Brother MFC 240C User Manual

Chapter 1
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Control panel overview1
 
1On/Off
You can turn the machine on or off.
2 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 double/pseudo-ring.
3 Dial Pad
Use these keys to dial telephone and fax 
numbers and as a...

General Information
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6 Copy Options
Lets you temporarily change the copy settings 
when in copy mode.
7 Fax Resolution
Lets you temporarily change the resolution 
when sending a fax.
8Ink
Lets you clean the print head, check the print 
quality, and check the available ink volume.
9 Menu keys:
„Menu
Access the main menu.
„a Search/Speed Dial
Lets you look up and dial numbers that are 
stored in the memory.
„Volume keys
 d   c 
In Fax mode, you can press these keys to 
adjust the ring volume.
„d
Press...

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Loading documents2
You can send a fax, make copies, and scan 
from the ADF (automatic document feeder) 
and from the scanner glass.
Using the ADF2
The ADF can hold up to 10 pages and feeds 
each sheet individually. Use standard 20 lb 
(80 g/m
2) paper and always fan the pages 
before putting them in the ADF.
Recommended environment2
Document Sizes Supported2
How to load documents2
CAUTION 
DO NOT pull on the document while it is 
feeding.
  
DO NOT use paper that is curled, wrinkled, 
folded, ripped,...

Loading documents and paper
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CAUTION 
DO NOT leave thick documents on the 
scanner glass. If you do this, the ADF may 
jam.
 
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
Note
To use the scanner glass, the ADF must 
be empty.
 
aLift the document cover. 
bUsing the document guidelines on the 
left, center the document face down on 
the scanner glass.
 
cClose the document cover....

Chapter 2
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Scanning area
The scanning area depends on the settings in 
the application you are using. The figures 
below show the areas you cannot scan on 
paper.
 
Acceptable paper and 
other media
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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), photo paper, transparencies and...

Loading documents and paper
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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.
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....

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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...

Loading documents and paper
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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 
SheetPlain Paper
17 to 32 lb (64 to 120 g/m
2)0.003 to 0.006 in. (0.08 to 0.15 mm)
100 1
Inkjet Paper
17 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...

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Loading paper, 
envelopes and other 
media
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Loading paper and other 
media2
aPull the paper tray completely out of the 
machine.
If the paper support flap is open, close it 
and 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.
 
dGently put the paper into the paper tray 
print side down and top edge first.
Check that the paper is flat in...

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eGently adjust the paper side guides with 
both hands and the paper length guide 
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.
 
fPut the paper tray cover back down. 
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...