Brother MFC 260C User Manual

							
Section V
SoftwareV
Software features72
 
						

							
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The CD-ROM includes the Software User’s 
Guide for features available when connected 
to a computer (for example, printing and 
scanning). The guide has easy to use links 
that, when clicked, will take you directly to a 
particular section.
You can find information on these features:„ Printing
„ Scanning
„ ControlCenter3 (for Windows
®)
„ ControlCenter2 (for Macintosh
®)
„ Faxing from your computer
„ PhotoCapture Center™ 
How to read the HTML User’s Guide 
This is a quick reference to use the HTML 
User’s Guide.
(For Windows
®)
Note
If you have not installed the software, see 
Viewing Documentation on page 2.
 
aFrom the Start menu, point to  Brother, 
MFC-XXXX  (where XXXX i s y o u r m o d e l  
number) from the programs group, then 
click  User’s Guides in HTML format .
bClick SOFTWARE USER’S GUIDE  
from the top menu.
 
cClick the heading you would like to read 
from the list at the left of the window.
 
(For Macintosh®)
aMake sure your Macintosh® is turned 
on. Insert the Brother CD-ROM into your 
CD-ROM drive.
bDouble-click the  Documentation icon.
cDouble-click your language folder, and 
then double-click the top page file.
dClick SOFTWARE USER’S GUIDE  in 
the top menu, and then click the heading 
you would like to read from the list at the 
left of the window.
 
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Section VI
AppendixesVI
Safety and Legal74
Troubleshooting and Routine Maintenance83
Menu and Features107
Specifications117
Glossary130
 
						

							
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Choosing a locationA
Put your machine on a flat, stable surface that is free of vibration and shocks, such as a desk. Put 
the machine near a telephone socket and a standard, grounded electrical socket. Choose a 
location where the temperature remains between 10 °C and 35 °C.
CAUTION 
• Avoid placing your machine in a high-traffic area.
• Avoid placing your machine on a carpet.
• DO NOT put the machine near heaters, air conditioners, refrigerators, medical equipment, 
chemicals or water. 
• DO NOT expose the machine to direct sunlight, excessive heat, moisture, or dust.
• DO NOT connect your machine to electrical sockets controlled by wall switches or automatic  timers.
• Disruption of power can wipe out information in the machines memory.
• Do not connect your machine to electrical sockets on the same circuit as large appliances or  other equipment that might disrupt the power supply.
• Avoid interference sources, such as speakers or the base units of non-Brother cordless  telephones.
 
Safety and LegalA
     
 
						

							
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To use the machine safelyA
Please keep these instructions for later reference and read them before attempting any 
maintenance.
WARNING 
There are high voltage electrodes inside the machine. Before you clean the inside of the 
machine, make sure you have unplugged the telephone line cord first and then the power cord 
from the electrical socket. Doing this will prevent an electrical shock.
 
 
 
DO NOT handle the plug with wet hands. Doing this might cause an electrical shock.
 
 
 
DO NOT pull in the middle of the AC power cord. Doing this might cause an electrical shock.
  
 
						

							
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DO NOT put your hands on the edge of the machine under the document cover or the scanner 
cover. Doing this may cause injury.
  
DO NOT put your hands on the edge of the paper tray under the output paper tray cover. Doing 
this may cause injury.
 
 
 
DO NOT touch the paper feed roller. Doing this may cause injury.
 
 
 
 
 
						

							
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A
 
DO NOT touch the area shade d in the illustration. Doing this may cause injury.
  
When moving the machine you must lift it from the base, by placing a hand at each side of the 
unit as shown in the illustration. DO NOT carry the machine by holding the scanner cover.
 
 
 
DO NOT use flammable substances or any type of spray to clean the inside or outside of the 
machine. Doing this may cause a fire or electrical shock.
  
If the machine becomes hot, releases smoke, or generates any strong smells, immediately turn 
off the power switch and unplug the machine from the electrical socket. Call your Brother dealer 
or Brother Customer Service. 
  
If metal objects, water or other liquids get inside the machine, immediately turn off the power 
switch and unplug the machine from the electrical socket. Call your Brother dealer or Brother 
Customer Service.
 
 
 
 
						

							
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WARNING 
• Use caution when installing or modifying telephone lines. Never touch telephone wires or terminals that are not insulated unless the telephone line has been unplugged at the wall 
socket. Never install telephone wiring during a lightning storm. Never install a telephone wall 
socket in a wet location.
• This product must be installed near an electrical socket that is easily accessible. In case of  an emergency, you must unplug the power cord from the electrical socket to shut off the 
power completely.
• Always make sure the plug is fully inserted.
 
WARNING 
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS  
When using your telephone equipment, basic safety precautions should always be followed to 
reduce the risk of fire, electric shock and injury to people, including the following:
1 DO NOT use this product near water, for example, near a bath tub, wash bowl, kitchen sink  or washing machine, in a wet basement or near a swimming pool.
2 Avoid using this product during an electrical storm. There may be a remote risk of electric  shock from lightning. 
3 DO NOT use this product to report a gas leak in the vicinity of the leak.
 
Important safety instructionsA
1 Read all of these instructions.
2 Save them for later reference.
3 Follow all warnings and instructions marked on the product.
4 Unplug this product from the wall socket before cleaning the inside of the machine. DO NOT  use liquid or aerosol cleaners. Use a damp cloth for cleaning.
5 DO NOT use this product near water.
6 DO NOT place this product on an unstable cart, stand, or table. The product may fall, causing  serious damage to the product.
7 Slots and openings in the casing and the back or bottom are provided for ventilation. To ensure  reliable operation of the product and to protect it from overheating, these openings must not 
be blocked or covered. The openings should never be blocked by placing the product on a bed, 
sofa, rug, or other similar surface. This product should never be placed near or over a radiator 
or heater. This product should never be placed in a built-in installation unless adequate 
ventilation is provided.
8 This product should be operated from the type of power source indicated on the label. If you  are not sure of the type of power available, call your dealer or local power company.
 
						

							
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9 Use only the power cord supplied with this machine.
10 This product is equipped with a 3-wire grounded plug, a plug having a third (grounded) pin. This plug will only fit into a grounded power outlet. This is a safety feature. If you are unable to 
insert the plug into the outlet, call your electrician to replace your obsolete outlet. DO NOT 
defeat the purpose of the grounded plug. 
11 DO NOT allow anything to rest on the power cord. DO NOT place this product where people  can walk on the cord.
12 DO NOT place anything in front of the machine that will block received faxes. DO NOT place  anything in the path of received faxes.
13 Wait until pages have exited the machine before picking them up.
14 Unplug this product from the power socket and refer all servicing to Brother Authorized Service  Personnel under the following conditions: 
„ When the power cord is damaged or frayed.
„ If liquid has been spilled into the product.
„ If the product has been exposed to rain or water.
„ If the product does not operate normally when the operating instructions are followed, 
adjust only those controls that are covered by the operating instructions. Incorrect 
adjustment of other controls may result in damage and will often require extensive work by 
a qualified technician to restore the product to normal operation.
„ If the product has been dropped or the casing has been damaged.
„ If the product exhibits a distinct change in performance, indicating a need for service.
15 To protect your product against power surges, we recommend the use of a power protection  device (Surge Protector).
16 To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock and injury to people, note the following: „
Do not use this product near appliances that use water, a swimming pool, or in a wet basement.
„Do not use the machine during an electrical storm (there is the remote possibility of an 
electrical shock) or to report a gas leak in the vicinity of the leak.
IMPORTANT - For your safetyA
To ensure safe operation, the supplied three-pin plug must be inserted only into a standard 
three-pin electrical socket that is effectively grounded through the normal household wiring.
The fact that the equipment operates satisfactorily does not imply that the power is grounded and 
that the installation is completely safe. For your safety, if in any doubt about the effective 
grounding of the power, consult a qualified electrician.
Wiring information (for U.K. only)A
Important
If you need to replace the plug fuse, fit a fuse that is approved by ASTA to BS1362 with the same 
rating as the original fuse.
Always replace the fuse cover. Never use a plug that does not have a cover.
 
						

							
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Warning - This machine must be earthed.A
The wires in the mains lead are coloured in line with the following code:„ Green and Yellow: Earth
„ Blue: Neutral
„ Brown: Live
If in any doubt, call a qualified electrician.
EU Directive 2002/96/EC and EN50419A
 
This equipment is marked with the above recycling symbol. It means that at the end of the life of 
the equipment you must dispose of it separately at an appropriate collection point and not place 
it in the normal domestic unsorted waste stream . This will benefit the environment for all. 
(European Union only)
Radio interfereceA
This product complies with EN55022 (CISPR Publication 22) /Class B. When connecting the 
machine to a computer, ensure that you use a USB cable which does not exceed 2.0 meters in 
length.
European 
Union Only