Brother MFC 260C User Manual

Section I
GeneralI
General Information2
Loading documents and paper6
General setup17
Security features21
 

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Using the 
documentation
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Thank you for buying a Brother machine! 
Reading the documentation will help you 
make the most of your machine. 
Symbols and conventions 
used in the documentation1
The following symbols and conventions are 
used throughout the documentation.
Accessing the 
Software User’s Guide
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This User’s Guide does not contain all the 
information about the machine such as how 
to use Printer, Scanner and PC Fax. When 
you are ready to learn detailed information 
about these...

General Information3
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Note
If this window does not appear, use 
Windows
® Explorer to run the start.exe 
program from the root directory of the 
Brother CD-ROM.
 
dClick  Documentation .
eClick the documentation you want to 
read.
„ HTML documents : Software 
User’s Guide  in HTML format.
This format is recommended for 
viewing on your computer.
„ PDF documents : User’s Guide  for 
stand-alone operations,  Software 
User’s Guide  in PDF format.
This format is recommended for 
printing the manuals....

Chapter 1
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MFC-260C Control panel overview1
The  MFC-235C  and MFC-260C  have the same control panel keys.
Note
Most of the illustrations in this User’s Guide show the MFC-260C.
 
1 Fax keys
„Redial/Pause
Redials the last number called. It also 
inserts a pause when programming quick 
dial numbers.
„ Tel/R
This key is used to have a telephone 
conversation after picking up the external 
handset during the F/T pseudo-ring.
Also, use this key to gain access to an 
outside line, or transfer a call to...

General Information5
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6 Start keys:„  Colour Start  
Lets you start sending faxes or making 
copies in full colour. Also lets you start a 
scanning operation (in colour or mono, 
depending on the scanning setting in the 
ControlCenter software).
„  Mono Start
Lets you start sending faxes or making 
copies in monochrome. Also lets you start a 
scanning operation (in colour or mono, 
depending on the scanning setting in the 
ControlCenter software).
7  Stop/Exit
Stops an operation or exits from a...

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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-260C only)2
The ADF can hold up to 10 pages and feeds 
each sheet individually. Use standard 
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,...

Loading documents and paper7
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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....

Chapter 2
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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), glo ssy 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...

Loading documents and paper9
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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...

Chapter 2
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Choosing the right media2
Paper type and size for each operation2
Paper TypePaper SizeUsage
FaxCopyPhoto 
CapturePrinter
Cut Sheet Letter  216  × 279 mm (8 1/2  × 11 in.) Yes Yes Yes Yes
A4 210  × 297 mm (8.3  × 11.7 in.) Yes Yes Yes Yes
Legal 216  × 356 mm (8 1/2  × 14 in.) Yes Yes – Yes
Executive 184  × 267 mm (7 1/4  × 10 1/2 in.) – – – Yes
JIS B5 182  × 257 mm (7.2  × 10.1 in.) – – – Yes
A5 148  × 210 mm (5.8  × 8.3 in.) – Yes – Yes
A6 105  × 148 mm (4.1  × 5.8 in.) – – – Yes
Cards...