 62: Storing Numbers

    Chapter 8 Storing numbers You can set up your machine to do the following 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. Note If you lose electrical power, the Quick Dial numbers that are in the memory will not be...

  • Page 63: Setting Up Groups For Broadcasting

    Setting up groups for broadcasting Groups, which can be stored in a Speed Dial location, allow you to send the same fax message to many fax numbers by pressing only (Speed Dial), OK, #, the two-digit location and Mono Start. First, you'll need to store each fax number in a Speed Dial location.

  • Page 64: Printing Reports

    Printing Reports Fax reports You need to set up the Transmission Verification Report and Journal Period using the Menu key. Transmission Verification Report You can use the Transmission Verification Report as proof that you sent a fax. This report lists the receiving party’s name or fax number, the time and date of transmission, duration of transmission, number of pages sent, and whether or not the transmission...

  • Page 65: Fax Journal (Activity Report)

    Fax Journal (activity report) You can set the machine 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 still print the report by following the steps in Reports on page 55.
  • Page 66 Chapter 9...

  • Page 67: Section Iii Copy

    Section III Copy Making copies...

  • Page 68: Making Copies

    Making copies How to copy Entering Copy mode Press (Copy) to enter Copy mode. The default mode is Fax. You can change the number of seconds or minutes that the machine stays in Copy mode after the last copy operation. (See Mode Timer on page 21.) The LCD shows the default copy settings: 1 Copy Ratio...

  • Page 69: Copy Options

    Options Page Fast Normal Best Fit to Page/ Custom(25-400%)/ 198%/186%/142%/ 100%/97%/93%/ 83%/69%/47%/ Inkjet Paper Brother BP71 Other Glossy Transparency 10(W) x 15(H)cm Letter Legal Stack Sort 2 in 1 (P) 2 in 1 (L) 4 in 1 (P) 4 in 1 (L)

  • Page 70: Changing Copy Speed And Quality

    Chapter 10 Changing copy speed and quality You can choose from a range of quality settings. The default setting is Normal. To temporarily change the quality setting, follow the instructions below: Press Normal Normal is the recommended mode for ordinary print outs.

  • Page 71: Making N In 1 Copies Or A Poster

    To enlarge or reduce the next copy follow the instruction below: Make sure you are in Copy mode Load your document. Use the dial pad to enter the number of copies (up to 99). Press Copy Options and a or b to choose Enlarge/Reduce.
  • Page 72 Chapter 10 Press Mono Start or Colour Start to scan the document. If you placed the document in the ADF (MFC-295CN) or are making a poster, the machine scans the document and starts printing. If you are using the scanner glass, go to step g.

  • Page 73: Sorting Copies Using The Adf (Monochrome Only) (Mfc-295Cn Only)

    Sorting copies using the ADF (Monochrome only) (MFC 295CN only) You can sort multiple copies. Pages will be sorted in the order 3 2 1, 3 2 1, 3 2 1, and so Make sure you are in Copy mode Load your document.

  • Page 74: Paper Options

    Press Copy Options and a or b to choose Paper Type. Press OK. Press a or b to choose the type of paper you are using (Plain Paper, Inkjet Paper, Brother BP71, Other Glossy or Transparency). Press OK. Press Mono Start or Colour Start. Note To change the default paper type setting see Paper Type on page 22.

  • Page 75: Section Iv Direct Printing

    Section IV Direct Printing Printing photos from a memory card or USB Flash memory drive Printing photos from a camera (MFC-295CN only)

  • Page 76: Printing Photos From A Memory Card Or Usb Flash Memory Drive

    Macintosh in the Software User's Guide on the CD-ROM.) Using a memory card or USB Flash memory drive 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™...

  • Page 77: Memory Cards, Usb Flash Memory Drive And Folder Structures

    Memory cards, USB Flash memory drive and folder structures 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).

  • Page 78: Getting Started

    Chapter 11 Getting started Firmly put a memory card or USB Flash memory drive into the correct slot. 1 USB Flash memory drive 2 SD, SDHC 3 Memory Stick™, Memory Stick PRO™ 4 xD-Picture Card™ IMPORTANT The USB direct interface supports only a USB Flash memory drive, a PictBridge compatible camera, or a digital camera that uses the USB mass storage standard.

  • Page 79: How To Print From A Memory Card Or Usb Flash Memory Drive

    How to print from a memory card or USB Flash memory drive Before printing a photo you must first print a thumbnail index to choose the number of the photo you want to print. Follow the instructions below to start printing directly from your memory card or USB Flash memory drive: Make sure you have put the memory...

  • Page 80: Printing Photos

    Chapter 11 Press a or b to choose the type of paper you are using, Plain Paper, Inkjet Paper, Brother BP71 or Other Glossy. Press OK. Press a or b to choose the paper size you are using, A4 or Letter.

  • Page 81: Dpof Printing

    DPOF format. Press a or b to choose DPOF Print:Yes. Press OK. Press a or b to choose the type of paper you are using, Plain Paper, Inkjet Paper, Brother BP71 or Other Glossy. Press OK. (Photo Capture).

  • Page 82: Photocapture Center™ Print Settings

    Press OK. Press Stop/Exit. Paper Options Paper Type Press Menu, 4, 2. Press a or b to choose Plain Paper, Inkjet Paper, Brother BP71 or Other Glossy. Press OK. Press Stop/Exit. Paper Size Press Menu, 4, 3. Press a or b to choose the paper size you are using, Letter, A4, 10x15cm or 13x18cm.

  • Page 83: Adjusting Brightness And Contrast

    Print Size This setting is available only when you choose Letter or A4 in the paper size setting. Press Menu, 4, 4. Press a or b to choose the print size you are using, 8 x 10cm, 9 x 13cm, 10 x 15cm, 13 x 18cm, 15 x 20cm or Max.

  • Page 84: Date Print

    Chapter 11 Date Print 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.

  • Page 85: Changing The Image Quality

    Do one of the following: To change the quality press OK and go to step f. To start scanning press Mono Start or Colour Start. Press a or b to choose the quality, and then press OK. Do one of the following: To change the file type, go to step g.

  • Page 86: Understanding The Error Messages

    USB Flash memory drive that is not supported has been connected to the USB direct interface. (For more information, visit us at http://solutions.brother.com.) This message will also appear if you connect a broken device to the USB direct interface.

  • Page 87: Printing Photos From A Camera (Mfc-295Cn Only)

    Printing photos from a camera (MFC-295CN only) Printing photos directly from a PictBridge camera Your Brother machine supports the PictBridge standard, allowing you to connect to and print photos directly from any PictBridge compatible digital camera. If your camera is using the USB Mass Storage standard, you can also print photos from a digital camera without PictBridge.

  • Page 88: Printing Images

    Chapter 12 Printing Images Note Remove any memory cards or USB Flash memory drive from the machine before connecting a digital camera. Make sure that your camera is turned off. Connect your camera to the USB direct interface (1) on the machine using the USB cable.

  • Page 89: Printing Photos Directly From A Digital Camera (Without Pictbridge)

    Printing photos directly from a digital camera (without PictBridge) If your camera supports the USB Mass Storage standard, you can connect your camera in mass storage mode. This enables you to print photos from your camera. (If you would like to print photos in PictBridge mode, see Printing photos directly from a PictBridge camera on page 77.) Note...

  • Page 90: Understanding The Error Messages

    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.

  • Page 91: Section V Software

    Section V Software Software and Network features...

  • Page 92: Software And Network Features

    Windows Note If you have not installed the software, see Viewing Documentation on page 3. From the Start menu, point to Brother, MFC-XXXX (where XXXX is your model number) from the programs group, then click User’s Guides in HTML format.
  • Page 93 Section VI Appendixes Safety and Legal Troubleshooting and Routine Maintenance Menu and Features Specifications...

  • Page 94: Safety And Legal

    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 socket and a standard, grounded electrical socket. Choose a location where the temperature remains between 10 °C and 35 °C.

  • Page 95: To Use The Machine Safely

    To use the machine safely 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 electrical socket.
  • Page 96 If the machine becomes hot, releases smoke, or generates any strong smells, immediately unplug the machine from the electrical socket. Call your Brother dealer or Brother Customer Service. If metal objects, water or other liquids get inside the machine, immediately unplug the machine from the electrical socket.
  • Page 97 When using your telephone equipment, basic safety precautions should always be followed to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock and injury to people, including the following: 1 DO NOT use this product near water, for example, near a bath tub, wash bowl, kitchen sink or washing machine, in a wet basement or near a swimming pool.
  • Page 98 CAUTION 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.
  • Page 99 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.

  • Page 100: Important Safety Instructions

    11 Wait until pages have exited the machine before picking them up. 12 Unplug this product from the power socket and refer all servicing to Brother Authorized Service Personnel under the following conditions: If liquid has been spilled into the product.

  • Page 101: Important-For Your Safety

    IMPORTANT-For Your Safety To ensure safe operation the two-pin plug or the three-pin plug supplied must be inserted only into a standard two-pin power point or three-pin power point which is effectively grounded through the normal household wiring. Extension cords used with the equipment must be two-condoctor or three-conductor and be correctly wired to provide connection to ground.

  • Page 102: Important Information For Australia

    Important Information for Australia 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 the outside of the machine and the scanner glass.
  • Page 103 16 Unplug this product from the electrical socket and refer servicing to Authorized Service Personnel under the following conditions: When the power cord is damaged or frayed. If liquid has been spilled into the product. If the product has been exposed to rain or water. If the product does not operate normally when the operating instructions are followed.

  • Page 104: Important Information For New Zealand

    Important Information for New Zealand 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 outlet before cleaning the outside of the machine. Do not use liquid or aerosol cleaners.
  • Page 105 15 This product should be connected to an AC power source within the range indicated on the rating label. Do NOT connect it to a DC power source. If you are not sure, contact a qualified electrician. 16 This product is equipped with a 3-wire earthed plug. This plug will fit into only an earthed socket.
  • Page 106 27 This equipment is not capable, under all operating conditions, of correct operation at the higher speeds for which it is designed. Telecom will accept no responsibility should difficulties arise in such circumstances. This condition typically applies to 56 kbit/s modems and facsimile machines operating at >14.4 kbit/s.

  • Page 107: Important Information For Some Countries

    Please refer all servicing to our Authorized Service Personnel. A list of Authorized Service Centres has been included for your convenience, or you may contact the Brother Dealer for Service. Safety and Legal...

  • Page 108: Lan Connection (Mfc-295Cn Only)

    This equipment may not be used on coin service lines provided by the telephone company or connected to party lines. Brother cannot accept any financial or other responsibilities that may be the result of your use of this information, including direct, special or consequential damages. There are no warranties extended or granted by this document.

  • Page 109: International Energy Star Qualification Statement

    The purpose of the International ENERGY STAR Program is to promote the development and popularization of energy-efficient office equipment. ® As an ENERGY STAR Partner, Brother Industries, Ltd. has determined that this product meets ® the ENERGY STAR specifications for energy efficiency.

  • Page 110: Legal Limitations For Copying

    Legal limitations for copying It is an offence to make reproductions of certain items or documents with the intent to commit fraud. This memorandum is intended to be a guide rather than a complete list. We suggest you check with relevant legal authorities if in doubt about a particular item or document. The following are examples of documents which should not be copied: Money Bonds or other certificates of debt...

  • Page 111: Trademarks

    Safety and Legal 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. Windows Vista is either a registered trademark or trademark of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries.

  • Page 112: B Troubleshooting And Routine Maintenance

    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.
  • Page 113 Printing and Faxing for Macintosh in the Software User's Guide on the CD-ROM.) When you print on Brother Photo paper, load one extra sheet of the same photo paper in the paper tray. An extra sheet has been included in the paper package for this purpose.

  • Page 114: Printing Received Faxes

    Printing (continued) Difficulty Machine feeds multiple pages. There is a paper jam. Printed pages are not stacked neatly. Machine does not print from ® ® Adobe Illustrator Printing Received Faxes Difficulty Condensed print and white streaks across the page or the top and bottom of sentences are cut off.

  • Page 115: Receiving Faxes

    Receiving Faxes Difficulty Cannot receive a fax Sending Faxes Difficulty Cannot send a fax. Transmission Verification Report ‘ ’ says RESULT:ERROR Poor fax send quality. Sent faxes are blank. Vertical black lines when sending. (MFC-295CN only) Handling Incoming Calls Difficulty The machine ‘Hears’...
  • Page 116 Clean the glass strip. (See Cleaning the scanner glass on page 123.) Suggestions (Not available in Hong Kong and Taiwan) Make sure the Brother TWAIN/WIA driver is chosen as the primary source. In ™ PaperPort 11SE with OCR, click File, Scan or Get Photo and click Select to choose the Brother TWAIN/WIA driver.

  • Page 117: Software Difficulties

    Quick Setup Guide. Also, before you start FaceFilter Studio for the first time, you must make sure your Brother machine is turned on and connected to your computer. This will allow you to access all the functions of FaceFilter Studio.

  • Page 118: Network Difficulties

    XP SP2 and Windows Vista Software User’s Guide on the CD-ROM. ® For Windows XP SP1 users, please visit the Brother Solutions Center. (http://solutions.brother.com) <Macintosh users> Re-select your machine in the Device Selector application located in Macintosh HD/Library/Printers/Brother/Utilities/DeviceSelector or from the model list in ControlCenter2.

  • Page 119: Dial Tone Detection

    Dial Tone detection When you send a fax automatically, by default your machine will wait for a fixed amount of time before it starts to dial the number. By changing the Dial Tone setting to Detection you can make your machine dial as soon as it detects a dial tone.

  • Page 120: Error And Maintenance Messages

    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.
  • Page 121 Error Message Cause You installed a new ink too quickly Cannot Detect and the machine did not detect it. If you are using non Brother ink the machine may not detect the ink cartridge. An ink cartridge is not installed correctly.
  • Page 122 Error Message Cause A Hub or USB Flash memory Hub is Unusable. drive with Hub has been connected to the USB direct interface. The machine has a mechanical Init Unable XX problem. — A foreign object such as a clip or ripped paper is in the machine.
  • Page 123 Error Message Cause The machine is out of paper or No Paper Fed paper is not properly loaded in the paper tray. The Jam Clear Cover is not closed properly. The paper is jammed in the machine. The number you dialled does not No Response/Busy answer or is busy.
  • Page 124 Please Disconnect supported has been connected to USB Device. the USB direct interface. (For more information, visit us at http://solutions.brother.com.) Paper is not the correct size. Wrong Paper Size Action Unplug the device from the USB direct interface, then press On/Off to turn the machine off and then on again.

  • Page 125: Transferring Your Faxes Or Fax Journal Report

    Transferring your faxes or Fax Journal report 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 115.) You can also transfer the Fax Journal report to see if there are any faxes you need to transfer.

  • Page 126: Document Jam (Mfc-295Cn Only)

    Document jam (MFC-295CN only) Documents can jam in the ADF unit if they are not inserted or fed properly, or if they are too long. Follow the steps below to clear a document jam. Document is jammed in the top of the ADF unit Take out any paper from the ADF that is not jammed.

  • Page 127: Printer Jam Or Paper Jam

    Printer jam or paper jam Take out the jammed paper depending on where it is jammed in the machine. If the paper support flap is open, close it, and then close the paper support. Pull the paper tray completely out of the machine.
  • Page 128 Using both hands, use the plastic tabs on both sides of the machine to lift the scanner cover (1) until it locks securely in the open position. Make sure that there is no jammed paper left inside the machine. Check both ends of the print carriage. IMPORTANT Before you unplug the machine from the power source, you can transfer your faxes...

  • Page 129: Routine Maintenance

    Push the paper tray firmly back into the machine. While holding the paper tray in place, pull out the paper support until it clicks and unfold the paper support flap. IMPORTANT Make sure you pull out the paper support until it clicks. Troubleshooting and Routine Maintenance Routine maintenance Replacing the ink cartridges...
  • Page 130 Brother Original ink cartridges. Brother cannot guarantee this optimum performance and reliability if ink or ink cartridges of other specifications are used.
  • Page 131 Turn the green knob on the protective yellow cap clockwise until it clicks to release the vacuum seal, then remove the cap (1). Each colour has its own correct position. Insert the ink cartridge in the direction of the arrow on the label. Troubleshooting and Routine Maintenance Gently push the ink cartridge until it clicks, and then close the ink cartridge...

  • Page 132: Cleaning The Outside Of The Machine

    IMPORTANT • 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. •...

  • Page 133: Cleaning The Scanner Glass

    Lift the paper tray cover and remove anything that is stuck inside the paper tray. Wipe the inside and outside of the paper tray with a dry, lint-free soft cloth to remove dust. Close the output paper tray and put the paper tray firmly back in the machine.

  • Page 134: Cleaning The Machine's Printer Platen

    Cleaning the machine’s printer platen CAUTION Be sure to unplug the machine from the electrical socket before cleaning the printer platen to avoid electrical shock. Lift the scanner cover until it locks securely in the open position. Clean the machine’s printer platen (1) and the area around it, wiping off any scattered ink with a soft, dry lint-free cloth.

  • Page 135: Cleaning The Print Head

    Note If you clean the print head at least five times and the print has not improved, try installing a new genuine Brother Branded replacement cartridge for each problem colour. Try cleaning the print head again up to five more times. If the print has not improved call your Brother dealer.

  • Page 136: Checking The Print Alignment

    If ink is still missing, call your Brother dealer. IMPORTANT DO NOT touch the print head. Touching the print head may cause permanent damage and may void the print head's warranty.

  • Page 137: Checking The Ink Volume

    3 All Settings You can reset all the machine settings back to the settings that were set at the factory. Brother strongly recommends you use this operation when you dispose of the machine. Note Unplug the interface cable before you...

  • Page 138: How To Reset The Machine

    How to reset the machine Press Menu, 0, 7. (Menu, 0, 6 for New Zealand.) Press a or b to choose the reset function you want to use. Press OK. Press 1.Reset or 2.Exit. Press 1 to confirm. Packing and shipping the machine When you transport the machine, use the packing materials that came with your...
  • Page 139 IMPORTANT • Make sure that the plastic tabs on both sides of the green protective part (1) have securely clicked into place (2). • If you are not able to find the green protective part, DO NOT remove the ink cartridges before shipping.
  • Page 140 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. Close the carton and tape it shut.

  • Page 141: Menu And Features

    Menu and Features On-screen programming Your machine is designed to be easy to operate with LCD on-screen programming using the menu keys. User-friendly programming helps you take full advantage of all the menu selections your machine has to offer. Since your programming is done on the LCD, we have created step-by-step on-screen instructions to help you program your machine.
  • Page 142 To access the menu mode: 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 menu. You can scroll more quickly through each menu level by pressing a or b for the direction you want.

  • Page 143: Menu Table

    Choose & OK Menu Selections Options — 0 Sec 30 Secs 1 Min 2 Mins* 5 Mins — Plain Paper* Inkjet Paper Brother BP71 Other Glossy Transparency — 10x15cm Letter Legal Menu and Features to accept to exit Descriptions Page Sets the time to return to Fax mode.
  • Page 144 Main Menu Submenu 1.General 4.Volume Setup (Continued) 5.Daylight Save 6.LCD Contrast 7.Sleep Mode The factory settings are shown in Bold with an asterisk. Menu Selections Options 1.Ring Med* High 2.Beeper Low* High 3.Speaker Med* High — — Light Dark* — 1 Min 2 Mins 3 Mins...
  • Page 145 Main Menu Submenu 2.Fax 1.Setup Receive (In Fax mode only) 2.Setup Send (In Fax mode only) The factory settings are shown in Bold with an asterisk. Menu Selections Options 02-10 (02*) 1.Ring Delay (Example for Australia.) 2.F/T Ring Time 20Secs 30Secs* 40Secs 70Secs...
  • Page 146 Main Menu Submenu 2.Fax 3.Report Setting (Continued) 4.Remaining Jobs 0.Miscellaneous The factory settings are shown in Bold with an asterisk. Menu Selections Options 1.Transmission On+Image Off* Off+Image 2.Journal Period Every 50 Faxes* Every 6 Hours Every 12 Hours Every 24 Hours Every 2 Days Every 7 Days —...
  • Page 147 — -nnnno+ -nnnon+ -nnonn+* -nonnn+ -onnnn+ — Normal Photo* — Plain Paper Inkjet Paper Brother BP71 Other Glossy* — 10x15cm* 13x18cm Letter — 8 x 10cm 9 x 13cm 10 x 15cm 13 x 18cm 15 x 20cm Max. Size* —...
  • Page 148 Main Menu Submenu 4.PhotoCapture 6.Contrast (Continued) 7.Cropping 8.Borderless 9.Date Print 0.Scan to Media The factory settings are shown in Bold with an asterisk. Menu Selections Options — -nnnno+ -nnnon+ -nnonn+* -nonnn+ -onnnn+ — — — Off* 1.Quality B/W 200x100 dpi B/W 200 dpi Color 150 dpi* Color 300 dpi...

  • Page 149: Network Menu

    Network menu (MFC-253CW, MFC-255CW and MFC-257CW) Level1 Level2 5.Network 1.TCP/IP See Network User's Guide on the CD-ROM. The factory settings are shown in Bold with an asterisk. Level3 Level4 — 1.BOOT Method — 2.IP Address — 3.Subnet Mask — 4.Gateway —...
  • Page 150 Level1 Level2 5.Network 2.Setup Wizard (Continued) 3.SES/WPS/AOSS 4.WPS w/PIN Code 5.WLAN Status 6.MAC Address 7.WLAN Enable 0.Network Reset See Network User's Guide on the CD-ROM. The factory settings are shown in Bold with an asterisk. Level3 Level4 — — — —...
  • Page 151 (MFC-295CN) Level1 Level2 5.Network 1.TCP/IP See Network User's Guide on the CD-ROM. The factory settings are shown in Bold with an asterisk. Level3 Level4 — 1.BOOT Method — 2.IP Address — 3.Subnet Mask — 4.Gateway — 5.Node Name — 6.WINS Config —...
  • Page 152 Level1 Level2 5.Network 2.Ethernet (Continued) 3.MAC Address 0.Network Reset See Network User's Guide on the CD-ROM. The factory settings are shown in Bold with an asterisk. Level3 Level4 — — — — — — Options Descriptions Chooses the Auto* Ethernet link 100B-FD mode.
  • Page 153 Main Menu Submenu 6.Print 1.XMIT Verify Reports 2.Help List 3.Quick Dial 4.Fax Journal 5.User Settings 6.Network Config 7.Machine Info. 1.Serial No. 8.Ink 1.Test Print Management 2.Cleaning 3.Ink Volume 0.Initial 1.Receive Mode Setup 2.Date&Time 3.Station ID 4.Tone/Pulse (Not Available in New Zealand) See Network User's Guide on the CD-ROM.
  • Page 154 Main Menu Submenu 0.Initial 5.Dial Tone Setup (4.Dial Tone (Continued) for New Zealand) 6.Compatibility (5.Compatibility for New Zealand) 7.Reset (6.Reset for New Zealand) 0.Local Language (Not Available in Australia and New Zealand) See Network User's Guide on the CD-ROM. The factory settings are shown in Bold with an asterisk. Menu Selections Options —...

  • Page 155: Entering Text

    Entering Text When you are setting certain menu selections, such as the Station ID, you may need to enter text into the machine. Most number 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. Press the appropriate dial pad key the number of times shown in this reference table to access the character you want.

  • Page 156: D Specifications

    Specifications General Printer Type Print Method Memory Capacity LCD (liquid crystal display) 16 characters × 1 line Power Source Power Consumption Inkjet Piezo with 94 × 1 nozzle Mono: Piezo with 94 × 3 nozzles Colour: 32 MB (Taiwan) AC 100 to 120 V 50/60 Hz (Other Countries) AC 220 to 240 V 50/60 Hz (MFC-253CW/255CW/257CW)
  • Page 157 Dimensions (MFC-253CW/255CW/257CW) 150 mm (MFC-295CN) 180 mm Weight 7.3 kg (MFC-253CW/255CW/257CW) 7.9 kg (MFC-295CN) Noise Operating: Temperature Operating: Best Print Quality: Humidity Operating: Best Print Quality: ADF (automatic Up to 15 pages (MFC-295CN only) document feeder) Recommended Environment for Best Results: Temperature: 20 to 30 °C Humidity: 50 to 70% Paper: 80 gsm...

  • Page 158: Print Media

    Print media Paper Input Paper Output For glossy paper or transparencies, we recommend removing printed pages from the output paper tray immediately after they exit the machine to avoid smudging. Use only transparencies recommended for inkjet printing. See Paper type and size for each operation on page 16. Paper Tray Paper type: Plain Paper, Inkjet Paper (coated paper),...

  • Page 159: Fax

    Compatibility Coding System Modem Speed Document Size Scanning Width Printing Width Greyscale Contrast Control Resolution Speed Dial Groups ITU-T Group 3 MH/MR/MMR/JPEG Automatic Fallback 14,400 bps ADF Width: (MFC-295CN) 148 to 215.9 mm ADF Length: (MFC-295CN) 148 to 355.6 mm Scanner Glass Width: Max.

  • Page 160: Automatic Redial

    Out of Paper Reception Monochrome only ‘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. ‘Pages’ refers to the ‘ITU-T Test Chart #1’ (a typical business letter, Standard resolution, MMR code). Specifications and printed materials are subject to change without prior notice.

  • Page 161: Copy

    Document Size Multiple Copies Enlarge/Reduce Copy Speed Resolution Based on Brother standard pattern (Fast mode/Stack Copy). Copy speeds vary with the complexity of the document. Yes/Yes ADF Width: (MFC-295CN) 148 to 215.9 mm ADF Length: (MFC-295CN) 148 to 355.6 mm Scanner Glass Width: Max.

  • Page 162: Photocapture Center

    PhotoCapture Center™ Note The MFC-253CW, MFC-255CW and MFC-257CW only support memory cards. Available Media Resolution File Extension (Media Format) (Image Format) Number of Files Folder Borderless Memory cards, Adapters and USB Flash memory drive are not included. 16 MB to 2 GB 4 GB to 16 GB xD-Picture Card™...

  • Page 163: Pictbridge (Mfc-295Cn Only)

    PictBridge (MFC-295CN only) Compatibility Interface Supports the Camera & Imaging Products Association PictBridge standard CIPA DC-001 Visit http://www.cipa.jp/pictbridge for more information PictBridge (USB) Port Specifications...

  • Page 164: Scanner

    Resolution Scanning Speed Document Size Scanning Width Greyscale For the latest driver updates for the Mac OS X you are using, visit us at http://solutions.brother.com. ® Windows XP in this User’s Guide includes Windows XP Professional x64 Edition. Maximum 1200 × 1200 dpi scanning when using the WIA Driver for Windows to 19200 ×...

  • Page 165: Printer

    Printing Width Borderless Print only via network. For the latest driver updates for the Mac OS X you are using, visit us at http://solutions.brother.com. Based on Brother standard pattern. A4 size in draft mode. When you set the Borderless feature to On.

  • Page 166: Interfaces

    Interfaces A USB 2.0 interface cable that is no longer than 2 m. Ethernet UTP cable category 5 or greater. LAN cable (MFC-295CN) Wireless LAN Your machine supports IEEE 802.11b/g wireless communication with (MFC-253CW/255CW/ your wireless LAN using Infrastructure mode or a wireless 257CW) Peer-to-Peer connection in Ad-hoc Mode.

  • Page 167: Computer Requirements

    ® Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.5 or greater. For WIA, 1200 × 1200 resolution. Brother Scanner Utility enables to enhance up to 19200 × 19200 dpi. Third party USB ports are not supported. PC Fax supports monochrome only. PaperPort™ 11SE supports Microsoft ®...

  • Page 168: Consumable Items

    For more information about the replacement consumables, visit us at http://www.brother.com/pageyield. What is Innobella™? Innobella™ is a range of genuine consumables offered by Brother. The name "Innobella™" derives from the words "Innovation" and "Bella" (meaning "Beautiful" in Italian) and is a representation of the "innovative"...

  • Page 169: Network (Lan)

    257CW) AOSS™ See the Computer Requirements chart on page 157. If you require more advanced printer management, use the latest Brother BRAdmin Professional utility version that is available as a download from http://solutions.brother.com. Print only via network. For the latest driver updates for the Mac OS X you are using, visit us at http://solutions.brother.com.

  • Page 170: Wireless One-Push Configuration (Mfc-253Cw/255Cw/257Cw)

    Wireless one-push configuration (MFC-253CW/255CW/257CW) If your wireless access point supports either SecureEasySetup™, Wi-Fi Protected Setup (PBC or AOSS™, you can configure the machine easily without a computer. By pushing a button on the wireless LAN router/access point and the machine, you can set up the wireless network and security settings.

  • Page 171: Index

    Index ADF (automatic document feeder) ... 18 Answering machine (TAD) ...47 connecting ...47 Apple Macintosh See Software User's Guide on the CD-ROM. Automatic fax receive ...34 Fax Detect ...37 Broadcasting ...29 setting up Groups for ...53 Cancelling jobs awaiting redial ...33 Cleaning paper pick-up rollers ...124 print head ...125...
  • Page 172 Fax codes changing ...50 Remote Activation Code ... 37 Remote Deactivation Code ...49 Fax Detect ...37 Fax, from PC See Software User's Guide on the CD-ROM. Fax, stand-alone receiving ...34 at end of conversation ...35 difficulties ... 102 F/T Ring Time, setting ...36 ®...
  • Page 173 Network Printing See Network User's Guide on the CD-ROM. Scanning See Software User's Guide on the CD-ROM. Out of Memory message ... 33 Packing the machine ...128 Paper ... 14 capacity ...17 document size ...28 loading ...8 size ... 16 size of document ...18 type ...
  • Page 174 Reports ...54 Fax Journal ...55 Journal Period ...55 Help List ...55 how to print ...55 Network Configuration ...55 Quick Dial List ...55 Transmission Verification ... 54 User Settings ...55 Resolution copy ...151 fax ...149 print ...155 scan ...154 setting for next fax ...31 Ring Delay, setting ...36 Safety Instructions ...90 Scanner glass...

  • Page 175: For Australia Only

    Warranty & Repair - For details about warranty on your Brother Product, the details are listed on the following link: www.brother.com.au under Warranty. For warranty service (repair) of your Brother product you will need to retain a copy of your sales docket and contact the Support Centre for location of the nearest Authorised Warranty Centre (AWC)
  • Page 176 Visit us on the World Wide Web http://www.brother.com This machine is approved for use in the country of purchase only. Local Brother companies or their dealers will only support machines purchased in their own countries.

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