Brother MFC 250C User Manual

Troubleshooting and Routine Maintenance
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B
gThe 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.
hAfter cleaning is finished, press 
Color Start.
The machine starts printing the Print 
Quality Check Sheet again and then 
returns to stepd. 
iPress 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...

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eFor 600 dpi, press the number of the test 
print that most closely matches the 
number 0 sample (1-8).
 
600dpi Adjust
 
Select Best #5
fFor 1200 dpi, press the number of the 
test print that most closely matches the 
number 0 sample (1-8).
 
1200dpi Adjust
 
Select Best #5
gPress Stop/Exit.
Checking the ink volumeB
You can check the ink that is left in the 
cartridge.
aPress Menu, 7, 3.
bThe LCD shows the ink volume.
cPress aorb to choose the color you 
want to check.
dPress Stop/Exit.
Note
You can...

Troubleshooting and Routine Maintenance
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B
Packing and shipping 
the machine
B
When you transport the machine, use the 
packing materials that came with your 
machine. If you do not pack the machine 
properly, any damage that may occur in 
transit will not be covered by your warranty.
CAUTION 
It is important to allow the machine to ‘park’ 
the print head after a print job. Listen 
carefully to the machine before unplugging 
it to make sure that all mechanical noise 
has stopped. Not allowing the...

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gLift the scanner cover (1) to release the 
lock. Gently push the scanner cover 
support down (2) and close the scanner 
cover (3).
 
hWrap the machine in the bag. 
iPack the machine and the printed 
materials in the original carton with the 
original packing material as shown below. 
Do not pack the used ink cartridges in the 
carton.
Note
If you are returning your machine to 
Brother as part of the Exchange Service, 
pack only the machine. Keep all separate 
parts and printed materials to use with...

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C
C
On-screen 
programming
C
Your machine is designed to be easy to 
operate 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...

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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 aorb for 
the direction you want.
cPress OK when that option appears on 
the LCD.
The LCD will then show the next menu 
level.
dPress aorb to scroll to your next menu 
selection.
ePress OK.
When you finish setting an option, the 
LCD shows Accepted.
fPress Stop/Exit.
 

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.19
2.Paper Type—Plain Paper*
Inkjet Paper
Brother BP71
Other Glossy...

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1.General Setup
(Continued)4.Volume 1.RingOff
Low
Med*
HighAdjusts the ring volume. 20
2.BeeperOff
Low*
Med
HighAdjusts the volume level 
of the beeper.20
3.SpeakerOff
Low
Med*
HighAdjusts the speaker 
volume.21
5.
Auto Daylight—On
Off*Change this setting to On 
if you want the machine to 
change automatically for 
Daylight Saving Time.21
6.
LCD Contrast—Light
Dark*Adjusts the contrast of the 
LCD.21
7.Sleep Mode—1 Min
2 Mins
3 Mins
5 Mins
10 Mins*
30 Mins
60 MinsYou can choose how long 
the machine...

Menu and Features
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2.Fax 1.Setup Receive
(In Fax mode 
only)1.Ring Delay00
01
02
03
04*Sets the number of rings 
before the machine 
answers in Fax Only or 
Fax/Tel mode.36
2.F/T Ring Time 20Secs*
30Secs
40Secs
70SecsSets the F/T 
pseudo/double-ring time 
in Fax/Tel mode.36
3.Easy Receive On*
OffReceives fax messages 
without pressing Start.37
4.Remote Codes
On* (
l51, #51)
OffAllows you to answer all 
calls at an extension or 
external telephone and 
use codes to turn the 
machine on or off. You...

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2.Fax
(Continued)3.Report Setting1.TransmissionOn
On+Image
Off*
Off+ImageSets initial setup for 
Transmission Verification 
Report and Fax Journal.53
2.
Journal PeriodOff
Every 50 Faxes*
Every 6 Hours
Every 12 Hours
Every 24 Hours
Every 2 Days
Every 7 Days54
4.Remaining
Jobs— — Checks which jobs are in 
the memory and lets you 
cancel chosen jobs.28
0.
Miscellaneous1.TX Lock— Stops unauthorized users 
from changing the 
machine’s current 
settings.23
2.Compatibility Normal*
Basic(for VoIP)
Adjusts...