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Brother MFC-240C Quick Setup Manual

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MFC-240C
Before you can use the machine, you must set up the hardware and install the software.
Please read this Quick Setup Guide for the correct setup procedure and installation instructions.
Installing the Driver & Software
Keep this Quick Setup Guide, the User's Guide and the supplied CD-ROM in a convenient place for
quick and easy reference at all times.
STEP 1
Setting Up the Machine
STEP 2
Setup is Complete!

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  • Page 1 MFC-240C Before you can use the machine, you must set up the hardware and install the software. Please read this Quick Setup Guide for the correct setup procedure and installation instructions. STEP 1 Setting Up the Machine STEP 2 Installing the Driver & Software Setup is Complete! Keep this Quick Setup Guide, the User’s Guide and the supplied CD-ROM in a convenient place for...

  • Page 2: Symbols Used In This Guide

    Symbols used in this guide Caution Improper Setup Warning Warnings tell you what to do to prevent Cautions specify procedures you must Improper Setup icons alert you to possible personal injury. follow or avoid to prevent possible devices and operations that are not damage to the machine or other objects.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Getting Started Carton components ............................2 Control panel..............................3 STEP1 – Setting Up the Machine Removing the protective parts ........................4 Loading paper .............................. 4 Connecting the phone line ........................... 6 Connecting the power cord .......................... 7 Installing the ink cartridges...........................

  • Page 4: Getting Started

    Getting Started Carton components Carton components may vary from one country to another. Save all packing materials and the carton in case for any reason you must ship your machine. Quick Setup Guide CD-ROM User’s Guide Telephone Line Cord Power Cord Black (LC1000BK) Yellow (LC1000Y) Cyan (LC1000C)

  • Page 5: Control Panel

    Getting Started Control panel 01/01 13:00 1 Fax and telephone keys 8 Start keys 2 Dial Pad 9 Stop/Exit key 3 Mode keys 10 Navigation keys 4 Fax Resolution key 11 Copy Options key 5 Ink Management key 12 Menu key 6 Clear/Back key 13 LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) 7 OK key...

  • Page 6: Step1 Setting Up The Machine

    STEP1 Setting Up the Machine Removing the protective Loading paper parts You can load up to 100 sheets of 80 g/m Remove the protective tape and film covering (20 lb) paper. the scanner glass. For details, see Acceptable paper and other media in Chapter 2 of the User’s Guide.
  • Page 7 Setting Up the Machine Fan the stack of paper well to avoid paper jams Close the output paper tray cover. and misfeeds. Gently put the paper into the paper tray print side down and top edge first. Check that the paper is flat in the tray. Slowly push the paper tray completely into the machine.

  • Page 8: Connecting The Phone Line

    STEP1 Setting Up the Machine Connecting the phone line Note If you are sharing one phone line with an external telephone answering machine, connect it as shown below. Connect the telephone line cord. Connect one end of the telephone line cord to the socket on the machine marked LINE and the other end to a modular wall socket.

  • Page 9: Connecting The Power Cord

    Setting Up the Machine Pull all the lock release levers down and Connecting the power cord remove the yellow protective part (1). Connect the power cord. Installing the ink cartridges Warning If ink gets in your eyes, wash them out with water at once, and if irritation occurs consult a doctor.

  • Page 10: Please Wait

    The LCD shows: Take care to match the colour of the lock release lever (1) with the cartridge colour (2), Preparing System as shown in the diagram below. Approx 4 Minutes Cleaning Please Wait brother XXXX...

  • Page 11: Print Quality Check

    • DO NOT dismantle or tamper with the ink cartridge, this can cause the ink to leak out of the cartridge. • Brother multifunction machines are designed to work with ink of a particular specification and will work to a level of optimum performance when used with genuine Brother branded ink cartridges.

  • Page 12: Setting The Lcd Contrast

    STEP1 Setting Up the Machine Do one of the following: Setting the LCD contrast If all lines are clear and visible, press 1 (Yes) on the dial pad to finish the quality check. You can adjust the LCD contrast for a sharper and If you can see missing short lines, press 2 more vivid display.

  • Page 13: Setting The Date And Time

    Setting Up the Machine Setting the date and time Setting your station ID The machine displays the date and time, and if you You should store your name and fax number to be set up the station ID it will add it to each fax you send. printed on all fax pages that you send.

  • Page 14: Setting Tone Or Pulse Dialling Mode

    STEP1 Setting Up the Machine Setting tone or pulse dialling Setting the phone line type mode If you are connecting the machine to a line that features PBX or ISDN to send and receive faxes, it is Your machine comes set for a Tone dialling service. If also necessary to change the phone line type you have a Pulse dialling service (rotary), you need to accordingly by completing the following steps.

  • Page 15: Choosing A Receive Mode

    Setting Up the Machine Choosing a Receive Mode Now go to Go to Supplied CD-ROM ‘MFL-Pro Suite’ on the next page to install the drivers. There are four possible receive modes: Fax Only, Fax/Tel, Manual and External TAD. Are you connecting an external telephone or external telephone answering device to the machine? Are you using the voice message function of an external telephone answering...
  • Page 16 You will be pointed to the Brother Product Registration Web page for quick registration of your Brother Solutions Center machine. You can access the Brother Solutions Center which is a Web site offering information about your Brother Brother Solutions Center product including FAQs, User’s Guides, driver You can access the Brother Solutions Center which is updates and tips for using your machine.
  • Page 17 Follow the instructions on this page for your operating system and interface. For the latest drivers and documentations and to find the best solution for your problem or question, access the Brother Solutions Center directly from the driver or visit http://solutions.brother.com.

  • Page 18: Step2 Installing The Driver & Software

    ® • If this window does not appear, use Windows connected an interface cable. Explorer to run the setup.exe program from the root folder of the Brother CD-ROM. ® • If you are using Windows 2000 Professional and have not installed service pack 3 (SP3) or greater: To access the PhotoCapture Center™...
  • Page 19 The installation of PaperPort SE will automatically start and is followed by the installation of MFL-Pro Suite. When the Brother MFL-Pro Suite Software Connect the USB cable to the USB socket License Agreement window appears, click Yes marked with a symbol.
  • Page 20 MFC-XXXX. The MFL-Pro Suite has been installed and the installation is now complete. Note The installation of the Brother drivers will MFL-Pro Suite includes the Printer Driver, automatically start. The installation screens Scanner Driver, Brother ControlCenter3, appear one after another. Please wait, it will ®...

  • Page 21: Macintosh

    • DO NOT connect the machine to a USB port on a keyboard or a non-powered USB hub. Brother recommends that you connect the machine directly to your computer. • Make sure that the cable does not restrict the cover from closing, or an error may occur.
  • Page 22 After the installation, the model name), and then click Add. computer will restart automatically. The Brother software will search for the Brother device. During this time the following screen will appear. Click Print Center, then Quit Print Center.
  • Page 23 Presto! PageManager icon and follow the on-screen instructions. Note ® ® When Presto! PageManager is installed OCR capability is added to the Brother ControlCenter2. You can easily scan, share and organize photos ® ® and documents using Presto! PageManager ® ®...

  • Page 24: Consumables

    Consumables Replacement consumables When the time comes to replace ink cartridges, an error message will be indicated on the LCD. For more information about the ink cartridges for your machine, visit http://solutions.brother.com or contact your local Brother re-seller. Ink cartridge...
  • Page 25 The contents of this manual and the specifications of this product are subject to change without notice. Brother reserves the right to make changes without notice in the specifications and materials contained herein and shall not be responsible for any damages (including consequential) caused by reliance on the materials presented, including but not limited to typographical and other errors relating to the publication.
  • Page 26 LP3415004 UK/IRE/SAF Printed in China...

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