Brother MFC 250C User Manual

Menu and Features
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4.PhotoCapture1.Print Quality—Normal
Photo*Choose the print quality. 70
2.Paper Type—Plain Paper
Inkjet Paper
Brother BP71
Other Glossy*Choose the paper and 
paper type.70
3.Paper Size—4x 6*
5x 7
Letter
A4Choose the paper size. 70
4.Print Size—3x 4
3.5x 5
4x 6
5x 7
6x 8
Max. Size*Choose the print size. 
(Appears when A4 or 
Letter is chosen in the 
Paper Size menu.) 71
5.Brightness—-nnnno+
-nnnon+
-nnonn+*
-nonnn+
-onnnn+Adjusts the brightness. 71
6.Contrast—-nnnno+
-nnnon+...

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4.PhotoCapture
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Scan to Media1.QualityB/W 200x100 dpi
B/W 200 dpi
Color 150 dpi*
Color 300 dpi
Color 600 dpiSelects the Scan 
resolution for your type of 
document.73
2.B/W File Type TIFF*
PDFSelects the default file 
format for black and white 
scanning.73
3.
ColorFile TypePDF*
JPEGSelects the default file 
format for colour 
scanning.73
5.
Print Reports1.Transmission— — Prints a Transmission 
Verification Report for 
your last transmission.54
2.Help List— — Prints the Help List so you...

Menu and Features
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0.Initial Setup1.Receive Mode—Fax Only*
Fax/Tel
External TAD
ManualChoose the receive mode 
that best suits your needs.33
2.Date&Time— — Puts the date and time on 
the LCD and in headings 
of faxes you send.
See 
Quick 
Setup 
Guide.
3.Station ID—Fax:
Name:Set your name and fax 
number to appear on each 
page you fax.
4.Tone/Pulse
(Canada only)—Tone*
PulseChoose the dialing mode.
5.Dial Tone—Detection
No Detection*You can shorten the dial 
tone detect pause.101
0.
Local Language...

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Entering TextC
When you are setting certain menu selections, such as the Station ID, you may need to enter text 
into the machine. Most dial pad keys have three or four letters printed on keys. The keys for 0, # 
and l do not have printed letters because they are used for special characters.
By pressing the proper dial pad key repeatedly, you can access the character you want.
Inserting spaces
To enter a space in a fax number, press c once between numbers. To enter a space in a name, 
press c twice...

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GeneralD
SpecificationsD
Printer TypeInkjet
Print MethodBlack:
Color:Piezo with 94 × 1 nozzle
Piezo with 94 × 3 nozzles
Memory Capacity32 MB
LCD (liquid crystal display)16 characters × 1line
Power SourceAC 100 to 120V 50/60Hz
Power Consumption(MFC-250C)
Off:
Sleep Mode:
Standby:
Operating:
(MFC-290C)
Off:
Sleep Mode:
Standby:
Operating:Average 0.6 W
Average 3 W
Average 4 W
Average 22 W
Average 0.7 W
Average 3 W
Average 4.5 W
Average 24 W
 

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1This depends on printing conditions.
Dimensions
(MFC-250C)
 
(MFC-290C )
 
Weight15.4 lb (7.1 kg) (MFC-250C)
17.2 lb (7.8 kg) (MFC-290C)
NoiseOperating:
50 dB or less
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TemperatureOperating:
Best Print Quality:50°F to 95°F (10 to 35°C)
68°F to 91°F (20 to 33°C)
HumidityOperating:
Best Print Quality: 20 to 80% (without condensation)
20 to 80% (without condensation)
ADF (automatic 
document feeder)Up to 15 pages (MFC-290C only)
Recommended Environment for Best Results:
Temperature: 68°F - 86°F (20°C -...

Specifications
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Print mediaD
1Use only transparencies recommended for inkjet printing.
2For glossy photo paper or transparencies, we recommend removing printed pages from the output paper tray 
immediately after they exit the machine to avoid smudging.
3See Paper type and size for each operation on page 15.
Paper Input  Paper Tray
„Paper type:
Plain paper, inkjet paper (coated paper), glossy photo 
paper
2, transparencies12 and envelopes 
„Paper size:
Letter, Legal, Executive, A4, A5, A6, JIS B5,...

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FaxD
CompatibilityITU-T Group 3
Coding SystemMH/MR/MMR/JPEG
Modem SpeedAutomatic Fallback
14,400 bps 
Document Size ADF Width: (MFC-290C)
5.8 in. to 8.5 in. (148 mm to 215.9 mm)
ADF Length: (MFC-290C)
5.8 in. to 14 in. (148 mm to 355.6 mm)
Scanner Glass Width: Max. 8.5 in. (215.9 mm)
Scanner Glass Length: Max. 11.7 in. (297 mm)
Scanning Width8.2 in. (208 mm)
Printing Width8.03 in. (204 mm)
Gray scale256 levels
Contrast ControlAutomatic/Light/Dark 
(manual setting)
Resolution„Horizontal 203 dot/in. (8...

Specifications
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1Black & White only
2‘Pages’ refers to the ‘Brother Standard Chart No. 1’ (a typical business letter, Standard resolution, MMR code). 
Specifications and printed materials are subject to change without prior notice.
3‘Pages’ refers to the ‘ITU-T Test Chart #1’ (a typical business letter, Standard resolution, MMR code). Specifications 
and printed materials are subject to change without prior notice.
Broadcasting190 stations
Automatic Redial1 time after 5 minutes
Ring Delay0, 1, 2, 3...

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CopyD
Color/BlackYes/Yes
Document Size ADF Width: (MFC-290C) 
5.8 in. to 8.5 in. (148 mm to 215.9 mm)
ADF Length: (MFC-290C) 
5.8 in. to 14 in. (148 mm to 355.6 mm)
Scanner Glass Width: Max. 8.5 in. (215.9 mm)
Scanner Glass Length: Max. 11.7 in. (297 mm)
Copy Width: Max. 8.26 in. (210 mm) (Letter paper)
Multiple CopiesStacks up to 99 pages
Sorts up to 99 pages (Black only) (MFC-290C only)
Enlarge/Reduce25% to 400% (in increments of 1%)
Resolution(Black)
„Scans up to 1200×1200 dpi
„Prints up to...