Brother MFC 240C User Manual

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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 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.
4 LCD (liquid crystal display)
Displays messages on the screen to help you 
set up and use your machine.5 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.
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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 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
Selects a setting.
10 Stop/Exit
Stops an operation or exits from a menu.
11 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, 
depending on the scanning setting in the 
ControlCenter software).
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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, stapled, paper clipped, 
pasted or taped.
  
DO NOT use cardboard, newspaper or 
fabric.
 
„Make sure documents written with ink are 
completely dry.
aFan the pages well. Make sure you put 
the documents face down, top edge 
first in the ADF until you feel them touch 
the feed roller. 
bAdjust the paper guides to fit the width of 
your documents.
cUnfold the ADF Document Output 
Support Flap (1).
 
Loading documents and paper2
Temperature: 68 to 86°F (20 to 30°C)
Humidity: 50% to 70%
Paper:
20 lb LTR (80 g/m
2 A4)
Length: 5.8 to 14 in. 
(148 to 355.6 mm)
Width: 5.8 to 8.5 in. 
(148 to 215.9 mm)
Weight:
17 to 24 lb (64 to 90 g/m
2)
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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.
CAUTION 
If you are scanning a book or thick 
document, DO NOT slam the cover or 
press on it.
 
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)
 
						

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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 
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 19).
„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.
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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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.
„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
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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.
Brother paper
Paper TypeItem
Letter Plain BP60PL
Letter Glossy Photo BP61GLL
Letter Inkjet (Matte) BP60ML
4 × 6 in. Glossy Photo BP61GLP
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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 
Envelope4.3 × 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 
Envelope4.1 × 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 
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
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
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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 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 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 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.
CAUTION 
Do not use any of the following types of 
envelopes, as they will cause paper feed 
problems:
• If they are of a baggy construction.
• That are embossed (have raised writing 
on them).
• That have clasps or staples.
• That are pre-printed on the inside.
Occasionally you may experience paper 
feed problems caused by the thickness, 
size and flap shape of the envelopes you 
are using.
 
Glue 2Double flap 2