Page 1 USER ’S GUIDE MFC-215C MFC-425CN...
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Page 3: Compilation And Publication Notice
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Page 4: Safety Precautions
Safety precautions To use the machine safely Please refer to these instructions for later reference and before attempting any maintenance. WARNING There are high voltage Do not handle the plug with wet electrodes inside the machine. hands. Doing this might cause Before you clean the machine, an electrical shock.
Page 5 WARNING ■ Use caution when installing or modifying telephone lines. Never touch telephone wires or terminals that are not insulated unless the telephone line has been disconnected at the wall socket. Never install telephone wiring during a lightning storm. Never install a telephone wall socket in a wet location.
Page 6: Choosing A Location
Choosing a location Place 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° and 35°C. Caution ■...
Page 7: Quick Reference Guide
Place the next page on the scanner glass. Automatic Transmission Menu/Set Sending from the ADF Press (MFC-425CN only) The MFC starts scanning. If it is not illuminated in (Repeat step 5 and 6 for green, press each additional page.) Load your document.
Page 8 Dialling operations Making copies Copy Speed-Dialling Press ) to illuminate it in green. If it is not illuminated in green, press Load your document. Mono Start Load your document. Press Colour Start Search/Speed Press Dial , press , and then press the two-digit Speed-Dial number.
Page 9 PC-Fax Receiving and Network are not available for MFC-215C. ® To view Documentation (For Windows From the Start menu, select Brother, MFL Pro Suite MFC-XXXX (Where XXXX is your model name) from the Programs Group, and then select User’s Guide. —OR—...
Page 10 98/98SE/Me/2000 Professional and ® Windows ■ ControlCenter2 on page 3-1 ® (For Windows 98/98SE/Me/2000 Professional and ® Windows ■ Network Scanning (MFC-425CN only) on page 4-1 ® PaperPort User’s Guide ■ ® ® Instructions for scanning directly from ScanSoft PaperPort viii...
Page 11 9.1-9.2/Mac OS X 10.2.4 or greater) ■ ® ControlCenter2 (For Mac OS X 10.2.4 or greater) on page 10-1 ■ ® Network Scanning (MFC-425CN only) (For Mac OS X 10.2.4 or greater) on page 11-1 ® ® Presto! PageManager User’s Guide ■...
Page 12: Table Of Contents
Turning the machine to Power Save condition ...1-4 Power Save Setting ............ 1-5 Load documents ............... 1-6 Using the ADF (Automatic Document Feeder) (MFC-425CN only) ..........1-6 Using the scanner glass ..........1-8 About paper ..............1-9 Recommended Paper..........1-9 Handling and using special paper......
Page 13 Speed-Dialling ............3-2 Search ................ 3-2 Fax Redial..............3-2 How to Fax................ 3-3 Colour fax transmission ..........3-3 Faxing from the ADF (MFC-425CN only) ....3-3 Faxing from the scanner glass........3-4 Automatic transmission..........3-5 Manual transmission........... 3-5 Basic sending operations..........3-6 Sending faxes using multiple settings......
Page 14 Setting the F/T Ring Time (Fax/Tel mode only)..4-3 Fax Detect ..............4-4 Printing a reduced incoming fax (Auto Reduction)............. 4-5 Printing a fax from the memory (MFC-425CN only) ..4-5 Reception into memory (Monochrome only)..........4-6 Polling (MFC-425CN only).......... 4-7 Secure Polling ............4-7...
Page 15 Printing images ..............9-6 DPOF printing............. 9-8 Changing the default settings ........9-9 Increasing print speed or quality ......9-9 Setting the paper & size ......... 9-9 Adjusting brightness ..........9-10 Adjusting contrast ..........9-10 Colour enhancement (MFC-425CN only) ..... 9-10 xiii...
Page 16 Cropping ............... 9-12 Borderless ............9-12 Scan to Card (MFC-425CN only)........9-13 Changing the default quality ........9-14 Changing the default black & white file format..9-14 Changing the default colour file format ..... 9-14 Understanding the Error Messages ........ 9-15 ™...
Page 17 Checking the print quality ........12-16 Checking the printing alignment ......12-18 Checking the ink volume ..........12-19 Packing and shipping the machine ....... 12-20 Routine maintenance............ 12-23 Cleaning the scanner..........12-23 Cleaning the machine printer platen....... 12-24 Cleaning the Paper Pick-up Roller ......12-25 Replacing the ink cartridges ........
Page 18 PhotoCapture Center ............S-5 Fax................... S-6 Scanner ................S-7 Printer ................S-8 Interfaces ................. S-8 Computer requirements ........... S-9 Consumable items ............S-10 Network (LAN) (MFC-425CN only) ........ S-11 Index ..................I-1 Remote Retrieval Access card (MFC-425CN only) ..R-1...
Page 19: Introduction
Introduction Using this Guide Thank you for buying a Brother Multi-Function Center (MFC). Your machine is simple to use, with LCD screen instructions to guide you through programming it. You can make the most of your machine by reading through this Guide.
Page 20: Control Panel Overview
Control panel overview Redial/Pause Mode keys: Redials the last number you called. PhotoCapture It also inserts a pause in quick dial Lets you access the PhotoCapture numbers. ™ Center mode. Hook Copy Press before dialling if you want to make sure a fax machine will Lets you access Copy mode.
Page 21 ▲ Search/Speed Dial Colour Start Lets you look up numbers that are Lets you start sending faxes or stored in the dialling memory. It also make copies in full colour. lets you dial stored numbers by Also lets you start a scanning pressing # and a two-digit number.
Page 22: Turning The Machine To Power Save Condition
1-5. The delayed faxes that have been set up will be sent (MFC-425CN only). You can even retrieve faxes using Remote Retrieval if you are away from your machine (MFC-425CN only). If you want to do other operations, you must turn the machine back on.
Page 23: Power Save Setting
Menu/Set Press Press to select Off (or On). ▲ ▼ Menu/Set Press Stop/Exit Press (For MFC-425CN) On/Off Setting Receive Mode Available Operations Fax Receive, Fax Detect, Delayed Fax, Fax Receive:On Fax Only (default) Remote Fax Option, Remote Retrieval: External TAD ■...
Page 24: Load Documents
You can send a fax, make copies, and scan from the ADF (Automatic Document Feeder) or from the scanner glass. Using the ADF (Automatic Document Feeder) (MFC-425CN only) The ADF can hold up to 10 pages and feeds each sheet individually. Use standard (80 gsm) paper and always fan the pages before putting them in the ADF.
Page 25 Fan the pages well. Make sure you put the documents face down, top edge first in the ADF until you feel them touch the feed roller. Adjust the paper guides to fit the width of your documents. Unfold the ADF Document Output Support Flap. ADF Document Output Support Flap DO NOT pull on the document while it is feeding.
Page 26: Using The Scanner Glass
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 216 mm wide and 297 mm long. To use the scanner glass, the ADF must be empty. Lift the document cover.
Page 27: About Paper
The surface may not be completely dry and may stain your fingers. Recommended Paper To get the best print quality, we suggest using Brother paper. (See table below.) If Brother paper is not available in your country, we recommend testing various papers before purchasing large quantities.
Page 28: Handling And Using Special Paper
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.
Page 29 INTRODUCTION 1 - 11...
Page 30: Paper Weight, Thickness And Capacity
Paper weight, thickness and capacity Paper Type Weight Thickness No. of sheets Cut Paper Plain Paper 64 to 120 gsm 0.08 to 0.15 mm (17 to 32 lb) (0.003" to 0.006") Inkjet Paper 64 to 200 gsm 0.08 to 0.25 mm (17 to 53 lb) (0.003"...
Page 31: 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. Cut Sheet Paper Envelopes ■ unprintable area 1Top 2Bottom 3Left 4Right Cut Sheet 3 mm 3 mm 3 mm...
Page 32: How To Load Paper, Envelopes And Post Cards
How to load paper, envelopes and post cards To load paper or other media Pull the paper tray completely out of the machine and remove the output paper tray. Output Paper Tray Press and slide the paper side guide to fit the paper width. Paper Side Guide Pull out the paper support and unfold the paper support flap.
Page 33 Fan the stack of paper well to avoid paper jams and mis-feeds. 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.
Page 34: To Load Envelopes
To load envelopes ■ Use envelopes that weigh from 75-95 gsm. ■ Some envelopes require margin settings in the application. Make sure you do a test print first. To prevent possible damage to the feeding mechanism, do not use the types of envelopes shown below. DO NOT USE ENVELOPES: ■...
Page 35: To Load Post Cards
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: Open the envelope flap.
Page 36: About Fax Machines
About fax machines Fax tones and handshake When someone is sending a fax, the machine sends fax calling tones (CNG tones). These are quiet, intermittent beeps every 4-seconds. Mono Start You’ll hear them after you dial and press Colour Start and they will continue for about 60 seconds after dialling.
Page 37: Ecm (Error Correction Mode)
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 38: Getting Started
Getting started Initial Setup Setting the Date and Time When the machine 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 machine will be printed on every fax you send. If there is a power failure, you may have to reset the date and time.
Page 39: Setting The Station Id
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: Menu/Set Press...
Page 40: General Setup
General Setup Setting the Mode Timer The machine has four temporary mode keys on the control panel: PhotoCapture, Copy, Fax and Scan. You can change the number of seconds or minutes the machine takes after the last Copy, Scan or PhotoCapture operation before it returns to Fax mode.
Page 41: Setting The Paper Size
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 machine, you will need to change the setting for Paper Size at the same time so your machine can fit an incoming fax on the page.
Page 42: Setting The Speaker Volume
Setting the Speaker Volume You can adjust the machine’s one-way speaker volume. Menu/Set Press Press to select Low, Med, High or Off. ▲ ▼ Menu/Set Press Stop/Exit Press Setting the LCD Contrast You can adjust the LCD contrast for a sharper and more vivid display.
Page 43: Setup Send
Setup Send How to enter Fax mode Before sending faxes, make sure ) is illuminated in green. If not, press ) to enter Fax mode. The default setting is Fax. How to dial You can dial in any of the following ways. Manual dialling Press all of the digits of the phone or fax number.
Page 44: Speed-Dialling
Speed-Dialling Search/Speed Dial Press , and then the two digit Speed-Dial number. (See Storing Speed-Dial numbers on page 5-1.) two-digit number If the LCD shows Not Registered when you enter the Speed-Dial number, a number has not been stored for it. Search You can search for names you have stored in the Speed-Dial Search/Speed Dial...
Page 45: How To Fax
Time TX is set to Off). (MFC-425CN) Delayed fax and Polling Transmit features are not available in colour. Faxing from the ADF (MFC-425CN only) Put the document face down in the ADF. If it is not illuminated in green, press Load your document.
Page 46: Faxing From The Scanner Glass
Faxing from the scanner glass 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. If it is not illuminated in green, press Load your document on the scanner glass. Dial the fax number.
Page 47: Automatic Transmission
Automatic transmission This is the easiest way to send a fax. If it is not illuminated in green, press Load your document. Dial the fax number you want to call. (See How to dial on page 3-1.) Mono Start Colour Start Press For MFC-215C, go to step 4 on page 3-4.
Page 48: 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-425CN only), polling transmission (MFC-425CN only) or real time transmission. If it is not illuminated in green, press...
Page 49: Fax Resolution
Fax Resolution Fax Resolution You can use the key to change the setting temporarily (for this fax only). In Fax mode ), press Fax Resolution to select the setting you want, and then ▲ ▼ Menu/Set press —OR— You can change the default setting: If it is not illuminated in green, press Load your document.
Page 50: Dual Access (Monochrome Only)
Dual Access (Monochrome only) You can dial a number, and begin scanning the fax into memory— even when the machine is sending from memory or receiving faxes. The LCD shows the new job number and available memory. Your machine normally uses Dual Access. However, to send a colour fax, the machine will send the document in real time (even if Real Time TX is Off).
Page 51: Real Time Transmission
Sending in real time for all faxes If it is not illuminated in green, press Menu/Set For MFC-215C, press Menu/Set For MFC-425CN, press Press ▲ or ▼ to select On (or Off). Menu/Set Press Sending in real time for the next fax only...
Page 52: 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.) Menu/Set For MFC-215C, press Menu/Set For MFC-425CN, press If you have more than one job waiting, press to scroll ▲ ▼...
Page 53: Advanced Sending Operations
Advanced sending operations Broadcasting (Monochrome only) 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. Menu/Set Press between each of the numbers.
Page 54: Overseas Mode
■ If you did not use up any of the numbers for Groups, access codes or credit card numbers, you can ‘broadcast’ faxes to as many as 70 (MFC-215C) or 130 (MFC-425CN) different numbers. ■ The available memory will vary depending on the types of jobs in the memory and the number of locations used for broadcasting.
Page 55: Delayed Fax (Monochrome Only) (Mfc-425Cn Only)
Delayed Fax (Monochrome only) (MFC-425CN 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.
Page 56: Delayed Batch Transmission (Monochrome Only) (Mfc-425Cn Only)
Delayed Batch Transmission (Monochrome only) (MFC-425CN only) Before sending the delayed faxes, your machine will help you economize by sorting all the faxes in the memory by destination and scheduled time. All delayed faxes that are scheduled to be sent at the same time to the same fax number will be sent as one fax to save transmission time.
Page 57: Setup For Polled Transmit With Secure Code (Monochrome Only) (Mfc-425Cn Only)
Cancelling a job menu setting. (See Cancelling a waiting job on page 3-10.) You can use Secure Polling only with another Brother fax machine. SETUP SEND 3 - 15...
Page 58: Tx Lock
) before you turn TX Lock On, then Fax Menu/Set Forwarding and Remote Retrieval will continue to work. Setting up the password If you forget the TX Lock password, please contact your Brother dealer or Brother for assistance. Menu/Set Press Enter a 4-digit number for the password.
Page 59: Changing The Tx Lock Password
Changing the TX Lock password Menu/Set Press Press to select Set Password. ▲ ▼ Menu/Set Press Enter a 4-digit number for the current password. Menu/Set Press Enter a 4-digit number for a new password. Menu/Set Press If the LCD shows Verify:, re-enter the password. Menu/Set Press Turning TX Lock on...
Page 60: Faxing Letter Size Documents From The Scanner Glass
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 side portion of the faxes will be missing. Menu/Set Press Press to select Letter (or A4). ▲...
Page 61: Setup Receive
Setup Receive Basic receiving operations Choosing the Receive Mode There are four different Receive Modes for your machine. You can choose the mode that best suits your needs. How it works When to use it The machine For dedicated fax lines. Fax Only automatically answers (automatic receive)
Page 62: To Select Or Change Your Receive Mode
To select or change your Receive Mode If it is not illuminated in green, press Menu/Set Press Press to select Fax Only, Fax/Tel, External TAD or ▲ ▼ Manual. Menu/Set Press Stop/Exit Press Current Receive Mode Fax : Fax Only F/T : Fax/Tel TAD : External TAD Mnl : Manual...
Page 63: Setting The F/T Ring Time (Fax/Tel Mode Only)
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 machine will signal you with its special pseudo/double-ring when you have a voice call. (If it’s a fax call, the machine prints the fax.) This pseudo/double-ring happens after the initial ringing from the phone company.
Page 64: Fax Detect
Fax Detect Mono Start When you use this feature, you don’t have to press Colour Start , or the Fax Receive Code 91 for New Zealand) when you answer a fax call. Selecting On allows the machine to receive fax calls automatically, even if you lift the handset of an extension or external phone.
Page 65: Printing A Reduced Incoming Fax (Auto Reduction)
■ If left and right margins are cut off, turn on this setting. Printing a fax from the memory (MFC-425CN only) Menu/Set If you have selected Fax Forwarding or Fax Storage ( ), you can still print a fax from the memory when you are at your machine.
Page 66: Reception Into Memory (Monochrome Only)
Reception into memory (Monochrome only) 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 1-14.) If the Memory Receive is On at this time...
Page 67: Polling (Mfc-425Cn Only)
Secure Polling is a way to keep your documents and others from falling into the wrong hands while the machine is set up for polling. You can use Secure Polling only with another Brother fax machine. Anyone who polls to receive a fax must enter the polling secure code.
Page 68: Setup For Polling Receive With Secure Code
Setup for Polling Receive with Secure Code You need to make sure you are using the same secure code as the other party. If it is not illuminated in green, press Menu/Set Press Press to select Secure. ▲ ▼ Menu/Set Press Enter a four-digit secure code.
Page 69: Sequential Polling
Sequential Polling The machine 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. If it is not illuminated in green, press Menu/Set Press Press to choose Standard, Secure or Timer.
Page 70: Quick-Dial Numbers And Dialling Options
, the two-digit Mono Start Colour Start number, and ). The MFC-215C can store 20 Speed-Dial numbers and the MFC-425CN can store 80 numbers. Menu/Set Press Use the dial pad to enter a two-digit Speed-Dial location number (01-20 for MFC-215C, 01-80 for MFC-425CN).
Page 71: Changing Speed-Dial Numbers
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: Press to change the stored number.
Page 72: Setting Up Groups For Broadcasting
Speed-Dial number. You can have up to six Groups, or you can assign up to 19 numbers (MFC-215C) or up to 79 numbers (MFC-425CN) to one large Group. (See Storing Speed-Dial numbers on page 5-1 and Broadcasting (Monochrome only) on page 3-11.)
Page 73: Dialling Options
Dialling options For information on how to dial, see How to dial on page 3-1. 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.
Page 74: Remote Fax Options (Mfc-425Cn Only) (Monochrome Only)
If you select Backup Print:On, the machine will also print the fax at your machine so you will have a copy if there is a power failure before it is forwarded. Stop/Exit Press 6 - 1 REMOTE FAX OPTIONS (MFC-425CN ONLY)
Page 75: Setting Fax Storage
PC automatically. To transfer the received faxes to your PC you must have the PC-FAX Receiving software running on your PC. (For details, see PC-FAX receiving (MFC-425CN only) in the Software User’s Guide on the CD-ROM.) If you select Backup Print:On the machine will also print the fax.
Page 76: Changing Your Pc (Mfc-425Cn Only)
Before you can set up PC Fax Receive you must install the MFL-Pro Suite software on your PC. Make sure your PC is connected and turned on. (For details See Brother PC-FAX software on page 6-1 in Software User’s Guide on the CD-ROM.)
Page 77: Turning Off Remote Fax Options
PC before the setting changes. ■ If you press , faxes in the memory will not be erased or transferred to your PC and the setting will be unchanged. REMOTE FAX OPTIONS (MFC-425CN ONLY) 6 - 4...
Page 78: Setting Your Remote Access Code
You can change your code at any time by entering a new one. Stop/Exit If you want to make your code inactive, press in Step 2 to restore the inactive setting (--- 6 - 5 REMOTE FAX OPTIONS (MFC-425CN ONLY)
Page 79: Remote Retrieval
If your machine is set to Manual mode and you want to use the remote retrieval features, you can access your machine by waiting about 2 minutes after it starts ringing, and then entering the Remote Access Code within 30 seconds. REMOTE FAX OPTIONS (MFC-425CN ONLY) 6 - 6...
Page 80: Remote Commands
If you hear one long beep, your change has 1 External TAD been accepted. 2 Fax/Tel 3 Fax Only Exit Press 90 to exit Remote Retrieval. Wait for the long beep, then replace the handset. 6 - 7 REMOTE FAX OPTIONS (MFC-425CN ONLY)
Page 81: Retrieving Fax Messages
(up to 20 digits). You cannot use as dial numbers. However, press you want to store a pause. Hang up after you hear your machine beep. REMOTE FAX OPTIONS (MFC-425CN ONLY) 6 - 8...
Page 82: Printing Reports
Printing reports Fax settings and activity You need to set up the Transmission Verification Report and Journal Period in the menu table. Menu/Set Press —OR— Menu/Set Press Customizing the Transmission Verification Report You can use the Transmission Verification Report as proof that you sent a fax.
Page 83: Setting The Journal Period
Setting the Journal Period 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 print the report by following the steps on the next page. The default setting is Every 50 Faxes.
Page 84: Printing Reports
5.User Settings Lists your Network settings. 6.Network Config (MFC-425CN only) How to print a report Menu/Set For MFC-215C, press Menu/Set For MFC-425CN, press Press to select the report you want. ▲ ▼ Menu/Set Press —OR— Enter the number of the report you want to print.
Page 85: Making Copies
Making copies Using the machine as a copier You can use your machine as a copier, making up to 99 copies at a time. Enter Copy mode Copy Before making copies, make sure that ) is illuminated Copy in green. If it is not, press ) to enter Copy mode.
Page 86: Making A Single Copy
Use the dial pad to enter the number of copies you want (up to 99). Mono Start Colour Start Press Copy (MFC-425CN only) To sort the copies, press the Options key. (See Changing the temporary copy settings on page 8-4.) Stop copying Stop/Exit...
Page 87: Using The Copy Options Key
Using the Copy Options key When you want to quickly change the copy settings temporarily for Copy Options the next copy, use the key. You can use different combinations. Copy Options key These settings are temporary, and the machine returns to its default settings 60 seconds after it finishes copying.
Page 88: Changing The Temporary Copy Settings
Transparency Paper Size Letter/Legal/ A4/A5/ 10(W) x 15(H)cm Brightness Stack/Sort Stack/Sort Stack (MFC-425CN only) 8-10 Page Layout Off(1 in 1)/ (MFC-425CN only) 2 in 1 (P)/ (1 in 1) 2 in 1 (L)/ 4 in 1 (P)/ 4 in 1 (L)/ Poster(3 x 3) No.
Page 89: Increasing Copy Speed Or Quality
Increasing copy speed or quality You can select the copy quality. The default setting is Normal. Recommended mode for ordinary printouts. Good Normal copy quality with adequate copy speed. Fast copy speed and lowest ink consumption. Use Fast FAST to save time (document to be proof-read, large documents or many copies).
Page 90: Enlarging Or Reducing The Image Copied
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%. Press Copy Options Custom(25-400%) 200% 198% 10x15cm→A4 186% 10x15cm→LTR 142% A5→A4 to select Enlarge/Reduce 104% EXE→LTR 100% 97% LTR→A4...
Page 91: Setting Paper Type
53%.) Mono Start Colour Start Press (MFC-425CN only) Page layout options are not available with Enlarge/Reduce. Setting paper type If you are copying on special paper, be sure to select the type of paper you are using so you will get the best print quality.
Page 92: Setting Paper Size
Setting paper size If copying on paper other than A4 size, you will need to change the paper size setting. You can copy on Letter, Legal, A4, A5 or Photo Card (10 (W) cm x 15 (H) cm) paper. Copy Press ) to illuminate it in green.
Page 93: Sorting Copies Using The Adf (Mfc-425Cn Only)
Sorting copies using the ADF (MFC-425CN only) You can sort multiple copies. Pages will be stacked in the order 321, 321, 321, and so on. Copy Press ) to illuminate it in green. Load your document. Use the dial pad to enter the number of copies you want (up to 99).
Page 94: Making N In 1 Copies Or A Poster (Page Layout) (Mfc-425Cn Only)
Making N in 1 copies or a poster (Page Layout) (MFC-425CN only) You can reduce the number of pages for 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.
Page 95 Put the next document on the Set Next Page scanner glass. Then Press Set Menu/Set Press Repeat Steps 8 and 9 for each page of the layout. After all the pages of the document have been scanned, press to end. If Glossy has been selected in the Paper Type setting for N in 1 copies, the machine will print the images as if Plain paper had been selected.
Page 96 Place document face down in the direction shown below. 2 in 1 (P) 2 in 1 (L) 4 in 1 (P) 4 in 1 (L) Poster (3X3) You can make a poster size copy of a photograph. 8 - 12 MAKING COPIES...
Page 97: Changing The Default Copy Settings
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 Menu/Set Press Press to select Normal, Best or Fast. ▲...
Page 98: Adjusting Colour Saturation
Adjusting colour saturation Colour saturation can only be changed through the default setting. Menu/Set Press Press to select Red, Green or Blue. ▲ ▼ Menu/Set Press Press to increase the colour saturation. ▲ —OR— Press to decrease the colour saturation. ▼...
Page 99: Legal Limitations
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 relevant authorities as to any particular questionable documents.
Page 100 Walk-Up PhotoCapture ™ Center Introduction Even if your machine is not connected to your computer, you can print photos directly from your digital camera media. Your Brother machine includes media drives (slots) for use with popular digital ® ® ®...
Page 101: Walk-Up Photocapture Center
™ PhotoCapture Center requirements Your machine is designed to be compatible with modern digital camera image files and media cords; however, please read the points below to avoid errors: ■ The DPOF file on the media card must be in a DPOF format. (For camera which supports DPOF format, see DPOF printing on page 9-8.) ■...
Page 102: Getting Started
Getting started Firmly insert the card into the appropriate slot. ™ ® SecureDigital CompactFlash ™ MultiMediaCard ™ ® xD-Picture Card Memory Stick ™ Memory Stick Pro ® SmartMedia PhotoCapture key indications: ■ PhotoCapture light is ON, the media card is inserted properly. ■...
Page 103 The steps below give a brief outline of the Direct Printing feature. Please see the remaining pages of this chapter for more detailed instructions. Insert the media card firmly into the media drive (slot). When you insert your media card C.Flash Active into the proper slot, the LCD shows.
Page 104: Printing The Index (Thumbnails)
Printing the Index (Thumbnails) ™ The PhotoCapture Center assigns numbers for images (such as No.1, No.2, No.3, and so on). It does not recognize any other numbers or file names that your digital camera or PC have used to identify the pictures. You can print a thumbnail page (Index page with 6 or 5 images per line).
Page 105: Printing Images
Printing images Before you can print an individual image, you have to know the image number. Print the Index first. (See Printing the Index (Thumbnails) on page 9-5.) Make sure you have inserted the media card. (PhotoCapture) Press Press to choose Print Images. ▲...
Page 106 13 x 9cm 15 x 10cm 18 x 13cm 20 x 15cm Max. Size The Max. Size is available for MFC-425CN only. Number of Copies Use the dial pad to enter the number of copies you want. Menu/Set Press Colour Start Press to print.
Page 107: Dpof Printing
DPOF printing DPOF stands for Digital Print Order Format. Major Digital Camera manufacturers (Canon Inc., Eastman Kodak Company, Fuji Photo Film Co. Ltd., Matsushita Electric Industrial Co. Ltd. and Sony Corporation.) created this standard to make it easier to print images from a digital camera. If your digital camera supports DPOF printing, you will be able to select on the Digital Camera display the images and number of copies you want to print.
Page 108: Changing The Default Settings
▲ ▼ (10 x 8cm, 13 x 9cm, 15 x 10cm, 18 x 13cm, 20 x 15cm or Max. Size). Menu/Set Press Stop/Exit Press The Max. Size is available for MFC-425CN only. ™ 9 - 9 WALK-UP PHOTOCAPTURE CENTER...
Page 109: Adjusting Brightness
—OR— Press ▼ to decrease the contrast. Menu/Set Press Stop/Exit Press Colour enhancement (MFC-425CN only) You can turn on the colour enhancement feature to print more vivid images. Printing time will be slower. Menu/Set Press Press to select On. ▲...
Page 110 Press to select 1.White Balance, 2.Sharpness or ▲ ▼ 3.Color Density. Menu/Set Press Press to adjust the degree of the setting. ▲ ▼ Menu/Set Press Stop/Exit Press ■ White Balance This setting adjusts the hue of the white areas of an image. Lighting, camera settings and other influences will effect the appearance of white.
Page 111: Cropping
The default setting is On. If you want to print the whole image, turn this setting to Off. Menu/Set For MFC-215C, press Menu/Set For MFC-425CN, press Press to select Off (or On). ▲ ▼ Menu/Set...
Page 112: Scan To Card (Mfc-425Cn Only)
Scan to Card (MFC-425CN only) You can scan black and white and colour documents onto a media card. Black and white documents will be stored in PDF (*.PDF) or TIFF file formats (*.TIF). Colour documents may be stored in PDF (*.PDF) or JPEG (*.JPG) file formats.
Page 113: Changing The Default Quality
Press to select the quality you want. ▲ ▼ Menu/Set To change the file type, press and go to Step 6. —OR— Mono Start Colour Start To start scanning, press Press to select the file type you want. ▲ ▼ Menu/Set To change the file name, press and go to Step 7.
Page 114: Understanding The Error Messages
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 machine will beep to get your attention.
Page 115: Software And Network Features
Software and Network features The User’s Guide on the CD-ROM includes the Software User’s Guide for features available when connected to a computer (for example, Printing and Scanning). ■ Printing ® (For Windows , see Chapter 1 in the Software User’s Guide on the CD-ROM.) ®...
Page 116 ■ ™ PhotoCapture Center ® (For Windows , see Chapter 7 in the Software User’s Guide on the CD-ROM.) ® (For Macintosh , see Chapter 12 in the Software User’s Guide on the CD-ROM.) ■ Network Printing ® (For Windows , see Chapter 4 in the Network User’s Guide on the CD-ROM.) ®...
Page 117: Important Information
In case of emergencies, you must disconnect the power cord from the power outlet in order to shut off power completely. LAN connection (MFC-425CN only) Caution Do not connect this product to a LAN connection that is subject to over-voltages.
Page 118: International E
The purpose of the International E Program is to NERGY promote the development and popularization of energy-efficient office equipment. TAR ® As an E Partner, Brother Industries, Ltd. has determined NERGY TAR ® that this product meets the E guidelines for energy NERGY efficiency.
Page 119 This product is equipped with a 3-wire grounded plug, a plug having a third (grounded) pin. This plug will only fit into a grounded power outlet. This is a safety feature. If you are unable to insert the plug into the outlet, call your electrician to replace your obsolete outlet.
Page 120: Important Information For New Zealand
Important Information for New Zealand Important Safety Instructions Read all of these instructions. Save them for later reference. Follow all warnings and instructions marked on the product. Unplug this product from the wall outlet before cleaning. Do not use liquid or aerosol cleaners. Use a damp cloth for cleaning. The grant of a Telepermit for any item of terminal equipment indicates only that Telecom has accepted that the item complies with minimum conditions for connection to its network.
Page 121 All persons using this device for recording telephone conversations shall comply with New Zealand law. This requires that at least one party to the conversation is to be aware that it is being recorded. In addition, the Principles enumerated in the Privacy Act 1993 shall be complied with in respect to the nature of the personal information collected, the purpose for its collection, how it is to be used and what it disclosed to any other...
Page 122 Do not attempt to service this product yourself, because opening or removing covers may expose you to dangerous voltage points and/or other risks. Refer all servicing to service personnel. Unplug this product from the mains power and telephone line sockets, and refer servicing to qualified Service Personnel under the following conditions: ■...
Page 123: Important-For Your Safety
Under power failure conditions, this telephone may not operate. Please ensure that a separate telephone, not dependent on local power, is available for emergency use in emergencies. LAN connection (MFC-425CN only) Caution Do not connect this product to a LAN connection that is subject to over-voltages.
Page 124: Important Information For Some Countries
Important Information for Some Countries Important Safety Instructions Read all of these instructions. Save them for later reference. Follow all warnings and instructions marked on the product. Unplug this product from the wall outlet before cleaning. Do not use liquid or aerosol cleaners. Use a damp cloth for cleaning. Do not place this product near water.
Page 125 Authorized Service Personnel. A list of Authorized Service Centres has been included for your convenience, or you may contact the Brother Dealer for Service. Unplug this product from the wall outlet and refer servicing to Authorized Service Personnel under the following conditions: ■...
Page 126: Lan Connection (Mfc-425Cn 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.
Page 127: Trademarks
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. © 2005 Brother Industries, Ltd. All rights reserved. Windows and Microsoft are registered trademarks of Microsoft in the U.S.
Page 128: Troubleshooting And Routine Maintenance
The most common error messages are shown below. You can correct most problems by yourself. If you need additional help, the Brother Solutions Center offers latest FAQs and troubleshooting tips. Visit us at http://solutions.brother.com.
Page 129 ERROR MESSAGES ERROR CAUSE ACTION MESSAGE One or more of the ink cartridges Replace the ink cartridges. Ink Empty is empty. The machine will stop all (See Replacing the ink cartridges on page print operations. While memory is 12-26.) available, black and white faxes will be received into memory.
Page 130 To gain extra memory, you can turn off Fax Storage. (See Setting Fax Storage on page 6-2.) —OR— (MFC-425CN only) Print the faxes that are in the memory. (See Printing a fax from the memory (MFC-425CN only) on page 4-5.) (Printing operation in process) Reduce print resolution.
Page 131 You can transfer the Fax Journal report to another fax machine by pressing Menu/Set, 9, 0, 2 in step 1. Transfer faxes to your PC (MFC-425CN only) You can move the faxes from your machine’s memory to your PC. 1. Press Menu/Set, 2, 5, 1.
Page 132: Document Jams (Mfc-425Cn Only)
Document jams (MFC-425CN only) If the document is jammed, follow the steps below. Document is jammed in the top of the ADF unit. Take out any paper from the ADF that is not jammed. Open the ADF cover. Pull the jammed document out to the right or left.
Page 133: Printer Jam Or Paper Jam
Printer jam or paper jam Remove the jammed paper depending on where it is jammed in the machine. Paper is jammed inside the paper tray Pull the paper tray out of the machine. Paper Tray Pull out the jammed paper to remove it. Jammed paper TROUBLESHOOTING AND ROUTINE MAINTENANCE 12 - 6...
Page 134: Paper Is Jammed Inside The Machine
Paper is jammed inside the machine Remove the Jam Clear Cover. Pull the jammed paper out of the machine. Jam Clear Cover Re-insert the Jam Clear Cover. If you can not pull out the jammed paper, lift the scanner cover from the right-hand side of the machine until it locks securely into the open position.
Page 135 Lift the scanner cover to release the lock. Gently push the scanner cover support down and close the scanner cover. TROUBLESHOOTING AND ROUTINE MAINTENANCE 12 - 8...
Page 136: If You Are Having Difficulty With Your Machine
If you are having difficulty with your machine If you think there is a problem with your machine, check the chart below and follow the troubleshooting tips. The Brother Solutions Center offers the latest FAQs and troubleshooting tips. Visit us at http://solutions.brother.com.
Page 137 (See Replacing in black and white. the ink cartridges on page 12-26.) For MFC-425CN, check that Fax Storage is set to OFF. (See Setting Fax Storage on page 6-2.)
Page 138 To gain extra memory, you can turn off Fax Storage (see Setting Fax Storage on page 6-2), print fax messages in memory (see Printing a fax from the memory (MFC-425CN only) on page 4-5) or cancel a Delayed Fax or Polling Job (see Cancelling a waiting job on page 3-10). If the problem continues, ask the telephone company to check your phone line.
Page 139 Try using the scanner glass. (See Using the scanner glass on page 1-8.) the ADF. (MFC-425CN only) Scanning Difficulties TWAIN/WIA errors appear Make sure the Brother TWAIN/WIA driver is selected as the primary ® while scanning. source. In PaperPort , click Scan in the File menu and select the Brother TWAIN/WIA driver.
Page 140 54926 for network PC Fax receiving), select ‘UDP’ and click ’OK’. 4. Make sure if the new setting is added and is checked, and then click ’OK’. ® For Windows XP SP1 users, please visit the Brother Solutions Center. ® Your computer cannot find <For Windows user>...
Page 141: Setting Dial Tone Detection
Setting 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 142: How To Improve Print Quality
The machine will clean the print head. When cleaning is finished, the machine will go back to standby mode automatically. If you clean the print head at least five times and the print has not improved, call your Brother dealer for service. 12 - 15 TROUBLESHOOTING AND ROUTINE MAINTENANCE...
Page 143: Checking The Print Quality
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. Ink Management Press Press...
Page 144 Quality Check Sheet. If the problem still exists, repeat the cleaning and test print procedures at least five times for the new ink cartridge. If ink is still missing, call your Brother dealer for service. Caution Do NOT touch the print head. Touching the print head may cause permanent damage and may void the print head’s warranty.
Page 145: Checking The Printing Alignment
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. Ink Management Press Press to select Test Print. ▲...
Page 146: Checking The Ink Volume
Checking the ink volume You can check the ink that is left in the cartridge. Ink Management Press Press to select Ink Volume. ▲ ▼ Menu/Set Press Press to select the colour you ▲ ▼ Ink Volume want to check. Bk:- The LCD shows the ink volume.
Page 147: Packing And Shipping The Machine
Packing and shipping the machine Whenever you transport the machine, use the packing materials that came with your machine. If you do not pack the machine properly, you could void your warranty. Caution It is important to allow the machine to ‘park’ the print head after a print job.
Page 148 Lift the scanner cover to release the lock. Gently push the scanner cover support and close the scanner cover. Unplug the machine from the telephone wall socket and remove the telephone line cord from machine. Unplug the machine from the electrical socket. Unplug the interface cable from the machine, if it is connected.
Page 149 Pack the printed materials in the original carton as shown below. Do not pack the used ink cartridges in the carton. Close the carton. TROUBLESHOOTING AND ROUTINE MAINTENANCE 12 - 22...
Page 150: Routine Maintenance
Routine maintenance Cleaning the scanner Lift the document cover. Clean the scanner glass with isopropyl alcohol on a soft lint-free cloth. Document Cover Clean the glass strip under the film with isopropyl alcohol on a lint-free cloth. Glass Strip 12 - 23 TROUBLESHOOTING AND ROUTINE MAINTENANCE...
Page 151: Cleaning The Machine Printer Platen
Cleaning the machine printer platen ■ Be careful not to touch the paper feed star wheels or encoder film. ■ Be sure to unplug the machine from the electrical socket before cleaning the printer platen. ■ If ink is scattered on or around the printer platen be sure to wipe it off with a soft, dry, lint-free cloth.
Page 152: Cleaning The Paper Pick-Up Roller
Cleaning the Paper Pick-up Roller Unplug the machine and remove the Jam Clear Cover. Clean the Paper Pick-up Roller with isopropyl alcohol on a Q-tip (cotton swab). Re-insert the Jam Clear Cover. 12 - 25 TROUBLESHOOTING AND ROUTINE MAINTENANCE...
Page 153: Replacing The Ink Cartridges
Replacing the ink cartridges Your machine is equipped with an ink dot counter. The ink dot counter automatically monitors the level of ink in each of the 4 cartridges. When the machine detects an ink cartridge is running out of ink, the machine will notify you with a message on the LCD. The LCD will inform you which ink cartridge is low or needs replacing.
Page 154 Remove the protective yellow caps. Protective yellow cap DO NOT TOUCH Do not touch the area shown in the illustration above. If the protective yellow cap comes off when you open the bag, the cartridge will not be damaged. Each colour has its own correct position. Keep the ink cartridge in an upright position when you insert it into slot.
Page 155 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 on the dial pad to automatically reset the ink dot counter for that colour.
Page 156 If damage is caused to the print head or other parts of this machine as a result of the use of ink or ink cartridges other than genuine Brother products due to the incompatibility or lack of suitability of those products with this machine, any repairs required as a result will not be covered by the warranty.
Page 157: A Appendix A
Appendix A Telephone Service for Australia ® ® ® Telstra FaxStream Duet (Distinctive Ringing) ® ® ® Telstra FaxStream Duet is an enhanced Public Switched ® Telephone Service (PSTS) offered by Telstra that allows you to have an additional number on one phone line, with its own distinctive ®...
Page 158: How Does Telstra Faxstream Duet Work
® ® ® How does Telstra FaxStream Duet Work? Incoming calls to the voice number, will have the standard ring pattern of long, long tone, followed by a pause, repeated, while the new fax number will have a different ring pattern of three short bursts of ring, repeated at regular intervals.
Page 159: Set The Distinctive Ringing To On
Set the Distinctive Ringing to ON Menu/Set Press Miscellaneous 3.Distinctive The screen displays the current setting of this feature. Press to select On (or Off). ▲ ▼ Menu/Set Press Stop/Exit Press Caller ID (Caller IDentification) Caller ID is a telephone service that allows the subscriber to see a display of the caller’s phone number or name as the telephone rings.
Page 160: 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 One-Touch and Speed-Dial.
Page 161: Viewing Caller Id List
Viewing Caller ID List Caller ID memory stores information for up to thirty calls; when the thirty-first call comes in, information about the first call is erased. You can scroll through Caller ID information to review those calls made to your machine.
Page 162: Telephone Service For New Zealand
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 163: How Does Faxability Work
How Does FaxAbility Work? Your telephone number will have the standard ring pattern of long, long tone, while the new number will have a ring pattern of long, silence, long, etc. When FaxAbility is On, you will not hear the first ring of all incoming calls on the fax machine.
Page 164: How To Turn Faxability Off Or On
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 1-3; Step 2 is where you can select either On or Off. Call Waiting beeps caused by incoming calls on your main number can affect fax transmissions.
Page 165: Caller Id (Caller Identification
Caller ID (Caller IDentification) Caller ID is a telephone service that allows the subscriber to see a display of the caller’s phone number and name if available as the telephone rings. It is a fast way to screen your calls. You can respond quickly to calls you missed, because Caller IDs are received and stored in your machine memory.
Page 166: Viewing Caller Id List
Viewing Caller ID List Caller ID memory stores information for up to thirty calls; when the thirty-first call comes in, information about the first call is erased. You can scroll through Caller ID information to review those calls made to your machine.
Page 167: Telephone Service For Some Countries
Telephone Service for Some Countries Distinctive Ringing (For Singapore and Hong Kong) This machine feature lets you use the Distinctive Ringing 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 Ringing pattern, so you will know which phone number is ringing.
Page 168: Caller Id (For Singapore And Hong Kong
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. This service provides you, by means of the screen display, the telephone number (or name) of your caller as the line rings.
Page 169: Viewing Caller Id List
Viewing Caller ID List Caller ID memory stores information for up to thirty calls; when the thirty-first call comes in, information about the first call is erased. You can scroll through Caller ID information to review those calls made to your machine.
Page 170: Advanced Receiving Operations
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 machine, you can make your machine take the call by using the Fax Receive Code. When you press the Fax Receive Code for New Zealand), the machine starts to receive a fax.
Page 171: Using A Cordless External Handset
Using a cordless external handset If the base unit of your cordless telephone is connected (see page A-16) and you typically carry the cordless handset elsewhere, it is easier to answer calls during the Ring Delay. If you let the machine answer first, you will have to go to the machine so you can press Hook to transfer the call to the cordless handset.
Page 172: Connecting An External Device To Your Machine
Connecting an external device to your machine Connecting an external telephone You can connect a separate telephone as shown in the diagram below. Extension Telephone External Telephone (Example for Australia) When you are using an external or an extension, the LCD shows Telephone.
Page 173: Connecting An External Telephone Answering Device (Tad
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 machine, the TAD answers all calls and the machine “listens”...
Page 174: Connections
Do not connect a TAD elsewhere on the same phone line. (Example for Australia) When you are using a TAD, the LCD shows Telephone. Connections The external TAD must be connected as shown above. Set your external TAD to one or two rings. (The machine’s Ring Delay setting does not apply.) Record the outgoing message on your external TAD.
Page 175: Recording Outgoing Message (Ogm) On An External Tad
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. Record 5 seconds of silence at the beginning of your message. (This allows your machine time to listen for the fax CNG tones of automatic transmissions before they stop.) Limit your speaking to 20 seconds.
Page 176: B Appendix B
Appendix B On-screen programming Your machine 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 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 177: Navigation Keys
Navigation keys Access the menu Go to the next menu level Accept an option Scroll through the current menu level Go back to the previous menu level Exit the menu Menu/Set You can access the menu mode by pressing When you enter the menu, the LCD scrolls. Press for General Setup menu ▲▼...
Page 178 accept exit Select & Set Select & Set Main Menu Submenu Menu Options Descriptions Page Selections — Sets the time to 1.General 1.Mode Timer 5 Mins return to Fax mode. Setup 2 Mins 1 Min 30 Secs 0 Sec — Sets the type of 2.Paper Type Plain...
Page 179 Automatically stores 6.Memory any incoming faxes Receive in its memory if it runs out of paper. Sets up your 7.Polling RX Standard machine to poll (MFC-425CN Secure another fax machine. only) Timer Changes the 2.Setup Send 1.Contrast Auto lightness or darkness...
Page 180 Selections Combines delayed 3-14 2.Fax 2.Setup Send 4.Batch TX faxes to the same fax (Continued) (In Fax mode (MFC-425CN number at the same only) only) time of day into one (Continued) transmission. You can send a fax 3.Real Time without using the memory.
Page 181 Sets the machine to 2.Fax 5.Remote Fax 1.Forward/ forward fax Store (Continued) Fax Forward messages, to store (MFC-425CN Fax Storage incoming faxes in the only) PC Fax Receive memory (so you can retrieve them while you are away from your machine), or to...
Page 182 Main Menu Submenu Menu Options Descriptions Page Selections — Selects the Copy 3.Copy 1.Quality Best resolution for your Normal type of document. Fast — Adjusts the 8-13 2.Brightness brightness. — Adjusts the contrast 8-13 3.Contrast for copies. Adjusts the amount 8-14 4.Color 1.Red...
Page 183 4.PhotoCapture 4.Contrast (Continued) Adjusts the hue of the 9-10 5.Color Color 1.White white areas. Enhance Enhance:On Balance (MFC-425CN Color only) Enhance:Off Enhances the detail 2.Sharpness of the image. Adjusts the total 3.Color amount of colour in Density the image. —...
Page 184 Submenu Menu Options Descriptions Page Selections You can choose the 5.LAN 1.Setup 1.BOOT Auto BOOT method that TCP/IP Method (MFC-425CN Static best suits you needs. only) RARP BOOTP DHCP [000-255]. Enter the IP address. 2.IP Address [000-255]. [000-255]. [000-255] [000-255].
Page 185 Main Menu Submenu Menu Options Descriptions Page Selections Selects Ethernet link 5.LAN 2.Setup 1.Ethernet Auto mode. Network Misc. (MFC-425CN 100B-FD User’s only) 100B-HD Guide (Continued) 10B-FD on the 10B-HD CD-ROM Sets the time zone 2.Time Zone GMT+10:00 for your country.
Page 186: Entering Text
Entering Text When you are setting certain menu selections, such as the Station ID, you may need to type text into the machine. Most number keys have three or four letters printed above them. The keys for do not have printed letters because they are used for special characters.
Page 187: Special Characters And Symbols
Special characters and symbols Press , and then press to move the cursor under Menu/Set the special character or symbol you want. Then press select it. Press (space) ! " # $ % & ’ ( ) + , - . / Press : ;...
Page 188: Glossary
This is a safety feature so you will not lose messages during a power failure. Batch Transmission (MFC-425CN only) (Black and white faxes only) As a cost saving feature, all delayed faxes to the same fax number will be sent as one transmission.
Page 189 Colour Enhancement (MFC-425CN only) Adjusts the colour in the image for better print quality by improving sharpness, white balance and colour density. Delayed Fax (MFC-425CN only) Sends your fax at a specified later time that day. Dual Access Your machine can scan outgoing faxes or scheduled jobs into memory at the same time it is sending a fax or receiving or printing an incoming fax.
Page 190 Fax tones The signals sent by sending and receiving fax machines while communicating information. Fax/Tel You can receive faxes and telephone calls. Do not use this mode if you are using a telephone answering device (TAD). Fine resolution Resolution is 203 x 196 dpi. It is used for small print and graphs.
Page 191 Scanning The process of sending an electronic image of a paper document into your computer. Scan to Card (MFC-425CN) You can scan a black and white or colour document into a Media Card. Black and white images will be in TIFF or PDF file format and colour images may be in PDF or JPEG file format.
Page 192 Speed-Dial A pre-programmed number for easy dialling. You must Search/Speed Dial press the , and the two digit code, and Mono Start Colour Start to start the dialling process. Standard resolution 203 x 97 dpi. It is used for regular size text and quickest transmission.
Page 193: Specifications
100 Sheets (80 gsm) Printer Type Ink Jet Piezo with 74 × 5 nozzles Print Method 16 characters × 1 line (MFC-215C) LCD (Liquid Crystal 16 characters × 2 lines (MFC-425CN) Display) Power Source 220 - 240V 50/60Hz Power Consumption (MFC-215C) Power Save...
Page 194 Dimensions (MFC-215C) (MFC-425CN) 75 mm 165 mm 174 mm 1 5 mm 61 mm 61 mm 7 mm 7 mm 402 mm 47 mm 22 mm 45 mm 400 mm 45 mm 22 mm 45 mm 455 mm Weight 5.5 kg...
Page 195: Print Media
Print media Paper Input Paper Tray ■ Paper type: Plain paper, inkjet paper (coated paper), glossy paper* , transparencies* and envelopes ■ Paper size: Letter, Legal* , Executive, A4, A5, A6, JIS_B5, envelopes (commercial No.10, DL, C5, Monarch, JE4), Photo card, Index card and Post card.
Page 196: Copy
Colour Up to 11 pages/minute (A4 paper)* * Does not include the time it takes to feed the paper. Based on Brother standard pattern. (Fast mode/Stack Copy) Copy speeds vary with the complexity of the document. Multiple Copies Stacks up to 99 pages...
Page 197: Photocapture Center
File Extension (Media Format) DPOF, EXIF, DCF (Image Format) Photo Print: JPEG* Scan to Card (MFC-425CN only): JPEG, PDF (Colour) TIFF, PDF (Black) * Progressive JPEG format is not supported. Number of Files Up to 999 files in the media card...
Page 198: Fax
7.7 line/mm (Colour) Fine - 7.7 line/mm (Black/Colour) Photo - 7.7 line/mm (Black) Superfine - 15.4 line/mm (Black) Speed-Dial 20 stations (MFC-215C) 80 stations (MFC-425CN) Broadcasting 70 stations (MFC-215C) 130 stations (MFC-425CN) Automatic Redial 3 times at 5 minute intervals...
Page 199: Scanner
/400* pages (MFC-425CN 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).
Page 200: Printer
Print Speed up to 20 pages/minute (Black)* up to 15 pages/minute (Colour)* * Based on Brother standard pattern. A4 size in draft mode. Does not include the time it takes to feed the paper. Printing Width 204 mm (216 mm)* * When you set the Borderless feature to On.
Page 201: Computer Requirements
NOTE: All registered trademarks referenced herein are the property of their respective companies. For the latest drivers updates, see the Brother Solutions Center at http://solutions.brother.com PC-Fax supports black and white faxing only. ® Dedicated “Scan” key and direct Network Scanning (MFC-425CN only) supported in Mac Operating ® Systems Mac OS X 10.2.4 or greater.
Page 202: Consumable Items
<Black> LC47BK, <Cyan> LC47Y, Consumables <Magenta> LC47M, <Yellow> LC47Y Brother dose not recommend the use of consumables other than genuine Brother consumables. Your machine warranty may not cover any damage arising from the use of non genuine Brother consumables. S - 10 SPECIFICATIONS...
Page 203: Network (Lan) (Mfc-425Cn Only
Network (LAN) (MFC-425CN only) You can connect your machine to a network for Network Printing, Network Scanning, PC Fax Send ® and PC Fax Receive (Windows only). Also included is Brother BRAdmin Professional Network Management software. ® Support for Windows 98/98SE/Me/2000/XP ®...
Page 204: I - 1 Index
Index Copy brightness ......8-8 Access codes, storing and colour adjustment ... 8-14 dialling ......5-4 contrast ......8-13 ADF (automatic document default settings ....8-13 feeder) ......1-6 Enlarge/Reduce ....8-4 ADF cover ......12-5 multiple ......8-2 Answering machine Page Layout ....
Page 205 difficulties ..12-9, 12-10 Fax Forwarding ..6-1, 6-7 ECM (Error Correction ® ® FaxStream Duet ..A-1 Mode) ......1-19 from extension phone ..A-14 Envelopes ......1-13 reducing to fit on paper ..4-5 Equalization ....12-14 retrieving from a remote Error messages on LCD ..12-1 site .......6-8 Comm.
Page 206 Type ......... 2-3 Phone line HELP connections ....A-18 LCD messages ....B-1 difficulties ..... 12-11 using navigation keys ..B-2 PhotoCapture Center™ Menu Table ....B-1, B-3 Borderless ...... 9-12 Colour enhancement ..9-10 ® CompactFlash ....9-1 Ink cartridges Cropping ......
Page 207 using Groups ....3-11 Group dial Safety Instructions ..ii, 11-2 changing ......5-2 Setup setting up Groups for Date and Time ....2-1 Broadcasting ....5-3 Station ID (fax header) Search ......3-2 entering text ....2-2 Speed-Dial Shipping the machine ..12-20 using ......
Page 208 Sending Faxes ..12-11 Software Difficulties ..12-12 paper jam ....... 12-6 print quality ....12-15 TX Lock ......3-16 Volume, setting ....2-4 beeper ......2-4 ring ........2-4 speaker ......2-5 I - 5 INDEX...
Page 209: Remote Retrieval Access Card (Mfc-425Cn Only
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Page 211 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. xxxxxx ARL/ASA/NZ Printed in China...

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Brother MFC-425CN User Manual

Introduction

2 Getting Started

3 Setup Send

4 Setup Receive

5 Quick-Dial Numbers and Dialling Options

6 Remote Fax Options (MFC-425CN Only) (Monochrome Only)

7 Printing Reports

8 Making Copies

9 Walk-Up Photocapture Center

10 Software and Network Features

11 Important Information

12 Troubleshooting and Routine Maintenance

Glossary

Specifications

1 I - 1 Index

14 Remote Retrieval Access Card (MFC-425CN Only

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