Brother MFC 215 User Manual

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Control panel overview
1Redial/Pause
Redials the last number you called. 
It also inserts a pause in quick dial 
numbers.
2Tel/R
This key is used to have a telephone 
conversation after picking up the 
external handset in F/T 
pseudo-ringing.
Also, use this key to transfer a call to 
another extension when it is 
connected to a PBX.
3 Ink Management
Lets you clean the print head, check 
the print quality, and check the 
available ink volume.
4 Dial Pad
Use these keys to dial...

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9 Colour Start
Lets you start sending faxes or 
make copies in full colour.
Also lets you start a scanning 
operation (in colour or mono, 
depending on the scanning setting 
in the ControlCenter2 software).
<   Stop/Exit
Stops an operation or exits from the 
menu.
A  Navigation keys:
Menu/Set
The same key is used for Menu and 
Set operations.
Lets you access the Menu to 
program and store your settings in 
the machine.
When using the speaker or during 
ringing in fax mode, you can...

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Turning the machine to Power Save condition
When the machine is idle, you can turn it to Power Save condition by 
pressing the 
Power Save key. In Power Save mode, the machine 
will receive telephone calls as normal. For further information on 
receiving faxes in the power save condition, please see the table on 
page 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...

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Power Save Setting
You can customize the machine’s Power Save key. The default 
mode is  Fax Receive:On , so your machine can receive faxes or 
calls even when the machine is in Power Save mode. If you do not 
want your machine to receive faxes or calls, turn this setting to 
Fax Receive:Off . (See Turning the machine to Power Save 
condition  on page 1-4.)
1Press Menu/Set, 1, 6.
2Press ▲ or ▼ to select  Off (or On).
3Press Menu/Set.
4Press Stop/Exit.
(For MFC-425CN)
(For MFC-215C)...

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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 g/m2) paper and always fan the pages before 
putting them in the ADF.
■ Make sure documents written with ink are completely dry.
■ Documents to be faxed must be from 147 to 216 mm wide and 
147 to 356 mm long.
DO NOT...

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1Fan 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. 
2Adjust the paper guides to fit the width of your documents.
3Unfold the ADF Document Output Support Flap.
DO NOT  pull on the document while it is feeding.
To use the ADF, the scanner glass must be empty.
ADF Document 
Output Support Flap
 

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Using the scanner glass
You can use the scanner glass to fax pages of a book or one page 
at a time. Document
s can be up to 216 mm wide and 297 mm long.
1Lift the document cover.
2Using the document guidelines on the left, center the document 
face down on the scanner glass.
3Close the document cover.
To use the scanner glass, the ADF must be empty.
If the document is a book or is thick, do not slam the cover or 
press on it.
Place documents face 
down on the 
Scanner Glass
 

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About paper
The print quality can be affected by the type of paper you use in the 
machine.
To get the best print quality for the settings you’ve chosen, always 
set the Paper Type to match the type of paper you load.
You can use plain paper, inkjet paper (coated paper), glossy paper, 
transparencies and envelopes.
We recommend testing various paper types before purchasing large 
quantities.
For best results, use the recommended paper.
Recommended Paper
To get the best print quality,...

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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. Load glossy paper with the shiny side facing 
down.
■ Avoid touching either side of transparencies because they 
absorb water and perspiration easily, and this may cause 
decreased output quality. Transparencies designed for laser...

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Paper type and size  for each operationPaper Type Paper Size Usage
Fax Copy PhotoCapture Printer
Cut Paper Letter  216 x 279 mm (8 1/2 x 11) Yes Yes Yes Yes A4 210 x 297 mm (8.3 x 11.7) Yes Yes Yes Yes
Legal 216 x 356 mm (8 1/2 x 14) Yes Yes - Yes
Executive 184 x 267 mm (7 1/4 x 10 1/2) - - - Yes
JIS B5 182 x 257 mm (7.2 x 10.1) - - - Yes
A5 148 x 210 mm (5.8 x 8.3) - Yes - Yes
A6 105 x 148 mm (4.1 x 5.8) - - - Yes
Cards Photo 102 x 152 mm (4 x 6) - Yes Yes Yes Photo L 89 x 127 mm...