Brother MFC 230C User Manual

General Information5
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Accessing Brother 
Support 
(For Windows
®)1
You can find all the contacts you will need, 
such as Web support (Brother Solutions 
Center), Customer Service and Brother 
Authorized Service Centers on  For Customer 
Service on page i and on the Brother 
CD-ROM.
„ Click  Brother Support  on the main menu. 
The following screen will appear:
 
„ To access our web site 
(www.brother.com
), click  Brother Home 
Page .
„ To view all Brother Numbers, including 
Customer Service numbers...

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MFC-230C Control panel overview1
 
1 Fax keys „Redial/Pause
Redials the last number called. It also 
inserts a pause when programming quick 
dial numbers.
„ Hook
Press before dialing if you want to make 
sure a fax machine will answer, and then 
press  Black Start  or Color Start . 
Also, press this key after picking up the 
handset of an external telephone during the 
F/T pseudo/double-ring.
2 Dial Pad Use these keys to dial telephone and fax 
numbers and as a keyboard for entering...

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6 Start keys:„  Color Start  
Lets you start sending faxes or making 
copies in full color. Also lets you start a 
scanning operation (in color or black & 
white, depending on the scanning setting in 
the ControlCenter software).
„  Black Start
Lets you start sending faxes or making 
copies in black & white. Also lets you start 
a scanning operation (in color or black & 
white, depending on the scanning setting in 
the ControlCenter software).
7  Stop/Exit
Stops an operation or...

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Loading documents2
Using the scanner glass2
You can use the scanner glass to fax, copy or 
scan pages of a book or one page at a time.
Document Sizes Supported2
How to load documents2
aLift the document cover.
bUsing the document guidelines on the 
left, center the document face down on 
the scanner glass.
 
 
cClose the document cover.
CAUTION 
If you are scanning a book or thick 
document, DO NOT slam the cover or 
press on it.
 
Scannable area2
The scannable area depends on the settings 
in the...

Loading documents and paper9
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Acceptable paper and 
other media
2
The print quality can be affected by the type 
of paper you are using in the machine.
To get the best print quality for the settings 
you have 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 buying large quantities.
For best results, use Brother paper.„ When you print...

Chapter 2
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Handling and using media2
„ 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 photo paper is shiny. 
Avoid touching the shiny (coated) side. 
Load photo 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...

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Choosing the right media2
Paper type and size for each operation2
Paper TypePaper SizeUsage
FaxCopyPhoto 
CapturePrinter
Cut Sheet Letter  8 1/2  × 11 in. (216  × 279 mm) Yes Yes Yes Yes
A4 8.3  × 11.7 in. (210  × 297 mm) Yes Yes Yes Yes
Legal 8 1/2  × 14 in. (216  × 356 mm) Yes Yes – Yes
Executive 7 1/4  × 10 1/2 in. (184  × 267 mm) – – – Yes
JIS B5 7.2  × 10.1 in. (182  × 257 mm) – – – Yes
A5 5.8  × 8.3 in. (148  × 210 mm) – Yes – Yes
A6 4.1  × 5.8 in. (105  × 148 mm) –...

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Paper weight, thickness and capacity2
1Up to 50 sheets for Legal size paper 20 lb (80 g/m2).
Up to 100 sheets of 20 lb (80 g/m2) paper.
Paper TypeWeightThicknessNo. of sheets
Cut 
Sheet Plain Paper
17 to 32 lb (64 to 120 g/m2)0.003 to 0.006 in. (0.08 to 0.15 mm)
1001
Inkjet Paper17 to 53 lb (64 to 200 g/m2)0.003 to 0.01 in. (0.08 to 0.25 mm) 20
Glossy Paper Up to 58 lb  (Up to 220 g/m
2)Up to 0.01 in. (Up to 0.25 mm) 20
Cards Photo 4  × 6
Up to 64 lb  (Up to 240 g/m
2)Up to 0.01 in. (Up to...

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Loading paper and 
other media
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aIf the paper support flap is open, close it, 
and then pull the paper tray completely 
out of the machine.
Lift the output paper tray cover (1).
 
 
bPress and slide the paper side 
guides (1) and paper length guide (2) to 
fit the paper size.
 
cFan the stack of paper well to avoid 
paper jams and misfeeds.
 
Note
Always make sure the paper is not curled.
 
dGently put the paper into the paper tray 
print side down and top edge first....

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eGently adjust the paper side guides with 
both hands to the paper.
Make sure the paper side guides touch 
the sides of the paper.
 
Note
Be careful that you do not push the paper 
in too far; it may lift at the back of the tray 
and cause feed problems.
 
fClose the output paper tray cover.
gSlowly push the paper tray completely 
into the machine.
 
hWhile holding the paper tray in place, 
pull out the paper support (1) until it 
clicks and unfold the paper support 
flap (2).
 
Note
Do not...