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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. Setting Up the Machine 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 Warning Warnings tell you what to do to prevent possible personal injury. Note Notes tell you how you should respond to a situation that may arise or give tips about how the current operation works with other features.

  • Page 3: 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 ... 6 Set Your Country (For Australia / New Zealand Customer Only)... 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 Telephone Line Cord Black (LC57BK) A USB interface cable is not a standard accessory. Australia &...

  • Page 5: Control Panel

    Control panel 1 Fax and telephone keys 2 Dial Pad 3 Mode keys 4 Fax Resolution key 5 Ink Management key 6 Clear/Back key 7 OK key For the details of the control panel, see Control panel overview in Chapter 1 of the User’s Guide. Note When the machine is idle (not being used) it will return to the default display shown above.

  • Page 6: Step1 Setting Up The Machine

    STEP1 Setting Up the Machine Removing the protective parts Remove the protective tape and film covering the scanner glass. Remove the foam bag containing the ink cartridges from on top of the paper tray. Improper Setup DO NOT connect the USB cable. Connecting the USB cable is done during the software installation process.
  • Page 7 Fan the stack of paper well to avoid paper jams 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. Gently adjust the paper side guides with both hands to fit the paper.

  • Page 8: Connecting The Phone Line

    STEP1 Setting Up the Machine Connecting the phone line 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. Improper Setup DO NOT connect the USB cable.

  • Page 9: Set Your Country (For Australia / New Zealand Customer Only)

    Set Your Country (For Australia / New Zealand Customer Only) You must set your country so that the machine works correctly. Check that the power is turned on by connecting the power cord. The LCD shows: Set Country Press OK Key Press OK.
  • Page 10 STEP1 Setting Up the Machine Take out the ink cartridge. Carefully remove the protective yellow cap (1). Improper Setup DO NOT touch the area shown in the illustration below. Note If the protective yellow cap comes off when you open the bag, the cartridge will not be damaged. Install each ink cartridge in the direction of the arrow on the label.

  • Page 11: Please Wait

    The machine will clean the ink tube system for use for the first time. The cleaning process will last approximately four minutes. The LCD shows: Preparing System Approx 4 Minutes Cleaning Please Wait Setting Up the Machine Caution • DO NOT take out ink cartridges if you do not need to replace them.

  • Page 12: Print Quality Check

    STEP1 Setting Up the Machine Print quality check After the cleaning cycle is finished, the LCD shows: Set Paper and Press Start Make sure paper is loaded in the paper tray. Press Colour Start. The machine starts printing the Print Quality Check Sheet (only during initial ink cartridge installation).

  • Page 13: Setting The Lcd Contrast

    Setting the LCD contrast You can adjust the LCD contrast for a sharper and more vivid display. If you are having difficulty seeing the LCD from your position, we recommend the following contrast setting for improved viewing. Press Menu, 1, 7. Press a or b to choose Dark or Light.

  • Page 14: Setting Your Station Id

    STEP1 Setting Up the Machine Setting your station ID You should store your name and fax number to be printed on all fax pages that you send. Press Menu. Press 0. Press 3. Enter your fax number (up to 20 digits) on the dial pad, and then press OK.

  • Page 15: Choosing A Receive Mode

    Choosing a Receive Mode 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 device? Do you want the machine to answer fax and telephone calls...
  • Page 16 Supplied CD-ROM ‘MFL-Pro Suite’ Supplied CD-ROM ‘MFL-Pro Suite’ ® Windows Install MFL-Pro Suite You can install the MFL-Pro Suite software and multifunction drivers. Install Other Drivers or Utilities You can install additional MFL-Pro Suite software utilities, install without PaperPort printer driver only. User’s Guide View the Software User’s Guide in HTML format.

  • Page 17: Step2 Installing The Driver & Software

    STEP2 Installing the Driver & Software 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: (For Windows ® 98/98Se/Me/2000 Professional/Xp/Xp Professional X64 Edition)

    STEP2 Installing the Driver & Software For USB Interface Users (For Windows x64 Edition) Important Make sure that you have finished the instructions from Step 1 Setting Up the Machine on pages 4 through 13. Note • Uninstall any other version of MFC software, any scanning and faxing software and any GDI printer drivers as they might cause conflicts with new software.
  • Page 19 Installing the Driver & Software After reading and accepting the ScanSoft ® PaperPort SE License Agreement, click Yes. ® The installation of PaperPort automatically start and is followed by the installation of MFL-Pro Suite. When the Brother MFL-Pro Suite Software License Agreement window appears, click Yes if you agree to the Software License Agreement.
  • Page 20 STEP2 Installing the Driver & Software Lift the scanner cover to release the lock ( ). Gently push the scanner cover support down ( ) and close the scanner cover ( ). Turn on the machine by connecting the power cord.

  • Page 21: For Usb Interface Users (For Mac Os ® X 10.2.4 Or Greater)

    Installing the Driver & Software For USB Interface Users ® (For Mac OS X 10.2.4 or greater) Important Make sure that you have finished the instructions from Step 1 Setting Up the Machine on pages 4 through 13. Note ® For Mac OS X 10.2.0 to 10.2.3 users, upgrade to ®...
  • Page 22 STEP2 Installing the Driver & Software Turn on your Macintosh Put the supplied CD-ROM into your CD-ROM drive. Double-click the Start Here OSX icon to install. Follow the on-screen instructions. Note Please wait, it will take a few seconds for the software to install.
  • Page 23 Installing the Driver & Software ® To install Presto! PageManager 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 ®...

  • Page 24: Uninstalling The 'Mfl-Pro Suite

    Uninstalling the ‘MFL-Pro Suite’ For instractions on how to uninstall the MFL Pro Suite software Uninstalling for Windows Improper Setup DO NOT remove the USB cable during the uninstallation process. Start/All Programs (Programs)/Brother/ MFC-XXXX/UnInstall Click UnInstall. Click OK. Remove the USB cable. Click Finish.

  • Page 25: 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 Black LC57BK Yellow Cyan...
  • Page 26 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 and Microsoft are registered trademarks of Microsoft in the U.S. and other countries. Macintosh and True Type are registered trademarks of Apple Computer, Inc.
  • Page 27 LP3415040 ARL/ASA/NZ Printed in China...

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