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Brother MFC-250C Quick Setup Manual

Brother MFC-250C Quick Setup Manual

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Quick Setup Guide
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Before you can use the machine, read this Quick Setup Guide for the correct setup and installation.
WARNING
Important
DO NOT connect the USB cable yet.
1
Unpack the machine and check the components
User's Guide
WARNING
Plastic bags are used in the packaging of your machine. To avoid danger of suffocation, please keep
these bags away from babies and children.
Illustrations in this Quick Setup Guide are based on MFC-290C.
a
Remove the protective tape and film covering the scanner glass.
b
Remove the plastic bag
c
Make sure you have all components.
Note
• The components included in the box may differ depending on your country.
• Save all packing materials and the box in case for any reason you must ship your machine.
• You need to purchase the correct USB cable.
USB cable
Please make sure you use a USB 2.0 cable (Type A/B) that is no more than 2 metres long.
Warnings tell you what to do to prevent possible personal injury.
1
Inbox Ink Cartridges
CD-ROM
Power Cord
containing the ink cartridges from on top of the paper tray.
a
Black
Yellow
Cyan
Magenta
(Approx. 65% yield of the
replacement cartridge)
[x4]
For details, see
Consumable items in the
'
User
s Guide.
Telephone Line Cord
MFC-250C
MFC-290C MFC-297C
Quick Setup Guide
UK/IRE/GEN/SAF Version 0
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  • Page 1 Black Yellow Cyan Magenta (Approx. 65% yield of the Inbox Ink Cartridges replacement cartridge) [x4] For details, see Consumable items in the ’ User s Guide. Power Cord Telephone Line Cord MFC-250C MFC-290C MFC-297C Quick Setup Guide UK/IRE/GEN/SAF Version 0...
  • Page 2 Load plain A4 paper Pull the paper tray machine. Open the paper tray cover a. With both hands, gently press and slide the paper side guides guide to fit the paper size. Make sure that the triangular marks paper side guides line up with the mark for the paper size you are using.
  • Page 3 While holding the paper tray in place, pull out the paper support until it clicks, and then unfold the paper support flap b.
  • Page 4 Connect the power cord and telephone line Important DO NOT connect the USB cable yet. Connect the power cord. WARNING The machine must be fitted with an earthed plug. 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 telephone wall socket.

  • Page 5: Install The Ink Cartridges

    Install the ink cartridges WARNING If ink gets in your eyes, wash them out with water at once, and if irritation occurs consult a doctor. Make sure that the power is turned on. The LCD shows: No Cartridge Open the ink cartridge cover a. Remove the green protective part a.

  • Page 6: Check The Print Quality

    Gently push the ink cartridge until it clicks. After all the ink cartridges are installed close the ink cartridge cover. Note The machine will prepare the ink tube system for printing. This process will take approximately four minutes. Do not turn off the machine. Check the print quality When the preparation process has finished, the LCD shows this message...

  • Page 7: External Tad

    Choose a Receive Mode There are four possible receive modes: Fax Only, Fax/Tel, Manual and External TAD. Do you want to use the telephone features of your machine (if available) or an external telephone or external telephone answering device connected on the same line as the machine? Are you using the voice message function of an external telephone...

  • Page 8: Set The Date And Time

    Set the date and time The machine displays the date and time, and if you set up the station ID, it will add it to each fax you send. Press Menu. Press 0. Press 2. Enter the last two digits of the year on the dial pad, and then press OK.

  • Page 9: Set Tone Or Pulse Dialling Mode

    Set tone or pulse dialling mode Your machine comes set for Tone dialling service. If you have Pulse dialling service (rotary), you need to change the dialling mode. Press Menu. Press 0. Press 4. Press a or b to choose Pulse (or Tone). Press OK.

  • Page 10: Before You Install

    If the model name screen appears, choose your machine. If the language screen appears, choose your language. Note If the Brother screen does not appear automatically, go to My Computer (Computer), double-click the CD-ROM icon, and then double-click start.exe.
  • Page 11 Agreement. The installation of ScanSoft™ PaperPort™ 11SE will 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. Windows Choose Standard, and then click Next.

  • Page 12: Connect The Usb Cable

    Connect the USB cable Important • DO NOT connect the machine to a USB port on a keyboard or a non-powered USB hub. • Connect the machine directly to your computer. Using both hands, use the plastic tabs on both sides of the machine to lift the scanner cover until it locks securely into the open position.

  • Page 13: Connect The Power Cord

    After restarting the computer, you must be logged on with Administrator rights. Note If an error message appears during the software installation, run the Installation Diagnostics located in Start/All Programs/Brother/ MFC-XXXX (where MFC-XXXX is your model name). The installation is now Finish complete.

  • Page 14: For Usb Interface Users

    X 10.2.0 to 10.2.3 users, ® upgrade to Mac OS X 10.2.4 or greater. (For the latest information for Mac OS http://solutions.brother.com/) • Make sure there are no memory cards or a USB Flash memory drive inserted. Connect the USB cable Important •...
  • Page 15 Please wait, it will take a few seconds for the software to install. After the installation, click Restart to finish installing the software. The Brother software will search for the Brother device. During this time the following screen will appear.
  • Page 16 Install ® Presto! PageManager ® ® When Presto! PageManager capability is added to Brother ControlCenter2. You can easily scan, share and organize photos and ® documents using Presto! PageManager Double-click the Presto! PageManager icon and follow the on-screen instructions. ®...

  • Page 17: Install Optional Applications

    Install Optional Applications Install FaceFilter Studio supported by Reallusion, Inc FaceFilter Studio is an easy-to-use borderless photo printing application. FaceFilter Studio also lets you edit your photo data and add photo effects such as red eye reduction or skin tone enhancement. Important •...
  • Page 18 Install Optional Applications Install BookScan&Whiteboard Suite supported by Reallusion, Inc You can install BookScan&Whiteboard Suite. The BookScan Enhancer software can correct your scanned book images automatically. The Whiteboard Enhancer software cleans up and enhances text and images from photos taken of your whiteboard.

  • Page 19: Replacement Consumables

    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.

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