Brother MFC 250C User Manual

							Menu and Features
127
C
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+
-nnonn+*
-nonnn+
-onnnn+Adjusts the contrast. 71
7.Cropping—On*
OffCrops the image around 
the margin to fit the paper 
size or print size. Turn this 
feature off if you want to 
print whole images or 
prevent unwanted 
cropping.71
8.Borderless—On*
OffExpands the printable 
area to fit the edges of the 
paper.72
9.Print Date—On
Off*Prints the date on your 
photo.72 Main Menu Submenu Menu Selections Options Descriptions Page
 The factory settings are shown in Bold with an asterisk.
 
						

							128
4.PhotoCapture
(Continued)0.
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 
can see at-a-glance how 
to quickly program your 
machine.54
3.Quick Dial— — Lists name and numbers 
stored in the Speed Dial 
memory, in numerical 
order.54
4.
Fax Journal— — Lists information about the 
last incoming and 
outgoing faxes. 
(TX means Transmit.) 
(RX means Receive.)54
5.
User Settings— — Lists your settings. 54
6.
Machine Info.1.Serial No.— — Lets you check the serial 
number of your machine.118
7.Ink 1.Test Print—Print Quality
AlignmentLets you check the print 
quality or alignment.116
2.Cleaning—Black
Color
AllLets you clean the print 
head.116
3.Ink Volume— — Lets you check the 
available ink volume.118 Main Menu Submenu Menu Selections Options Descriptions Page
 The factory settings are shown in Bold with an asterisk.
 
						

							Menu and Features
129
C
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
(US only)—English*
SpanishAllows you to change the 
LCD language.
See 
Quick 
Setup 
Guide.
0.Local Language
(Canada only)—English*
FrenchAllows you to change the 
LCD language. Main Menu Submenu Menu Selections Options Descriptions Page
 The factory settings are shown in Bold with an asterisk.
 
						

							130
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 between characters.
Making corrections
If you entered an incorrect letter and want to change it, press d to move the cursor under the 
incorrect character. Then press Clear/Back. Re-enter the correct character. You can also back 
up and insert letters.
Repeating letters
If you need to enter a letter that is on the same key as the letter before, press c to move the cursor 
to the right before you press the key again.
Special characters and symbols
Press l, # or 0, and then press dorc to move the cursor under the special character or symbol 
you want. Then press OK to choose it.
Press 
Keyone 
timetwo 
timesthree 
timesfour 
times
2ABC2
3DE F 3
4GH I 4
5JKL5
6MNO 6
7PQRS
8TUV 8
9WX Y Z
Press lfor (space) ! ” # $ % & ’ ( )   + , - . / m
Press #for : ; < = > ? @ [ ] ^ _
Press 0for For USA : À Á É Ó Í Ú Ñ Ü 0
For Canada : É À È Ê Î Ç Ë Ö 0
 
						

							131
D
D
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
 
						

							132
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
1
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 - 30°C)
Humidity: 50% - 70%
Paper: [20 lb (80 g/m
2)] A4 or Letter size
Paper Tray
100 Sheets [20 lb (80 g/m
2)]
15.4 in.
(390 mm) 5.9 in.
(150 mm)
14.4 in.
(365 mm)
14.2 in.
(360 mm)
17.7 in.
(450 mm)
7.1 in.
(180 mm)
15.4 in.
(390 mm)14.6 in.
(370 mm)
16.1 in.
(410 mm)18.1 in.
(460 mm)
14.8 in.
(375 mm)
 
						

							Specifications
133
D
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, envelopes 
(commercial No.10, DL, C5, Monarch, JE4),
 Photo 4” × 6”, Index card and Post card
3.
Width: 3 7/8 in. (98mm) - 8.5 in. (215.9mm)
Length: 5.8 in. (148mm) - 14.0 in. (355.6mm)
For more details, see Paper weight, thickness and 
capacity on page 16.
„Maximum paper tray capacity:
Approx. 100 sheets of 20 lb (80 g/m
2) plain paper
Paper Output
Up to 50 sheets of 20 lb (80 g/m
2) plain paper (face up print 
delivery to the output paper tray)
2
 
						

							134
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 dot/mm)
„Vertical
Standard
98 line/in. (3.85 line/mm) (Black)
196 line/in. (7.7 line/mm) (Color)
Fine
196 line/in. (7.7 line/mm) (Black/Color)
Photo
196 line/in. (7.7 line/mm) (Black)
Superfine
392 line/in. (15.4 line/mm) (Black)
Speed Dial40 stations 
GroupsUp to 6
 
						

							Specifications
135
D
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 or 4 rings
Communication SourcePublic switched telephone network.
Memory Transmission
Up to 200
2/1703 pages 
Out of Paper Reception
Up to 200
2/1703 pages 
 
						

							136
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 1200×1200 dpi
(Color)
„Scans up to 600×1200 dpi
„Prints up to 600×1200 dpi