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 for the USA 
and Canada, click  Support Information .
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shopping mall (www.brothermall.com
) for 
additional product and services 
information, click  Brother Mall.com .
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shopping mall (www.brother.ca
) for 
additional product and services 
information, click Shop Online (Canada).
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information (http://solutions.brother.com
), 
click  Brother Solutions Center .„
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Brother supplies  
(http://www.brother.com/original/
), click 
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„ To return to the main page, click  Back or 
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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 
information into the machine.
(Canada only) The  # key lets you temporarily 
switch the dialing mode during a telephone call 
from Pulse to Tone. 3 Mode keys:
„  Fax
Lets you access Fax mode.
„  Scan  
Lets you access Scan mode.
„  Copy
Lets you access Copy mode.
„  PhotoCapture
Lets you access PhotoCapture Center
® 
mode.
4 Fax Resolution Lets you temporarily change the resolution 
when sending a fax.
5Ink Lets you clean the print head, check the print 
quality, and check the available ink volume.
 
						

							
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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 exits from a menu.
8 Menu keys: „Menu
Lets you access the main menu to program 
the machine.
„ a Speed Dial
Lets you store, look up, and dial numbers in 
the memory. „
Volume keys
 d     c 
In Fax mode, you can press these keys to 
adjust the ring volume.
„ d
Press to scroll backward to a menu 
selection.
„ a or  b
Press to scroll through the menus and 
options.
„ Clear/Back
Press to cancel the current setting.
„ OK
Lets you choose a setting.
9 Copy Options Lets you temporarily change the copy settings 
when in copy mode.
10 LCD (liquid crystal display) Displays messages on the screen to help you 
set up and use your machine.
11 On/Off You can turn the machine on and off.
 
						

							
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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 application you are using. The figures 
below show the areas you cannot scan on 
Letter and A4 paper.
 
Loading documents and paper2
Length:  Up to 11.7 in. (297 mm)
Width: Up to 8.5 in. (215.9 mm)
Weight: Up to 4.4 lb (2 kg)
UsageDocument 
SizeTop (1)
Bottom (2)Left (3)
Right (4)
Fax Letter 0.12 in.  (3 mm)0.16 in. 
(4 mm)
A4 0.12 in.  (3 mm) 0.04  in. 
(1 mm)
Copy Letter 0.12 in.  (3 mm)0.12 in. 
(3 mm)
A4 0.12 in.  (3 mm) 0.12 in. 
(3 mm)
Scan Letter 0.12 in.  (3 mm)0.12 in. 
(3 mm)
A4 0.12 in.  (3 mm) 0 in. 
(0 mm)
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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 on inkjet paper (coated 
paper), transparencies and photo paper, 
be sure to choose the proper media in the 
‘Basic ’ tab of the printer driver or in the 
Paper Type setting of the menu (See 
Paper Type on page 18).
„ When you print on Brother photo paper, 
load the instruction sheet included with the 
photo paper in the paper tray first, and 
then put the photo paper on the instruction 
sheet.
„ When you use transparencies or photo 
paper, remove each sheet at once 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.
Recommended media2
To get the best print quality, we suggest using 
Brother paper. (See table below.)
We recommend using ‘3M Transparency 
Film’ when you print on transparencies.
Brother paper
Paper TypeItem
Letter Plain BP60PL (USA only)
Letter Glossy Photo BP61GLL
Letter Inkjet (Matte) BP60ML (USA only)
4  × 6 in. Glossy Photo BP61GLP
 
						

							
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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 may stain your next 
document. Use only transparencies 
recommended for inkjet printing.
Improper Setup 
DO NOT use the following kinds of paper:
• Damaged, curled, wrinkled, or  irregularly shaped paper
 
1 0.08 in. (2 mm) or longer
• Extremely shiny or highly textured paper
• Paper already printed on by a printer
• Paper that cannot be arranged uniformly when stacked
• Paper made with a short grain
 
Paper capacity of the output paper 
tray
2
Up to 50 sheets of 20 lb Letter or 80 g/m2 A4 
paper.
„ Transparencies or photo paper must be 
picked up from the output paper tray one 
page at a time to avoid smudging.
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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) – – – Yes
Cards Photo 4  × 6 in. (10  × 15 cm) – Yes Yes Yes
Photo 2L 5  × 7 in. (13  × 18 cm) – – Yes Yes
Index Card 5  × 8 in. (127  × 203 mm) – – – Yes
Post Card 13.9  × 5.8 in. (100  × 148 mm) – – – Yes
Post Card 2 
(Double)5.8  × 7.9 in. (148  × 200 mm) – – – Yes
Envelopes C5  Envelope6.4 
× 9 in. (162  × 229 mm) – – – Yes
DL 
Envelope 4.3 
× 8.7 in. (110  × 220 mm) – – – Yes
COM-10 4 1/8  × 9 1/2 in. (105  × 241 mm) – – – Yes
Monarch 3 7/8  × 7 1/2 in. (98  × 191 mm) – – – Yes
JE4 
Envelope 4.1 
× 9.3 in. (105  × 235 mm) – – – Yes
TransparenciesLetter 8 1/2  × 11 in. (216  × 279 mm) – Yes – Yes
A4 8.3  × 11.7 in. (210  × 297 mm) – Yes – Yes
 
						

							
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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 0.28 mm) 20
Index Card Up to 32 lb  (Up to 120 g/m
2)Up to 0.006 in. (Up to 0.15 mm) 30
Post Card Up to 53 lb  (Up to 200 g/m
2)Up to 0.01 in. (Up to 0.23 mm) 30
Envelopes 20 to 25 lb (75 to 95 g/m
2)Up to 0.02 in. (Up to 0.52 mm) 10
Transparencies – – 10
 
						

							
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Loading paper and 
other media
2
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.
Check that the paper is flat in the tray.
 
Note
When you use Legal size paper, press 
and hold the universal guide release 
button as you slide out the front of the 
paper tray.
 
 
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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 use the paper support flap for 
Legal paper.
 
Loading envelopes and post 
cards2
Loading envelopes2
„ Use envelopes that weigh from 20 to 25 lb 
(75 to 95 g/m
2).
„ Some envelopes need margin settings to 
be set in the application. Make sure you 
do a test print first.