Brother MFC 290C User Manual

Troubleshooting and Routine Maintenance117
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eFor 600 dpi, press the number of the test 
print that most closely matches the 
number 0 sample (1-8).
 
600dpi Adjust
 
Select Best #5
fFor 1200 dpi, press the number of the 
test print that most closely matches the 
number 0 sample (1-8).
 
1200dpi Adjust
 
Select Best #5
gPress Stop/Exit .
Checking the ink volumeB
You can check the ink that is left in the 
cartridge.
aPress Menu, 7, 3 .
bThe LCD shows the ink volume.
cPress  aor b to choose the color you...

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Packing and shipping 
the machine
B
When you transport the machine, use the 
packing materials that came with your 
machine. If you do not pack the machine 
properly, any damage that may occur in 
transit will not be covered by your warranty.
CAUTION 
It is important to allow the machine to ‘park’ 
the print head after a print job. Listen 
carefully to the machine before unplugging 
it to make sure that all mechanical noise 
has stopped. Not allowing the machine to 
finish this parking process may...

Troubleshooting and Routine Maintenance119
B
gLift the scanner cover (1) to release the 
lock. Gently push the scanner cover 
support down (2) and close the scanner 
cover (3).
 
hWrap the machine in the bag and put it 
in the original carton with the original 
packing material.
 
 
iPack the printed materials in the original 
carton as shown below. Do not pack the 
used ink cartridges in the carton.
Note
If you are returning your machine to 
Brother as part of the Exchange Service, 
pack only the...

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On-screen 
programming
C
Your machine is designed to be easy to 
operate with LCD on-screen programming 
using the menu keys. User-friendly 
programming helps you take full advantage of 
all the menu selections your machine has to 
offer.
Since your programming is done on the LCD, 
we have created step-by-step on-screen 
instructions to help you program your 
machine. All you need to do is follow the 
instructions as they guide you through the 
menu selections and programming options.
Menu tableC...

Menu and Features121
C
To access the menu mode:
aPress Menu.
bChoose an option.
„ Press  1 for General Setup menu.
„ Press  2 for Fax menu.
„ Press  3 for Copy menu.
 
„ Press  0 for Initial Setup.
You can scroll more quickly through 
each menu level by pressing  aor b for 
the direction you want.
cPress  OK when that option appears on 
the LCD.
The LCD will then show the next menu 
level.
dPress  aor b to scroll to your next menu 
selection.
ePress  OK.
When you finish setting an option, the 
LCD shows...

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Menu TableC
The menu table will help you understand the menu selections and options that are found in the 
machines programs. The factory settings are shown in Bold with an asterisk.Choose & OK Choose & OK to accept to exit
                   
Main Menu Submenu Menu Selections Options Descriptions Page
1.
General Setup1.Mode Timer — 0 Sec
30 Secs
1 Min
2 Mins*
5 Mins
Off Sets the time to return to 
Fax mode.
20
2.Paper Type — Plain Paper*
Inkjet Paper
Brother BP71
Other Glossy
Transparency Sets the...

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1.General Setup
(Continued)4.Volume 1.Ring
Off
Low
Med*
High Adjusts the ring volume. 21
2.Beeper Off
Low*
Med
High Adjusts the volume level 
of the beeper.
21
3.Speaker Off
Low
Med*
High Adjusts the speaker 
volume.
21
5.
Auto Daylight— On
Off* Change this setting to 
On 
if you want the machine to 
change automatically for 
Daylight Saving Time. 22
6.
PwrOff Setting— Fax Receive:On
Fax Receive:Off*Customizes the 
On/Off 
key to receive faxes even 
in off mode. 19
7.
LCD...

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2.Fax 1.Setup Receive
(In Fax mode 
only)1.Ring Delay
00
01
02
03
04* Sets the number of rings 
before the machine 
answers in Fax Only or 
Fax/Tel mode.
36
2.F/T Ring Time 20 Secs *
30 Secs
40 Secs
70 Secs Sets the F/T 
pseudo/double-ring time 
in Fax/Tel mode.
36
3.Easy Receive On *
Off Receives fax messages 
without pressing 
Start. 37
4.Remote Codes On* (
l51, #51)
Off Allows you to answer all 
calls at an extension or 
external telephone and 
use codes to turn the 
machine on or off. You 
can...

Menu and Features125
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2.Fax
(Continued)3.Report Setting1.Transmission
On
On+Image
Off*
Off+Image Sets initial setup for 
Transmission Verification 
Report and Fax Journal.
53
2.
Journal PeriodOff
Every 50 Faxes *
Every 6 Hours
Every 12 Hours
Every 24 Hours
Every 2 Days
Every 7 Days 53
4.Remaining
Jobs — — Checks which jobs are in 
the memory and lets you 
cancel chosen jobs.28
0.
Miscellaneous1.TX Lock — Stops unauthorized users 
from changing the 
machine’s current 
settings. 23
2.Compatibility Normal...

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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 — 4x6*
5x 7
Letter
A4 Choose 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...