Brother MFC 240C User Manual

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Clean the outside of the machine as 
follows:
B
aPull the paper tray (1) completely out of 
the machine.
 
bWipe the outside of the machine with a 
soft cloth to remove dust.
 
cRemove anything that is stuck inside the 
paper tray.
dLift the output paper tray cover and wipe 
the inside and outside of the paper tray 
with a soft cloth to remove dust.
 
eClose the output paper tray cover and 
put the paper tray firmly back in the 
machine.
Cleaning the scannerB
aLift the document cover (1). Clean the...

Troubleshooting and Routine Maintenance
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Cleaning the machine printer 
platenB
WARNING 
Unplug the machine from the AC power 
outlet before cleaning the printer platen (1).
  
If ink is scattered on or around the printer 
platen, wipe it off with a soft, dry, lint-free 
cloth.
    
 
aClean the machine printer platen (1).
Cleaning the paper pick-up 
rollerB
aPull the paper tray completely out of the 
machine.
bUnplug the machine from the AC power 
outlet and remove the Jam Clear Cover 
(1).
 
cClean...

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Cleaning the print headB
To ensure the good print quality, the machine 
will regularly clean the print head. You can 
start the cleaning process manually if 
needed.
Clean the print head and ink cartridges if you 
get a horizontal line in the text or graphics on 
your printed pages. You can clean Black only, 
three colors at a time 
(Yellow/Cyan/Magenta), or all four colors at 
once.
Cleaning the print head consumes ink. 
Cleaning too often uses ink unnecessarily.
CAUTION 
DO NOT touch the print head....

Troubleshooting and Routine Maintenance
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hThe LCD asks you if you want to start 
cleaning.
 
Start Cleaning?
 
1.Yes 2.No
Press 1 (Yes).
The machine starts cleaning the print 
head.
iAfter cleaning is finished, press Color 
Start.
The machine starts printing the Print 
Quality Check Sheet again and then 
return to stepe. 
jPress Stop/Exit.
If you repeat this procedure at least five 
times and the print quality is still poor, 
replace the ink cartridge for the clogged 
color. 
After replacing the ink...

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gFor 1200 dpi, press the number of the 
test print that most closely matches the 
number 0 sample (1-8).
 
1200dpi Adjust
 
Select Best #5
hPress Stop/Exit.
Checking the ink volumeB
You can check the ink that is left in the 
cartridge.
aPress Ink.
bPress a or b to choose Ink Volume.
Press OK.
The LCD shows the ink volume.
cPress a or b to choose the color you 
want to check.
dPress Stop/Exit.
Note
You can check the ink volume from your 
computer. (See Printing for Windows
® or 
Printing and Faxing...

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CAUTION 
If you are not able to find the yellow 
protective parts, DO NOT remove the ink 
cartridges before shipping. It is essential 
that the machine be shipped with either the 
yellow protective parts or the ink cartridges 
in position. Shipping without them will 
cause damage to your machine and may 
void your warranty.
 
dUnplug the machine from the telephone 
wall jack and take the telephone line 
cord out of the machine.
eUnplug the machine from the AC...

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jClose the carton and tape it shut. 
 

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C
On-screen 
programming
C
Your machine is designed to be easy to use 
with LCD on-screen programming using the 
menu keys. User-friendly programming helps 
you take full advantage of all the menu 
selections your machine has to offer.
Since your programming is done on the LCD, 
we have created step-by-step on-screen 
instructions to help you program your 
machine. All you need to do is follow the 
instructions as they guide you through the 
menu selections and programming options.
Menu tableC
You...

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To access the menu mode:
aPress Menu.
bChoose an option.
„Press 1 for General Setup menu.
„Press 2 for Fax menu.
„Press 3 for Copy menu.
 
„Press 0 for Initial Setup.
You can scroll more quickly through 
each menu level by pressing a or b for 
the direction you want.
cPress OK when that option appears on 
the LCD.
The LCD will then show the next menu 
level.
dPress a or b to scroll to your next menu 
selection.
ePress OK.
When you finish setting an option, the 
LCD shows Accepted.
 

Menu and Features
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Menu TableC
The menu table will help you understand the menu selections and options that are found in the 
machines programs. The factory settings are shown in Bold with an asterisk.
Choose & OK Choose & OK to accept to exit
    
     
  
  
 
Main Menu Submenu Menu Selections Options Descriptions Page
1.General 
Setup1.Mode Timer—0 Sec
30 Secs
1 Min
2 Mins*
5 Mins
OffSets the time to return to 
Fax mode.18
2.Paper Type—Plain Paper*
Inkjet Paper
Brother Photo
Other Photo...