Brother MFC 250C User Manual

Loading paper and documents
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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 ADF 
(MFC-290C only)2
The ADF can hold up to 15 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...

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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 and top, place the document in the 
upper left hand corner, with 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.
 
Scannable area2
The scannable area depends on the settings 
in the application you are using. The figures...

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On/Off key3
You can turn the machine on and off by 
pressing the On/Off key.
Note
If you have connected an external 
telephone or TAD, it is always available.
 
Turning the machine off3
aPress and hold down the On/Off key. 
The LCD will show Shutting Down. 
The LCD will stay on for a few seconds 
before going off.
Turning the machine on3
aPress the On/Off key.
Mode Timer3
The machine has four temporary mode keys 
on the control panel: Fax, Scan, Copy and 
Photo Capture. You can change the amount...

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Paper settings3
Paper Type3
To get the best print quality, set the machine 
for the type of paper you are using.
aPress Menu, 1, 2.
bPress aorb to choose Plain Paper, 
Inkjet Paper, Brother BP71, 
Other Glossy or Transparency.
Press OK.
cPress Stop/Exit.
Note
The machine ejects paper with printed 
surfaces face up onto the paper tray in 
front of the machine. When you use 
transparencies or glossy paper, remove 
each sheet at once to prevent smudging 
or paper jams.
 
Paper Size3
You can use...

General setup
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Speaker Volume3
You can choose a range of speaker volume 
levels, from High to Off.
aPress Menu, 1, 4, 3.
bPress aorb to choose Low, Med, High 
or Off.
Press OK.
cPress Stop/Exit.
You can also adjust the speaker volume by 
pressing Hook.
aPress Hook.
bPress dorc.
This setting will stay until you change it 
again.
cPress Hook.
Automatic Daylight 
Savings Time
3
You can set the machine to change 
automatically for daylight savings time. It will 
reset itself forward one hour in the...

Chapter 3
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Sleep Mode3
You can choose how long the machine must 
be idle (from 1 to 60 minutes) before it goes 
into sleep mode. The timer will restart if any 
operation is carried out on the machine.
aPress Menu, 1, 7.
bPress aorb to choose 1 Min, 2 Mins, 
3 Mins, 5 Mins, 10 Mins, 30 Mins 
or 60 Mins, which is the length of time 
the machine is idle before entering sleep 
mode.
Press OK.
cPress Stop/Exit.
 

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TX Lock4
TX Lock lets you prevent unauthorized 
access to the machine.
While TX Lock is On, the following operations 
are available:
„Receiving faxes
While TX Lock is On, the following operations 
are NOT available:
„Sending faxes
„Copying
„PC printing 
„Scanning
„PhotoCapture
„Operation from Control panel
Note
If you forget the TX Lock password, 
please call Brother Customer Service.
 
Setting and changing the 
TX Lock password4
Note
If you have already set the password, you 
will not need to set...

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Turning TX Lock on/off4
Turning TX Lock on4
aPress Menu, 2, 0, 1.
bPress aorb to choose Set TX Lock.
Press OK.
cEnter the registered 4-digit password.
Press OK.
The machine goes offline and the LCD 
shows TX Lock Mode.
Turning TX Lock off4
aPress Menu.
bEnter the registered 4-digit password.
Press OK.
TX lock is automatically turned off.
Note
If you enter the wrong password, the LCD 
shows Wrong Password and stays 
offline. The machine will stay in TX Lock 
mode until the registered password...

Section II
FaxII
Sending a Fax26
Receiving a Fax33
Telephone Services and External devices39
Dialing and storing numbers50
Printing Reports53
 

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Entering Fax mode5
Press (Fax) to enter Fax mode.
While the machine is faxing, the LCD will 
show the new job number and the memory 
available.The number of pages you can scan 
into the memory will vary depending on the 
data that is printed on them.
Faxing from the ADF 
(MFC-290C only) 5
aMake sure you are in Fax mode  .
bPlace the document face down in the 
ADF.
(See Using the ADF (MFC-290C only) 
on page 17.)
cEnter the fax number using the dial pad, 
Speed Dial or Search.
dPress Black Start or...