Brother MFC 230C User Manual

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Print mediaD
1Use only transparencies recommended for inkjet printing.
2For glossy paper or transparencies, we recommend removing printed pages from the output paper tray immediately 
after they exit the machine to avoid smudging.
3See Paper type and size for each operation on page 11.
Paper Input  Paper Tray
„Paper type:
Plain paper, inkjet paper (coated paper), glossy paper
2, 
transparencies
12 and envelopes 
„ Paper size:
Letter, Legal, Executive, A4, A5, A6, JIS_B5, envelopes...

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FaxD
1Black & White only2‘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.
3‘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.
CompatibilityITU-T Group 3
Coding System MH/MR/MMR/JPEG
Modem Speed Automatic Fallback
14,400 bps...

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CopyD
1Based on Brother standard pattern (Fast mode/Stack Copy). Copy speeds vary with the complexity of the document.
Color/Black Yes/Yes
Document Size  Scanner Glass Width: Max. 8.5 in. (215.9 mm)
Scanner Glass Height: Max. 11.7 in. (297 mm)
Copy Width: Max. 8.26 in. (210 mm) (Letter paper)
Copy Speed Black: Up to 18 pages/minute (Letter paper)
1
Color: Up to 16 pages/minute (Letter paper)1
Multiple CopiesStacks up to 99 pages
Enlarge/Reduce 25% to 400% (in increments of 1%)...

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PhotoCapture Center®D
1USB Flash memory drive is not included.
2USB 2.0 standard
USB Mass Storage Class from 16 MB to 8 GB
Support format: FAT 12/FAT16/FAT32
3Progressive JPEG format is not supported.
4See Paper type and size for each operation on page 11.
Available Media1USB flash memory drive2
ResolutionUp to 1200×2400 dpi
File Extension
(Media Format) DPOF, EXIF, DCF
(Image Format) Photo Print: JPEG
3
Number of FilesUp to 999 files
(The folder inside a USB Flash memory drive is also 
counted.)...

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PictBridgeD
ScannerD
1Windows® XP in this User’s Guide includes Windows® XP Home Edition, Windows® XP Professional, and Windows® 
XP Professional x64 Edition.
2Maximum 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)
Compatibility Supports the Camera & Imaging Products Association 
PictBridge standard CIPA DC-001
Visit http://www.cipa.jp/pictbridge for more...

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PrinterD
1Based on Brother standard pattern.
Letter size in draft mode.
2When you set the Borderless feature to On.
3See Paper type and size for each operation on page 11.
InterfacesD
1Your machine has a USB 2.0 Full-speed interface. This interface is compatible with USB 2.0 Hi-Speed; 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.
2Third party USB ports are not supported for Macintosh®.
Printer Driver...

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Computer requirementsD
SUPPORTED OPERATING SYSTEMS AND SOFTWARE FUNCTIONS
Operating Systems
Supported  FunctionsInterface Minimum 
ProcessorRecommended 
RAMRequired 
HARD Di sk 
Space
Windows®1,52000 
ProfessionalPrinting, 
PC-FAX 
Send
4
Scanning, 
Removable 
Disk
3
USB Intel® 
Pentium
®II or 
AMD equivalent 256MB 480MB
XP Home
XP Professional
XP Professional  
x64 Edition
AMD Opteron™
AMD Athlon™ 
64
Intel® Xeon™  
with 
Intel
® EM64T
Intel
® Pentium® 4 
with Intel
® EM64T
512MB...

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Consumable itemsD
InkThe machine uses individual Black, Yellow, Cyan and Magenta ink 
cartridges that are separate from the print head assembly.
Service Life of Ink 
Cartridge The first time you install the ink cartridges the machine will use extra 
ink to fill the ink delivery tubes. This is a one-time process that 
enables high quality printing. Afterward, replacement ink cartridges 
will print the specified number of pages.
Replacement Ink Cartridges
Standard Black - Approximately 500 pages at 5%...

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This is a comprehensive list of features and terms that appear in Brother manuals. Availability of 
these features depends on the model you purchased.
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GlossaryE
Auto ReductionReduces the size of incoming faxes.
Automatic Redial A feature that enables your machine to 
redial the last fax number after five 
minutes if the fax did not go through 
because the line was busy.
Backup Print Your machine prints a copy of every fax 
that is received and stored in memory.This 
is a safety feature so you...

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ECM (Error Correction Mode)Detects errors during fax transmission 
and resends the pages of the fax that had 
an error.
Extension telephone A telephone using the same line as your 
fax but plugged into a separate wall jack.
External telephone A telephone that is plugged into the EXT 
jack of your machine.
F/T Ring Time The length of time that the Brother 
machine rings (when the Receive Mode 
setting is Fax/Tel) to notify you to pick up 
a voice call that it answered.
Fax Journal Lists information...