Brother MFC 215 User Manual
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INDEX I - 1 Index A Access codes, storing and dialling ............................... 5-5 ADF (automatic document feeder) ............................... 1-6 ADF cover ......................... 12-5 Answering machine (TAD) ......A-5 connecting ........................A-6 Automatic fax receive ........................ 4-1Fax Detect ..................... 4-4 fax redial ........................... 3-2 transmission ..................... 3-5 B Broadcasting ..................... 3-11 setting up Groups for ........ 5-3 C CancellingFax Forwarding ................ 6-1 fax jobs in memory ......... 3-10 jobs awaiting redial ......... 3-10 Cleaning Paper Pick-up Roller ........ 12-25 print head ..................... 12-15 printer platen ................ 12-24 scanner ........................ 12-23 CNG tones ........................ 1-19 Computer requirements ........ S-9 Connecting external TAD ....................A-5 external telephone ............A-4 Consumable items ............S-10 Control panel overview ....... 1-2 Copy brightness ......................... 8-8 colour adjustment ...........8-14 contrast ...........................8-13 default settings ...............8-13 Enlarge/Reduce ................8-4 multiple .............................8-2 Page Layout ...................8-10 paper size .........................8-8 paper type .........................8-7 quality setting .......... 8-5, 8-13 single copy ........................8-2 Sort (ADF only) .................8-9 temporary settings ............8-3 Cordless phone .................. A-3 Credit card numbers ............5-5 Custom telephone features on a single line .... 12-12, A-10 D Date and Time .....................2-1 Delayed Batch Transmission ...................3-13 Dialling a pause .............................5-5 access codes and credit card numbers ..................5-5 automatic fax redial ..........3-2 automatic transmission .........3-5 Groups ............................3-11 manual ..............................3-1 Speed-Dial ........................3-2 Dual Access ........................3-8 E ECM (Error Correction Mode) ..............................1-20 Envelopes ..........................1-13 Equalization .....................12-14

I - 2 INDEX Error messages on LCD .......12-1 Comm. Error .................. 12-1 Ink Empty ....................... 12-2 Near Empty .................... 12-2 No Paper Fed ................ 12-2 Not Registered ................. 3-2 Out of Memory ............... 12-3 Unable to Change .......... 12-4 Unable to Clean ............. 12-4 Unable to Init. ................ 12-4 Unable to Print ............... 12-4 Unable to Scan .............. 12-4 Extension telephone, using ................................... A-2, A-8 External telephone, connecting ........................ A-4 F Fax codes changing ................... 6-5, A-3 Fax Receive Code ........... A-2 Remote Access Code .......... 6-5 Telephone Answer Code .... A-2 Fax Detect .......................... 4-4 Fax Forwarding changing remotely ........ 6-7, 6-8 programming a number ........ 6-1 Fax Storage ........................ 6-2 printing from memory ....... 4-5 turning on ......................... 6-2 Fax, stand-alone receiving .......................... 4-1compatibility .............. 12-14 difficulties ......... 12-9, 12-10 Fax Forwarding ...... 6-1, 6-7 from extension phone ....... A-2 reducing to fit on paper ...... 4-5 retrieving from a remote site ............... 6-8 Ring Delay, setting ........ 4-2 sending ............................ 3-1 automatic ....................... 3-5 Broadcasting ............... 3-11 cancelling from memory ..................... 3-10 colour fax ....................... 3-3 compatibility .............. 12-14 contrast ......................... 3-6 enter Fax mode ............. 3-1 from memory (Dual Access) .............. 3-8 from scanner glass ........ 3-4 manual .......................... 3-5 overseas ...................... 3-12 Real Time Transmission ............... 3-9 resolution ....................... 3-7 Fax/Tel mode answering at extension phones ........................... A-2 double-ringing (voice calls) .................... 4-3 F/T Ring Time .................. 4-3 Fax Receive Code ........... A-2 receiving faxes ................. A-2 Ring Delay ....................... 4-2 Telephone Answer Code ..... A-2 G Gray scale ................... S-6, S-7 Groups for Broadcasting ....... 5-3 H HELP LCD messages ................ B-1using navigation keys ...... B-2 Menu Table .............. B-1, B-3

INDEX I - 3 I Ink cartridges checking ink volume ....... 12-19 replacing ....................... 12-26 Ink Dot Counter ............... 12-26 J Jams document ....................... 12-5 paper .............................. 12-5 L LCD (liquid crystal display)contrast ............................ 2-6 Help List ........................... 7-3 M Maintenance, routine ...... 12-23 Manual dialling .............................. 3-1 receive .............................. 4-1 transmission ..................... 3-5 Memory Storage .................B-1 Menu Selection Table .........B-1 Mode, entering Copy ................................. 8-1 Fax ................................... 3-1 PhotoCapture Center™ ....... 1-2 Scan ................................. 1-2 Multi-line connections (PBX) ..............................A-10 P Paper .......................... 1-9, S-3 document size .................. 3-3 Size .................................. 2-5 Type ................................. 2-4 Phone line connections ......................A-6 difficulties ..................... 12-11 multi-line (PBX) .............. A-10 Type ..................................2-3 PhotoCapture Center™ Borderless ......................9-12 Colour enhancement ......9-10 CompactFlash ® ................9-1 Cropping .........................9-12 Default setting ...................9-9 DPOF printing ...................9-8 Memory Stick ® ..................9-1 MultiMediaCard™ .............9-1 paper & size ......................9-9 Printing images .................9-6 Printing Index ....................9-5 SecureDigital™ .................9-1 SmartMedia ® ....................9-1 specifications ................... S-5 xD-Picture Card™ ............9-1 Power failure ...................... B-1 Print area ................................1-13 difficulties ............ 12-9, 12-10 drivers .............................. S-8 fax from memory ...............4-5 improving quality ...........12-15 paper jams ......................12-6 report ................................7-3 resolution ......................... S-8 specifications ................... S-8 Programming your MFC ...........................B-1, B-2 Q Quick-Dial Access codes and credit card numberssetting up .......................5-5 Broadcasting ...................3-11 using Groups ...............3-11

I - 4 INDEX Group dial changing ....................... 5-2 setting up Groups for Broadcasting ............... 5-3 Search ............................. 3-2 Speed-Dial using ............................. 3-2 R Receive Mode .................... 4-1 External TAD ................... 4-1 Fax Only .......................... 4-1 Fax/Tel ............................. 4-1 Manual ............................. 4-1 Redial/Pause ...................... 3-2 Reducing copies .............................. 8-6 incoming faxes ................. 4-5 Remote Retrieval ................ 6-6 access code .............. 6-5, 6-6 commands ....................... 6-7 getting your faxes ............ 6-8 Reports ............................... 7-1 Fax Journal ...................... 7-2Journal Period ............... 7-2 Help List ........................... 7-3 how to print ...................... 7-3 Network Configuration .......... 7-3 Quick-Dial List ................. 7-3 Transmission Verification ..... 7-1 User Settings ................... 7-3 XMIT Verify ...................... 7-3 Resolution copy ................................. S-4 fax (Standard, Fine, SuperFine, Photo) .......... S-6 print .................................. S-8 scan ................................. S-7 setting for next fax ........... 3-7 Ring Delay, setting ............. 4-2 S Safety Instructions ........ iii, 11-2 Setup Date and Time ................. 2-1 Station ID (fax header)entering text .................. 2-2 Shipping the machine ..... 12-20 Speed-Dial changing .......................... 5-2 dialling .............................. 3-2 storing .............................. 5-1 T TAD (telephone answering device), external .........4-1, A-5 connecting ................ A-5, A-6 receive mode ................... 4-1 recording OGM ................ A-7 Text, entering .................... B-11 special characters ..........B-12 Troubleshooting ................ 12-1 checking ink volume ..... 12-19 document jam ................ 12-5 error messages on LCD .... 12-1 if you are having difficultyCopying Difficulties ........ 12-12 Handling Incoming Calls ........................ 12-12 Network Difficulties ........ 12-13 phone line .................. 12-14 Phone Line or Connection .............. 12-11 PhotoCapture Center™ Difficulties ................ 12-13 Printing ............. 12-9, 12-10 Printing Received Faxes ....................... 12-10 Receiving Faxes ........ 12-11 Scanning Difficulties ...... 12-12 Sending Faxes .......... 12-11

INDEX I - 5 Software Difficulties ....... 12-12 paper jam ....................... 12-6 print quality ................... 12-15 TX Lock ............................. 3-15 V Volume, setting ................... 2-5 beeper .............................. 2-5 ring ................................... 2-5 speaker ............................ 2-6

R - 1 REMOTE RETRIEVAL ACCESS CARD (MFC-425CN ONLY) Remote Retrieval Access card (MFC-425CN only) If you plan to receive fax messages while away from your machine, carrying the Remote Retrieval Access Card printed below will serve as a convenient reminder of the retrieval procedures. Simply cut out the card and fold it to fit your wallet or organizer. Keeping it handy will help you derive the full benefit of your machine’s Fax Forwarding, and Remote Retrieval features. Using Remote Access Code1Dial your fax number from a telephone or fax machine using touch tone. When your machine answers, immediately enter your Remote Access Code (3 digits followed by ). Your machine signals the kinds of messages it received: 1 long beep — Fax messages No beeps — No messages. After 2 short beeps, enter a command. Press 9 0 to reset your machine when you finish. Hang up. 23 456 1 4 Press 9 7 11 long beep — Fax messages 3 short beeps — No messages CHANGE RECEIVE MODE Press 9 8 then for External TAD, press 1. Fax Only, press 3. Fax/Tel, press 2. EXIT REMOTE OPERATION Press 9 0. CHECK RECEIVING STATUS REMOTE RETRIEVAL ACCESS CARD FoldFold

REMOTE RETRIEVAL ACCESS CARD (MFC-425CN ONLY) R - 2 Press Menu/Set , 2, 5, 2. fax number where you want your fax messages forwarded followed by . Program Fax Forwarding Number, press 4. Enter the new Turn Fax Storage On , press 6. RETRIEVE A FAX Press 9 6 then to Retrieve all faxes , press 2, then enter the number of remote fax machine followed by . After the beep, hang up and wait. Erase all fax messages , press 3. Changing Remote Access Code1 2Enter a three-digit code using numbers 0-9, or . The cannot be changed.3Press Menu/Set . 4Press Stop/Exit . Remote Commands CHANGE FAX FORWARDING SETTING Press 9 5. then to Turn feature Off , press 1. Select Fax Forwarding , press 2. 3 2 FoldFold

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