Page 1 USER’S GUIDE MFC-235C MFC-260C Downloaded from ManualsPrinter.com Manuals...
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Page 3: Compilation And Publication Notice
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Page 5: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents Section I General General Information Using the documentation ..................2 Symbols and conventions used in the documentation ........2 Accessing the Software User’s Guide ..............2 Viewing Documentation ................... 2 MFC-260C Control panel overview................ 4 Loading documents and paper Loading documents ....................
Page 6 Section II Fax Sending a fax Entering Fax mode ....................24 Faxing from the ADF (MFC-260C only) ............24 Faxing from the scanner glass ..............24 Faxing Letter size documents from the scanner glass ........25 Colour fax transmission .................25 Cancelling a fax in progress ................25 Broadcasting (Monochrome only)................25 Cancelling a Broadcast in progress ...............26 Additional sending operations................26...
Page 7 Connecting an external TAD (telephone answering device)........38 Connections....................39 Recording an outgoing message (OGM) on an external TAD .......39 Multi-line connections (PBX) .................39 External and extension telephones..............40 Connecting an external or extension telephone ..........40 Operation from extension telephones............40 Using extension telephones (For U.K. only) ..........41 Using a cordless external telephone .............42 Using remote codes..................42 Dialling and storing numbers...
Page 8 Section IV Direct Photo Printing Printing photos from a memory card or USB Flash memory drive PhotoCapture Center™ Operations..............58 Printing from a memory card or USB Flash memory drive without a PC..58 Using PhotoCapture Center™ from your computer........58 Using a memory card or USB Flash memory drive ........58 Memory cards or a USB Flash memory drive folder structure.......59 Getting started .....................60 How to print from a memory card or USB Flash memory drive ......61...
Page 9 Section VI Appendixes Safety and Legal Choosing a location ..................... 74 To use the machine safely................... 75 Important safety instructions................78 IMPORTANT - For your safety ..............79 EU Directive 2002/96/EC and EN50419............80 Radio interferece ................... 80 Legal limitations for copying ................81 Trademarks......................82 Troubleshooting and Routine Maintenance Troubleshooting ....................83...
Page 10 Specifications General ......................117 Print media......................119 Fax........................120 Copy ........................122 PhotoCapture Center™ ..................123 PictBridge ......................124 Scanner ......................125 Printer ........................126 Interfaces ......................127 Computer requirements ..................128 Consumable items .....................129 Glossary Index viii Downloaded from ManualsPrinter.com Manuals...
Page 11 Section I General General Information Loading documents and paper General setup Security features Downloaded from ManualsPrinter.com Manuals...
Page 12: General Information
Using the Accessing the documentation Software User’s Guide Thank you for buying a Brother machine! This User’s Guide does not contain all the Reading the documentation will help you information about the machine such as how make the most of your machine.
Page 13 Explorer to run the start.exe Turn on your Macintosh . Insert the program from the root directory of the Brother CD-ROM into your CD-ROM Brother CD-ROM. drive. The following window will appear. Click Documentation. Click the documentation you want to read.
Page 14: Mfc-260C Control Panel Overview
Chapter 1 MFC-260C Control panel overview The MFC-235C and MFC-260C have the same control panel keys. Note Most of the illustrations in this User’s Guide show the MFC-260C. 1 Fax keys 3 Mode keys: Redial/Pause Redials the last number called. It also Lets you access Fax mode.
Page 15 General Information 6 Start keys: Volume keys Colour Start In Fax mode, you can press these keys to Lets you start sending faxes or making adjust the ring volume. copies in full colour. Also lets you start a scanning operation (in colour or mono, depending on the scanning setting in the Press to scroll backward to a menu ControlCenter software).
Page 16: Loading Documents And Paper
Loading documents and paper Loading documents How to load documents CAUTION You can send a fax, make copies, and scan from the ADF (automatic document feeder) DO NOT pull on the document while it is and from the scanner glass. feeding.
Page 17: Using The Scanner Glass
Loading documents and paper Using the scanner glass CAUTION You can use the scanner glass to fax, copy or If you are scanning a book or thick scan pages of a book or one page at a time. document, DO NOT slam the cover or press on it.
Page 18: Acceptable Paper And Other Media
To get the best print quality, we suggest using Brother paper. (See table below.) The print quality can be affected by the type If Brother paper is not available in your of paper you are using in the machine. country, we recommend testing various To get the best print quality for the settings papers before purchasing large quantities.
Page 19: Handling And Using Media
Loading documents and paper Handling and using media Paper capacity of the output paper tray Store paper in its original packaging, and Up to 50 sheets of 80 g/m A4 or 20 lb Letter keep it sealed. Keep the paper flat and away paper.
Page 20: Choosing The Right Media
Chapter 2 Choosing the right media Paper type and size for each operation Paper Type Paper Size Usage Copy Photo Printer Capture 216 × 279 mm (8 1/2 × 11 in.) Cut Sheet Letter 210 × 297 mm (8.3 × 11.7 in.) 216 ×...
Page 21 Loading documents and paper Paper weight, thickness and capacity Paper Type Weight Thickness No. of sheets Plain Paper 0.08 to 0.15 mm (0.003 to 0.006 in.) 100 64 to 120 g/m (17 to 32 lb) Sheet Inkjet Paper 0.08 to 0.25 mm (0.003 to 0.01 in.) 20 64 to 200 g/m (17 to 53 lb) Glossy Paper Up to 220 g/m...
Page 22: Loading Paper And Other Media
Chapter 2 Loading paper and Fan the stack of paper well to avoid paper jams and misfeeds. other media If the paper support flap is open, close it, and then pull the paper tray completely out of the machine. Lift the output paper tray cover (1). Note Always make sure the paper is not curled.
Page 23 Loading documents and paper Gently adjust the paper side guides to While holding the paper tray in place, the paper with both hands. pull out the paper support (1) until it Make sure the paper side guides touch clicks and unfold the paper support the sides of the paper.
Page 24: Loading Envelopes And Post Cards
Chapter 2 Loading envelopes and post How to load envelopes and post cards cards Before loading, press the corners and sides of the envelopes or post cards to make them as flat as possible. Loading envelopes Note Use envelopes that weigh from 75 to If the envelopes or post cards are 95 g/m ‘double-feeding,’...
Page 25: Removing Small Printouts From The Machine
Loading documents and paper If you have problems when printing on envelopes, try the following suggestions: Open the envelope flap. Make sure the open flap is either to the side of the envelope or to the back edge of the envelope when printing. Adjust the size and margin in your application.
Page 26: Printable Area
Chapter 2 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 only print in the shaded areas when the Borderless print feature is available and turned on. Cut Sheet Paper Envelopes Top (1)
Page 27: General Setup
General setup Power Save mode Power Save setting You can customize the machine's When the machine is idle, you can put the Power Save key. The default mode is machine into Power Save mode by pressing Fax Receive:On. Your machine can the Power Save key.
Page 28: Mode Timer
Fax mode. If you choose Off, the Press Menu, 1, 2. machine stays in the mode you used last. Press a or b to choose Plain Paper, Inkjet Paper, Brother Photo, Other Photo or Transparency. Press OK. Press Stop/Exit.
Page 29: Volume Settings
General setup Volume Settings Beeper Volume When the beeper is on, the machine will beep Ring Volume when you press a key, make a mistake or after you send or receive a fax. You can choose a range of ring volume You can choose a range of volume levels, levels, from High to Off.
Page 30: Automatic Daylight Savings Time
Chapter 3 Automatic Daylight LCD display Savings Time LCD Contrast You can set the machine to change automatically for daylight savings time. It will You can adjust the LCD contrast for a sharper reset itself forward one hour in the Spring and and more vivid display.
Page 31: Security Features
Press Stop/Exit. Note If you forget the TX Lock password, Changing the TX Lock password please call your Brother dealer for service. Press Menu, 2, 0, 1. Press a or b to choose Set Password. Press OK. Enter a 4-digit number for the current password.
Page 32: Turning The Tx Lock On/Off
Chapter 4 Turning the 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 33 Section II Sending a fax Receiving a Fax Telephone and External devices Dialling and storing numbers Printing Reports Downloaded from ManualsPrinter.com Manuals...
Page 34: Sending A Fax
Sending a fax Entering Fax mode Make sure you are in Fax mode Load your document on the scanner To enter fax mode, press (Fax), and glass. the key will glow green. Dial the fax number. Faxing from the ADF Press Mono Start or Colour Start.
Page 35: Faxing Letter Size Documents From The Scanner Glass
Sending a fax Broadcasting Faxing Letter size documents from the scanner glass (Monochrome only) When documents are Letter size, you need to Broadcasting is when the same fax message set Scan Size to Letter. If you do not, the side is automatically sent to more than one fax portion of the faxes will be missing.
Page 36: Cancelling A Broadcast In Progress
Chapter 5 Additional sending Cancelling a Broadcast in progress operations Press Menu, 2, 4. Sending faxes using multiple The LCD will show the fax number being settings dialled. XXXXXXXX When you send a fax you can choose any Press OK. combination of these settings: resolution, The LCD will show the job number: contrast, overseas mode and real time...
Page 37: Contrast
Sending a fax Contrast To change the default fax resolution If your document is very light or very dark, you Make sure you are in Fax mode may want to change the contrast. For most documents the default setting Auto can be Press Menu, 2, 2, 2.
Page 38: Dual Access (Monochrome Only)
Chapter 5 Dual access Sending in real time for all faxes (Monochrome only) Make sure you are in Fax mode You can dial a number and start scanning the Press Menu, 2, 2, 3. fax into memory—even when the machine is sending from memory, receiving faxes or 3.Real Time TX printing PC data.
Page 39: Overseas Mode
Sending a fax Overseas Mode Sending a fax manually If you are having difficulty sending a fax Manual transmission lets you hear the overseas due to possible interference on the dialling, ringing and fax-receiving tones while telephone line, we recommend that you turn sending a fax.
Page 40: Receiving A Fax
Receiving a Fax Receive modes You must choose a receive mode depending on the external devices and telephone services you have on your line. 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.
Page 41: Using Receive Modes
Receiving a Fax Using receive modes External TAD External TAD mode lets an external Some receive modes answer automatically answering device manage your incoming (Fax Only and Fax/Tel). You may want to calls. Incoming calls will be dealt with in one change the ring delay before using these of the following ways: modes see Ring Delay on page 32.
Page 42: Receive Mode Settings
Chapter 6 Receive mode settings F/T Ring Time (Fax/Tel mode only) Ring Delay If you set the Receive Mode to Fax/Tel, you need to decide how long the machine will The Ring Delay sets the number of times the signal you with its special pseudo/double-ring machine rings before it answers in Fax Only when you have a voice call.
Page 43: Fax Detect
Receiving a Fax Additional receiving Fax Detect operations If Fax Detect is On: Printing a reduced incoming 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 If you choose On, the machine automatically you are using, just replace the handset.
Page 44: Receiving Faxes Into Memory
Chapter 6 Receiving faxes into memory As soon as the paper tray becomes empty during fax reception, the screen will display No Paper Fed, asking you to put paper in the paper tray. (See Loading paper and other media on page 12.) If you are unable to put paper in the paper tray the following will happen: If Memory Receive is On:...
Page 45: Telephone And External Devices
Telephone and External devices Voice Operations Fax/Tel mode in Power Save mode Tone or pulse When the machine is in Power Save mode you can receive faxes if the Power Save If you are using an external telephone and setting is Fax Receive:On. (See Power have a pulse dialling service, but need to Save setting on page 17.) send tone signals (for example, for telephone...
Page 46: Telephone Services
Chapter 7 Telephone services Note You can program a Tel/R key press as part of a number stored in a Speed Dial Setting the telephone Line location. When programming the Type Speed Dial number press Tel/R first (the screen displays “!”) then enter the If you are connecting the machine to a line telephone number.
Page 47: Caller Id (For U.k. And Ireland Only)
Telephone and External devices Caller ID (For U.K. and Ireland To enable the machine to work with BT Call Sign (With your external only) telephone only) The Caller ID feature lets you use the Caller Press Menu, 2, 0, 3. ID subscriber service offered by many local telephone companies.
Page 48: Connecting An External Tad (Telephone Answering Device)
Chapter 7 Connecting an external Setting the Caller ID to On If you have Caller ID on your line, then this TAD (telephone function should be set to On to display the answering device) caller’s phone number on the LCD as the telephone rings.
Page 49: Connections
Telephone and External devices Note Improper Setup We recommend beginning your OGM with DO NOT connect a TAD elsewhere on the same an initial 5-second silence because the telephone line. machine cannot hear fax tones over a resonant or loud voice. You may try omitting this pause, but if your machine has trouble receiving, then you must Connections...
Page 50: External And Extension Telephones
Chapter 7 External and extension Operation from extension telephones telephones If you answer a fax call on an extension or an Connecting an external or external telephone plugged into the correct socket on the machine, you can make your extension telephone machine take the call by using the Remote Activation Code.
Page 51: Using Extension Telephones (For U.k. Only)
Telephone and External devices Using extension telephones Inadvisable connection of extension sockets (Fig. 1.) (For U.K. only) Your premises may already be wired with parallel extension telephones, or you may plan to add extension telephones to your line, as well as your machine. While the simplest arrangement is a straightforward parallel connection, there are some problems with this arrangement, the most obvious of which...
Page 52: Using A Cordless External Telephone
Chapter 7 Using a cordless external Changing the remote codes telephone If you want to use Remote Activation, you have to turn on the remote codes. The preset Remote Activation Code is l 5 1. The preset Once the base unit of the cordless telephone Remote Deactivation Code is # 5 1.
Page 53: Dialling And Storing Numbers
Dialling and storing numbers How to Dial Search You can search for names you have stored in Manual dialling the Speed-Dial memories. Press Speed Dial. Press OK and the Press all of the digits of the fax number. navigation keys to search numerically, or use the dial pad to search alphabetically.
Page 54: Fax Redial
Chapter 8 Storing numbers Fax Redial If you are sending a fax manually and the line You can set up your machine to do the is busy, press Redial/Pause, and then press following types of easy dialling: Speed Dial Mono Start or Colour Start to try again. If and Groups for broadcasting faxes.
Page 55: Storing Speed Dial Numbers
Dialling and storing numbers Storing Speed Dial numbers Changing Speed Dial numbers You can store up to 40 2-digit Speed Dial locations with a name. When you dial you will If you try to store a Speed Dial number where only have to press a few keys (For example: a number has already been stored, the LCD Speed Dial, OK, #, the two-digit number, and...
Page 56: Setting Up Groups For Broadcasting
Chapter 8 Setting up groups for Use the dial pad to enter a name for the Group. broadcasting Press OK. If you regularly want to send the same fax Note message to many fax numbers you can set You can easily print a list of all your up a Group.
Page 57: Printing Reports
Printing Reports Fax reports Fax Journal (activity report) You can set the machine to print a journal at You need to set up the Transmission specific intervals (every 50 faxes, 6, 12 or Verification Report and Journal Period using 24 hours, 2 or 7 days). If you set the interval the Menu key.
Page 58: Reports
Chapter 9 Reports The following reports are available: 1.XMIT Verify Prints a Transmission Verification Report for your last transmission. 2.Help List A help list about how to quickly program your machine. 3.Quick Dial Lists names and numbers stored in the Speed Dial memory, in numerical order.
Page 59: Section Iii Copy
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Page 60: Making Copies
Making copies How to copy Making multiple copies You can make up to 99 copies. Entering Copy mode Make sure you are in Copy mode Press (Copy) to enter Copy mode. The Load your document. default setting is Fax. You can change the (See Loading documents on page 6.) number of seconds or minutes that the machine stays in Copy mode.
Page 61: Copy Options
Fax mode. For 198%/200%/ more information see Mode Custom(25-400%) Timer on page 18. Paper Type Plain Paper Inkjet Paper Brother Photo Other Photo Transparency Paper Size Letter Legal 10(W) x 15(H)cm Brightness - nnonn +...
Page 62: Changing Copy Speed And Quality
Chapter 10 Changing copy speed and To change the default setting, follow the instruction below: quality Press Menu, 3, 1. You can choose from a range of quality 1.Quality settings. The default setting is Normal. Press a or b to choose Normal, Best or To temporarily change the quality setting, Fast quality.
Page 63: Making N In 1 Copies Or A Poster
Making copies Press Copy Options and a or b to Make sure you are in Copy mode choose Enlarge/Reduce. Press OK. Load your document. Do one of the following: Use the dial pad to enter the number of Press a or b to choose the copies (up to 99).
Page 64: Sorting Copies Using The Adf (Monochrome Only) (Mfc-260C Only)
Chapter 10 Sorting copies using the ADF Place your document face down in the direction shown below: (Monochrome only) 2 in 1 (P) (MFC-260C only) You can sort multiple copies. Pages will be sorted in the order 1 2 3, 1 2 3, 1 2 3, and so 2 in 1 (L) Make sure you are in Copy mode 4 in 1 (P)
Page 65: Adjusting Brightness, Contrast And Colour
Making copies Adjusting Brightness, Colour saturation Contrast and Colour Press Menu, 3, 4. 4.Color Adjust Brightness Press a or b to choose 1.Red, 2.Green To temporarily change the brightness setting, or 3.Blue. Press OK. follow the instructions below: Press a or b to change the colour saturation.
Page 66: Paper Options
Letter, Legal, A4, A5 or 10(W) x 15(H)cm. Press a or b to choose the type of paper Press OK. you are using (Plain Paper, Inkjet Paper, Brother Photo, Press Mono Start or Colour Start. Other Photo or Transparency). Press OK. Note Press Mono Start or Colour Start.
Page 67: Section Iv Direct Photo Printing
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Page 68: Printing Photos From A Memory Card Or Usb Flash Memory Drive
Printing photos from a memory card or USB Flash memory drive Using a memory card or USB Note Flash memory drive The MFC-235C only supports a USB Flash memory drive. Your Brother machine has media drives (slots) for use with popular digital camera ®...
Page 69: Memory Cards Or A Usb Flash Memory Drive Folder Structure
Printing photos from a memory card or USB Flash memory drive Memory cards or a USB Flash Please be aware of the following: memory drive folder structure When printing the INDEX or IMAGE, the PhotoCapture Center™ will print all the valid images, even if one or more images Your machine is designed to be compatible have been corrupted.
Page 70: Getting Started
Chapter 11 Getting started The PhotoCapture key indications Firmly put a memory card or USB Flash memory drive into the correct slot. PhotoCapture light is on, the memory card or USB Flash memory drive is 2 3 4 5 properly inserted. PhotoCapture light is off, the memory 1 USB Flash memory drive card or USB Flash memory drive is not...
Page 71: How To Print From A Memory Card Or Usb Flash Memory Drive
Press Colour Start to start printing. Press OK. Press a or b to choose the type of paper you are using, Plain Paper, Inkjet Paper, Brother Photo or Other Photo. Press OK. Press a or b to choose the paper size you are using, Letter or A4.
Page 72: Printing Images
Chapter 11 Printing Images Press a or b to choose the type of paper you are using, Plain Paper, Inkjet Paper, Brother Photo or Before you can print an individual image, you have to know the image number. Other Photo.
Page 73: Dpof Printing
DPOF Print:Yes 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 Photo or Other Photo. Press OK. Downloaded from ManualsPrinter.com Manuals...
Page 74: Photocapture Center™ Print Settings
Paper Type Press a or b to make a lighter or darker Press Menu, 4, 2. print. Press OK. Press a or b to choose Plain Paper, Inkjet Paper, Brother Photo or Press Stop/Exit. Other Photo. Press OK. Contrast Press Stop/Exit.
Page 75: Cropping
USB direct interface. (For more information, Press Menu, 4, 8. visit us at http://solutions.brother.com.) This message will also appear if you Press a or b to choose Off (or On). connect a broken device to the USB direct Press OK.
Page 76: Printing Photos From A Camera
(Default setting) Paper Type Plain Paper, Glossy Paper, Inkjet Paper, Printer Settings (Default setting) Your Brother machine supports the Layout Borderless: On, PictBridge standard, allowing you to connect Borderless: Off, to and print photos directly from any Printer Settings (Default PictBridge compatible digital camera.
Page 77: Printing Images
Printing photos from a camera Printing Images DPOF printing DPOF stands for Digital Print Order Format. Note Major digital camera manufacturers (Canon Remove any memory cards or USB Flash Inc., Eastman Kodak Company, Fuji Photo memory drive from the machine before Film Co.
Page 78: Printing Photos Directly From A Digital Camera (Without Pictbridge)
Chapter 12 Printing photos Printing Images directly from a digital Note camera (without Remove any memory cards or USB Flash PictBridge) memory drive from the machine before connecting a digital camera. If your camera supports the USB Mass Make sure that your camera is turned Storage standard, you can connect your off.
Page 79: Understanding The Error Messages
Printing photos from a camera 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.
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Page 81: Section V Software
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Page 82: Software Features
(For Macintosh ® Make sure your Macintosh is turned How to read the HTML User’s Guide on. Insert the Brother CD-ROM into your This is a quick reference to use the HTML CD-ROM drive. User’s Guide. Double-click the Documentation icon.
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Page 84: Safety And Legal
• Do not connect your machine to electrical sockets on the same circuit as large appliances or other equipment that might disrupt the power supply. • Avoid interference sources, such as speakers or the base units of non-Brother cordless telephones.
Page 85: To Use The Machine Safely
Safety and Legal 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 86 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 output paper tray cover. Doing this may cause injury.
Page 87 Doing this may cause a fire or electrical shock. If the machine becomes hot, releases smoke, or generates any strong smells, immediately turn off the power switch and unplug the machine from the electrical socket. Call your Brother dealer or Brother Customer Service.
Page 88: Important Safety Instructions
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 unplugged at the wall socket. Never install telephone wiring during a lightning storm. Never install a telephone wall socket in a wet location.
Page 89: Important - For Your Safety
13 Wait until pages have exited the machine before picking them up. 14 Unplug this product from the power socket and refer all servicing to Brother Authorized Service Personnel under the following conditions: When the power cord is damaged or frayed.
Page 90: Eu Directive 2002/96/Ec And En50419
Warning - This machine must be earthed. The wires in the mains lead are coloured in line with the following code: Green and Yellow: Earth Blue: Neutral Brown: Live If in any doubt, call a qualified electrician. EU Directive 2002/96/EC and EN50419 European Union Only This equipment is marked with the above recycling symbol.
Page 91: Legal Limitations For Copying
Safety and Legal 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.
Page 92: 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. © 2007 Brother Industries, Ltd. All rights reserved. Microsoft and Windows are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the U.S. and other countries.
Page 93: 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 94 Printing (continued) Difficulty Suggestions Printed text or images are skewed. Make sure the paper is loaded properly in the paper tray and the paper side guide is adjusted correctly. (See Loading paper and other media on page 12.) Make sure the Jam Clear Cover is set properly. Smudged stain at the top center of Make sure the paper is not too thick or curled.
Page 95: Printing Received Faxes
Troubleshooting and Routine Maintenance Printing Received Faxes Difficulty Suggestions Condensed print and white streaks You probably had a bad connection, with static or interference on the telephone across the page or the top and line. Ask the other party to send the fax again. bottom of sentences are cut off.
Page 96: Handling Incoming Calls
For example: If you subscribe to Call Waiting or some other custom service and its signal comes through the line while your machine is sending or receiving a fax, the signal can temporarily interrupt or disrupt the faxes. Brother's ECM feature should help overcome this problem. This condition is related to the telephone system industry and is common to all devices that send and receive information on a single, shared line with custom features.
Page 97: Copying 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 98: Photocapture Center™ Difficulties
PhotoCapture Center™ Difficulties Difficulty Suggestions Removable Disk does not work ® Have you installed the Windows 2000 update? If not, do the following: properly. 1) Unplug the USB cable. ® 2) Install the Windows 2000 update using one of the following methods. Install MFL-Pro Suite from the CD-ROM.
Page 99: Error Messages
As with any sophisticated office product, errors may occur. If this happens, your machine identifies the error and shows an error message. The most common error messages are shown below. You can correct most errors by yourself. If you need more help, the Brother Solutions Center offers the latest FAQs and troubleshooting tips.
Page 100 Error Message Cause Action Init Unable XX The machine has a mechanical Open the scanner cover and remove any foreign problem. objects inside the machine. If the error message continues, see Transferring your faxes or Fax —OR— Journal report on page 92 before disconnecting A foreign object such as a clip or the machine so you will not lose any important ripped paper is in the machine.
Page 101 Troubleshooting and Routine Maintenance Error Message Cause Action The machine is out of paper or Do one of the following: No Paper Fed paper is not properly loaded in the Refill the paper in the paper tray, and then paper tray. press Mono Start or Colour Start.
Page 102: Transferring Your Faxes Or Fax Journal Report
USB USB Device. direct interface. (For more information, visit us at http://solutions.brother.com.) Paper is not the correct size. Load the correct size of paper (Letter, Legal or Wrong Paper A4), and then press Mono Start or Size Colour Start.
Page 103: Document Jam (Mfc-260C Only)
Troubleshooting and Routine Maintenance Document jam Document is jammed inside the ADF unit (MFC-260C only) Take out any paper from the ADF that is Documents can jam in the ADF unit if they are not jammed. not inserted or fed properly, or if they are too long.
Page 104 Pull out the jammed paper (1) and press CAUTION Stop/Exit. Do not place the jam clear cover face down as shown in the illustration. You may damage the cover and cause paper jams. If you cannot remove the jammed paper from the front, or the error message still appears on the LCD after you have remove the jammed paper, please go to the next step.
Page 105: Dial Tone Detection
Troubleshooting and Routine Maintenance Lift the scanner cover (1) from the front Push the paper tray firmly back into the side of the machine until it locks machine. While holding the paper tray in securely into the open position. place, pull out the paper support until it Make sure that there is no jammed clicks and unfold the paper support flap.
Page 106: Telephone Line Interference
Routine maintenance Telephone line interference If you are having problems sending or Replacing the ink cartridges receiving a fax due to possible interference on the telephone line, we recommend that Your machine is equipped with an ink dot you adjust the Equalization for compatibility counter.
Page 107 Open the new ink cartridge bag for the colour shown on the LCD, and then take brother out the ink cartridge. Remove the protective yellow cap (1). Lift each lock release lever and push it until it clicks, and then close the ink cartridge cover.
Page 108: Cleaning The Outside Of The Machine
Brother does not therefore recommend the use of cartridges other than WARNING genuine Brother Branded cartridges or the...
Page 109: Cleaning The Scanner
Troubleshooting and Routine Maintenance Cleaning the scanner Clean the outside of the machine as follows: Lift the document cover (1). Clean the Pull the paper tray (1) completely out of scanner glass (2) and the white the machine. plastic (3) with a soft lint-free cloth moistened with a non-flammable glass cleaner.
Page 110: Cleaning The Machine Printer Platen
Cleaning the machine printer Cleaning the Paper Pick-up platen Roller Pull the paper tray completely out of the WARNING machine. Unplug the machine from the electrical Unplug the machine from the electrical socket before cleaning the printer socket and remove the Jam Clear platen (1).
Page 111: Cleaning The Print Head
Note If you clean the print head at least five times and the print has not improved, call your Brother dealer. Put the Jam Clear Cover back on. Make sure the cover is set properly. Checking the print quality Put the paper tray firmly back in the machine.
Page 112 After replacing the ink cartridge, check the print quality. 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. Downloaded from ManualsPrinter.com Manuals...
Page 113: Checking The Print Alignment
Troubleshooting and Routine Maintenance Checking the print alignment Checking the ink volume You may need to adjust the print alignment You can check the ink that is left in the after transporting the machine if your printed cartridge. text becomes blurred or images become Press Ink Management.
Page 114: Machine Information
Machine Information Packing and shipping the machine Checking the serial number When you transport the machine, use the You can see the machine’s serial number on packing materials that came with your the LCD. machine. If you do not pack the machine properly, you could void your warranty.
Page 115 Troubleshooting and Routine Maintenance Install the yellow protective part, lift each Lift the scanner cover (1) to release the lock release lever and push it until it lock. Gently push the scanner cover clicks, and then close the ink cartridge support down (2) and close the scanner cover.
Page 116 Wrap the machine in the bag and put it Pack the printed materials in the original in the original carton with the original carton as shown below. Do not pack the packing material. used ink cartridges in the carton. Close the carton and tape it shut. Downloaded from ManualsPrinter.com Manuals...
Page 117: C Menu And Features
Menu and Features On-screen Menu keys programming Your machine is designed to be easy to use 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. Access the menu.
Page 118 Press OK when that option appears on the LCD. The LCD will then show the next menu level. Press a or b to scroll to your next menu selection. Press OK. When you finish setting an option, the LCD shows Accepted. Press Stop/Exit.
Page 119: Menu Table
2 Mins* 5 Mins — Sets the type of paper in 2.Paper Type Plain Paper* the paper tray. Inkjet Paper Brother Photo Other Photo Transparency — Sets the size of the paper 3.Paper Size Letter in the paper tray. Legal 10x15cm The factory settings are shown in Bold with an asterisk.
Page 120 Main Menu Submenu Menu Selections Options Descriptions Page Adjusts the ring volume. 1.General Setup 4.Volume 1.Ring (Continued) Med* High Adjusts the volume level 2.Beeper of the beeper. Low* High Adjusts the speaker 3.Speaker volume. Med* High 5.Auto Daylight — Changes for Daylight Savings Time automatically.
Page 121 Menu and Features Main Menu Submenu Menu Selections Options Descriptions Page On* (l51, #51) Allows you to answer all 2.Fax 1.Setup Receive 4.Remote Codes calls at an extension or (Continued) (In Fax mode external telephone and only) use codes to turn the (Continued) machine on or off.
Page 122 Main Menu Submenu Menu Selections Options Descriptions Page — Stops unauthorized users 2.Fax 0.Miscellaneous 1.TX Lock from changing the (Continued) machine’s current settings. Adjusts the equalization 2.Compatibility Normal* for transmission Basic problems. Uses with BT Call Sign. 3.BT Call Sign (U.K Only) Off* View or print a list of the...
Page 123 4.PhotoCapture Normal Photo* — Choose the paper and 2.Paper Type Plain Paper print size. Inkjet Paper Brother Photo Other Photo* — Choose the paper size. 3.Paper Size Letter 10x15cm* 13x18cm The factory settings are shown in Bold with an asterisk.
Page 124 Main Menu Submenu Menu Selections Options Descriptions Page — Choose the print size. 4.PhotoCapture 4.Print Size 10 x 8cm (Appears when A4 or (Continued) 13 x 9cm Letter is chosen in the Paper Size menu.) 15 x 10cm* 18 x 13cm 20 x 15cm —...
Page 125 Menu and Features Main Menu Submenu Menu Selections Options Descriptions Page 0.Initial Setup 1.Receive Mode — Choose the receive mode Fax Only* that best suits your needs. Fax/Tel External TAD Manual — — Puts the date and time on 2.Date&Time the LCD and in headings Quick of faxes you send.
Page 126: Entering Text
Entering Text Press l (space) ! " # $ % & ' ( ) l + , - . / m When you are setting certain menu Press # : ; < = > ? @ [ ] ^ _ selections, such as the Station ID, you may need to enter text into the machine.
Page 127: D Specifications
Piezo with 94 × 1 nozzle Piezo with 94 × 3 nozzles Colour: LCD (liquid crystal display) 16 characters × 1line Power Source AC 220 to 240V 50/60Hz Power Consumption (MFC-235C) Power Save Average 5 W Mode: Standby: Average 7 W Operating:...
Page 128 351 mm 443 mm (MFC-260C) 370 mm 180 mm 398 mm 351 mm 443 mm Weight 7.3 kg (MFC-235C) 8.0 kg (MFC-260C) Noise Operating: 50 dB or less Temperature Operating: 10 to 35° C Best Print Quality: 20 to 33° C...
Page 129: Print Media
Specifications 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 Width: 89 mm (3.5 in) - 216 mm (8.5 in) Height: 127 mm (5.0 in) - 356 mm (14.0 in) For more details, see Paper weight, thickness and...
Page 130: Fax
Compatibility ITU-T Group 3 Coding System MH/MR/MMR/JPEG Modem Speed Automatic Fallback 14,400 bps Document Size ADF Width: (MFC-260C) 148 mm to 216 mm ADF Height: (MFC-260C) 148 mm to 355.6 mm Scanner Glass Width: Max. 216 mm Scanner Glass Height: Max. 297 mm Scanning Width 208 mm Printing Width...
Page 131 Black & White 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 132: Copy
Scans up to 600×1200 dpi Prints up to 1200×1200 dpi (Colour) Scans up to 600×1200 dpi Prints up to 600×1200 dpi Based on Brother standard pattern (Fast mode/Stack Copy). Copy speeds vary with the complexity of the document. Downloaded from ManualsPrinter.com Manuals...
Page 133: Photocapture Center
Specifications PhotoCapture Center™ Note The MFC-235C only supports a USB Flash memory drive. ® Available Media CompactFlash (Type I only) (Microdrive™ is not compatible) (Compact I/O card such as Compact LAN card and Compact Modem card are not supported.) ®...
Page 134: Pictbridge
PictBridge Compatibility Supports the Camera & Imaging Products Association PictBridge standard CIPA DC-001 Visit http://www.cipa.jp/pictbridge for more information Interface PictBridge (USB) Port Downloaded from ManualsPrinter.com Manuals...
Page 135: Scanner
XP Professional x64 Edition. ® Maximum 1200 × 1200 dpi scanning when using the WIA Driver for Windows XP and Windows Vista™ (resolution up to 19200 × 19200 dpi can be chosen by using the Brother scanner utility) Downloaded from ManualsPrinter.com Manuals...
Page 136: Printer
2000 Professional/XP/XP Professional x64 Edition/Windows Vista™/Windows Vista™ x64 Edition driver supporting Brother Native Compression mode ® Mac OS X 10.2.4 or greater: Brother Ink Driver Up to 1200 × 6000 dpi Resolution 1200 × 2400 dpi 1200 × 1200 dpi 600 ×...
Page 137: Interfaces
Specifications Interfaces A USB 2.0 interface cable that is no longer than 2.0 m. Your machine has a full-speed USB 2.0 interface. This interface is compatible with Hi-Speed USB 2.0; however, the maximum data transfer rate will be 12 Mbits/s. The machine can also be connected to a computer that has a USB 1.1 interface.
Page 138: Computer Requirements
Scanning, PowerPC G3 Removable 350MHz Disk Conditions: For the latest driver updates, visit www.brother.com. ® Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.5 or greater. All trademarks, brand and product names are Third party USB ports are not supported. property of their respective companies.
Page 139: Consumable Items
Consumables <Yellow> LC970Y 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" technology providing you with "beautiful“and “long lasting”...
Page 140: E Glossary
Glossary This is a comprehensive list of features and terms that appear in Brother manuals. Availability of these features depends on the model you purchased. ADF (automatic document feeder) Coding method The document can be placed in the ADF Method of coding the information and scanned one page at a time contained in the document.
Page 141 Glossary Journal Period F/T Ring Time The length of time that the Brother The pre-programmed time period machine rings (when the Receive Mode between automatically printed Fax setting is Fax/Tel) to notify you to pick up Journal Reports. You can print the Fax a voice call that it answered.
Page 142 PhotoCapture Center™ Search Allows you to print digital photos from your An electronic, numerical or alphabetical digital camera at high resolution for photo listing of stored Speed Dial and Group quality printing. numbers. PictBridge Speed Dial Allows you to print photos directly from A pre-programmed number for easy your digital camera at high resolution for dialing.
Page 143: Index
Index Copy Options key (copying) paper size ..........56 paper type ..........56 ADF (automatic document feeder) ..6 Cordless telephone ......... 42 Answering machine (TAD) .......38 Custom telephone features on connecting ..........39 ® ® a single line ..........86 Apple Macintosh See Software User's Guide on the...
Page 144 Fax, stand-alone receiving ..........30 at end of conversation ......31 Jacks difficulties ........83 F/T Ring Time, setting ......32 external telephone ......38 from extension telephone .... 40 TAD (answering machine) ....38 Receive Mode, choosing ....30 Jams reducing to fit on paper ......33 document ..........
Page 145 PaperPort™ 11SE with OCR Search ..........43 See Software User's Guide on the Speed Dial CD-ROM and Help in the PaperPort™ changing ..........45 11SE application to access setting up ........... 45 How-to-Guides.......... using ..........43 PhotoCapture Center™ ® CompactFlash ........58 DPOF printing ........63...
Page 146 TAD (telephone answering device), external ..........30 connecting ........38 receive mode ........30 recording OGM ........39 Telephone line connections ...........39 difficulties ..........85 interference ...........96 multi-line (PBX) ........39 Temporary copy settings ......51 Text, entering .........116 special characters .......116 Transparencies ...... 8 Troubleshooting ........83 checking ink volume ......103 document jam ........93...
Page 147 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 purchsed in their own countries. UK/IRE/GEN/SAF Downloaded from ManualsPrinter.com Manuals...

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2 Loading Documents and Paper

3 General Setup

4 Security Features

5 Sending a Fax

6 Receiving a Fax

7 Telephone and External Devices

8 Dialling and Storing Numbers

9 Printing Reports

Section III Copy

10 Making Copies

Section IV Direct Photo Printing

11 Printing Photos from a Memory Card or USB Flash Memory Drive

12 Printing Photos from a Camera

Section V Software

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B Troubleshooting and Routine Maintenance

C Menu and Features

D Specifications

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