Brother MFC 230C User Manual

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DO NOT touch the area shade d in the illustration. Doing this may cause injury.
  
When moving the machine you must lift it from the base, by placing a hand at each side of the 
unit as shown in the illustration. Do not carry the machine by holding the scanner cover.
 
 
 
DO NOT use flammable substances or any type of spray to clean the inside or outside of the 
machine. Doing this may cause a fire or electrical shock.
  
If the machine becomes hot, releases smoke, or generates...

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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 
jack. Never install telephone wiring during a lightning storm. Never install a telephone wall 
jack in a wet location.
• This product must be installed near an AC power outlet that is easily accessible. In case of  an emergency, you must unplug the power cord from the AC power outlet to shut off the 
power...

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Important safety instructionsA
1 Read all of these instructions.
2 Save them for later reference.
3 Follow all warnings and instructions marked on the product.
4 Unplug this product from the wall outlet before cleaning the inside of the machine. Do not use liquid or aerosol cleaners. Use a damp cloth for cleaning.
5 Do not use this product near water.
6 Do not place this product on an unstable cart, stand, or table. The product may fall, causing  serious damage to the product.
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„If the product has been exposed to rain or water.
„ If the product does not operate normally w hen the operating instructions are followed, 
adjust only those controls that are covered by the operating instructions. Improper 
adjustment of other controls may result in  damage and will often require extensive work by 
a qualified technician to restore the product to normal operation.
„ If the product has been dropped or the cabinet has been damaged.
„ If the product exhibits a distinct change in...

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If this equipment causes harm to the telephone net work, the telephone company will notify you in 
advance that temporary discontinuance of service may be required. But if advance notice isnt 
practical, the telephone company will notify the  customer as soon as possible. Also, you will be 
advised of your right to file a complaint with the FCC if you believe it is necessary.
The telephone company may make changes in its facilities, equipment, operations or procedures 
that could...

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Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Declaration of 
Conformity (USA only)A
declares, that the products
Product Name: MFC-230C
comply with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This 
device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference 
received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, 
pursuant to...

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Legal limitations for copyingA
Color reproductions of certain documents are illegal and may result in either criminal or civil 
liability. This memorandum is intended to be a guide rather than a complete listing of every 
possible prohibition. In case of doubt, we suggest that you check with counsel as to any particular 
questionable documents.
The following documents issued by the United States/Canadian Government or any of its 
Agencies may not be copied:„ Money
„ Bonds or other...

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TrademarksA
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.
Windows and Microsoft are registered trademarks of Microsoft in the U.S. and other countries.
Macintosh and TrueType are registered trademarks of Apple Computer, Inc.
Nuance, the Nuance logo, PaperPort and ScanSoft are...

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TroubleshootingB
IMPORTANT
For technical help, you must call the country where you bought the machine. Calls must be 
made from within  that country.
 
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
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If you are having difficulty with...

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White horizontal lines appear in text 
or graphics.Clean the print head. (See 
Cleaning the print headon page 98.)
Try using the recommended types of paper. (See  Acceptable paper and other 
media on page 9.) 
The machine prints blank pages. Clean the print head. (See  Cleaning the print headon page 98.)
Characters and lines are stacked. Check the printing alignment. (See  Checking the print alignmenton page 100.)
Printed  text  or images are skewed. Make sure the paper is loaded properly in the...