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 telephone or 
fax numbers and as a keyboard for 
entering information into the 
machine.
The  # key lets you temporarily 
switch the dialling mode during a 
telephone call from Pulse to Tone.
5  Mode keys:
 PhotoCapture
Lets you access the PhotoCapture 
Center
™ mode.
  Copy
Lets you access Copy mode.
 Fax
Lets you access Fax mode.
 Scan
Lets you access Scan mode.
6Copy Options
You can quickly and easily select 
temporary settings for copying.
7Fax Resolution
Sets the resolution when you send a 
fax.
8  Mono Start
Lets you start sending faxes or 
make copies in black and white.
Also lets you start a scanning 
operation (in colour or mono, 
depending on the scanning setting 
in the ControlCenter2 software).
 
						

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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 press 
these keys to adjust the volume.
▲ Search/Speed Dial
Lets you look up numbers that are 
stored in the dialling memory. It also 
lets you dial stored numbers by 
pressing  # and a two-digit number.
Press to scroll backward to a menu 
selection.
 
▲ or ▼
Press to scroll through the menus 
and options.
BLiquid Crystal Display (LCD)
Displays messages on the screen to 
help you set up and use your 
machine. The LCD examples in this 
guide are for models with a two-line 
display. There may be slight 
differences between the examples 
provided and models with a one-line 
display.
CPower Save
You can turn the machine to power 
save condition.
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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 (MFC-425CN only). If 
you want to do other operations, you must turn the machine back on.
Turning the machine to Power Save condition
Press and hold down the 
Power Save 
key until the LCD shows:
The LCD light will go off.
Turning the machine to Power Save condition off
Press and hold down the 
Power Save 
key until the LCD shows:
The LCD will show the date and time (Fax 
mode).
Even if you turned the machine off, it will periodically clean the 
print head to preserve print quality.
If you unplug the AC power cord, no machine operations will be 
available.
You can turn the machine Off by customizing the Power Save 
key as shown next page. In this Off mode, no machine operation 
will be available. (See  Power Save Setting on page 1-5.)
The external telephone is always available.
Shutting Down
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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)
On/Off Setting Receive Mode Available Operations
Fax Receive:On
(default) Fax Only
External TADFax Receive, Fax Detect, Delayed Fax, 
Remote Fax Option, Remote Retrieval:
■
You cannot receive a fax with  Mono Start or 
Colour Start .
■ Delayed Fax and Remote Fax Option should 
be set before you switch off the machine.
Manual
Fax/Tel * Delayed Fax, Fax Detect:
■
You cannot receive a fax with  Mono Start or 
Colour Start .
■ * You cannot receive a fax automatically 
even if you have set the receive mode to 
Fax/Tel .
■ Delayed Fax should be set before you switch 
off machine.
Fax Receive:Off — No machine operations will be available.
On/Off Setting Receive Mode Available Operations
Fax Receive:On
(default) Fax Only
External TADFax Receive, Fax Detect:
■
You cannot receive a fax with  Mono Start or 
Colour Start .
Manual
Fax/Tel * Fax Detect:
■
You cannot receive a fax with  Mono Start or 
Colour Start .
■ * You cannot receive a fax automatically 
even if you have set the receive mode to 
Fax/Tel .
Fax Receive:Off — No machine operations will be available.
 
						

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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 use paper that is curled, wrinkled, folded, ripped, 
stapled, paper clipped, pasted or taped.
DO NOT use cardboard, newspaper or fabric. (To fax, copy or 
scan this kind of document, see  Using the scanner glass on 
page 1-8.)
 
						

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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, 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.
We recommend using “3M Transparency Film” when you print on 
transparencies.
Brother Paper
■When you print on inkjet paper (coated paper), 
transparencies and glossy paper, be sure to select the 
proper media in the “Basic” tab of the printer driver or in the 
Paper Type setting of the menu (
Menu/Set, 1, 2).
■ When you print on Brother glossy paper, load the instruction 
sheet included with the glossy paper in the paper tray first, 
and then place the glossy paper on the instruction sheet.
■ When you use transparencies or glossy paper, remove each 
sheet immediately to prevent smudging or paper jams.
■ Avoid touching the printed surface of the paper immediately 
after printing. The surface may not be completely dry and 
may stain your fingers.
Paper Type Item
A4 Plain BP60PA
A4 Glossy BP60GLA
A4 Inkjet (Photo Matte) BP60MA
10 x 15 cm Glossy BP60GLP
 
						

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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 
printers/copiers may stain your next document. Use only 
transparencies recommended for inkjet printing.
Do not use paper:
■that is damaged, curled, wrinkled, or irregularly shaped
■ that is extremely shiny or highly textured
■ that was previously printed by a printer
■ that cannot be arranged uniformly when stacked
■ that is made with a short grain
2 mm or 
longer 2 mm or 
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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 (3 1/2 x 5) - - - Yes
Photo 2L 127 x 178 mm (5 x 7) - - Yes Yes
Index Card 127 x 203 mm (5 x 8) - - - Yes
Post Card 1 100 x 148 mm (3.9 x 5.8) - - - Yes
Post Card 2 
(Double) 148 x 200 mm (5.8 x 7.9) - - - Yes
Envelopes C5 Envelope 162 x 229 mm (6.4 x 9) - - - Yes DL Envelope 110 x 220 mm (4.3 x 8.7) - - - Yes
COM-10 105 x 241 mm (4 1/8 x 9 1/2) - - - Yes
Monarch 98 x 191 mm (3 7/8 x 7 1/2) - - - Yes
JE4 Envelope 105 x 235 mm (4.1 x 9.3) - - - Yes
Transparencies Letter 216 x 279 mm (8 1/2 x 11) - Yes - Yes
A4 210 x 297 mm (8.3 x 11.7) - Yes - Yes